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Indonesia: Updates Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Table

Home / The Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia has officially published Regulation Number 8 of 2026, establishing the updated Indonesian Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Table. This new regulation, effective from February 20, 2026, replaces the previous framework set by Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 12 of 2022. The…

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Nigeria: Publishes Spectrum Roadmap for 2026–2030

Home / The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued the Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector 2026–2030, establishing a forward-looking plan for the assignment, utilization, and management of radio frequency spectrum in Nigeria. The roadmap is issued under the NCC’s authority to administer and manage spectrum for the communications sector under the Nigerian Communications Act…

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China: Standardizes Testing Lab Accreditation

Home / China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced a national “One List, One Database” management system for the qualification accreditation of inspection and testing institutions. The announcement, published as No. 14 of 2026 by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China, will take effect on June 1, 2026,…

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Singapore: Proposes Global GenAI Testing Standard

Home / Singapore has proposed a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, intended to standardize testing methodologies for Generative AI systems. According to the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), the proposed standard focuses on benchmarking and red teaming methodologies and is aimed at strengthening the foundation for trustworthy AI testing across global markets. Singapore…

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Vietnam: Mutual Recognition of Conformity Results Regulated

Home / Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (BKHCN) has issued Circular No. 16/2026/TT-BKHCN, providing detailed regulations on the signing and implementation of agreements and arrangements on both mutual recognition and unilateral recognition of conformity assessment results. Issued on April 9, 2026 and effective May 14, 2026, the Circular replaces Circular No. 27/2007/TT-BKHCN, a framework…

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Vietnam: New Conformity Declaration Framework Issued

Home / Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (BKHCN) has issued Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN, establishing updated regulations on the declaration of conformity with standards, the declaration of compliance with technical regulations, and the methods for assessing conformity with both. Issued on April 9, 2026 and effective May 25, 2026, the Circular replaces the previous framework…

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Eswatini: 2026 Fixed Terrestrial Services Band Plan Published

Home / The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has published General Notice No. 3/2026, introducing the Fixed Terrestrial Services Band Plan 2026. This updated plan replaces the 2022 edition and establishes a mandatory national framework governing the use of terrestrial fixed service frequency bands in Eswatini. The revision incorporates outcomes from the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023…

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Eswatini: Type Approval Enforced at Ports of Entry

Home / The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has issued General Notice No. 4/2026, announcing the enforcement of mandatory Type Approval Certificates for all electronic communications equipment imported or used in Eswatini, effective Monday, 13 April 2026. The move reinforces the Electronic Communications (Importation, Type Approval and Distribution of Communications Equipment) Regulation, 2016, and marks a…

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Hong Kong: Table of Frequency Allocations Updated

Home / The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong has published the April 2026 edition of the Hong Kong Table of Frequency Allocations. This comprehensive handbook provides the framework for frequency allocations in accordance with Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations. The updated publication serves as a critical reference for spectrum…

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Singapore: MEPS and MELS Requirements Grace Period Ends

Home / The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore has issued important circulars regarding the mandatory compliance requirements for regulated goods under the Energy Conservation Act (ECA). These updates, detailed in Circular NEA-LSD-CIRCULAR-ECA-00001-2026 and NEA-LSD-CIRCULAR-ECA-00002-2025, outline the implementation of new and revised Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS). The…

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India: BIS Updates Standards for LED Luminaires

Home / The Bureau of Indian Standards has recently published updated guidelines regarding the implementation of revised standards for LED luminaires. These new regulations fall under the Compulsory Registration Order and specifically target the IS 10322 series of standards. The revisions aim to enhance safety, performance, and testing protocols for a wide range of lighting…

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Hong Kong: OFCA Specs for 865-868 & 920-925 MHz Updated

Home / The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong has recently published updated performance specifications for radio and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) equipment. These updates, outlined in the newly released Issue 2 of HKCA 1049 and HKCA 1078, specifically target devices operating within the 865–868 MHz and 920–925 MHz frequency bands. The…