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The forecast enhances the expectation that 5G will become the fastest adopted mobile generation. About 3.5 billion 5G subscriptions and 60 percent coverage of 5G population are forecast by the end of 2026. However, the pace of adoption varies widely by region. Europe is off to a slower start and has continued to fall far behind China, the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets in the pace of 5G deployments. 5G is expected to surpass a billion subscriptions two years ahead of the 4G LTE timeline for the same milestone. Key factors behind that include China’s earlier commitment to 5G and the earlier availability and increasing affordability of commercial 5G devices. More than 300 5G smartphone models have already been announced or launched commercially. This commercial 5G momentum is expected to continue in coming years, spurred by the enhanced role of connectivity as a key component of post-COVID-19 economic recovery. North East Asia is expected to account for the largest share of 5G subscriptions by 2026, with an estimated 1.4 billion 5G subscriptions. While North American and GCC markets are expected to account for the highest 5G subscription penetration, with 5G mobile subscriptions comprising 84 percent and 73 percent of all regional mobile subscriptions respectively. Mobile subscriptions in the South east Asia and Oceania region have now exceeded 1.1 billion, with 5G subscriptions being just below the 2 million mark. 5G subscriptions are expected to grow strongly over the next few years with a forecast total of about 400 million by 2026. South East Asia and Oceania region will also see data traffic per smartphone growing at the fastest rate globally, reaching 39GB/month by 2026 – a CAGR of 36 percent. Total mobile data traffic will grow accordingly, with a CAGR of 42 percent, reaching 39EB/month driven by continued growth in 4G subscriptions and 5G uptake in those markets where 5G has already been launched. …

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After being suspended in May, the opening day of Vietnam’s biggest tourism industry event is scheduled from July 29 to August 1. Under the theme New Normal - New Opportunities , the annual Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2021 will be held at Hanoi International Exhibition Centre (Cultural Friendship Palace, No 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi), aiming to encourage tourists nationwide to resume their traveling habits after Covid-19 pandemic. The Vietnam International Travel Mart 2020. Photo: VITM According to Vu The Binh, Standing Vice Chairman of Vietnam Tourism Association, in addition to 400 previously registered exhibitors, the fair will update information about those who will participate in VIMT in the coming time. As of early May, around 450 exhibitors from 40 cities and provinces in Vietnam and four regional countries and territories including Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan (China) had already registered to set up some 350 booths at the VITM. Binh said Vietnam’s tourism broke the growth record in December 2019, however, the sector immediately was plunged into crisis in early January 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It caused losses of some US$20 billion to Vietnam’s tourism sector last year. However, domestic tourism is predicted to be the main market of Vietnam in 2021 and 2022. The theme New Normal - New Opportunities of the VITM 2021 demonstrates that the industry is coping with the pandemic in a more proactive manner and will rebound when it ends. …

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The establishment of the centre was approved at the 15th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM 15) held virtually on June 15. The ministry said the centre will fortify the ASEAN Cyber Defence Network in promoting regional exchanges, interaction and cooperation in cybersecurity matters. The ADMM 15 adopted a declaration that reaffirmed the regional grouping's commitment to tackling prevailing and emerging transboundary security threats in the region. It also approved Singapore’s proposal to host an ADMM Plus conference on countering chemical, biological and radiological threats in 2022. ADMM Plus groups the 10 ASEAN members and eight dialogue partners – Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the US. Source: VNA …

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