Joseph Lam

Joseph Lam is a technology and property reporter at The Australian. He joined the national daily in 2019 after he cut his teeth as a freelancer across publications in Australia, Hong Kong and Thailand.

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telecommunicationsTechnology

Vodafone CEO Iñaki Berroeta at their head quarters in North Sydney on the 13th of February 2020. The Federal Court handed down its decision on whether TPG and Vodafone should be allowed to merge today. Photographer: Adam Yip

Why two networks into one makes sense for telcos

Australia’s second and third largest telcos have come to an agreement that one network with two operators in the regions is far better than two networks with two operators.

Joseph Lam

telcosTechnology

Senior couple taking a selfie while bushwalking in the Australian Blue Mountains

Optus-TPG deal to ‘reset’ regional networks

Optus has signed a $1.6bn deal with TPG in which the two major telcos will share mobile networks across regional Australia.

Joseph Lam

frequent flyerTechnology

DiDi has partnered with Virgin to give out Velocity Frequent Flyer points

Virgin signs deal with DiDi in play for frequent flyers

DiDi users will now earn Velocity Frequent Flyer points on every trip in a new deal announced between Virgin and the rideshare company.

Joseph Lam

Captial BytesTechnology

Veyor Founders Stephen Rockett and Richard Fifita

Booming logistics start-up raises $2.75m for expansion

A Sydney firm that works with major property developers and retail giants including Lendlease and Westfield is hoping to expand into the US. Here are this week’s biggest capital raisings.

Joseph Lam

recruitmentTechnology

Ben Thompson and Dave Tong, co-founders of Employment Hero

How to hire someone in seconds with no admin

A human resources tech platform’s first major foray into artificial intelligence might just disrupt online jobs platforms and uncover the nation’s hidden jobs market.

Joseph Lam

Coming soonProperty

Re: Central Element's $17m purchase at 126 Pacific Highway, Greenwich

Rooftop bar with a view on offer at new over-60s site

A developer who picked up a $17m harbourside block in Sydney is planning to turn it into high-rise apartments for seniors, complete with wellness centre and rooftop cocktails.

Joseph Lam

CourtsTechnology

Mike Abbott at Uber office, Constance St Fortitude Valley, for Queensland Business Magazine. Pic Mark Cranitch.

Man paid $500 an hour reveals how Uber deceived regulators

The rideshare giant’s ex-Queensland general manager is receiving 86 times the minimum Uber driver’s fare to appear as a witness in a court case that’s uncovered some ugly truths.

Joseph Lam

Commercial PropertyProperty

Amazon's upcoming 80,000sq m fulfilment centre that will employ 730 people

Amazon’s $490m move to speed up TV deliveries

Amazon plans to inject $490m in Western Sydney through two major fulfilment centres that will speed up the delivery of furniture and household appliances across Australia.

Joseph Lam

careersTechnology

Director-General of Security of ASIO, Mike Burgess, as he appears in the 'Why I Spy' ASIO recruitment campaign.The Why I Spy recruitment campaign will showcase the varied career paths and characteristics of ASIO employees.While we can’t use real ASIO officers’ names or faces, we have used real ASIO officers’ stories.

‘Clever, curious’ spies sought for new agency roles

Young Australians who can bring the fight to ‘sophisticated foreign adversaries’ are being sought by ASIO as it steps up its battle against extremism.

Joseph Lam

exclusiveTechnology

(L-R) MGA Thermal co-founders Erich Kisi (CEO) and Alex Post(CTO). Picture: Supplied

Hot energy start-up lands $5.7m to expand

A Newcastle duo plan to scale up development of thermal blocks capable of helping power industries, after securing an extra $5.7m from investors.

Joseph Lam

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