EU trade chief sees no quid pro quo in Huawei’s ‘mask diplomacy’
EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Wednesday said he did not see any ulterior motive behind Huawei’s [HWT.UL] donations of face masks to the bloc...
Thailand warns food delivery apps for overcharging amid coronavirus outbreak
Thailand’s anti-monopoly watchdog warned food delivery platforms on Wednesday they could face fines for charging higher commissions as online food orders surge amid the coronavirus...
European experts ready smartphone technology to help halt coronavirus spread
A group of European experts said on Wednesday they would soon launch technology for smartphones to help trace people who had come into contact with...
Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app
President Vladimir Putin is taking precautions to protect himself against coronavirus, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, as Moscow authorities launched a smartphone app designed to...
Moscow unveils coronavirus tracking app as national lockdown widens
Authorities in Moscow unveiled a smartphone app designed to keep tabs on people who have been ordered to stay at home because of the coronavirus...
Europe to launch coronavirus contact tracing app initiative
European scientists and technologists will launch a joint initiative on Wednesday to support the use of digital applications in the fight against coronavirus while complying...
Auto Trader plans equity raise to shore up cash
UK online car marketplace Auto Trader said on Wednesday it would sell up to 46.5 million new shares, worth 5% of its share capital, to...
France’s Carrefour teams up with Uber Eats for lockdown deliveries
French supermarket retailer Carrefour and Uber Eats announced a new delivery service on Wednesday, aimed at helping Parisians buy essential goods and food during the...
SoftBank bolsters investment team with ex-Goldman hire
SoftBank Group Corp said on Wednesday it has appointed former Goldman Sachs banker Taiichi Hoshino as head of a new investment planning department, as the...
SoftBank names Goldman alumnus Taiichi Hoshino head of investment planning department
SoftBank Group Corp said on Wednesday it has appointed former Goldman Sachs banker Taiichi Hoshino as head of a new investment planning department, as the...