PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Emerging Markets Telecommunications Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE AMEX: ETF), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of October 31, 2009. The Fund's total returns for various periods through October 31, 2009 are provided below. (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees): Period NAV Total Return % Market Price Total Return % ------ ------------------ --------------------------- Cumulative Annualized Cumulative Annualized ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Since inception 253.9 7.6 210.4 6.7 (June 1992) ----- --- ----- --- ----------- 10-years 68.8 5.4 91.9 6.7 -------- ---- --- ---- --- 5-years 86.7 13.3 92.8 14.0 ------- ---- ---- ---- ---- 3-years 5.1 1.7 2.6 0.9 ------- --- --- --- --- 1-year 21.7 29.5 ------ ---- ---- On October 31, 2009, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$148.9 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $18.05. As of October 31, 2009, the portfolio was invested as follows: Portfolio Composition Geographic Exposure % --------------------- --------------------- Hong Kong 12.5 --------- ---- Russia 10.2 ------ ---- Mexico 9.3 ------ --- Taiwan 8.3 ------ --- India 7.8 ----- --- Indonesia 7.1 --------- --- United States 6.1 ------------- --- Israel 5.6 ------ --- Portugal 4.8 -------- --- Malaysia 4.7 -------- --- Thailand 4.5 -------- --- Hungary 4.4 ------- --- Singapore 4.2 --------- --- South Africa 3.9 ------------ --- Chile 3.0 ----- --- Kenya 2.0 ----- --- Croatia 1.1 ------- --- Brazil 0.5 ------ --- The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of October 31, 2009, representing 65.6% of net assets, were: Stock Percent of ----- ---------- Net Assets ---------- China Mobile Limited 11.7 -------------------- ---- America Movil SAB de CV 9.3 ----------------------- --- Bharti Airtel Limited 7.8 --------------------- --- Taiwan Mobile Company Limited 7.8 ----------------------------- --- Vimpel Communications 5.5 --------------------- --- Mobile Telesystems OJSC 4.8 ----------------------- --- Portugal Telecommunications SPGS SA 4.8 ----------------------------------- --- Bezeq Israeli Telecommunications Corporation 4.7 -------------------------------------------- --- Digi.com Berhad 4.7 --------------- --- Advanced Info Service 4.5 --------------------- --- Important Information Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited (the Investment Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower. Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown. Inception date June 17, 1992. If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact: DATASOURCE: The Emerging Markets Telecommunications Fund, Inc. CONTACT: Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. Investor Relations, +1-866-839-5205,

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