Amazon's Bezos challenges retail rivals to raise minimum wages

Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos on Thursday challenged rival retailers to increase their minimum wages to $16 an hour.

ASML says it suffered intellectual property theft, rejects 'Chinese' label

Dutch ASML said on Thursday it had been the victim of corporate espionage in 2015 involving employees from countries including China but said it had not been the target of any "national conspiracy".

China's Geely launches new electric car brand 'Geometry'

Geely, China's highest profile car maker with investments in Volvo and Daimler, launched a premium all-electric car brand "Geometry" on Thursday as it pushes ahead with its plans to boost production of new energy vehicles.

5G-connected cows test milking parlor of the future

They may look like regular cows, but a herd of Friesian dairy cattle at a British farm are internet pioneers and they are enjoying the benefits of 5G connectivity before you.

Tech unicorn Klarna may soon be ready to consider bourse listing: CEO

Swedish tech unicorn Klarna is nearing the point where it could seek a stock market listing, but it's unlikely to be this year, the CEO and co-founder of the fast-growing online payments services firm said.

Worried about nickel supply, China battery maker BYD welcomes JV discussions

Securing enough nickel is a major worry for electric vehicle firms, an executive from Chinese electric car and battery maker BYD Co Ltd said on Thursday, adding that the company would welcome joint ventures that help guarantee supply.

Factbox: Marvel, monsters and 'Mandalorian' coming to Disney+ app

Walt Disney Co will unveil new details on Thursday about Disney+, a family-friendly digital video subscription that is set to debut later this year and compete with Netflix Inc.

Disney to pitch video streaming service to Wall Street

Walt Disney Co on Thursday will unveil a family-friendly streaming service with TV shows and movies from some of the world's most popular entertainment franchises in a bid to challenge the digital dominance of Netflix.

ASML falls victim to Chinese corporate espionage

Dutch ASML was the victim of Chinese corporate espionage a few years ago, but said the information stolen was not a blueprint for the lithography machines that have made it a world leader in semiconductor equipment.

Panasonic says reviewing further investment in Tesla Gigafactory

Panasonic Corp is studying further investments in battery production at its Gigafactory venture with Tesla Inc, the company said, responding to a media report that the two companies had frozen previous plans.

Insurance startup Lemonade raises $300 million to fuel expansion

Tech-driven insurance startup Lemonade Inc has signed a $300 million funding round led by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp , the company said on Thursday.

Thai mobile operators get more time for billion-dollar spectrum payment

Thailand on Thursday extended mobile network operators' payment period for spectrum licenses in an attempt to boost participation in an upcoming 5G auction.

Russian lawmakers approve second reading of 'sovereign' Internet bill

Russia's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved the second reading of draft legislation that aims to increase Moscow's sovereignty over its Internet segment and defend against foreign meddling.

Lyft's stock slide casts long shadow on Uber's IPO

Uber Technologies Inc may face a cooler reception from investors than expected when it prices its initial public offering next month since smaller U.S. ride-hailing rival Lyft Inc's aggressive stock launch and subsequent fall.

ASML falls victim to corporate theft, plays down impact

Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML said on Thursday that a U.S. software subsidiary was the victim of corporate theft several years ago, but denied that the information stolen was a blueprint for its lithography machines.

Ban on TikTok app would harm free speech, China's Bytedance tells India's top court

An Indian court's call for a ban on the popular video app TikTok will hurt free speech rights, China's Bytedance Technology Co has said in a request for the Supreme Court to quash the directive.

ASML says damage from corporate theft in U.S. was limited

Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturing company ASML Holding NV on Thursday confirmed it had been the victim of corporate espionage but downplayed the impact on its business.

Apple adds Foxconn, chip suppliers to clean energy program

Apple Inc said on Thursday it has nearly doubled the number of suppliers using only clean energy for production work, including two that assemble and make the processor chips for the iPhone.

Factbox: Four measures to watch for in Uber's IPO filing

Uber Technologies Inc's initial public offering (IPO) filing on Thursday will draw inevitable comparisons to its smaller ride-hailing rival Lyft Inc, which completed its initial public listing last month.

SAP CEO aims to double market value to 250-300 billion euros by 2023: report

Europe's largest technology company SAP aims to more than double its market value to between 250 billion euros and 300 billion euros ($282-$338 billion) by 2023, Chief Executive Bill McDermott told a German newspaper.

Chinese employees stole corporate secrets from ASML: Dutch newspaper FD

Chinese employees stole corporate secrets from Dutch semi-conductor equipment maker ASML, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, leading Dutch financial newspaper Financieele Dagblad (FD) reported on Thursday. The paper said, citing its own investigation, technology had been stolen ...

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'Chinese spies' stole secrets from chip equipment maker ASML: Dutch newspaper FD

Chinese employees stole corporate secrets from Dutch semi-conductor equipment maker ASML resulting in hundreds of millions of euros (dollars) in losses, leading Dutch financial newspaper Financieele Dagblad reported on Thursday.

Amazon, Microsoft chosen to compete for Pentagon cloud computing contract

Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp have been selected to continue competing for Pentagon cloud computing services as part of a contract that could be worth some $10 billion, the U.S. Department of Defense said on Wednesday.

Cybersecurity firm Cofense says Pamplona to sell stake after U.S. probe

U.S. cybersecurity firm Cofense Inc said on Wednesday that buyout firm Pamplona Capital Management is seeking to sell its stake in the company following a year-long probe by U.S. national security regulators.

Amazon buys warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it had acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics startup in Boulder, Colorado, that has built autonomous carts that can move goods around warehouses.

U.S. lawmakers propose bill to fight bias in tech companies' algorithms

U.S. lawmakers proposed a bill on Wednesday that would require major tech companies to detect and remove any discriminatory biases embedded in their computer models, underscoring Washington's growing interest in regulating Silicon Valley.

Lyft shares hit new low as Uber IPO chatter revs up

Shares of recently listed Lyft Inc fell to a fresh low and closed the day down almost 11 percent on Wednesday on news that rival Uber Technologies Inc was close to filing its own initial public offering.

Bittrex virtual currency license rejected by New York financial regulator

The New York Department of Financial Services said on Wednesday it has rejected the application of Bittrex, a U.S.-based digital asset exchange, for a virtual currency license that it needs to operate in the state.

Palestinians condemn Airbnb about-face on delisting Israeli settlements

Airbnb's decision not to go ahead with excluding Jewish settlements in the West Bank from its accommodation listings Palestinian condemnation on Wednesday and accusations that it was helping to perpetuate Israeli occupation.

Google raises price of YouTube TV to $49.99, adds Discovery, Animal Planet

Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday raised the monthly membership price of its YouTube TV online service by 25 percent to $49.99, while adding channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet and TLC.