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USTDA backs direct Thailand-US submarine cable link

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is funding a feasibility study for the Thailand-U.S. Submarine Cable System (THUS), aiming to establish a direct, secure digital connection between Thailand and the United States.
This initiative seeks to replace Thailand's aging subsea connections with a modern, trusted technology network, crucial for protecting sensitive data and bolstering secure digital connectivity across Southeast Asia.
The project supports Thailand's ambition to become a regional digital hub, opening opportunities for American firms and providing fair capacity access across Southeast Asia's extensive market.
The proposed 11,500-mile THUS system will strategically route through key Southeast Asian countries, deliberately bypassing high-risk areas, to enhance network resilience and accelerate collaboration with leading U.S. technology providers.

Today 18:16Key points summarised by AI

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, triggering missile alerts and prompting residents to take shelter, marking the first such overflight since 2017.
The missile flew approximately 4,500 kilometers, potentially setting a new record for the Hwasong-12 type, and was strongly condemned by Japan, South Korea, and the United States as a significant provocation.
This act of violence follows a series of recent North Korean weapons tests and occurs amidst increased joint military drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan, which Pyongyang views as rehearsals for invasion.
International leaders are discussing an 'appropriate and robust' joint response, while warnings persist about North Korea potentially preparing for another nuclear test soon.