MViSTA's $400M subsea cable excludes China across Southeast Asia

The $400 million MViSTA cable will link Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand across roughly 2,500 km, with service targeted for late 2028. Chinese vendors are excluded and the route avoids the South China Sea; a supplier will be chosen between NEC and Alcatel Submarine Networks by end of October 2026.

• Cable spans 16 fiber pairs and 32 fibers at an estimated $400 million
• Five landing points: Vung Tau, Rayong, Songkhla, Singapore and Pengerang
• Supplier choice between NEC and ASN due by end of October 2026
• USTDA funds Stavian Digital Park feasibility study through March 2027