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1. Shenzhen sets tone on mobile exports
Shenzhen volume and price exports of mobile phones have opened new foreign markets, thanks to the growing maturity of its industry chain and supporting services. Hong Kong was the SEZ's biggest market.
21 Aug 2009
2. New "green tech" and smartphone calls
- report from CommunicAsia 2009, Singapore
Green solutions offered a new theme at Singapore's big telecom event, while smartphone producers claimed that sales are climbing this year, despite the economic downturn.
3 July 2009
3. Dial "s" for saturated - but mobile market grows
The fast developing Slovak mobile market is open to international suppliers of mobile phones, phone accessories and high tech products. Service penetration is now over 100%, but growth is expected from mobile Internet and data services.
15 May 2009
4. Price of a phone falls in Russia
Top-end mobile phone prices have dropped nearly 20% in Russia. But standard phones with call and text features seem to be withstanding the worst of the market downturn...
8 May 2009
5. Mainland calls on Taiwan's telecom sector
Improving Taiwan Strait relations has seen the sensitive telecom market ready to open on a reciprocal basis. This move is set to expand the scope of telecom business on both sides of the Strait.
12 Sept 2008
6. Mobile phone call from Zhengzhou
The Zhengzhou Telecom Equipment World is the second largest wholesale mart of its kind on the Chinese mainland. Besides mobile phones and telecom equipment from the likes of Samsung, Motorola and Nokia, it also sells domestic brands through direct sales outlets. The mart grosses around Rmb1 billion in annual turnover, although established just 10 years ago
3 April 2007
7. Brands have open line on phone sales
Mobile phone sales are phenomenal in Vietnam, with unit (sales) in the first half of 2005 the same as for the entire 2004. By the end of this year, there should be three million users. High-end options could make headway.
10 Oct 2005
8. Shanghai's "freebie" opportunities
In Shanghai, businesses are seeing the benefit of offering free incentives to capture sales. Numerous free magazines, some very well produced, are appearing on Shanghai stands, while an ingenious free card service, free hair-cuts and free hair dye are getting much attention.
26 July 2005
9. Going for a song in Polish media
Polish magazines and newspapers are taking the concept of incentive advertising to heart, offering a plethora of gifts in the hope that readership will rise. CDs are strong incentives.
10 July 2003
10. LCD flat screen monitors in the glow of US demand
Flat screen liquid crystal monitors are dropping in price in the US, and are much in demand for their thin form and ease on the eye. A possible downside for this sector is the technical challenge ahead.
1 Aug 2002
11. Monitors outsell computers in fired-up Russian market
PC sales in Russia turned out to be the only growing IT market in Europe in 2001 - outsold only by monitors. Not only that, but Russians bought more expensive, higher quality models. LCDs are in.
1 Aug 2002
12. Cheaper DVDs make for entertaining summer
Shenzhen's DVD players market has become a frantic one recently. Sales at Sundan, Wal-Mart and Carrefour reflect the growing popularity of leading brands. Total sales of DVD players have risen between 20% and 30% from last year.
2 Aug 2001
13. The phone that browses while it organises
A Vancouver high-tech company made waves at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this year by introducing a "hybrid" phone which doubles as a PC, an Internet browser, a personal organiser - and, yes, a mobile phone.
1 May 2001
14. Hong Kong's Kessel performs in US
Hong Kong-based electronics company Kessel International put on a particularly powerful display at the 2001 International Houseware Show in Chicago.
1 March 2001
15. Making mobile phones personal
One out of 10 people in Guangzhou owns a mobile phone, so distinctiveness is becoming a "must" for owners. They expect their phones to be more closely associated with individual tastes, with all that entails.
1 March 2001
16. Teen craze for mobile accessories
To the consternation of parents, British teenagers (and even younger children) want a mobile phone. Schools are encouraging this trend, as it allows kids to keep in touch with their families. This has led to a boom in cheaper, low-spec mobiles and a huge explosion in jazzy accessories such as earphones, straps and especially mobile phone covers.
1 March 2001
17. Germany could regulate drivers' mobiles
The German government has proposed regulating the use of mobile phones by drivers. At present, about a quarter of the German population possesses a mobile phone ...
1 Feb 2001
18. Telekom Malaysia upgrades
Malaysia's national telecommunications carrier Telekom Malaysia is developing customer management and billing systems to give direction to its route into multimedia.
1 Dec 2000
19. Wireless rescue aid in Mozambique
Wireless communications played a vital role in relief operations following devastating floods in Mozambique earlier this year.
1 Nov 2000
20. Parental guidance on Canadian TV in 2001
An increasing number of television manufacturers are recognising the importance of building the Canadian rating system into their V-chip television sets, putting together technology which will exert greater parental control over which programmes children watch.
1 Oct 2000
 
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