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Retail Asia27/06/2019
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Living

ACCC checks APRA’s “near-monopoly” on music licences

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to enforce stronger conditions on the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), after questions have been raised about its transparency. The changes could lead to lower fees for businesses using APRA’s music licences Australia-wide. APRA holds the performing rights for the majority of music played or performed in […]
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Retail Asia13/06/2019
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Fashion

HMV’s Heroes walk away

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Two prospective saviors of the HMV Hong Kong business have walked away after it became clear they would be unlikely to be allowed to use the historic brand name. A liquidation sale may now be held for stock stored since the retailer entered provisional liquidation last December, said to include about 70,000 DVDs, 20,000 CDS […]
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Retail Asia30/05/2019
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Telecom

China Mobile USA’s license application denied

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As expected, the US Federal Communications Commission today voted to deny China Mobile’s application to provide telecom services between the US and foreign destinations. The vote was unanimous. China Mobile USA filed an application back in 2011 requesting authority to provide international facilities-based and resale services in the US, but it wasn’t until last year that […]
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Retail Asia24/05/2019
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Finance

Singapore May Allow Virtual Banks

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Singapore may permit virtual banks to operate in the city-state, following in the footsteps of Hong Kong, said DBS chief executive. If virtual banking licenses were handed out in Singapore, it would step up the competitive pressures faced by incumbent lenders. However, those who have upgraded their digital capabilities should not fear this new form […]
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Retail Asia08/03/2019
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Telecom

India may allocate 5G trial spectrum in June

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The Indian government is reportedly planning to allocate spectrum to mobile operators for 5G trial services in June. A panel established to set the terms for 5G trials is expected to soon begin deliberations on the spectrum that will be allocated for the trials, as well as the trial time period and other factors, citing government […]
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Retail Asia25/01/2019
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Telecom

Viettel gets one-year 5G trial license

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Vietnam’s largest telecommunications company Viettel has received a license to trial its 5G services. The trial is licensed for a period of one year until January 21 next year. Viettel is the first company in Vietnam to receive this license. The military-owned company is allowed to trial the sevices in Hanoi and HCMC at not more […]
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Retail Asia15/05/2018
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Telecom

3 HK wins permit for 26-GHz, 28-GHz 5G trials

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Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings’ mobile division 3 Hong Kong has secured a temporary permit to conduct 5G new radio trials. Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has granted 3 Hong Kong permission to conduct network trials using 26-GHz and 28-GHz millimeter wave spectrum, the operator said. The permit will allow 3 Hong Kong to possess, […]
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Retail Asia06/07/2017
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Telecom

Pakistan’s Jazz secures 4G license

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Pakistani mobile operator Jazz has formally secured its 4G license after submitting the sole bid for a 10 MHz block of 1800-MHz spectrum in May. The license was officially awarded to the company during a ceremony on Friday. Jazz has become Pakisan’s third operator to be granted a 4G license, after China Mobile’s Zong and […]
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Retail Asia01/06/2017
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Telecom

Ncell’s 4G license to be withheld

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The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has backtracked on its decision to grant Ncell a 4G license in response to a directive from the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The committee recently directed the regulator to prevent Ncell from launching 4G services until an ongoing dispute over capital gains tax is settled. The NTA has announced […]
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Retail Asia03/04/2017
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Telecom

NBTC likely to postpone 5G auction

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Thai regulator NBTC is likely to have to postpone the planned 2600-MHz 5G auction until 2018 due to regulatory and administrative hurdles. The regulator had planned to hold the 2600-MHz auction in September this year, but this process will probably need to be delayed, an NBTC commissioner told. Factors behind the delay include the fact […]
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Retail Asia23/01/2017
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Living

Vietnam OKs casino gambling for locals

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Citizens over 21 years old with a monthly income of at least $445 will be allowed to enter local casinos from mid-March. Betters in gambling-mad Vietnam will soon be allowed to stake their fortune in some casinos across the country, the government said Friday, in a pilot scheme aimed at opening up the lucrative industry. […]
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Retail Asia17/01/2017
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Telecom

Viettel-led consortium gets Myanmar telecoms license

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Myanmar has formally awarded its fourth and final nationwide telecoms license to a joint venture consisting of Vietnamese military-run operator Viettel and local ICT companies. The consortium has been awarded a 15-year license to offer nationwide services in a move sure to heat up competition in the burgeoning market. The joint venture will be named […]
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Retail Asia15/12/2016
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General

Despite scandal, duty-free licenses to be issued Saturday

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The Korea Customs Service will begin evaluations for the much coveted duty-free licenses today, and the winners will be announced Saturday. Despite the political scandal surrounding the process, five bidders have been competitively releasing their plans for investment to gain favor in the selection process. Three out of four of the new licenses are allocated […]
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Retail Asia18/11/2016
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Telecom

MyRepublic, TPG to bid for Singapore mobile license

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Singapore’s Infocomm and Media Development Authority has pre-qualified ISP MyRepublic and Australian telecoms group TPG Telecom to participate in an auction for a fourth mobile license. MyRepublic and TPG will bid for a 60-MHz lot of spectrum in the 900-MHz and 2.3-GHz bands, in an auction expected to be complete by the end of the […]
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Retail Asia26/10/2016
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Telecom

Nepal Telecom receives 4G license

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Nepal Telecom has finally received a 4G operating license, clearing the company to launch services on January 1. Regulator the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has resolved to issue the license based on the detail rollout plan the operator submitted recently.   Nepal Telecom submitted the rollout plan after receiving initial approval for its 4G application earlier this […]
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