Huawei Introduces Advanced Telecom Technology to Uzbekistan
Conscientious Performer of Social Responsibilities
Multinational corporations must take account of their social and ethical obligations as well as profits. In July 2009, Huawei established wireless networks for thousands of schools, medical stations and hospitals in rural Uzbekistan with an investment of US $7 million. In 2011, it donated US $32,000 worth of office supplies, including computers, printer/scanner/copy machines and switches, to Uzbekistan’s foreign ministry.
As Uzbekistan’s largest supplier of telecom equipment, Huawei’s services cover 55 percent of the country’s population. With a business revenue of US $16.14 million in Uzbekistan, Huawei paid US $5.66 million in taxes in 2010. The next year, it was named by local tax authorities the country’s “best taxpaying enterprise.”
In addition, Huawei also co-founded the largest telecom training center in Central Asia, teaching advanced technology and experience to local firms. It also arranges overseas training for local technicians, sponsors local athletes to compete in the Guangzhou Asian Games, provides telecom equipments and funds to Tashkent University of Information Technologies, and supports the country’s annual telecom exhibitions. These efforts have won considerable local approbation.
Diversified Corporate Culture
As it repays the local society, Huawei promotes diversity in its Uzbek subsidiary. Serguei, a local employee for 11 years, says that he is very proud to work for Huawei and that his practical knowledge has increased due to his training and work there. Having started in the technical department, he now works in human resources, thanks to Huawei’s decision to provide diverse development opportunities to all staff. He believes that joining Huawei was the right choice.
A Vigorous International Corporation
Today, Huawei’s products reach more than one third of the world population. By the end of 2013, Huawei had built over 500 wireless networks around the world, serving more than two billion end users. Its 4G services cover six continents, more than 100 capital cities and nine world financial centers – London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Zurich, Seoul, Tokyo, Geneva and Toronto.
By taking advantage of the host countries’ respective competitive edges in finance, services, consulting, and HR, Huawei has established more than 40 capacity centers and over 30 sharing centers worldwide. Further, Huawei has founded 16 research institutions abroad and 28 joint innovation centers with leading operators.
In its 2013 fiscal year, Huawei’s global sales exceeded RMB 239 billion with a net profit of RMB 21 billion. RMB 155 billion of this came from markets outside China. Owing to its growing overseas presence, Huawai is becoming a vigorous international corporation.
