Leonardo eyes partnerships in cyber security expansion: CEO

Italian defense group Leonardo is seeking partnerships with hi-tech companies in the cyber security sector, Chief Executive Alessandro Profumo said on Tuesday.

German prosecutors indict top VW bosses over emissions scandal

German prosecutors have brought criminal charges of stock market manipulation against Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, former CEO Martin Winterkorn and Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch in connection with the carmaker's emissions cheating scandal.

VW's Diess will continue as CEO after German prosecutors pressed charges

Volkswagen's Herbert Diess will keep his role as the carmaker's chief executive and continue to defend himself with all legal means after prosecutors indicted him in connection to an emissions cheating scandal, his lawyers said on Tuesday.

Volkswagen board members to discuss indictment of CEO: spokesman

Volkswagen's supervisory board said on Tuesday its executive committee would convene immediately to discuss the indictment of CEO Herbert Diess in relation to the carmaker's diesel emissions scandal.

German prosecutors press charges against current and former VW CEOs

German prosecutors brought criminal charges of stock market manipulation against Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess, former CEO Martin Winterkorn and Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch in relation to an emissions cheating scandal.

Malaysia's 5G plan a potential boon for China's Huawei

Malaysia will start a nationwide demonstration of 5G projects next month, a minister said on Tuesday, indicating it was on track to become one of the first Asian countries to launch the technology.

Uber receives just a two-month London license with new safety conditions

Uber on Tuesday received only a two-month London operating license, failing to secure a maximum five-year term in a battle with the regulator which has previously stripped the app of its right to take rides.

Google wins in 'right to be forgotten' fight with France

Google won its fight against tougher "right to be forgotten" rules after Europe's top court said on Tuesday it does not have to remove links to sensitive personal data worldwide, rejecting a French demand.

Malaysia's 5G plan advances, a potential boon for China's Huawei

Malaysia will start a nationwide demonstration of 5G projects next month, a minister said on Tuesday, indicating it was on track to become one of the first Asian countries to launch the technology.

Google wins 'right-to-be'forgotten' fight with France

Google does not have to remove links to sensitive personal data globally, the European Union's top court said on Tuesday as it ruled on the fight between the U.S. tech giant and French privacy regulators.

Nintendo's Mario takes driving seat in race for mobile hit

Nintendo Co Ltd is set to bring one of its most successful franchises to mobile for the first time on Wednesday with the global launch of Mario Kart Tour, in a test of the gaming firm's strategy to drive growth beyond consoles.

Factbox: The infinite lives of Nintendo's Italian plumber Mario

The launch of Nintendo Co Ltd's Mario Kart Tour on Wednesday marks the latest game to feature moustachioed Italian plumber Mario who for nearly four decades has gripped gamers as he dodges flying turtles, jumps chasms and rescues Princess Peach.

From U-Bahn to e-scooters: Berlin mobility app has it all

Germany's fast-growing capital Berlin is turning to technology to promote the use of just about every form of urban transport - except the private car - as it races to stop the city from seizing up from increasing traffic congestion.

TomTom's car deals worth $1.76 billion in revenue boost

TomTom said on Tuesday its deals with carmakers are worth about 1.6 billion euros ($1.76 billion), as the Dutch navigation company aims to accelerate revenue growth and considers a share buyback program.

Southeast Asian nations weigh unified approach to regulating Big Tech

Southeast Asian governments are banding together to take on global tech giants on issues including "fake news" and taxation, marking a new stage in the region's approach to the internet's explosive growth.

TomTom says current car deals nearly $1.7 billion in revenue boost

TomTom said on Tuesday its current deals with car makers are worth about 1.6 billion euros ($1.76 billion), as the Dutch navigation company aims to accelerate revenue growth.

Samsung Display plans $11 billion investment in South Korean LCD plant: report

Samsung Display plans to spend 13 trillion won ($11 billion) to upgrade a South Korean liquid crystal display (LCD) plant so it can manufacture more advanced screens, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.

Canada says officials did not act improperly when Huawei CFO was arrested

There is no evidence Canadian border officials or police acted improperly when Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was detained and arrested at Vancouver's airport nearly 10 months ago, the attorney general of Canada said in a filing released on Monday.

Australia audits Paypal for money laundering, terror law compliance

Australia's financial intelligence agency on Tuesday ordered an audit of global money transfers by digital payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc amid concerns they are facilitating serious crimes, including child exploitation.

Honda to cease diesel vehicle sales in Europe by 2021

Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Monday it would phase out all diesel cars by 2021 in favor of models with electric propulsion systems, as the Japanese automaker moves to electrify all of its European cars by 2025.