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Facebook users in Asia Pacific

25% of Facebook Users in APAC

A quarter of Facebook’s population lives in the Asia Pacific region, says SocialBakers. Infographic inside.

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Connected Devices in China Alone Worth Over $700B by 2020: GSMA

China will generate $707 billion (S$899B) in revenues, cost reduction and service improvements by the year 2020 according to GSMA and Machina Research.

Taiwan navy's Kuang Hua VI class FACG (Fast Attack Craft, Guided missile) coastal patrol vessels cruise off Kaohsiung, southern of Taiwan, during a ceremony to launch the FACG team in this file photo. The government is investigating the loss of a computer from one of its ships, which some attribute to espionage (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying).

Taiwan Investigates Missing Laptop From Navy Ship

Taiwan’s military is investigating how a laptop went missing from a guided-missile ship, with opposition lawmakers pointing the finger at Chinese spies.

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Ultrabook Sales Skyrocket

Ultrabook sales soared 248 percent and prices dipped 10 percent from Q1 last year, marking an exciting trend in the thin and light computer sector.

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Echelon 2012 Singapore: Builk Nabs Startup Marketplace Plum(b Bob)

Thailand construction social networking site Builk Asia bags top prize in Echelon 2012 Singapore’s Startup Marketplace. Korean lovers’ networking mobile app maker Between placed second.

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At Computex, Windows 8 is the Name of the Game

Computex is key in determining whether the Windows 8 platform will make Ultrabooks and Intel-based Tablet hybrids relevant in a post-PC era.

Manufacturers are banking on the success of tablet-notebook hybrids, which they will showcase at this week's Computex in Taipei. (Photo copyright Abe Olandres)

Taiwan Computex to Showcase Laptop-Tablet Hybrids

Taiwan’s struggling computer makers will use this week’s Computex show to promote a new generation of ultra-thin laptops.

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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.

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Smartphone Maker HTC Posts 70% Profit Drop

Taiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp. has reported a 70 percent drop in first quarter profit as it faces keener competition from Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.

Foxconn's manufacturing facilities in China have been criticized for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Apple and Foxconn have promised to improve working conditions, which could lead to wage hikes in other companies in the country. (AP)

Apple Might Acquire Stake in Foxconn Through Parent Company Hon Hai

Apple is reportedly planning to buy a stake in Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, which owns Foxconn plants that manufacture the iPhone, iPad and iPod.

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