Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has committed $1 billion to enhance digital connectivity between the U.S. and Japan by introducing two new subsea cables, Proa and Taihei.
What Happened: The new cables aim to bolster connectivity between the U.S. and Japan, and with several Pacific island nations and territories, Reuters reports.
This development follows a joint funding agreement between the U.S. and Australia last October to support subsea cable projects in the Pacific, indicating a broader collaborative effort with allies to create more secure and resilient networks.
The strategic importance of the Pacific region has escalated, with the U.S. and China vying for influence through various infrastructure and military partnerships.
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