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The initiative’s main objective is to guarantee a reliable power supply by enlarging a 132kV-grade underwater power grid between the Malaysian peninsula and Langkawi Island, a well-known tourist hotspot. LS Cable & System prevailed over several international…
Google has reportedly developed a new feature to simplify the process of switching from Safari to Chrome on iOS devices. This innovation should help to streamline what is often considered a complex and inconvenient task due to Apple’s stringent data…
Vietnam’s burgeoning 5G network is forecasted to bolster the forthcoming wave of the nation’s digital economy. This expectation comes as local telecommunications companies hasten infrastructure development and commence the expansion of commercial and public…
South Korea’s multipurpose practical satellite, Arirang 6, has experienced another postponement in its launch schedule, further emphasizing the nation’s dependence on foreign launch services and the consequential lack of control over scheduling. The Korean…
SpaceX, the prominent aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, has announced plans to reposition about 4,400 of its satellites from their current altitude of 550 kilometers to approximately 480 kilometers above Earth over the course of the…
Taiwan is set to elevate its national communications infrastructure’s robustness by building five new undersea communications cables. This ambitious step is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at reinforcing the resilience and reliability of the nation’s…
Google is set to construct three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, in a project funded by Australia as part of a mutual defense treaty. The initiative aims to boost the digital infrastructure of Papua New Guinea, which is the largest Pacific Island nation,…
Thailand’s mission is to provide universal access to affordable and dependable internet services, a goal reflective of a broader international accord. Over the past ten years, the nation has shifted from planning to action, spearheading campaigns such as the…
Taiwan has initiated a significant endeavour to advance next-generation communication technology through the establishment of the Taiwan NextGen Communications Alliance (TNGCA). This alliance comprises over 50 companies and is backed by a six-year national…
SpaceX’s Starlink has officially extended its services to South Korea, building upon its global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system. This expansion has positioned it as a crucial facilitator of consistent connectivity for South Korea’s maritime, aviation,…
Festive travel gets an upgrade: Vietjet provides Free eSIM to international passengers flying to Vietnam This festive season, Vietjet is enhancing the holiday experience for international travellers by offering a complimentary SkyFi eSIM on all flights to…
Google Cloud has unveiled TalayLink, an innovative subsea cable system that connects Australia and Thailand. This system represents a significant move towards bolstering digital infrastructure and network resilience throughout the Asia Pacific region.…
In an unprecedented move to combat the digital divide in India, the state of Maharashtra has pioneered a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, a satellite-based internet service. The state government formalized this collaboration by signing a Letter of…
The majority of today’s internet traffic is transmitted via undersea fiber-optic cables, rather than through satellites or overland networks. The National Bureau of Asian Research reports that over 97% of transoceanic telecommunications—including financial,…
Indonesia’s Telkom has confirmed that it will undertake a phased transfer of its fiber assets. The transaction, viewed as a significant and affiliated party transaction under Indonesian regulations, is expected to have a minimal impact on Telkom’s financial…
In a targeted action against one of Myanmar’s most infamous cyber fraud hubs, the country’s ruling military junta reportedly confiscated several Starlink satellite internet devices. This operation follows an investigation, which exposed the significant…
