Two Asian mobile operators have ended their partnerships with Vodafone. Singaporean operator M1 and Vodafone have decided not to renew their partnership agreement when it expires at the end of this year. The operators signed the agreement in 2003 for roaming and international services, when M1 joined Vodafone's Partner Network community. Separately, Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone-Vodafone also announced it would not renew its marketing cooperation with Vodafone Group. The operator will change its name and logo back to SmarTone in December this year. "The marketing cooperation has been valuable to both parties over the years. However, our interests have diverged for some while and, after extended discussions, both parties agreed it best for each to pursue its own course," Douglas Li, chief executive of SmarTone said.
