Asian Telecom - Issue 01

Telecommunications providers believe that the 5G technology still has a long way to go in Asia, so industry players must double their efforts in developing infrastructures that will bolster 5G employment. As Asia’s telecom operators roll out 5G services, there is a glaring gap between their role as a carrier of data and voice and their need to evolve to deliver the next generation of tech ecosystems.

Top telecom experts Darren Yong, Joongshik Wang, Wilson Chow, and Michinori Sato are part of the elite panel of judges at

the inaugural Asian Telecom Awards 2022. We sat down with them discussing their insights on the current trends in and the

future of telecom in Asia. KPMG’s Darren Yong provided his thoughts on how the telecom industry needs to transform. See the interview on page 18. Joongshik Wang of EY-Parthenon talked about his guiding principles as an advisor in the telecom sector. Read the interview on page 20. Michinori Sato of Deloitte also shared his insights on how companies can position themselves amidst digital adoption to create their competitive edge. Read the interview on page 22.

Read on and enjoy!