Jordan Sets New Rules for Telecom Device Approvals in 2025
Jordan Telecom Type Approval Rules Overhauled Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has issued Instructions No. 2 of 2025, which replace the 2024 guidelines governing the import and certification of telecommunications and terminal equipment. These instructions took effect upon publication in the Official Gazette and now represent the country’s primary regulatory framework for type approval. The […]
Mexico: Senate Confirms CRT Commissioners
Mexico’s Senate Confirms CRT Commissioners, Launching New Telecom Era Mexico’s regulatory landscape for telecommunications has entered a new chapter. On October 14, 2025, the Senate officially ratified the five members of the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), fulfilling a pivotal step in implementing the 2025 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law. This law replaces the now-defunct Instituto […]
Vietnam Sets New EMC Standards for the Mobile Era
Vietnam Sets New EMC Standards for the Mobile Era Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has announced a significant regulatory shift with the introduction of a new EMC regulation in Vietnam—QCVN XX:2025/BKHCN. This national technical regulation addresses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for mobile terminal devices and their ancillary equipment, and will officially replace QCVN 86:2019/BTTTT starting […]
Strategic Tax Incentives to Boost Vietnam’s Electronics Sector
Draft Circular Sets Criteria for Vietnam Tax Incentives in Electronics Vietnam tax incentives are at the core of a newly proposed regulation that could significantly impact the electronics manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has released a draft circular outlining specific criteria that companies must meet to benefit from corporate income tax […]
Hong Kong Three Key Regulatory Updates
Hong Kong Wireless Updates for 2025 bring significant changes to the regulatory landscape. The Communications Authority has released three new technical specifications covering LTE (E-UTRA), 5G New Radio (NR), and Wi-Fi 6E operations. These updates are crucial for manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams aiming to access the Hong Kong market. Below is a summary of […]
Singapore Releases 2025 Data Centre Energy Efficiency Standard
Singapore has taken another decisive step toward sustainable digital infrastructure with the launch of the Singapore energy efficiency standard SS 715:2025. Issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), this new framework establishes minimum performance levels for data centre IT equipment, including servers, storage, and networking devices. Aligned with international benchmarks such as US Energy […]
Australia Updates Spectrum Plan for Modern Connectivity
ACMA Modernizes Australia’s Spectrum Framework The Australia spectrum plan has been officially updated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to accommodate emerging technologies and evolving spectrum needs. As of 2 October 2025, the latest version Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan Variation 2025 (No. 1) brings several refinements to frequency band allocations, reflecting ACMA’s commitment […]
Australia Radiocommunications Act: New LIPD Licence Released
Australia’s Radiocommunications Act 1992 has recently introduced a crucial update: the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2025, effective 1 October 2025. This class licence simplifies spectrum access for many low-power wireless devices. Instead of applying individually, compliant devices can operate freely within designated conditions. As a result, this reflects Australia’s broader push toward […]
Key Updates to Radiocommunications Framework in Australia
Overview of the Updated Radiocommunications Act 1992 Australia has recently compiled the latest version of its cornerstone telecommunications legislation: the Radiocommunications Act 1992, as amended up to 1 July 2025. This Act remains the central legal framework governing the management of the radiofrequency spectrum, administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The focus […]
Singapore Conformity Assessment Rules Updated
Singapore Conformity Assessment Rules Updated Singapore Conformity Assessment regulations have been overhauled through the Consumer Protection (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2025, effective 1 November 2025. These reforms introduce a clearer, stricter framework for the designation, renewal, and operational responsibilities of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) operating in Singapore or seeking recognition under international agreements. As a result, […]