TOKYO -- A Philippine government agency and two telecom companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to upgrade and promote a fiber-optic spine that runs across the Philippines' main Luzon ...

President Donald Trump has become the latest in a long line of men to opine on women's pain when he told expectant moms to “tough it out” without Tylenol.

Undersea cables face threats from fishing, nature, and state-sponsored sabotage. This week, Singapore will host the world’s largest gathering of experts in the field of undersea data cables when more ...

There are miles of cables that run under the Red Sea, but what are they for and why are they so important? What happens if they are damaged or cut?

Manufacturers are reluctant to add new capacity without firm orders, and waiting times are rising. Growing global protectionism could add to the strains. “To achieve economic efficiencies, it would ...

The Red Sea’s congestion — exacerbated by Houthi attacks rerouting ships — heightens this risk. Historical examples include the 2008 Alexandria cut (accidental anchor drag, which led to a 1-month ...

Internet services faced disruptions across Asia and the Middle East due to severed undersea cables in the Red Sea. The incident impacted connectivity ...

Always-on internet connections have become as essential as running water, heat, and power. But a massive outage affecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in recent days underscores the fragility of ...