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AsiaSat CEO Roger Tong. Photo: AsiaSat
AsiaSat is considering a new High Throughput Satellite (HTS), and may issue an RFP later this year, CEO Roger Tong told
Via Satellite. While the company has been on a capital expenditure break, things could click into gear later this year with possible new investment plans crystalizing. In this interview, Tong talks candidly about AsiaSat’s capital expenditure plans, managing the company during the pandemic, and how it looks to grow the business under changing market conditions.
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: What are AsiaSat’s plans for this year? Are you planning any investment in new satellites?
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