Japanese satellite operator seeks Southeast Asia demand on China tensions

Global Digital Summit 2026CEO says Sky Perfect JSAT can contribute to cost-effective surveillance in the regionEiichi Yonekura, president and CEO of Sky Perfect JSAT, speaks during an interview on July 22 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)SHOTARO TANIJuly 24, 2026 09:21 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's Sky Perfect JSAT expects demand for its satellite imagery and analytics services to rise across Southeast Asia as maritime tensions with China increase and governments seek cost-effective surveillance capabilities.