Alibaba’s presence in ASEAN region will help integrate China, SE Asia markets

Following Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s recent announcement of boosting investment and its presence in the market of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a question comes to mind – can China and Southeast Asian countries integrate each other’s huge consumer markets via e-commerce platform? The ...

ICT minister to hold meetings on satellite industry reform

The Information and Communications Technology Minister Uttama Savanayana, on September 12, will hold a meeting with relevant state agencies to discuss ways to reform the satellite industry, following the Cabinet’s recent acknowledgement of its reform proposal. The reform includes the ministry’s plan to bring the existing ...

Nod to new govt PR station likely

The broadcasting regulator is likely to look favourably on the government’s request for a digital-TV licence to launch a station to promote its Pracha Rath grass-roots-economy policy. “The broadcasting committee has not yet concluded this matter but we intend to support essential national policies,” Pakdee Manaves, ...

Thai TV faces loss of digital licences over unpaid fees

Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to revoke the licences of cash-strapped Thai TV Co’s two channels without further notification on 8 February. Secretary-general Takorn Tantasith said the regulator had offered the company many chances to solve its financial problems. Keep reading ...

Laos to launch first satellite

Laos’ first telecommunications satellite (Lao Sat-1) will be launched into orbit on November 21 to spur many facets of development and industry. The satellite, which is owned by the Lao Sat-1 Joint Venture Company, will be part of a network of satellites in Laos and overseas ...

Vietnam Television to reduce investment in pay TV market, focus on content: report

The national broadcaster Vietnam Television will disinvest from the pay TV market by selling most of its stakes in three major providers, whose combined market share is almost 73 percent, local media reported. Keep reading ...

Thailand bids to lure global giants

The Telecommunications Association of Thailand is to submit proposals by 31 August on the strategies and goals the government needs to transform Thailand into a digital hub in ASEAN. Keep reading ...

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