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iBooks entry looms large

Apple poised to launch its iBookstore here soon as local e-book retailers brace for impact

Published Fri, Oct 18, 2013 · 10:00 PM

Singapore

THE other shoe being dangled over the e-book retail industry here is poised to drop, with Apple's iBookstore launch here almost a certainty.

Industry sources The Business Times spoke to confirmed that Apple has stitched up deals with publishing houses across South-east Asia as part of its plans for the iBookstore. All that is needed is the green light from Apple headquarters for the launch of the South-east Asian store.

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