Self-Driving Startup Pony.ai Shelves SPAC Merger Plan Amid China’s Crackdown
Many Chinese tech startups have put on hold their U.S. listing plans as Beijing has proposed cybersecurity reviews for Chinese firms seeking overseas IPOs.
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Congress Challenges Apple and Google App Stores Policies With Bill
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators said the Open App Markets Act will force Apple and Google to let developers opt out of their app store payment systems.
Chinese Microblog Weibo’s Executive Arrested on Bribery Suspicion
The news comes amid Beijing's anti-graft campaign and regulatory crackdown on internet companies.
Poshmark & ThredUp See Continued Gains in Q2
The rival online used goods firms have different ways of selling previously owned merchandise. Their results show which approach yields higher profits.
WarnerMedia in Talks to Sell TMZ to Fox
The discussions are the latest by the telecom giant as it seeks to sell off its entertainment assets.
Casper Sees Pre-Pandemic Revenue Growth in Q2
The online mattress firm's sales jumped in the second quarter but its bottom line continues to take a hit.
Salesforce Plans Streaming Service for Professionals
Salesforce+ is expected to stream programs about Salesforce and its clients.
Tesla’s Car Deliveries in China Fall 69% in July
The decline in July deliveries could reflect the challenges Tesla had faced earlier in the Chinese market.
Amazon Supply Chain Executive Moves To U.K.’s Deliveroo
The hiring comes as Deliveroo looks to rapidly expand and create hundreds of new product and engineering jobs.
SoftBank CEO: Taking Wait-and-See Approach With New China Deals
Beijing's regulatory crackdown has hurt SoftBank-backed Chinese tech companies such as ride-hailing giant Didi Global and logistics firm Full Truck Alliance.
Tencent-Backed Videogame Developer Tumbles in IPO Debut
The decline comes as China renews a crackdown on videogaming, with state media accusing the industry of harming China’s youth.
The RealReal’s Revenue Jumps 82% but Losses Mount
Sales for the San Francisco-based luxury used goods site soared in the second quarter, but its store expansion sunk profits even further into the red.
AWS Veteran Exec Charlie Bell to Depart
Charlie Bell, a 23-year Amazon veteran who oversees several different product teams at AWS, is leaving the company.
TikTok Owner ByteDance Denies Report of IPO Plan
ByteDance's IPO plans remain uncertain as Chinese internet giants grapple with Beijing’s regulatory crackdown and new data security requirements.
Beijing Court Sues Tencent Over Improper Youth Mode
The move comes amid a broad regulatory crackdown on Tencent and other Chinese tech giants.
Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault Amid Public Outrage
Alibaba faces growing criticism that executives mishandled the case when a female employee reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her manager.
Alibaba Employee Accuses Manager of Sexual Assault
Alibaba said it has suspended the relevant parties suspected of violating its policies and is cooperating with the police investigation.
China’s Antitrust Regulator Plans to Fine Meituan $1 Billion
The penalty for the food delivery giant comes as China's government is stepping up its regulatory crackdown on internet companies.
Alibaba Warns of Higher Taxes Next Quarter
The move comes as the Chinese government stops designating some of its businesses as Key Software Enterprises amid a tightening regulatory environment.
Chinese State Media Say Online Platforms Need to Curb Celebrity Culture to Protect Children
The call comes after a critique of online gaming sent Tencent share prices falling earlier this week.
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