Google and Samsung announce major patent deal
For an undisclosed price, Google and Samsung will remain long term partners after signing a ten year global patent cross-licensing agreement, lasting until 2024.
Free Wi-Fi at 28 MRT stations from mid-2014
From the middle of 2014, commuters at 28 MRT station platforms across Singapore will enjoy free Wi-Fi connection.
Google’s first data centres in Asia ‘up and running’
Internet giant Google has opened its first ever data centres in Asia. The firm said that the centres will help provide users with faster and “more reliable” access to its tools and services.
Singapore to restrict online gambling
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday launched a public consultation exercise to seek views and feedback on the proposed framework to restrict online gambling in the country.
BT targets growth in Africa, Middle East and Asia
British multinational telecommunications services company BT has announced a new phase of investments into the rapidly growing economies of Asia Pacific, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA).
U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm faces China antitrust probe
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has begun an antitrust investigation against U.S. firm Qualcomm, one of the world’s biggest chipmakers.
Chinese manufacturing hits 18-month high
China’s manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in 18 months in October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday.
Sony shares plunge
Shares in Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony have plunged more than 10 percent after the company slashed its full-year profit outlook.
Sony posts quarterly loss
Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 19.3 billion yen loss for the July-September quarter.
Samsung issues China apology
Samsung Electronics has said it “sincerely apologises” to Chinese consumers following a broadcast on Chinese Central Television (CCTV) claimed that several models of its phones – including Galaxy S3 and Note2 – were malfunctioning.
