NAIROBI (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google is investing in its first ever Africa product development centre in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, it said, as it positions itself to serve a growing base of internet users on the continent. By the end of this decade, the continent will host 800 million internet users, the California-based firm said, and a third of the world's youth … [Read more...] about Google to set up first Africa product development centre in Nairobi
Union seeking to organize Amazon site in New Jersey withdraws petition for vote
(Reuters) -A labor group seeking to represent Amazon.com Inc workers in a small warehouse in New Jersey has withdrawn its petition for a unionization vote, a spokesperson for the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said on Tuesday. The move came a day after the NLRB said the group, Local 713 International Brotherhood of the Trade Union, had garnered enough interest from … [Read more...] about Union seeking to organize Amazon site in New Jersey withdraws petition for vote
Taiwan’s TSMC raises $3.5 billion in bonds for new U.S. plant
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese chip firm TSMC has raised $3.5 billon in bonds for its new plant in the U.S. state of Arizona, according to a term sheet. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, a major Apple Inc supplier and the world's largest contract chip-maker, started construction last year at the Arizona site where it plans to spend $12 billion to build a computer … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s TSMC raises $3.5 billion in bonds for new U.S. plant
Australian scientists to power Tesla on 15,000-km trip with printed solar panels
By Stefica Nicol Bikes GOSFORTH, Australia (Reuters) - Scientists in Australia are testing printed solar panels they will use to power a Tesla on a 15,100-km (9,400-mile) journey beginning in September, which they hope will get the public thinking about steps to help avert climate change. The Charge Around Australia project will power a Tesla electric car with 18 of the … [Read more...] about Australian scientists to power Tesla on 15,000-km trip with printed solar panels
Analysis-Twitter exploring a sale would make free speech an afterthought
By Tom Hals and Jessica DiNapoli (Reuters) - Twitter Inc's board directors can lean on concerns about the fate of the social media platform under Elon Musk to rebuff him, but if they decide to explore a sale, price will override all other considerations, corporate governance experts said. The San Francisco-based company received a $43 billion "best and final" offer from … [Read more...] about Analysis-Twitter exploring a sale would make free speech an afterthought
