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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WeChat Pushes to Further Commercialise App
Starting today, Chinese customers of WeChat will be able to buy items through the app. Tencent have added support for any brands to allow customers to purchase items.
Singapore Hotel Market Hits New Records
2013 was the strongest year for the Singapore hotel market post the Global Finance Crisis in 2007, when transaction volumes stood at US$10.3 billion.
