Vietnam’s internet landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decades, evolving from dial-up connections in the 1990s to today’s fiber-optic networks and upcoming satellite services. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet connectivity in Vietnam as of 2023–2025, covering the infrastructure backbone, usage patterns, key players, government policies, costs and speeds, challenges, innovations, and…
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Introduction Over the past two years, artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped how we search the web. Traditional search engines are integrating generative AI models to provide conversational answers and rich summaries alongside classic link results. New AI-first search platforms have emerged, and users are increasingly turning to chatbot-style tools for information retrieval. This report examines…
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Introduction to Kwangmyong Kwangmyong (광명, meaning “bright light” or “bright star”) is North Korea’s own national intranet – a closed, domestic network that functions like an internal version of the internet en.wikipedia.org. It was launched in the early 2000s with the purpose of providing information and online services to North Korean citizens while keeping them…
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Introduction The pace of internet connectivity has accelerated to truly insane speeds, from experimental lab links transferring petabits per second to gigabit-grade services available in homes. Around the world, researchers and providers are continually breaking speed records and rolling out ultra-fast networks. This report explores the extremes of internet speed in three realms: cutting-edge laboratory…
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Fixed Broadband: Fiber, DSL and Cable in Slovenia Slovenia has heavily invested in fixed broadband infrastructure, with a strong shift towards fiber-optic networks in recent years. The country’s FTTP (Fiber to the Premises) coverage reached about 78.5% of households as of 2023 – well above the EU average (64%) digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. Legacy DSL (copper) networks still…
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1. Artificial Intelligence Goes Mainstream (Generative AI & AGI Progress) Artificial Intelligence has surged from hype to critical infrastructure in 2025. Generative AI models are now widely embedded across business functions – from automating customer support and coding to generating marketing content. In just one year, enterprise adoption of generative AI doubled to 65% of organizations amplifai.com,…
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Missile technology forms the backbone of modern military power, from intercontinental nuclear-tipped rockets to precision-guided tactical weapons. This comprehensive country-by-country guide details the world’s missile systems – ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship and air-defense missiles, air-to-air weapons, and more – including those in service, in development, or recently retired. For each nation, we outline key…
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Regulatory Authorities and Framework in Italy Drone operations in Italy are governed by both national and European regulators. The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) is the primary authority that implements and enforces drone laws in Italy lexology.com drone-laws.com. Since Italy is a member of the European Union, it follows the common EU drone regulations set…
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Haiti lags far behind its neighbors in internet access. As of early 2025, only about 39.3% of Haitians – roughly 4.65 million people – were using the internet datareportal.com. This penetration rate is among the lowest in the Caribbean (the regional average is around 78% in recent years) worldbank.org. In other words, over 60% of…
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Introduction: Why Satellite Phones Still Matter in 2025 Satellite phones remain essential for reliable off-grid communication, even as mainstream smartphones gain limited satellite texting features. When you’re far beyond cell coverage – deep in wilderness, at sea, or in disaster zones – a sat phone can be a literal lifeline. In mid-2025, the leading providers…
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