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Telekom impasse raises spectre of KL politicking
June 05, 2019
June 06, 2019 5:00 AM
One of Malaysia's biggest companies, Telekom Malaysia, has been without a permanent chief executive since last year's general election, raising concerns over political interference from the Prime Minister's Office in the running of the national telecoms provider.
One of Malaysia's biggest companies, Telekom Malaysia, has been without a permanent chief executive since last year's general election, raising concerns over political interference from the Prime Minister's Office in the running of the national telecoms provider.
Tussle at Telekom Malaysia raises spectre of political power play
June 05, 2019
June 05, 2019 8:55 PM
KUALA LUMPUR - One of Malaysia's biggest companies, Telekom Malaysia, has been without a permanent chief executive since last year's general election, raising concerns in the past week over political interference from the Prime Minister's Office in the running of the firm. The national telecommunications provider has had two acting CEOs in the last 12 months, and the current chairman Rosli Man insists the government has yet to finalise its pick.
KUALA LUMPUR - One of Malaysia's biggest companies, Telekom Malaysia, has been without a permanent chief executive since last year's general election, raising concerns in the past week over political interference from the Prime Minister's Office in the running of the firm. The national telecommunications provider has had two acting CEOs in the last 12 months, and the current chairman Rosli Man insists the government has yet to finalise its pick.
Beijing slams US for 'unreasonable suppression' of China Mobile
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019 5:11 PM
BEIJING (AFP) - Beijing on Friday (May 10) slammed the US for the "unreasonable suppression" of China Mobile after US regulators denied the telecom giant's request to operate in the US market over national security concerns.
BEIJING (AFP) - Beijing on Friday (May 10) slammed the US for the "unreasonable suppression" of China Mobile after US regulators denied the telecom giant's request to operate in the US market over national security concerns.
Axiata and Telenor in mega Asian telco tie-up
May 06, 2019
May 07, 2019 5:00 AM
State-controlled telco giant Axiata revealed yesterday it will take a minority stake in a merger of Asian operations with Norwegian counterpart Telenor, in a huge deal expected to unlock the value of the Malaysian firm's extensive holdings in the region.
State-controlled telco giant Axiata revealed yesterday it will take a minority stake in a merger of Asian operations with Norwegian counterpart Telenor, in a huge deal expected to unlock the value of the Malaysian firm's extensive holdings in the region.
Khazanah's Axiata in deal with Norway's Telenor in major Asian telco tie-up
May 06, 2019
May 06, 2019 11:44 AM
KUALA LUMPUR - Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional is set to monetise its stake in telco giant Axiata in a deal with Norway's Telenor, with a major tie-up of their Asian operations to be announced on Monday (May 6).
KUALA LUMPUR - Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional is set to monetise its stake in telco giant Axiata in a deal with Norway's Telenor, with a major tie-up of their Asian operations to be announced on Monday (May 6).
South Korean, US telcos roll out 5G services early in race to be first
April 04, 2019
April 05, 2019 5:00 AM
SEOUL • South Korea's three mobile carriers and top United States telco Verizon Communications commercially launched 5G services on Wednesday, ahead of their initial schedules, as they rushed for first spot in the race to roll out the latest wireless technology.
SEOUL • South Korea's three mobile carriers and top United States telco Verizon Communications commercially launched 5G services on Wednesday, ahead of their initial schedules, as they rushed for first spot in the race to roll out the latest wireless technology.
From Paris and croissants to castles and piazzas. Welcome to Huawei's new R&D hub
March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019 11:18 AM
SHENZHEN - Driving up to the research and development base of Chinese tech giant Huawei is a surreal experience.
SHENZHEN - Driving up to the research and development base of Chinese tech giant Huawei is a surreal experience.
Mukesh Ambani bails brother out of jail trouble by paying dues
March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019 11:21 AM
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG) - Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani has helped his younger brother avert a stint in jail, stepping in to make an US$80 million (S$108 million) payment for his sibling Anil whose telecom-to-infrastructure empire is struggling under the weight of debt.
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG) - Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani has helped his younger brother avert a stint in jail, stepping in to make an US$80 million (S$108 million) payment for his sibling Anil whose telecom-to-infrastructure empire is struggling under the weight of debt.