Google opened a research center in Southeast Asia

The search giant intends to inaugurate its first research and development center in Southeast Asia, and the selected country is Singapore.

The reason Google chose Lion Island was because of the very dynamic technology and telecommunications environment here, "The Straits Times" quoted Richard Kimber, Google's Southeast Asia business director. said.

Source: AFP Currently, Singapore is the most developed economy in Southeast Asia, and is also one of the leading networked nations of the continent. The government is trying to shift away from traditional manufacturing sectors to attract high-tech industries.

In another information, Microsoft had to admit Google's rapid success in recent years was the "wake-up bell", awakening the software giant who is "sleeping" on the aura.

Last week, Google released a Google Apps service pack specifically for businesses, with Web software such as spreadsheets, text editors, calendar, e-mail to compete directly with Microsoft Office.

Just spending 50 USD per year, without additional installation costs, hardware upgrades, operation and maintenance, businesses were able to use familiar utility office applications. Another version of Google Apps for universities is also coming soon.

Trong Cam