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Google expands reach with new investment arm
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Google on Wednesday unveiled a new investment arm to put the technology titan's touch on startups hitting stride, in a further expansion from Internet search.
ATMs raise Bitcoin profile, concerns
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» Even if you aren't sure what a Bitcoin is, you may soon find them at a nearby machine.
Finland's education success opens new business niches
AFP, Published on 28/01/2014
» Finland's successful education system has become a selling point for companies and institutions specialising in software and courses for educators, even when targeting Asian countries with high-performing students.
Nokia reports drop in mobile sales ahead of Microsoft handover
AFP, Published on 24/01/2014
» Fallen Finnish telecom star Nokia unveiled Thursday a steep drop in sales of the handset business that it is to soon hand over to Microsoft.
Amazon courts studios for TV streaming service: report
AFP, Published on 22/01/2014
» Internet retail titan amazon.com has been reaching out to entertainment studios about licensing television programs for an online streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Auction bids weigh down SCB forecast
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2014
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is taking a neutral stance on digital TV due to the high auction prices for licences.
India court frees Nokia plant for Microsoft sale
AFP, Published on 12/12/2013
» An Indian court Thursday released a major plant owned by Nokia seized over a multi-billion-dollar tax row, paving the way for the Finnish giant to include the factory in the sale of its mobile business to Microsoft.
China pays 2 million to monitor Internet
AFP, Published on 05/10/2013
» China is employing two million people to keep tabs on people's Internet use, according to state media, in a rare glimpse into the secret world of Beijing's vast online surveillance operation.
BlackBerry plans property sale to reduce costs
AFP, Published on 02/10/2013
» BlackBerry is eyeing the sale of office space to cut expenses after posting a nearly $1 billion loss last quarter, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Yahoo! settles Singapore Press Holdings lawsuit
AFP, Published on 01/10/2013
» US Internet giant Yahoo! has settled a two-year lawsuit filed by Asian media group Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) over the reproduction of its news content without permission, both firms confirmed Monday.