Yahsat arranges Shariah-compliant policy for first two satellites
The Abu Dhabi-based satellite operator Yahsat has arranged the first fully Shariah-compliant insurance policy for the launch of its first...
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Malone to leave DirecTV following recapitalisation transaction
Satellite broadcaster DirecTV is to undertake a recapitalisation transaction that will eliminate the high-vote stock currently held by media mogul...
Wang takes Qualcomm hotseat
Qualcomm has promoted Xiang Wang to senior vice president of Qualcomm and president of Qualcomm Greater China. Wang replaces Frank...
Iusacell submits dark fibre bid
Mexican mobile operator Iusacell is to take part in the forthcoming dark-fibre auction in the country. According to BNamericas, Iusacell...
Carlyle hits regulatory hurdle
Carlyle Group's plan to pump US$1bn into Taiwan Mobile has hit a regulatory hurdle. The deal could be in violation...
VimpelCom reaffirms Laos intentions
VimpelCom has said that it is still very much committed to completing the acquisition of Millicom Lao. A recent statement...
Nepal advised to issue mobile licence
Consultancy firm Gate-In Services has recommended that the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) licence a new mobile operator in the country....
MediaCorp exits StarHub
MediaCorp has transferred its 7.46% holding in broadband and mobile operator StarHub to Singaporean state investment giant Temasek Holdings. StarHub...
CAT fight approved by government
The State of Thailand has approved CAT Telecom's plan to take complete ownership of Hutchison CAT Wireless Multimedia (HCWM), its...
Vodacom Congo dispute continues to simmer
Vodacom is to press ahead with arbitration proceedings immediately over its ongoing dispute with joint venture partner CWN in Congo....
