6G Roadmap: Vietnam says it’s speeding 6G preparations by drawing on 4G/5G lessons, setting up a national steering committee and targeting early participation in global standards. Disaster Recovery: Indonesia reports 86% of damaged BTS sets restored after the 7.7 quake in NTT, with telecom recovery at 95.4% in Flores and power nearly back for most customers. Satellite-to-Device Push: Ncell partners with Cymax to embed IoT SIMs in BYD vehicles across Nepal, while Nelco (Tata) invests $20m in Elveo Mobile to commercialize direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India and beyond. Network Access & Competition: Kyivstar and Ukrtelecom begin open-access cooperation to expand fiber and home internet using each other’s networks in key regions. Regulation & Identity: Egypt’s lawmakers question facial recognition safeguards for SIM registration, and Qatar’s CRA refers a tower access dispute to prosecutors to protect fair competition. Infrastructure & Connectivity Growth: Nigeria sees fixed broadband speeds up 155% as fiber connections triple, and Macau approves a unified telecom licensing framework for converged services. Security & Fraud: A court case in Australia-linked reporting highlights alleged misuse of telecom systems via abusive messages, while cybersecurity coverage flags new VMware vCenter exploitation tied to a China-nexus actor. Policy & Inclusion: Zimbabwe’s NetOne is expanding telemedicine connectivity in rural areas, and Nigeria’s government targets telecom coverage for riverine communities before mid-2027.