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India biz weighs down Vodafone’s books

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:53:00 +0000

British telecom major Vodafone Plcs Indian telecom operations turned cash-positive in the last quarter ended June. But the relief was short-lived, as this year the parent company has had many bad experiences in India. Yesterday, a Bombay High Court

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Ofcom Approves 3G Signal Power Boost

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:49:00 +0000

Communication regulator Ofcom has decided to help mobile users who struggle to get a decent 3G signal, after confirming that it is looking to boost the limit on 3G broadcast power. The announcement means that mobile operators will be able to throw out a

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Other foreign M&As under scanner after Vodafone verdict

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:46:00 +0000

New Delhi: After the Bombay High Court rejected Vodafone’s petition against tax imposed by authorities in India, the Government will now look into other cross border mergers which involves Indian assets. “This (Vodafone case) is a test case, we will look

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Western region winners announced in Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:35:00 +0000

The winners of the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards for the Western region were announced on Thursday, 9 September at a cocktail function held at the Protea Hotel Crystal Towers in Cape Town. These Awards aim to celebrate distinction by giving

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Vodafone Is Liable for Tax on India Deal, Court Finds (Yesterday)

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:35:00 +0000

MUMBAI, India — A court on Wednesday ruled against Vodafone, the cellphone company, in a tax case that could deal a significant blow to foreign investors who own or want to buy shares and companies in India. Ruling in favor of India’s Income Tax

Colao’s grip on Vodafone’s assets tightens

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Vodafone boss Vittorio Colao is taking greater control over his rag bag of overseas assets

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Vodafone in line for $2bn Indian tax bill

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:06:00 +0000

Telecoms giant may have to pay $2bn in capital gains tax to the Indian authoritiesIndian tax authorities could hit telecoms giant Vodafone with an $2bn (1.3bn)tax bill, in the latest twist of a marathon legal battle concerning one of its acquisitions.

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HK, Shanghai shares edge up on week as economic worries ease

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:59:00 +0000

* Hang Seng index up 0.4 pct Friday; 1.4 pct this week * Shanghai edges up 0.3 pct; ends week slightly higher * Inflation worries, upcoming IPOs weigh on sentiment * Technicals keep Hang Seng index in rangebound trade (Updates to close) By Vikram

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10,000th shared site activated in MBNL network

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:47:00 +0000

Nokia has bowed to sustained pressure and sacked its chairman and CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, who is to be replaced on September 21st by Stephen Elop, head of Microsoft?s business division. While Kallasvuo has another ten days to fill as CEO, his position

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Vodafone Qatar plans events for Eid

Gurkan — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:12:00 +0000

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