Indian telecommunications incumbent Bharti Airtel is actively exploring ways it can refinance its existing debt and raise capital for expanding its 4G network by opening negotiations with international investment banks. Reports circulating in India claim that the telecommunication behemoth is seeking to raise $1bn.
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China Mobile and Nokia agree to partner on 5G/AI research lab
Nokia and China Mobile have signed an MoU to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to optimize future networks and enable the delivery of new Edge Cloud and 5G services.
Australia set to impose 5G ban on Huawei
The Australian government is reportedly edging closer to imposing a ban on Chinese telecommunications colossus Huawei from supplying equipment for 5G networks in the country, citing national security concerns as the primary reason behind its decision.
Chinese conglomerate signs 5G research deal with European vendor
During Mobile World Congress Shanghai, Nokia and Tencent, one of China's leading providers of Internet services, have signed an agreement to carry out joint research and development work to explore the potential of 5G for the provision of new applications, including those for a variety of vertical markets.
ZTE receives timely boost as shares surge by 22%
Chinese telecommunications colossus ZTE has received a timely boost with the news that its share price on the Hong Kong stock exchange has soared by 22% as the embattled vendor moves a step closer towards having a crippling US purchase ban lifted.
ZTE to resume activities in US but not for long
The United States has temporarily allowed Chinese telecoms company ZTE to resume some activities while it works to meet conditions set by Washington in a politically charged settlement reached last month.
Chinese vendor expected to appoint new CEO
Embattled Chinese telecommunications colossus ZTE is expected to announce the appointment of Xu Ziyang as its new CEO as part of the continuing overhaul of the company’s management structures. The company has endured a hellish number of months as a result of crippling trade sanctions that were imposed by the US Department of Commerce.
New telco targeted by the US-China trade war
The US Commerce Department recommended against approval of China Mobile's seven year old application to enter the domestic market, citing national security concerns. The move marked the latest blast from the US under President Donald Trump in its growing trade dispute with China. US tariffs against billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods are set to kick in on Friday and China has vowed to retaliate.
Huawei expects to avoid US trade sanctions
Chinese telecommunications behemoth Huawei has expressed its belief that it will not be the subject of trade sanctions by the United States.
China Tower gets approval for IPO
The world’s biggest telecom tower infrastructure company China Tower has confirmed that it has been given the seal of approval to proceed with the launch of its IPO.
The company has been given the go-ahead for a $10bn listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange which would dwarf the IPO of global smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi.