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You Won’t Believe Brunei’s Internet: 5G Everywhere, 100 Mbps for All – Even Satellites Are Joining

You Won’t Believe Brunei’s Internet: 5G Everywhere, 100 Mbps for All – Even Satellites Are Joining

In 2019 Brunei created Unified National Networks (UNN), a wholesale network consolidating fixed, mobile, and submarine infrastructure for DST, imagine, and Progresif. In June 2023 Brunei officially launched nationwide 5G with about 90% of the population covered. A Fixed Broadband Uplift Program raised the baseline fixed broadband speed to 100 Mbps for all subscribers and tested 1 Gbps in a pilot. The three retail ISPs are Datastream Digital (DST), imagine, and Progresif, all reselling capacity via UNN. Brunei’s international connectivity is governed by three submarine cables—SEA-ME-WE3, the Asia-America Gateway (AAG), and the Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC)—all under UNN. About 99%
2 June 2025
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Internet Access in Laos: The 2025 Guide to Coverage, Costs, and Satellite Connectivity

Internet Access in Laos: The 2025 Guide to Coverage, Costs, and Satellite Connectivity

By 2023 Laos had laid over 98,500 kilometers of fiber-optic cable and operates 18 international transmission lines interconnecting with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China. Mobile signal reaches 97% of villages nationwide, covering 8,245 villages across 18 provinces. As of late 2024, 2G coverage reached 97% of the population, 3G covered 85%, and 4G/LTE about 78%. 5G networks have been introduced on a limited scale, initially launched in Vientiane and a handful of major provinces. Unitel has over 5 million subscribers and roughly 50% of Laos’s mobile market share. LaoTel (Lao Telecom) has around one-third market share and over 3
23 August 2025
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Energy Guzzlers: Ranking Countries by Per Capita Energy Use in 2024

Energy Guzzlers: Ranking Countries by Per Capita Energy Use in 2024

Key Facts & Highlights: Global Energy Consumption at a Glance (2024) The world’s energy appetite has never been larger. Global primary energy consumption reached an unprecedented level in 2023–2024, driven by post-pandemic economic activity and extreme weather energy needs. According to the Energy Institute’s review, consumption hit about 620 exajoules in 2023 – up 2% from the previous year dieselnet.com. This growth pushed energy-related CO₂ emissions over 40 billion tonnes for the first time dieselnet.com, a troubling milestone for climate observers. Fossil fuels still dominate the global energy mix, accounting for 81.5% of primary energy use dieselnet.com. Oil and coal
16 September 2025
DFI Retail Group Holdings (SGX:D01) Stock in Focus: Dividend Reset, Turnaround Momentum and 2026 Forecasts as of 8 December 2025

DFI Retail Group Holdings (SGX:D01) Stock in Focus: Dividend Reset, Turnaround Momentum and 2026 Forecasts as of 8 December 2025

DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (formerly Dairy Farm International) has quietly become one of the most talked‑about consumer stocks on the Singapore Exchange. A special dividend, a sharply higher payout policy and a new three‑year growth roadmap have helped the share price more than double over the past year, putting the pan‑Asian retailer firmly back on investors’ radars. StockAnalysis+2DFI Retail Group+2 This article looks at where the stock stands on 8 December 2025, what has driven the turnaround so far, and how analysts are valuing DFI Retail Group (ticker: D01 on SGX, DFILF over‑the‑counter in the US). It is intended
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Cambricon Class A stock price dips again: what to watch next for China AI chip name 688256

Cambricon Class A stock price dips again: what to watch next for China AI chip name 688256

8 February 2026
Cambricon Technologies shares closed at 1,036.99 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, down 2.02%, with volume at about 8 million shares. The stock has fallen roughly 16.5% since Feb. 2 after sharp declines earlier in the week. Investors await the company’s next earnings report, due March 13, for confirmation of its forecasted profit turnaround. Cambricon is valued at about 437.28 billion yuan.
Infineon stock in focus after Friday rise as reports flag April price hikes for power chips

Infineon stock in focus after Friday rise as reports flag April price hikes for power chips

8 February 2026
Infineon shares closed up 1.5% at 42.04 euros Friday on Xetra after reports the company plans April price hikes on some power products. TrendForce said the increases, citing tight supply and higher costs, would apply from April 1. The Feb. 12 record date and Feb. 19 annual meeting are next for shareholders. UBS raised its price target to 47 euros, citing stronger margins.
TE Connectivity stock jumps 3.5% into the weekend — what to watch for TEL next week

TE Connectivity stock jumps 3.5% into the weekend — what to watch for TEL next week

8 February 2026
TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) closed Friday up 3.46% at $215.91, rebounding after a 3.29% drop Thursday, but remains 5% lower for the week and 14% below its 52-week high. The company expects to close a $750 million senior notes offering on Monday and pay a $0.71 dividend March 13. Investors await Friday’s U.S. CPI report, seen as a key market driver.
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