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Taiwan blocks Uber’s $950 million Foodpanda deal over competition concerns
(Reuters) -Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business on the island because of concerns…
BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ claims by Brazilian authorities
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, said on Thursday Brazilian authorities’ portrayal of their…
Toyota to build plant to produce EVs in China, Nikkei reports
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor has decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China, the Nikkei…
US government sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over delivery driver ‘junk fees’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. consumer finance watchdog accused Walmart and the workforce payments company Branch Messenger on Monday of forcing…
Workers found in slavery-like conditions at BYD construction site in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – About 163 workers were found in slavery-like conditions at a construction site for carmaker BYD…
Elon Musk’s X lifts price for premium-plus tier to pay creators
(Reuters) – Elon Musk-owned X raised the price of its premium-plus plan in several markets from Dec. 21 as the…
Apple approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum
By Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh (Reuters) -Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered…
Carnival forecasts robust 2025 bookings as cruise demand booms
By Anuja Bharat Mistry (Reuters) -Cruise operator Carnival Corp forecast strong bookings for 2025 ahead of the busy summer travel…
Soccer-Netflix inks US broadcast deal with FIFA for 2027 and 2031 women’s World Cups
NEW YORK (Reuters) – FIFA and Netflix have signed a deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 editions of the…