Extending Broadband Connectivity in Southeast Asia
This report assesses the current state of connectivity in Southeast Asia and provides tailored recommendations for extending broadband access, focusing on five countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. The analysis builds upon the OECD Recommendation on Broadband Connectivity, which provides a reference for policy makers and regulatory authorities within and outside of the OECD. Using the principles of the Recommendation as a roadmap, countries may be better able to unleash the full potential of connectivity for the digital transformation and to ensure equal access to connectivity for all users.
Extending broadband connectivity in Viet Nam
Viet Nam stretches across the eastern part of mainland Southeast Asia. The country's economy continues to grow at a strong pace, and its level of human development, including income, life expectancy and education, is high. Population concentration and high fixed broadband penetration distinguish this country from its regional peers, which makes this report examine Viet Nam as a cluster of its own. The chapter outlines the geographic, economic and social conditions for broadband connectivity in Viet Nam. It proceeds by examining the performance and structure of the market and reviewing Viet Nam’s communication policy and regulatory framework, including broadband strategies and plans. It then reviews competition, investment and innovation in broadband markets; broadband deployment and digital divides; the resilience, reliability, security and capacity of networks; and the country’s assessment of broadband markets. It offers recommendations to improve in these areas.
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