ASEAN urged to unite on digital infrastructure
Study warns digital divide may widen unless ASEAN acts on integrated infrastructure.
Asia stands at a pivotal moment as policymakers urge swift deployment of converging 5G and AI technologies. Experts argue that 5G should be treated as a foundational enabler for AI, not just a telecom upgrade, to power future industries.
A report from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy identifies ten urgent imperatives, notably forming national 5G‑AI strategies, empowering central coordination bodies and modernising spectrum policies. Industry leaders stress that aligning 5G and AI investment is essential to sustain innovation.
Without firm action, the digital divide could deepen and stall progress. Coordinated adoption and skilled workforce development are seen as critical to turning incremental gains into transformational regional leadership.
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