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Nokia is trying to recover from a really bad decision it made about 5G chipsets

Nokia is trying to recover from a really bad decision it made about 5G chipsets

Mei Ling Tan November 12, 2019

Last year when Nokia started planning its 5G networking equipment, it made a decision that came back to bite the company in the, uh, chipset. For Nokia’s line of “ReefShark”…

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Apple Card users are getting a major iPhone-related perk

Apple Card users are getting a major iPhone-related perk

Mei Ling Tan November 12, 2019

Apple announced earlier today that’s it’s adding another benefit to the Apple Card starting this week, which is aimed to appeal to iPhone users. During its earnings call, Apple revealed…

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Two variations of Dark theme are reportedly being developed for the iOS version of WhatsApp

Two variations of Dark theme are reportedly being developed for the iOS version of WhatsApp

Mei Ling Tan November 12, 2019

Whether you’re using Android or iOS, Dark theme is all the rage these days. Both Android 10 and iOS 13 feature system-wide Dark theme settings and more and more apps…

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Google Maps update will help you find historical landmarks in major cities

Google Maps update will help you find historical landmarks in major cities

Mei Ling Tan November 12, 2019

We’re thinking that the Google Maps team is fueled by pots and pots of coffee. How else can you explain the number of new features that are added to the…

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iPhone 11 orders double that of iPhone X in Vietnam

iPhone 11 orders double that of iPhone X in Vietnam

Mei Ling Tan November 12, 2019

Orders for iPhone 11 models soar to twice that of iPhone X last year, with more customers preferring authorized resellers for post-sale services. As of October 31, data from electronics…

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AirAsia India plans to take fleet size to 100 in five years

AirAsia India plans to take fleet size to 100 in five years

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

New Delhi: After growing at a very slow rate in its first five years of operations, AirAsia India plans to expand its fleet more than fourfold to 100 aircraft in…

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Vietjet to expand fleet with 20 long-range Airbus jets

Vietjet to expand fleet with 20 long-range Airbus jets

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Budget airline Vietjet has ordered 20 Airbus long-range A321XLR aircraft to expand its international reach as Vietnam’s aviation market keeps growing. With a range of up to 8,700 kilometers, the…

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Eco Shop Me @ South East launched

Eco Shop Me @ South East launched

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has partnered with South East Community Development Council (CDC) to launch Eco Shop Me @ South East program. Collaborating with eco-shops, the program is to…

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South Korean convenience store chain launches franchise in Vietnam

South Korean convenience store chain launches franchise in Vietnam

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

GS25 Vietnam, a joint venture between South Korea’s GS25 and local retailer Son Kim Group, opened up its brand to franchisees beginning Friday. Interested franchisees can choose from one of…

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Mazda outscores Toyota in customer satisfaction

Mazda outscores Toyota in customer satisfaction

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Mazda climbed two places from last year to become this year’s auto brand that satisfies Vietnamese customers the most. The Japanese brand ranked highest with a satisfaction score of 859…

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Park-themed Sony Singapore store opens in Westgate

Park-themed Sony Singapore store opens in Westgate

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Sony Singapore has opened a park-themed store at the Westgate shopping center. The Japanese technology and electronics company says the store has been designed to connect with customers through their…

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Vietnam Airlines Jan-Sept profit highest in five years

Vietnam Airlines Jan-Sept profit highest in five years

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Vietnam Airlines Group posted pretax profits of VND3.29 trillion ($142 million) in Jan-Sept, up 35.7 percent year-on-year. This is the highest profit it has earned in the last five years. The…

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Dior takes Maison concept to Isetan in Tokyo

Dior takes Maison concept to Isetan in Tokyo

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Luxury fashion brand Dior has launched a pop-up at Isetan in Tokyo. The pop-up is the second location in the territory to feature the brand’s Maison concept. The collection, which…

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Zalora launches childrenswear category

Zalora launches childrenswear category

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Online fashion platform Zalora is entering the childrenswear market. The launch of the Kids category on Zalora’s website and app lists more than 5000 items for children aged up to…

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Alibaba revives IPO plan, likely to list after 11.11 say sources

Alibaba revives IPO plan, likely to list after 11.11 say sources

Mei Ling Tan November 11, 2019

Alibaba is resuming plans to list on the Hong Kong exchange in a move expected to raise US$10–15 billion. Earlier listing plans scheduled for August were put on hold during…

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