Washington, D.C. – The board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) authorised a US$118 million direct loan to the government of Vietnam for the export of a Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company telecommunications satellite and additional goods and services. The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), a state-owned enterprise headquartered in Hanoi acting on behalf of the government of Vietnam in the transaction, hopes to satisfy the growing demand of … [Read more...] about Ex-Im Bank approves US$118M in financing to Vietnam
Satellites
SES expands payload capacity with new satellite launch
Luxembourg – SES has successfully launched its new ASTRA 2F satellite on Friday, September 28, on board an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. This is SES’ 36th successful launch on Ariane and its 52nd satellite in orbit. Built by Astrium and carrying Ku- and Ka-band payloads for the delivery of high-performance DTH and next generation broadband services, ASTRA 2F is the first of a three-satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that provides replacement and growth … [Read more...] about SES expands payload capacity with new satellite launch
APSCC honours top satellite execs
Seoul – The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) has awarded the Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia-Pacific Award to Thomas Choi, CEO of Asia Broadcast Satellite, and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Han Hwangbo, President of Space Technology Group Inc., during the 9th annual APSCC Awards at the APSCC 2012 Satellite Conference & Exhibition in COEX, Seoul, Korea. The APSCC awards are presented eaAPch year to individuals and organisations whose contributions … [Read more...] about APSCC honours top satellite execs
AsiaSat divests its interest in SpeedCast
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has signed an agreement with SpeedCast Acquisitions Limited for the disposal of its entire interest in its wholly owned subsidiary, SpeedCast Holdings Limited (SpeedCast). Following the conclusion of the transaction, AsiaSat will continue to be a significant supplier of satellite capacity and technical services for SpeedCast. Since its inception in 1999, SpeedCast has used AsiaSat’s satellite capacity for the … [Read more...] about AsiaSat divests its interest in SpeedCast
Asia Broadcast Satellite announces new senior execs
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Willy Chow as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Samuel Wong as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new position, Chow will spearhead commercial activities and will work closely with the Chief Development Officer on business development initiatives and CFO on financing activities. Chow previously served as the company’s CFO. Meanwhile, as the new CFO, Wong will be responsible for the overall finance and accounting functions … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite announces new senior execs
Cignal Digital TV opens up to overseas markets
Cignal Digital TV, the Philippines’ fastest growing direct-to-home (DTH) satellite pay TV provider is now available for purchase from abroad. Kababayans in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East or anywhere out of the country can now subscribe online to Cignal’s Prepaid Packs for their family and friends back home through Cignal’s online selling partners www.sendah.com, www.sendahpinoy.com, www.smartpinoyload.com, www.pldtusapcard.com. With over 60 choice channels, Cignal Digital TV … [Read more...] about Cignal Digital TV opens up to overseas markets
