CPF and IBM close to IT settlement
SINGAPORE - Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) board and IBM are believed to be close to settling the multi-million dollar lawsuit that has tainted their relationship.
The legal dispute saw the CPF sue IBM over an IT project which CPF had contracted to the computer giant in 2001. IBM is counter-suing but now a breakthrough in talks may mean a resolution is inked shortly....
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