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Investors are becoming more discriminating in choosing Asian telecommunications stocks. Telecommunications stocks have been a favorite among investors due to the region's expanding market, but increased competition and a move to reduce international call rates have tempered the buying spree. Increased competition is a particular problem for the cellular phone sector, which is expected to suffer from declining return on equity and increased marketing costs as a result of the additional competition. Meanwhile, the US Federal Communications Commission's proposal to slash international call rates, is expected to hurt international phone operators.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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Manila's telecom stocks may get poor reception as sector crowds
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The Philippine cellular telephone market is one of the most dynamic in Asia, registering a subscribership growth of 42%. Despite the industry's strong performance, many stock analysts caution about investing in local telecommunications stocks. They noted that Philippine cellular telephone market is becoming overcrowded and share prices of telecommunications companies are slowly declining.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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