Microsoft says Bing search engine blocked in China
Microsoft Corp’s Bing search engine has been blocked in China, the company said on Wednesday, making it the latest foreign technology service to be shut down behind the country’s Great Firewall.
Microsoft says Bing inaccessible in China
Microsoft Corp’s Bing search engine is currently inaccessible in China and the company is exploring its next steps, a company spokesperson said in a statement.
Asian shares subdued as U.S. political standoff, ECB decision eyed
Asian shares were subdued on Thursday as political uncertainty in the United States and worries about weakening global economic growth left investors wary of riskier assets.
Oil prices steady, but global growth worries hold sway
Oil prices steadied on Thursday, but concerns over global growth and a sharp rise in U.S. stocks kept the market under pressure.
Microsoft’s Bing blocked in China: FT report
Microsoft Corp’s Bing search engine has been blocked in China following a government order, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Asian shares edge up, ECB meeting in focus
Asian shares rose on Thursday after Wall Street managed to end higher, but gains were capped by political uncertainty in the United States and worries about weakening global economic growth.
Huawei executive has strong case to fight extradition: Canadian envoy
A top executive from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] being held in Canada can make “strong arguments” against extradition to the United States, in part due to President Donald Trump’s politicization of the case, Canada’s ambassador to China said.
PG&E sees cost of complying with judge’s wildfire plan at $75 billion-$150 billion
California power company PG&E Corp, which expects to soon file for bankruptcy, said on Wednesday it would cost between $75 billion and $150 billion to fully comply with a judge’s order to inspect its power grid and remove or trim trees that could fall into power lines and trigger wildfires.
Renault board meets to choose successor to Ghosn
Renault’s board will meet on Thursday to replace Chairman and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn, in a move that could help ease tensions with alliance partner Nissan following Ghosn’s arrest in Japan for alleged financial misconduct.
Ford fourth-quarter results weighed down by losses overseas
Ford Motor Co on Wednesday posted a lower operating fourth-quarter profit as losses in every global region except North America weighed on results.
