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Discussions between Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and SpaceX to allow Starlink satellite broadband services in the country have reportedly been postponed.

The Indian government is currently working on creating a new Indian mobile phone brand according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, a minister in charge of communications. He mentioned that the government plans to develop the entire handset ecosystem within the country.

NTT DOCOMO, INC.— Japan's leading mobile operator— is set to revolutionize AI innovation with SAPEON, a global AI semiconductor company backed by South Korea's SK Group. This strategic collaboration, facilitated through DOCOMO Innovations, INC., marks a significant milestone in the advancement of the artificial intelligence landscape.

SoftBank announced a field trial with a common API that uses 5G features to collaborate with telecommunications operators around the world. SoftBank hopes that this field trial will contribute to the realization of optimal communication control in a 5G environment. To conduct the field trial, SoftBank created a common API defined by the open-source project, CAMARA, and built a private 5G environment at Keio University's Shonan Fujisawa Campus.

ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled a new AI home media center at MWC 2024 Barcelona.

TM One, Telekom Malaysia’s business solution arm, has established its Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab to accelerate the creation of innovative digital solutions and services and cater to the unique needs of large enterprises and the government sector in Malaysia.

Giesecke and Devrient (G+D)— a well-known company specializing in digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology— along with China Unicom, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at this year's MWC to form a strategic partnership focusing on eSIM technology and services. The goal of this agreement is to create a strong collaboration to advance eSIM technology and discover new applications in different industries.

True Corporation, a Thai telco, announced the launch of its new Business and Network Intelligence Center (BNIC), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve network reliability for True's mobile and fixed broadband network services.

Indonesian telcos have launched new API services that aim to improve security and customer experience as part of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. Failure to integrate APIs from the GSMA Open Gateway could have significant repercussions for Indonesian telcos. Without access to these APIs, telcos may struggle to implement enhanced security measures and deliver superior customer experiences, leaving their networks and customers vulnerable to cyber threats and dissatisfaction.

Telkom Indonesia has announced that its subsidiary, Telkomsat, will launch its 11th satellite— the first in its fleet to use High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology. High Throughput Satellite (HTS) are advanced communication systems that utilize satellites capable of transmitting and receiving data at exceptionally high speeds and capacities. These satellites are equipped with advanced technologies such as multiple spot beams, frequency reuse, and onboard processing capabilities to maximize the efficiency of data transmission. HTS/VHTS systems offer significantly higher data throughput compared to traditional satellites, enabling them to support a wide range of applications including broadband internet access, multimedia content delivery, mobile communication services, and more. They play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for high-speed and reliable connectivity, especially in areas where terrestrial infrastructure is limited or unavailable.