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9:44pm, 10th June, 2020

Europe's Just Eat Takeaway to buy Grubhub for $7.3 billion

European food-ordering firm Just Eat Takeaway.com NV said on Wednesday it had agreed to buy U.S. peer Grubhub Inc in an all-stock deal that, if completed, would create the world's largest food delivery company outside China.

Samsung's phone fortunes wane as COVID-19 hits 5G phones in Europe and U.S.

8:06am, 29th April, 2020

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Samsung's phone fortunes wane as COVID-19 hits 5G phones in Europe and U.S.

When the coronavirus outbreak in China disrupted global smartphone production in February, Samsung looked set to weather the crisis better than most thanks to its limited exposure there and launches of pricey 5G phones. Its fortunes are reversing.

Europe to launch coronavirus contact tracing app initiative

10:52am, 1st April, 2020

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Europe to launch coronavirus contact tracing app initiative

European scientists and technologists will launch a joint initiative on Wednesday to support the use of digital applications in the fight against coronavirus while complying with the region's tough privacy laws.

Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

7:29am, 22nd March, 2020

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Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

Netflix Inc said it will cut traffic by 25% on networks across Europe in a relief measure for internet service providers (ISPs) experiencing a surge in usage due to government "shelter in place" orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus outbreak.

Jack Ma donates two million masks for coronavirus crisis in Europe

10:33am, 14th March, 2020

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Jack Ma donates two million masks for coronavirus crisis in Europe

Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has pledged to donate two million protective masks for distribution across Europe, with a first consignment arriving in Belgium late on Friday.

Europe can win global battle for industrial data, says EU industry chief

3:18pm, 15th February, 2020

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Europe can win global battle for industrial data, says EU industry chief

Europe may have lost the battle to create digital champions capable of taking on U.S. and Chinese companies harvesting personal data, but it can win the war of industrial data, Europe's industry policy chief said on Saturday.

Rebuffed by UK, U.S. pitches 'big tent' for Huawei rivals in Europe

11:06am, 15th February, 2020

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Rebuffed by UK, U.S. pitches 'big tent' for Huawei rivals in Europe

The United States is seeking to rally European support for competitors to Huawei Technologies following disappointment in Washington over Britain's decision to use 5G equipment made by the Chinese company.

Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year

7:49am, 14th February, 2020

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Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year

Europe wants the world's financial leaders to make it their top priority this year to reach a deal on global rules for taxing digital giants like Google , Amazon and Facebook , a document showed.

Google to allow Android users in Europe choose default search engine

5:59am, 2nd August, 2019

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Google to allow Android users in Europe choose default search engine

Google will let Android device users in Europe choose their default search engine from four options, including Google search, the U.S. company said, as it tries to quash EU antitrust concerns and stave off fresh penalties.

Saudi's Kingdom Holding to invest Careem proceeds in Europe, Saudi: CEO

3:06pm, 29th March, 2019

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Saudi's Kingdom Holding to invest Careem proceeds in Europe, Saudi: CEO

Saudi Arabian investment firm Kingdom Holding will put the proceeds from the sale of its stake in ride-hailing startup Careem toward $600 million in investments in the kingdom and Europe, its chief executive told Reuters on Friday.