RETN strengthens Asian connectivity with third Hong Kong-Singapore subsea route

RETN strengthens Asian connectivity with third Hong Kong-Singapore subsea route

The APG route strengthens RETN’s connectivity landscape between key hubs and assists in delivering robust solutions amid subsea cable cuts. It serves as a wake-up call to the industry urging a minimum adoption of three redundant routes for optimal network resilience.

RETN, an international network service provider with unique capabilities to connect Europe and Asia, has announced the deployment of its latest link connecting Hong Kong to Singapore via the APG subsea cable.

This marks a pivotal step in RETN’s Asian connectivity, where customer centricity and the importance of redundancy and reliability play the central role. Amidst the backdrop of frequent subsea cable breaks in the region, RETN champions the industry standard by advocating for a minimum of three redundant routes between critical points.

As Asia grapples with cable disruptions, RETN’s route not only enhances diversity and lowers latency (35ms) but also promotes a proactive stance toward building resilient network architectures.

Sam Sham, RETN’s Head of Asia Operatons, emphasised the significance of this strategic expansion: “South East Asia is witnessing significant growth and opportunity, with Singapore serving as a major transit hub for all international traffic in the region. This initiative underscores our commitment to meeting the escalating connectivity needs of wholesale and enterprise businesses, ensuring seamless and reliable connectivity solutions amid the challenges posed by cable disruptions.”

Connecting two major financial centres in Asia, RETN’s latest service strengthens the connectivity landscape between key hubs while emphasising the company’s commitment to setting an industry standard for building a reliable network.

The introduction of the new route and expanded services underscores RETN’s leadership in delivering robust, secure and reliable connectivity solutions. It also serves as a call to the industry, urging a minimum adoption of three redundant routes for optimal network resilience.

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