1. China's telecom regulator on Thursday said it will encourage private capital to enter the telecommunications sector in a bid to spur the slowing economy.
2. Some unlicensed firms are also forced to form joint ventures with uncompetitive licensees in a bid to enter the mobile phone market.
3. Illegal immigrants have long risked their lives by stowing away on ships in a bid to enter the United States.
4. After years of unsuccessful attempts to enter the Chinese market, foreign truck brands are changing direction in a bid to drive up sales.
5. English rocker Pete Doherty is painting a pretty picture of himself, in a bid to enter the US music biz.