China’s first reusable rocket explodes, but its onboard Ethernet network flew

A regional tech and security news roundup: LandSpace’s attempted reusable Zhuque‑3 rocket first-stage landing failed and exploded; South Korea plans stricter security certification and post-incident audits after a Coupang breach that exposed data on more than half the population; IDC forecasts APAC datacenter capacity will triple by 2029 driven by AI demand; Malaysia has launched a task force to find operators stealing electricity for illicit bitcoin mining; Canon closed a Guangdong printer plant due to weak demand; and Punjab launched a scholarship program to teach tech skills and support freelancing.