With the launch of the new application portal by Papua New Guinea’s NICTA, the type approval process and related rules have been updated. The key changes are as follows:

Following the MRT-IA news dated November 5, 2025, on November 30, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam released an official guideline for the National Technical Standard for 6 GHz Wireless Devices (QCVN 136:2025/BKHCN), effective January 1, 2027, QCVN 136:2025/BKHCN will replace QCVN 47:2015/BTTTT as the National Technical Standard for 6 GHz Wireless Devices.

To follow MRT news released on June 18, 2025, the Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) in Chile has recently released a new Resolution 2219, which amends the current Resolution 737 and Resolution 1985.

According to Serbia's Radio Equipment Rulebook - “Službeni glasnik RS, broj 24/2024 od 22/03/2024”, a regulatory simplification will occur, and the Certificate of Conformity will no longer be mandatory after December 31, 2026.

Following MRT IA news dated on 10 November, 2025, on December 1, 2025, the Radio Research Agency (RRA) of Korea published the guidelines regarding the application of conformity assessment for USB Type-C receptacle connectors to outline the mandatory application of conformity assessment for USB Type-C connectors.

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) of New Zealand has opened a consultation seeking feedback on the future management rights for the 2300 MHz (expiring 2030) and 2600 MHz (expiring 2028) frequency bands. These bands are currently critical for providing 4G and 5G mobile services and regional broadband connectivity across the country.

On December 1, 2025, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) of India released the updated Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR), version 2.0, for Wi-Fi CPEs and IP Routers.

The Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam has issued QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT, setting baseline cybersecurity requirements for Internet Protocol (IP) surveillance cameras. This regulation applies to digital cameras that connect via the Internet Protocol for monitoring and recording.

Following up on the MRT IA news from May 30, 2025, recently Indonesia announced the plan to auction the crucial 2.6 GHz frequency band by the end of 2025. The Communication and Digital Affairs Minister confirmed the auction, which targets a completion date in 2026.

The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has recently launched an online search system for Certified Importers and Type-Approved Equipment. The introduction of this system enables users, businesses, and other stakeholders to conveniently access information on compliant importers and the type-approval status of various telecommunications equipment through the TRC official website. This enhancement further ensures regulatory compliance and promotes the safe use of telecommunications devices in the Cambodian market.