Japan Launches Rocket With South Korean Satellite
Japan has successfully completed its first successful launch of a foreign-made satellite, and plans to carry out more commercial launches in the future.
Japan to Launch 4 Satellites Friday, 1 for South Korea
Japan plans to launch four satellites into space this week, including a South Korean one that is its first payload for a foreign customer.
Filipino Kids Most Connected in the Asia Pacific Region – Study
A recent Cartoon Network research has found out that Filipino children are the most connected among their contemporaries from other Asia Pacific countries.
Growth of Social Networks in Asia [Infographic]
Facebook might be the top social network worldwide, but some Asian countries have their own dominant social networking service.
Micron in Talks to Acquire Japanese Chipmaker Elpida
U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology is in talks to acquire Elpida Memory, which earlier this year filed for Japan’s largest-ever manufacturing bankruptcy.
Nintendo to Offer Digital Downloads for 3DS, Wii U Handheld Game Consoles
Nintendo has announced plans to offer games as digital downloads for the 3DS and the upcoming Wii U in a bid to make content more accessible to gamers.
Nintendo Reports 1st Annual Loss With Weak Wii Sales
Nintendo, once the star of video games with franchises like Pokemon and Super Mario, has seen its glory fade with smartphones wooing away casual gamers.
Singaporean Group Deals Site Folds Up
Singapore’s Mediacorp-backed Mocca Perks group buy site closes down for a new e-commerce initiative. The competition from 45 other group buy sites just took away the traffic from Mocca Perks.
Sony Confirms 10,000 Job Cuts in Attempt to Restore ‘Former Glory’
Sony will be restructuring in an aim to return to profit, and will be cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide. The company has announced plans to revamp its business, with focus on its core electronics business.
Sony Doubles Projected Annual Loss to $6.4 Billion
Sony is increasing its projected annual loss this year to almost double its original estimates, at 550 billion or US$ 6.4 billion for FY 2011.
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May 19, 2012
The_barracuda — HINDI CHINI BHAI BHAI ! WEIRD!
May 18, 2012
uni maven —
Interesting
information shared on apple iphone market with next generation Apple iphone's. Thanks
May 18, 2012
tormentor17 — when will this tablet be available here?
May 18, 2012
Benjamin Joffe — For more about Facebook in Asia:
http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/17/facebooks-prospects-in-asia/
May 16, 2012
HtcOneXer — 2 Things that did not bother me..
1. No Micro SD Slot - (32gb pus 25gb free dropbox is plenty)2....
