Google still a ‘wonderful’ company, says EU’s top antitrust enforcer after $2.7 billion fine
Google is still very much a force for good and has many positive attributes, according to the EU’s competition commissioner who slapped the tech giant with a $2.7 billion fine earlier this year.
Huawei launches its first A.I. mobile chip with Apple reportedly set to enter market
Huawei unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) chip for mobile devices on Saturday, pitting it against major players like NVIDIA, Google and potentially Apple.
US sanctions are more harmful to Europe than Russia, top Russian lawmaker says
The U.S. sanctions against Russia will ultimately have more impact on Europe than on Moscow, Russia’s deputy prime minister told CNBC Saturday.
Brexit is costing too much time, top EU official warns
The talks between the U.K. and Europe are taking up too much time and the British negotiating side needs to step up the pace, a top EU official told CNBC Saturday.
Chief euro zone finance minister says he wants to stay on until mid-January
The chief finance minister for the euro zone intends to keep going in his current role until the new year, despite a Dutch election in March that cast a major shadow over his presidency.
Trump team is becoming ‘more realistic and sensible,’ says EU boss
The chief finance minister for the euro zone has underlined his optimism for the President Donald Trump administration despite ongoing concerns regarding its protectionist agenda.
In Venezuela, Bitcoin goes from economic lifeline to national threat
Bitcoin in Venezuela: how an economic lifeline became a national threat.
Solar power deal will lower social tenants’ energy bills
Investment from the Netherlands will see 800,000 English and Welsh homes get free solar panels.
The fate of the world’s premier bull market may lie with palm oil farmers
The election season hasn’t officially begun, but in Malaysia’s palm oil plantations, the battle for votes is underway.
Chemical plant explosion thrusts Arkema into spotlight
Arkema SA is not exactly a household name, but its products are found in everything from plastics in automotive parts to adhesives for baby diapers.