Dialog Axiata launches the IAX submarine cable system

15 May 2025

Sri Lankan service provider Dialog Axiata has announced the launch of the India Asia Xpress (IAX) submarine cable system, a key component of its broader international connectivity investments exceeding US$100 million. This initiative aims to bolster Sri Lanka’s global network and future-proof the country’s digital infrastructure.

The launch was achieved through collaboration with regional telecom partners and global hyperscalers, with India’s Reliance Jio leading the project.

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Ncell becomes Nepal’s first certified data centre and cloud service provider

01 May 2025

Ncell has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first and only company to date to receive official certification as a data centre and cloud service provider from the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) in Nepal.

This landmark certification comes in the wake of a directive issued by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) in January 2025, aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for managing data centres and cloud services within the country. As per the Data Centre and Cloud Services (Operation and Management) Directives 2025, all existing data centre and cloud service providers are required to obtain individual certifications from the DoIT before the deadline of June 2025.

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MobiFone seeks national security role

24 April 2025

MobiFone has reportedly applied to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính for permission to operate within Vietnam's national defense and security sector.

The move is part of MobiFone's broader strategy to expand its role in the country's digital transformation, a key initiative under the government's ‘Project 06.’

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GSMA and Vietnam Digital Communications Association collaborate to boost telecommunications sector

17 April 2025

In a strategic move amid potential trading challenges with the United States, Vietnam has announced a new collaboration with the GSMA to enhance Vietnam's ambitions for economic growth, particularly within the telecommunications sector.

The GSMA and the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation and accelerate Vietnam's mobile and digital communications ecosystem. The VDCA, established by the government in 2011, serves as a leading social-professional organization dedicated to the advancement of digital technology and communications in Vietnam.

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