Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Uber, App That Connects Riders and Drivers, Officially Launches in the Philippines

Uber officially launched in the Philippines. Uber is a tech start-up that provides a mobile app letting commuters request for a car to travel safely and comfortably from point A to point B. Launched in San Francisco in 2010, Uber has expanded to many cities in the United States and Europe, and now, it is available in the country. Uber is not a taxi or transport company, rather, the eponymous app ... More here: Uber, App That Connects Riders and Drivers, Officially Launches in the Philippines

Tourism in Sabah 'thriving'

KOTA KINABALU: THE tourism industry in Sabah is thriving despite security and safety challenges as it hit an all-time high in tourist arrivals and earnings last year. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun yesterday said the state earned RM6.35 billion in tourism receipts last year, up from RM5.2 billion in 2012. He said last year was the most challenging for ... More here: Tourism in Sabah 'thriving'