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China, Myanmar, Thailand Step Up Joint Fight Against Telecom Fraud

China, Myanmar, and Thailand have pledged to strengthen cooperation to dismantle criminal networks operating scam compounds in Southeast Asia, particularly…

Vietnam Launches National Data Center to Spearhead Digital Governance

Vietnam has officially launched its National Data Center (NDC), a landmark initiative set to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and…

Starlink in India

Starlink Set to Receive Final Approval for India Launch

Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, is close to receiving final regulatory approval to operate in India. The Indian National…

Konektadong Pinoy Act

Proposed Bill in the Philippines Sparks Potential Telecom Reform

A proposed law that aims to reform the Philippine telecommunications sector has sparked strong reactions, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…

Vietnam Telecom

Vietnam Simplifies Telecom Rules to Boost Data Center Development

Vietnam has introduced a comprehensive reform of administrative procedures in the telecommunications sector, marked by the issuance of Decree 133/2025/NĐ-CP…

NTSC Philippines

Telcos, Philippine Government Join Forces to Combat Cyber and Physical Threats

PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc., Globe Telecom, DITO Telecommunity, Converge ICT Solutions, ABS-CBN/Sky Cable, tower companies, and other stakeholders, are…

India telco market

India’s DoT Urges States to Prioritize BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Needs

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged all state governments and Union Territories to prioritize using state-run telecom operators, Bharat…

TRAI SATCOM

India’s Telcos Criticize TRAI’s SATCOM Proposals

India’s top telecom operators have strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recent recommendations on satellite communication (SATCOM)…

Vietnam Telegram

Vietnam Orders Internet Providers to Block Telegram

Vietnam has instructed the country’s internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to the messaging platform, Telegram, accusing the app…

Telecom Fraud

China Intensifies Crackdown on Telecom Fraud

China ramped up efforts to combat telecom fraud, corruption, and crimes against minors in 2024 while maintaining a strong stance…

Satellite Communication

India Mandates Certification for Satellite Communication Equipment

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated the testing and certification of satellite communication (satcom) equipment, including gateways and user…

AIS

AIS Tightens Cross-Border Signal Controls to Thwart Telecom Scams

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), has intensified its efforts to prevent the misuse of cross-border mobile signals by…