Ziggy's Chinese burn
Article Abstract:
Ziggy Switkowski, head of Telstra, has acknowledged that the company is experiencing difficulties in Asia. It will shortly have to write down the value of its investment in the Hong Kong mobile phone market via its stake in Regional Wireless. This will have a negative impact on Switkowski's own position.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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One card trick
Article Abstract:
Australian firm Coles Myer instigated a discount card scheme in 1993 to achieve customer loyalty, but the costs of this became overwhelming. The company announced changes to the scheme in July 2001 splitting it into discount shares and ordinary shares.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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Clear for rake-off
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Issues are presented concerning the sale of Sydney Airport by the federal government for around 4-billion Australian dollars. The three bidders for the airport and the effect of the sale on its management are discussed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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