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Vietnam Cybersecurity Law No. 116/2025/QH15 took effect 1 July 2026, merging the 2018 Cybersecurity Law and 2015 Network Information Security Law into one framework led by the Ministry of Public Security. For most radio and telecom device makers this is not a type-approval change, but the Vietnam Cybersecurity Law creates direct duties for cybersecurity-product and cryptography vendors, covered service providers, and owners of higher-tier systems. Covers scope, impact, and ne

Vietnam Cybersecurity Law No. 116/2025/QH15 took effect 1 July 2026, merging the 2018 Cybersecurity Law and 2015 Network Information Security Law into one framework led by the Ministry of Public Security. For most radio and telecom device makers this is not a type-approval change, but the Vietnam Cybersecurity Law creates direct duties for cybersecurity-product and cryptography vendors, covered service providers, and owners of higher-tier systems. Covers scope, impact, and ne

Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has released draft Indonesia 5G BWA 3.3 GHz technical standards for public consultation, covering subscriber and base stations operating at 3300-3312.5 MHz. The draft decree sets RF output limits, 4T4R base station configuration, mandatory filter testing, antenna gain caps, and safety and EMC compliance. Written comments are open to Komdigi until 14 August 2026 before the standard is finalised.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain has issued a Position Paper (Ref LAD/0726/023) clarifying its treatment of Bahrain license-exempt spectrum. Dated 1 July 2026, the non-binding paper confirms that devices in bands such as Wi-Fi (2.4/5/6 GHz), Bluetooth, Zigbee and PMR446 must be TRA type-approved unless exempted, operate on a non-interference basis, and remain subject to enforcement including confiscation and fines. Private imports for personal use

Indonesia 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum allocation is now final. Komdigi has confirmed the winning operators, paired and unpaired block sizes, and binding buildout obligations covering 538 villages, 51% 5G population coverage, and a 100 Mbps national target by 2029. For device makers, the 700 MHz (n28) and 2.6 GHz (n41) bands drive SDPPI type-approval scope, including re-certification to activate n41 under Kepmen Komdigi No. 569/2025.

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has opened a public consultation on the draft UAE Private IMT Networks Enablement Framework, which sets rules for deploying private 4G/5G networks by licensed operators or directly by enterprises with TDRA approval. It proposes dedicated spectrum in the 3.8-4.2 GHz and 24.25-25.5 GHz bands. Stakeholder comments close 31 July 2026, after which TDRA will finalise the framework.

Thailand's NBTC has moved to update its NBTC RF exposure and human-health requirements for radiocommunication equipment, aligning national limits with the latest international (ICNIRP) standards. The proposal touches SAR/EMF assessment, product compliance and on-product labelling under the NTC TS 5001-2550 framework. Manufacturers, importers, test labs and certification bodies should prepare for revised test evidence, updated safety statements and possible re-marking obligati

MIC has finalized changes to Japan 920 MHz WPT (space-transmission wireless power transfer) rules. The reform lifts the indoor-only restriction to allow outdoor use within premises and adds a new license-free “specified low-power” category capped at 250 mW. Existing licensed WPT premises stations (up to 1 W) remain. RF-exposure and interference-coordination conditions apply. Here is what manufacturers, importers and test labs need to plan for.

SASO has replaced the long-standing SASO CITC GEN-002 specification referenced in Annex 1 of Saudi Arabia's Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices with SASO 3114:2026, "Requirements for Specific ICT Equipment." A grace period runs until 31 October 2026. From 1 November 2026, no certificate of conformity may be issued against the withdrawn specification, and certificates already issued under GEN-002 will be cancelled no later than 31 March 2

Taiwan BSMI type approval requirements changed on 20 May 2026, when the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection issued a full revision of the Guidelines for Type Approval Operations of Electrical and Electronic Products (FL030251). Effective immediately, it is the first restructuring of the technical file in nineteen years and adds a new information security documentation category covering SBOM, security-relevant chips and a self-check form.

Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has finalized its Bahrain TRA fixed link spectrum policy for Fixed Point-to-Point (P-P) and Point-to-Multi-Point (P-MP) systems. The consolidated Position Paper (Ref LAD 0626 013, 23 June 2026) closes the 6.425-7.125 GHz and 39.5-40.5 GHz bands to new Fixed Service assignments, identifies IMT bands within the Fixed Service allocation, and updates channel plans, minimum path lengths and technical limits to ITU, ECC and ETSI ref

On 11 June 2026, India's Department of Telecommunications notified G.S.R. 468(E), the Use of Short-Range Automotive Radar System in the 77-81 GHz Band (Exemption from Licensing Requirements) Rules, 2026. Effective immediately on publication, the rules remove spectrum-licensing obligations for 77-81 GHz automotive radar used in ADAS. Manufacturers still need DoT portal equipment type approval and must conform to defined technical parameters and BIS or international standard

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) held a public consultation (21-31 May 2026) on a draft circular refreshing the Vietnam used digital products import ban, updating the list of prohibited used digital technology products and their HS codes. The draft would supersede the current Circular 11/2018/TT-BTTTT framework. It explains the draft's status, what falls in scope, the impact on type approval and import clearance, and the actions importers and manufacturers s

KATS Notice 2026-143, issued 11 May 2026, is a proposed partial amendment to South Korea's Operation Guidelines for Safety Management of Electrical Appliances and Household Goods. The draft revises the definition of a tablet PC and changes a product-inspection test item for ITE (information technology equipment) products. As a public-comment proposal rather than enacted law, it signals where KC safety scope and testing are heading, and what manufacturers and importers should

Thailand's NBTC has opened a public consultation on four draft notifications that would reshape Thailand drone regulations for spectrum, technical standards and oversight. The package adds unlicensed bands at 72-72.475 MHz and 920-925 MHz, unlocks BVLOS control over mobile and satellite networks, expands anti-collision radar bands, and introduces a mandatory Remote ID. The drafts are proposed, not enacted; comments close 3 July 2026. Manufacturers should assess certification

As of 18 June 2026, Indonesia's 2025 KBLI business-classification system is mandatory for every entity using the OSS portal, and it now drives the KBLI 2025 SDPPI certification process. A valid PB-UMKU licence is needed to open a DJID/SDPPI certification ticket, and a PB-UMKU cannot be created on outdated KBLI 2020 codes. If your local importer or certificate holder has not migrated, your type-approval filings can be blocked. Here is what changed and the steps to keep applica

Singapore's IMDA has issued IMDA TS RG-SEC Issue 2, the technical specification raising mandatory security for residential gateways (home Wi-Fi routers, fibre modems, broadband hubs) from Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS) Level 1 to Level 2. The spec was published in June 2026 and references CLS for IoT Publication No. 4A. Full CLS Level 2 enforcement is targeted for end 2027 and remains subject to industry consultation. Here is what manufacturers, importers and RA teams n

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has published series guidelines under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for Extended Reality products. AR, VR and MR devices must form separate series, and up to 10 models may be grouped into a single series — covered by one lead-model test report — if they share the same energy source, construction class, enclosure, PCB layout, display type and IP rating. Battery devices must have the lead model tested at the highest batte

On 5 May 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published Gazette notification S.O. 2204(E), amending the CRO 2021 to bring standalone hard disk drives explicitly under BIS Compulsory Registration (CRS / Scheme-II). Covered drives must comply with IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and hold a valid BIS registration before the rule takes effect on 5 November 2026. Here's what manufacturers and importers need to do.

South Korea's MOTIE, through standards body KATS, has pre-announced an amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act. The draft raises the rated-output ceiling for EV chargers under KC Safety Confirmation from 200 kVA to 500 kVA, closing the gap that kept 350 kW-plus ultra-fast chargers outside KC certification, procurement, and subsidy programs. It is at the public-comment stage, not yet enacted. What manufacturers s