Britain launches second probe into Google’s ad practices

Britain’s competition regulator on Thursday launched its second probe into the advertising practices of Google, saying the Alphabet-owned (GOOGL.O) search giant could be distorting competition and may have illegally favoured its own services.
Whitepaper outlines how to meet the learning needs of a Hybrid Workforce

‘Embracing eLearning as a Hybrid Workforce’, the recently published whitepaper from Scotland’s leading digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Learning Solutions, assesses the changes in learning needs and delivery in the aftermath of the Covid19 pandemic. The whitepaper examines the importance of: being strategic; using a learning management system (LMS) to support blended delivery; making learning accessible to all, and having online and offline capability.
Chipmaker Broadcom in talks to buy VMware

Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O) is in talks to acquire cloud service provider VMware Inc (VMW.N) in a deal which could transform the chipmaker into a diversified tech firm, people familiar with the matter said.
Proposed China investment curb by U.S. sparks debate among chipmakers

Chipmakers are divided over how aggressively to oppose a legislative proposal that would give the U.S. government sweeping new powers to block billions in U.S. investment into China, according to documents seen by Reuters.
KKR raises $19 billion for flagship North America private equity fund

Buyout firm KKR & Co Inc (KKR.N) said on Monday it has raised $19 billion from investors for its latest flagship North America private equity fund, its biggest fund ever.
Tencent posts slowest-ever sales rise; regulation impact set to ease

Revenue at Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent (0700.HK) grew just 8% in the fourth quarter, the slowest pace since it went public in 2004, reflecting regulatory scrutiny that has hurt both its gaming business and advertising sales.
Is Toshiba experiencing investor jitters?

Taro Shimada, Toshiba’s new CEO, will be having a glimpse of how his disgruntled shareholders must’ve been feeling. The Japanese company, which recently changed CEOs amid a contentious restructuring, wants memory-chip maker Kioxia and controlling owner Bain Capital to relaunch preparations for an initial public offering, however, it currently has a 41 % stake. At […]
Exclusive: EU to sanction more Russian oligarchs, Belarus banks

The European Commission has prepared a new package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine that will hit additional Russian oligarchs and politicians and three Belarusian banks, three sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ukraine invasion sets back Musk’s dream for cheaper EVs, for now

Surging raw materials costs, made worse by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, could set back the dream of Tesla (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk and other auto executives to roll out more affordable electric vehicles.
Explainer: The new U.S. export rules designed to freeze Russian tech

The United States on Thursday restricted exports to Russia of a broad set of U.S.-made products as well as foreign-produced goods built with U.S. technology, following the invasion of Ukraine