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Huawei closes Singapore stores for ‘security’ reasons after discounted phones draw huge crowds
- The Chinese technology giant apologised and said it was unable to fulfil the promotion for the ‘vast majority’ of customers
- The offer was launched in conjunction with Singapore’s 54th National Day and targeted Singaporeans aged 50 and over
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Huawei announced on Friday that its Y6 Pro 2019 handsets – which were to go on offer at S$54 (US$40) each – had sold out within hours, incurring frustration among customers left empty-handed.
In an apology published on its Facebook page, the Chinese technology giant said it was unable to provide the “vast majority” of customers with the promotion due to “overwhelming demand”.
“We are truly sorry to have disappointed those who have showed your support from early morning,” the statement said.
A Huawei spokesperson declined to reveal the total number of handsets made available for the promotion but said it had put up the Facebook announcement based on estimates of the number of people queueing.
The offer was launched in conjunction with Singapore’s 54th National Day and targeted Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents aged 50 and over. The original price of the Huawei Y6 Pro 2019 is S$198.
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