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Chinese Hackers Targeted US Firms, Government After Trade Mission

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Hackers operating from an elite Chinese university probed American companies and government departments for espionage opportunities following a U.S. trade delegation visit to China earlier this year, security researchers told Reuters.

Tesla Sent Subpoenas by US SEC Over CEO Elon Musk's Buyout Plans: Report

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

US government regulators have subpoenaed Tesla as they dig deeper into CEO Elon Musk's recent disclosure about a potential buyout of the electric carmaker.

Apple Accused of Pressuring Game Rivals in Japan: Report

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Japanese regulators are investigating Apple over allegations it unfairly pressured Yahoo Japan to slow the expansion of its online games platform.

Tencent Reports First Profit Drop in Nearly 13 Years as It Deals With Regulatory Limbo

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

President Martin Lau said "the biggest issue" before Tencent could return to rapid revenue growth was to gain regulatory approval to start charging for PUBG in China.

Man Jailed For Hoax Bomb Call So He Could Catch UK Flight To Los Angeles

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

A French man who was running late for his flight from London to Los Angeles tried to delay it by calling police to say there was a bomb on board.

China, US To Hold Lower-Level Trade Talks In Late August

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

China will hold a fresh round of trade talks with the United States in Washington later this month, Beijing said on Thursday, offering a glimmer of hope for progress in resolving a conflict that has set world financial markets on edge.

France Top New-Style FIFA Rankings, Germany Slump To 15th

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

FIFA said its new formula relied on adding or subtracting points, depending on the results of matches, rather than averaging points over a given period of time.

Tinder Founders Sue Parent IAC, Saying It Owes Them Billions

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

A group of founders, executives and early employees of Tinder on Tuesday sued IAC/InterActiveCorp.

Swiss Ban Some Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Models Over Emissions

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Mercedes Vitos with 1.6-litre diesel engines, Porsche Macans with 3-litre diesel engines and Cayennes with 4.2-litre diesel engine are affected by the action.

Uber Names Ex-NSA General Counsel Matt Olsen as Chief Security Officer

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Khosrowshahi hired Olsen in November following a breach in 2016 that exposed the data of some 57 million users of the ride-sharing service.

Uber Narrows Loss but Is a Long Way From Finding Profit

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Under the leadership of Dara Khosrowshahi, who became CEO in September, Uber has juggled investing in new markets while retreating from others.

Rodrigo Duterte May Quit If Ex-Dictator's Son Becomes Vice President

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could step down if the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos succeeds in overturning his 2016 vice presidential election defeat, Duterte's spokesman said on Thursday.

LG, Sprint Partner to Launch 5G Smartphone in H1 2019

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

The LG phone will be customised to Sprint's planned 5G network, and will be compatible with T-Mobile only on that carrier's existing 4G network.

Facebook Says It Was 'Too Slow' to Fight Hate Speech in Myanmar

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Facebook has been "too slow" to address hate speech in Myanmar and is acting to remedy the problem by hiring more Burmese speakers and investing in technology.

Google Parent Alphabet to Invest $375 Million in Health Insurer Oscar

Reuters | Thursday August 16, 2018

Alphabet plans to invest $375 million in Oscar Health, helping it expand to more markets and business segments.