Singapore: Government issues permits for range of telecom operations
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This article discusses the 66 telecommunications licenses awarded by the Singapore government in its bid to become a regional base for the industry. Telecommunications will no longer be dominated in the city-state by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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Hopes pinned on a fair - and final - draft of securities bill
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The Hong Kong government hopes to pass a new Securities and Futures bill aimed at strengthening standards of disclosure and transparency. In separate news, Sunday Communications Ltd. will bid for one of four third-generation wireless licenses issued by the Singapore government.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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SingTel, Hutchison in India
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Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.-backed Bharti Group has received eight new regional mobile licenses auctioned off by India's central government. Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. added three licenses. Mobile-phone users in India are expected to increase 56% by 2006, making the current market a competitive one as companies try to secure as many zones as possible.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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