US Tech Giants

The ministry had hoped to raise about 500 million euros this year from the tax, but the 2021 budget bill puts the figure at 400 million. Photo: Collected
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Users should be allowed to sue US tech giants under EU rules, civil groups say

While EU lawmakers are open to the idea, EU countries have so far ignored the demand

European Union flags fly outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 19, 2019/ Reuters
World+Biz

EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants

A man wears a protective mask as he walks on Wall Street during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, New York, U.S., March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/Files
Global Economy

Wall St Week Ahead Tech giants' earnings may be another test for markets at new highs

A 3D printed Google logo is placed on the Apple Macbook in this illustration taken April 12, 2020. Photo :Reuters
Global Economy

S Korea's parliament passes bill to curb Google, Apple commission dominance

Google, Facebook, Microsoft top EU lobbying spending - Study
Global Economy

Google, Facebook, Microsoft top EU lobbying spending - Study

Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks at a hearing to examine United States Special Operations Command and United States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2022 and the Future Years Defense Program, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, US, March 25, 2021 . Anna MoneymakerPool via REUTERS
Global Economy

US senator wants to ban Big Tech from buying anything ever again

The Google and Facebook logos, the words "media, news, media" and the Australian flag are displayed in this illustration photo taken February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
World+Biz

New UK regulator set to curb tech giants power over news publishers

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World+Biz

US lawmakers fume over Big Tech's answers on misinformation

A 3D printed Facebook logo is seen in front of displayed Australia's flag in this illustration photo taken February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Global Economy

Australia won't change planned content laws despite Facebook block

Big Tech’s foes try out “man bites dog” strategy
Global Economy

Big Tech’s foes try out “man bites dog” strategy

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Global Economy

Facebook, Google could lose bargaining power under upcoming US bill to help news outlets

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Analysis

Facebook and Google flaunt dominance Down Under

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Global Economy

Apple becomes world's biggest smartphone seller with record shipments