Policy News

The Philippine government is nearing completion of the Connectivity Index Rating (CIR) Metric, which aims to achieve digital inclusion and widespread connectivity in the country.

Vietnam, historically known for blocking online content that criticizes the one-party state, has been considering a new measure to block users from accessing the internet itself.

The Indian government has announced a new requirement that technology companies obtain government approval before publicly releasing artificial intelligence (AI) tools that are still in development or deemed ‘unreliable.’

India's Personal Data Protection Bill, which Parliament's upper house passed on Wednesday evening, is expected to become law once signed by President Droupadi Murmu. The bill had faced delays, particularly last year when it was revised to address concerns about mass surveillance and its impact on the business environment.

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is reportedly considering a mandate that foreign companies wishing to offer domestic satellite telecommunications services must establish a gateway station within the country.

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), cementing their commitment to enhancing collaboration and cooperation in addressing competition issues that affect both regulators.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of mobile systems, popularly referred to as 6G.

PLDT Inc. (PLDT), its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and other members of the National Telecommunications Security Council (NTSC) have partnered with the Philippine National Police to strengthen the security of telco infrastructure across the country.

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that four companies have successfully won spectrum in its 3.4/3.7 GHz bands spectrum allocation process. This development is poised to stimulate innovation, enhance connectivity, and pave the way for advanced telecommunications services.

China Mobile has awarded contracts for two 5G networks worth a total of CNY7.8 billion (US$1.1 billion) to three vendors, with Huawei receiving the majority of the contracts.