Home / India recently hosted its first-ever 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Group meetings in Bengaluru, marking a pivotal moment in the global development of 6G standards. These meetings spanning RAN1 through RAN5 officially initiated discussions on 3GPP Release 20, which will form the foundation of future 6G specifications, while also finalizing elements of…

Home / China has officially approved its first mandatory national standard for hazardous substance control in electrical and electronic products. Titled GB 26572-2025: Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products, the standard was issued by the Standardization Administration of China and will take effect on August 1, 2027. Mandatory Limits…

Home / On August 8, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change published a proposed resolution via the National Environmental Council (Conama) that would restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment marketed within the national territory. The measure aligns with environmental and health protection goals, and public comments are open through…

Home / Singapore has launched a new regulatory standard, SS 715:2025, to promote the deployment of energy-efficient IT equipment in data centres operating in tropical climates. The standard is designed to help operators reduce energy consumption by at least 30%, supporting national sustainability goals and aligning with the country’s broader Green Data Centre Roadmap. Driving…