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Undersea cables: the hidden backbone of Asia’s internet

October 18, 2026October 3, 2026 by independant
A submarine cable-laying ship moored in port

Almost all international data travels through fibre-optic cables on the seabed, and the Asia-Pacific is a crucial crossroads. This explainer covers how submarine cables work, why Asia is pivotal, and the stakes.

Categories Technology Tags infrastructure, internet, technology, undersea cables Leave a comment

The digital economy of Southeast Asia, explained

October 18, 2026May 3, 2026 by independant
The digital economy of Southeast Asia, explained

An explainer on the digital economy of Southeast Asia: e-commerce, mobile payments, ride-hailing and what drives growth.

Categories Southeast Asia Tags digital economy, e-commerce, fintech, internet, mobile, Southeast Asia Leave a comment

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