Kopi With YP: Your Minimalist Morning Brief, 3 Apr

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Get up to speed and stay smart with the latest business, tech, and local news in under 2 minutes.

Business

Apple, Amazon and Google have joined the bid for Toshiba’s chip unit in a $9 million sale to cover their nuclear unit charges.

Gold prices have been on the rise since the start of the year, and analysts are saying that now is the time to buy.

HDB resale prices fell 0.6% in the first quarter of 2017.
 

World

The flooding and landslides in Colombia have killed at least 210 people, and many of corpses are still stuck under debris.

China’s ambitious plans to sell its high-speed rail technology is losing steam as countries realise the high costs it would incur.

While other countries are trying to cut water consumption, water usage in Hong Kong has risen 17% per person over two decades.
 

Local

Our Singapore Art Museum will be closing for a $90 million revamp and will only be slated to open in 2021.

Woodlands, Pasir Ris and Toa Payoh will receive a facelift that includes feedback received by the community and residents.

Gain in Crowdfunding platforms. Our slowing economy has opened up opportunities for alternative sources of funding as traditional avenues dry up.
 

Tech

Imagine short Youtube videos. Snapchat now lets you search across 1 million public curated stories.

Amazon quietly launches its own social media programme for influencers. It is currently under beta testing.