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Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore to be Linked by High-Capacity Submarine Communication Cable

Japan is improving its digital infrastructure and regional links. NTT Data Group Corp., Sumitomo Corp., and JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd. are joining forces. They will create a company to build and run a high-capacity submarine cable. This cable will connect Japan to Malaysia and Singapore. The ¥150 billion project will launch in early fiscal 2029. This will boost Japan's global edge in digital and communications technology. The submarine cable will run about 8,100 kilometers. It has a design capacity of 320 terabits per second. This makes it one of the most advanced subsea data links in the world. Cable landing stations will be built in Chiba, Mie, and Fukuoka prefectures. This will help protect against natural disasters. The system is scalable. It plans to connect South Korea, the Philippines, and…