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Technology Corporate Stories

Xbox One Arrives in China

US technology giant Microsoft launched its Xbox One game console in China today (Sept 29th), the first foreign company to enter the potentially massive market after the government lifted a 14-year ban.

Compact Discs Remain Dominant Source for Music in Japan

Around the world, the music business has shifted toward downloads and streaming. But in Japan, compact discs are still king.

Singapore Retains Top Spot in Asia for Intellectual Property Protection

Singapore’s strong Intellectual Property (IP) regime has bolstered the confidence of leading global companies including Procter and Gamble, Continental, and Mead Johnson, according to the Intellectual Property of Singapore.

China to Become Largest Economy by 2024

China is set to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy in U.S. dollar terms over the next decade, according to a new report by IHS Economics.

Pentair Launches Contest to Celebrate 40 Years of Raychem

Pentair’s Technical Solutions, the leading provider of electrical heat-tracing systems, has launched the Pole Position contest to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of its Raychem self-regulating technology.

Tweakker in Chinese Connectivity Drive

Tweakker has announced that it has opened a new business operation in Shenzhen, China and appointed a local general manager to direct and build the operation.

LG Electronics Q2 Profit up 26.5 Percent

South Korea’s LG Electronics said on Thursday its second-quarter profit rose 26.5 percent from a year earlier, beating analyst estimates.

Xiaomi Smartphone Shipments Almost Quadruple in 2014

Xiaomi Smartphone shipments have almost quadrupled in the first half of this year, surpassing the total amount of the devices the company sold in 2013.

Recording the Growth of Singapore’s Media Industry

Singapore’s media industry is charting strong growth as one of the fastest growing sectors in Asia.

Huawei Signs Benchmark Deal with Euler Hermes

Euler Hermes, the global leader in trade credit insurance, and Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, announced an agreement to cover the trade receivables for Huawei’s consumer device business in Europe.