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Legal Frameworks Unveiled to Enhance IP Protection in Singapore

According to a release, companies and entrepreneurs can look forward to cheaper and faster options to settle their Intellectual Property (IP) disputes, which started on 1st April this year.

By Editorial Team

Singapore Changi Airport is named the World’s Best Airport 2014

Changi Airport in Singapore has been voted the World’s Best Airport by air travellers for the second year in a row at the 2014 World Airport Awards.

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LG Sets Record for Number of Smartphones Shipped in 2013

After releasing its fourth quarter financial figures for 2013, LG announced in February that it sold a record number 13.2million Smartphones, with a whopping 47.6million shipped in 2013 as a whole.

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Apple Offer Buyback Scheme for iPad Mini

Apple announced in mid-February that it will buy back old iPads and Macbooks in India for 5000 Rupees (US$81) or more when customers choose to purchase the new iPad Mini.

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Smart Education Raises $4.5million to Launch Global Children’s E-learning Apps

Smart Education are a Tokyo-based developer of child-friendly apps who are on their way to success after raising 550 million yen ($5.4 million) from CyberAgent’s Fujita Fund and Infinity Venture Partners

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Investment Profile: South Korea

With a population of about 50 million and GDP in the range of US$1.19 trillion as of 2013, APAC Outlook Magazine takes a deep dive into the investment potential of South Korea.

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Freebie Offers Free Call Time in Exchange for Advertisements

Freebie offers free minutes on phone calls for users who opt in to listen to adverts. Customers can dial *115 to listen to a voice ad in exchange for two minutes of free calling.

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China Halves Its TB Problem

Survey data suggests that China has more than halved its tuberculosis (TB) problem, with rates falling from 170 to 59 per 100,000 population.

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Singapore Named the World’s most Expensive City

Over the last decade, Singapore has been moving up the ranks of the world’s most expensive cities to live in.

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Bangalore’s Waste Disposal Could be Helped by Cloud Computing Software

Bangalore could benefit from a cloud-based technology network, which will make garbage disposal and recycling more efficient.

By Editorial Team