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Apple's new EU measures draw complaint from 34 digital organisations
07-03-2024 14:17
Changes Apple is making to its services in the European Union "make a mockery" of new antitrust rules in the bloc, 34 digital organisations complained to the European Commission this week.
Apple hit with 1.8-bn-euro EU fine for music streaming restrictions
06-03-2024 16:58
The EU on Monday hit Apple with a more than 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing European users from accessing information about alternative, cheaper music streaming services.
Gold, bitcoin pull back from records as US stock markets slip
06-03-2024 16:52
Gold prices and bitcoin hit all-time highs Tuesday before paring some gains, while a sell-off in some tech stocks led to a slump in many stock markets around the world.
Toyota to invest $2.2 bn in Brazil hybrid production
06-03-2024 16:45
Japanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday that it plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2 billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030.
Bitcoin tops $60,000, approaches all-time high
01-03-2024 16:18
Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high and continuing its unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency.
Boeing agrees to $51 mn settlement for export violations
01-03-2024 16:03
Boeing has reached a $51 million settlement with the US State Department to resolve almost 200 export violations, including its unauthorized export of technical data to China, the State Department said Thursday.
AC Milan owners reveal plan for 70,000-capacity new stadium
01-03-2024 15:26
AC Milan's owners said on Thursday they will build a 70,000-capacity new stadium for the seven-time European champions that will serve as a multi-purpose venue.
US Fed's favored inflation gauge falls, but price pressures remain
01-03-2024 15:19
The US central bank's favored measure of inflation edged lower on an annual basis in January, government data showed Thursday, but a metric stripping out volatile food and energy prices jumped month-over-month.
Energy-related CO2 emissions hit record levels in 2023: IEA
01-03-2024 15:06
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose to a record level in 2023, but the growth slowed from previous years thanks to continued expansion of clean technologies, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
German police bust major online criminal marketplace
01-03-2024 14:56
German police on Friday said they had made arrests and searched dozens of properties in major raids targeting the largest German-language criminal marketplace on the internet.
HSBC reports 'record profit' of $30.3 bn in 2023
21-02-2024 14:38
HSBC said Wednesday it achieved "record profit" in 2023 as pre-tax gains soared by nearly 80 percent, with the banking giant also announcing further share buybacks.
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
20-02-2024 15:40
The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.
Eiffel Tower closes as staff go on strike
20-02-2024 13:09
The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, was closed Monday after staff went on strike, unions told AFP.
Australia's ANZ, Suncorp overcome objection to major merger
20-02-2024 12:58
Australia's ANZ and Suncorp banks jumped a big hurdle in their proposed US$3.2 billion merger Tuesday, as a tribunal overrode a consumer watchdog's concerns.
Made-in-China airliner seeks buyers at Singapore Airshow
20-02-2024 12:17
China's first domestically produced passenger jet was presented at Asia's biggest airshow, which opened in Singapore on Tuesday, as Beijing seeks to woo international buyers.
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