David Shepardson
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Google CEO Pichai says ‘no plans’ to relaunch Chinese search engine
Google's main search platform has been blocked in China since 2010, but the Alphabet Inc unit has been attempting to make new inroads into the country
Google tells US lawmakers still mulling options on China services
Google has come under criticism after reports it was considering re-entering China's search engine market and would comply with its internet censorshi
Uber ‘on track’ for IPO in 2019, no plans to sell tech unit: CEO
The ride-hailing company will not sell its Advanced Technologies Group "at this time," he said.
SoftBank hires Ford’s chief lobbyist as it ramps up Washington profile
Ziad Ojakli, a Ford group vice president who has led the Detroit auto maker's government relations strategy since 2004, will leave the company in two
U.S. plans limits on Chinese investment in tech firms
The U.S. Treasury Department is drafting curbs that would block firms with at least 25 per cent Chinese ownership from buying U.S. companies.
Amazon’s $13.7b Whole Foods buy wins regulatory, shareholder approvals
The companies expect to close the deal later this year.
Japan’s air bag maker Takata to file for bankruptcy this month
The Tokyo Stock Exchange suspended trading in Takata shares with the filing.
New U.S. rules on small low-altitude commercial drones
The Obama administration unveiled landmark rules that will open the skies for low-level small drones for education, research and routine commercial us
