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• The UK telecoms regulator has launched an investigation into the industry-wide practice of hitting broadband and mobile customers with inflation-busting price rises of up to 17% and could bring in tougher protections against hefty mid-contract increases. The Guardian
• In 2023, the Peacekeeper Elite League, which is the largest franchised league for any mobile game in China, will make its comeback boasting a new revamped look. GamingonPhone
• Europe's proposed Green Deal Industrial Plan could dwarf the IRA's investment in energy security and climate change ($369 B) with over $1 T allocated to making European continent net zero by 2050, leading with mobility. AsiaOne
• The push towards green mobility will propel the growth of the EV sector in India and will encourage further investments. Outlook Publishing India Pvt Ltd
• Making matters worse is the lack of mobility of the American workforce due to high housing costs and mortgage rates - many people will not give up their current low mortgage rate and move to a new job opportunity when mortgage rates have doubled. EisnerAmper
• The websites and mobile applications of some of the UK's most popular retail banks are riddled with security flaws that are putting consumers at risk of falling victim to digitally enabled fraud. ComputerWeekly.com
• A company that makes mobile apps used by individuals to snoop on their lovers and others will have to pay US$410,000 to New York State for illegally promoting spyware. it World Canada
• Developer dedication to expanding mobile gaming in India and the advent of different employment opportunities through mobile gaming have all contributed to an increase in the number of Indians adopting mobile gaming. A2Z Taxcorp LLP
• The loosening in mobility restrictions in China could eventually ease any remaining supply-chain disruptions, potentially benefiting EMs with significant manufacturing linkages with China. S&P Global Platts
• Greater mobility in China reduces the risk of port or manufacturing disruptions, which could be positive for EMs with significant manufacturing linkages with China. S&P Global Platts
• Mission Smart Cities A new initiative to develop sustainable cities of tomorrow and a massive allocation of Rs16,000 crores could transform multiple cities in India by improving their quality of life and providing seamless infrastructure, mobility, and urban sustainability. Economic Times
• The measures announced in Budget 2023 will further the ongoing shift towards greener, cleaner mobility in India. TheTechPanda.com
• In 2023, there will be more competition among people who make mobile apps. Richestsoft
• India plans to provide impetus to green mobility by exempting from customs duty on import of capital goods required to manufacture lithium-ion cells used in electric vehicle batteries. NDTV
• If we do see Beijing mobilize for war, the United States will need every ounce of its credibility to form and hold in place an international response. CSIS
• The indirect tax proposals to boost green mobility will provide a further impetus to accelerate the adoption of EVs in India. Economic Times
• Investigates the claims that OpenRAN will enable mobile operators to leapfrog mobile standards, connect the unconnected, and ensure a safe alternative to Chinese network equipment. Wireless Estimator
• On the sustainability front, the strong push towards green growth which entails provisions to accelerate the adoption of green fuel, energy, and mobility will not only help India achieve its net zero target but also help create new green job opportunities. CXOToday.com
• Mobile games will be one of the largest markets between 2023 to 2027, experiencing an average growth of 6.57% per year at a value of $220 billion. Tradingplatforms.com
• A nanotechnology platform developed by King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) scientists could lead to new treatments for degenerative bone diseases. Impact Lab

Last updated: 30 March 2025