Will Asian privatisation be watered down in Manila?
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The Philippines have been ambitious in their privatization projects, which have included the electric utilities, but the proposed sale of the Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System may be overly ambitious. Vested interests, including labor unions, have already blocked one possible sale.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Unquenched thirst
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German utility RWE's USDlr4.6 bil takeover of the US's biggest listed water utility, American Water Works, is part of RWE's strategy of becoming an international multi-utility. However, the deal offers few synergies.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Not big enough any more
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Problems have arisen as a result of excess demand for water from the Rio Grande river, and they are likely to be exacerbated as underground supplies dry up.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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