Will DoCoMo get smart?
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The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. plans to sell 20% of its Smart Communications Inc. unit. Talks have already been made with several companies, however, PLDT president Manuel Pangilinan, did not specify any serious negotiations. Pangilinan wants PLDT to remain in control of Smart, while offering a variety of services. These services include mobile communications, fixed-line telephony, cable-television, and Internet access.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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What QPL needed: A good chase scene
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Thisarticle recounts how QPL International Holding Ltd. agreed to a 50% buyout by Chase Asia Equity Partners in spite of a higher bid from another company. Chairman Tong Lok Li defended the move by saying he did not wish to lose control of the company.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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First Pacific ready to raise PLDT stake
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First Pacific Co. has reached an agreement to increase its share of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT). First Pacific is raising its share from 23.1% to 24.6%.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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