Looking forward to the hi-tech world - Asean now aiming to secure its 5G aspirations despite issues in the region


SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Agencies): As geopolitical tensions continue to flare up in the South-East Asian region, encroachment into the cyberspace of these countries is emerging as another critical frontier.

The implementation of 5G technology, designed to increase speed, reduce latency, and improve flexibility of wireless services is being touted as key critical infrastructure which will help boost development in the region but concerns increase as state owned companies with dubious security records vie for market share.

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