Exclusive: Nissan, Dongfeng in talks to form fleet-management venture with Didi - sources

Nissan Motor Co and its China partner Dongfeng Group are in talks with Didi Chuxing to launch a joint venture to manage car fleets for Didi's ride-hailing and car-sharing services, five people familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

Toyota to invest $2 billion in developing electric vehicles in Indonesia

Toyota Motor Corp plans to invest $2 billion to develop electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia over the next four years, starting with hybrid vehicles, Indonesia's coordinating ministry for maritime affairs said.

IBM gains unconditional EU approval for $34 billion Red Hat deal

U.S. tech giant International Business Machines Corp on Thursday won unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $34 billion acquisition of software company Red Hat .

Facebook outlines ideas for oversight board

Facebook Inc on Thursday released the findings from its consultations with outside experts into its content review process, providing a glimpse into how its plans for a proposed "external oversight board" might take shape.

Overstock.com unit tZERO to launch digital currency wallet, exchange app

Overstock.com subsidiary tZERO said on Thursday it has launched a digital wallet and exchange app for cryptocurrencies.

Toyota to invest $2 billion developing electric vehicles in Indonesia

Toyota Motor Corp plans to invest $2 billion to develop electric vehicles (EV) in Indonesia over the next four years, starting with hybrid vehicles, Indonesia's coordinating ministry for maritime affairs said.

Uber targets expansion in fast-growing West African markets

Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc is in talks with regulators over plans to expand into two West African countries and provide a boat service in Nigerian megacity Lagos, a company executive said on Thursday.

Moody's, Israel's Team8 to create cyber risk standard for businesses

Ratings agency Moody's Corp and Israeli cyber group Team8 launched on Thursday a joint venture to assess how vulnerable businesses are to cyber attacks and create what they hope will become a global benchmark.

Italy deploys special powers on Fastweb-Samsung 5G project

The Italian government will exercise its so-called "golden powers" over a project led by Swisscom's Fastweb and South Korea's Samsung Electronics to deploy fifth-generation networks, it said late on Wednesday.

Antitrust regulators may also scrutinize internet firms' cryptocurrencies: German cartel chief

Cryptocurrencies backed by big internet companies could come under the scrutiny of antitrust regulators, the head of Germany's Federal Cartel Office said on Thursday after Facebook last week launched its own version.

'League of Legends' publisher hires Nielsen to measure sponsorship value

Tencent Holdings Ltd's Riot Games said on Thursday that Nielsen Holdings PLC will measure the value of sponsoring Riot's "League of Legends," the most-watched esport in the world, through next year.

Bitcoin slides 12%, ending recent surge

Bitcoin's price skidded 12% lower on Thursday to around $11,383 after hitting an 18-month high of nearly $14,000 earlier this week.

Grab raises $300 million from asset manager Invesco to fuel growth

Grab has received an additional $300 million investment from asset manager Invesco Ltd as part of plans by Southeast Asia's biggest ride-hailing company to raise $6.5 billion in total capital this year.

Singapore to invest $30 million in 5G tests ahead of 2020 rollout

Singapore on Thursday launched a S$40 million ($29.5 million) initiative to test applications for 5G networks, the next generation of mobile communications, ahead of a planned rollout next year.

Amazon launches new in-store pickup option with Rite Aid as first partner

Amazon.com has steadily added options for customers to receive their packages including in car trunks, inside home garages and potentially by drone.

Huawei shrugs off Verizon patent talks as 'common' business

Huawei said its patent talks with U.S. carrier Verizon is "common" business activity and such negotiations should not be politicized, days after a senator filed legislation to prevent the Chinese firm from seeking damages in American courts.

South Koreans get 5G service in 'scariest place' on North Korea border

South Korean mobile carrier KT Corp said on Thursday it launched 5G services in one of the world's most heavily armed border zones separating the two Koreas.

Japan Display to receive $100 million investment from Apple, says report; shares jump

Japan Display Inc is set to receive a $100 million investment from Apple Inc, its biggest customer, the Asahi newspaper reported on Thursday, sending the screen maker's shares up as much as 32% in Tokyo.

Moody's, Israel's Team8 to create cyber risk index for businesses

Ratings agency Moody's Corp and Israeli cyber group Team8 launched on Thursday a joint venture to assess how vulnerable businesses are to cyber attacks and create what they hope will become a global benchmark.

Huawei says it got over $1.4 billion in licensing revenue since 2015

Huawei Technologies said on Thursday it has received over $1.4 billion in licensing revenue since 2015 and paid more than $6 billion in royalties to legally implement intellectual property of other companies.

SoftBank, Toyota's self-driving car venture to add five more automakers: sources

The self-driving car joint venture of SoftBank Corp and Toyota Motor will receive investment from a further five Japanese automakers, two sources familiar with the matter said, broadening backing for the all-Japan effort.

Huawei employees worked with China military on research projects: Bloomberg

Huawei Technologies Co employees worked on at least 10 research projects with Chinese armed forces personnel over the past decade, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, collaborations the Chinese company said it was not aware of.

Facebook CEO says delay in flagging fake Pelosi video was 'execution mistake'

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said his social media company took too long to flag as false an altered video of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that appeared to show the Democratic Representative slurring and tripping through a speech.

Social platform Reddit quarantines major pro-Trump community over violence threats

Social media site Reddit restricted access to a major forum for supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, citing threats of violence against police and public officials.

Huawei Technologies loses trade secrets case against U.S. chip designer

A U.S. jury on Wednesday cleared California semiconductor designer CNEX Labs Inc of stealing trade secrets from Chinese electronics giant Huawei Technologies.

Canada teams up with tech giants to counter extremist content online

Canada announced funding and other initiatives on Wednesday to counter violent extremist content online by teaming with major technology companies Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google.

Bitcoin soars past $13,000 as Facebook's Libra fuels demand

Bitcoin jumped to an 18-month high on Wednesday, as investors looked for safety in alternative investments amid geopolitical tension, and cheered prospects that Facebook Inc's Libra token could push cryptocurrencies into the mainstream.

White House plans new social media summit as Congress raises questions

The White House announced on Wednesday it will hold a summit on social media next month amid growing criticism from President Donald Trump and some in Congress.

Vodafone set for EU go-ahead on Liberty Global deal: sources

Vodafone is set to secure EU antitrust approval for its $22 billion bid for Liberty Global's cable networks in Germany and central Europe after offering concessions in May, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Tesla's senior production executive at Fremont facility quits: source

Tesla Inc's vice president of production at its Fremont factory, Peter Hochholdinger, has left after three years with the electric-car maker, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.