EU's Vestager says Google rivals more visible after changes

Europe's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager gave a cautious welcome on Wednesday to Google's attempts to boost rivals and offer Android users a choice of browser and search apps in order to comply with her orders in two separate cases.

EU regulators fine Google 1.49 billion euros for blocking advertising rivals

EU antitrust regulators handed down a 1.49 billion euro ($1.69 billion) fine to Alphabet unit Google on Wednesday for blocking rival online search advertisers, marking the company's third penalty in two years.

Nordic metals firm Hydro restoring systems after cyber attack

Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has made some progress restoring operations but is not yet back to normal after it was hit by a ransomware cyber attack, the company said on Wednesday.

Toyota, Suzuki charge up partnership for electric cars

Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp on Wednesday said they planned to produce electric vehicles (EVs) and compact cars for each other to better compete with fast-changing technologies in the global auto industry.

Hydro working to restore operations after cyber attack

Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has made some progress in restoring operations but is not yet back to normal after a ransomware cyber attack, the company said on Wednesday.

Italy to extend golden share powers to 5G technologies: League party

The Italian government plans to extend its special powers on strategic interests to 5G technologies in a bid to ease U.S. concerns over a planned accord on infrastructure Rome plans to sign with China this week, the ruling League party said on Wednesday.

SAP signals cloud intent as it ousts top in-house programmers

When business software company SAP announced in January it would lay off 4,400 staff, Chief Financial Officer Luka Mucic described the restructuring as a "fitness program" for Europe's most valuable technology firm.

Hydro still working to restore operations after cyber attack

Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has made some progress in restoring operations but is not yet back to normal after a ransomware cyber attack, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

EU antitrust chief news conference at 1030 GMT, Google likely in focus

European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager will hold a news conference on an antitrust case at 1030 GMT (11.30 a.m. Brussels time), the European Commission said on Wednesday.

Hydro still working to restore stable operations after cyber attack

Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has made progress in stabilizing operations following a ransomware cyber attack that began late on Monday, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Xiaomi weathers China smartphone slowdown but growth worries hit shares

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp beat quarterly profit estimates as it dominated the fast-growing Indian market and sold more expensive handsets in Western Europe, but shares slid as revenue fell short of expectations.

Samsung Elec sees green shoots in China smartphone business: co-CEO

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday its new Galaxy flagship smartphones were selling well in China and it was confident it could reverse the recent slump in its fortunes in the world's biggest smartphone market.

Samsung Elec sees tough year with trade risks, slow growth: co-CEO

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd expects a tough year due to global trade tensions, slowing economic growth and softer demand for memory chips from data center companies, the firm's co-chief executive said on Wednesday.

Google to prompt Android users to choose preferred browsers to allay EU concerns

Alphabet's Google will prompt Android users to choose their preferred browsers and search apps, a senior Google executive said on Tuesday, as the company seeks to allay EU antitrust concerns and ward off fresh sanctions.

Franco-German startup Doctolib gets unicorn status with 150 million-euro fundraising

Franco-German start-up Doctolib, an online booking platform for doctors, has raised 150 million euros from a pool of investors led by U.S. venture capital giant General Atlantic, it said on Tuesday.

Lyft's IPO oversubscribed on road show's second day: sources

Lyft Inc's initial public offering (IPO) is oversubscribed based on commitments made so far by investors, making it more likely that the ride-hailing startup will fetch or even exceed the $23 billion valuation it is seeking, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Facebook agrees to advertising overhaul to settle U.S. discrimination suits

Facebook Inc has agreed to change its paid advertising platform as part of a wide-ranging settlement to prevent discriminatory and "harmful" practices, the company and U.S. civil rights groups said on Tuesday.

U.S. lawmaker says tech companies must quickly remove violent content after New Zealand

Following the live-streaming on social media of the mass shooting in New Zealand, the chair of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security wrote a letter to top executives of four major technology companies urging them to do a better job of removing violent political content.

Exclusive: Lyft's IPO oversubscribed after two days - sources

Lyft Inc's initial public offering (IPO) is oversubscribed based on commitments made so far by investors, making it more likely that the ride-hailing startup will fetch or even exceed the $23 billion valuation it is seeking, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Exclusive: Lyft's IPO already oversubscribed - sources

Lyft Inc's initial public offering (IPO) is oversubscribed based on commitments made so far by investors, making it more likely that the ride-hailing startup will fetch or even exceed the $23 billion valuation it is seeking, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.