Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news dealsAustralia is gearing up to implement a groundbreaking levy on major tech giants. If platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok fail to compens...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
How China block of AI deal could stop 'Singapore-washing'China has blocked Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, signaling a crackdown on "Singapore-washing." This move, aimed at pr...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
China to curb US investment in tech companies: ReportChina is set to block top tech firms, including AI startups, from taking US money without official clearance. Regulators have told companie...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
China weaponises Taiwan’s own voices in escalating information warChina is using social media platforms like Douyin to spread messages from Taiwanese opposition figures. These clips are then shared on plat...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
TikTok to build a second billion-euro data centre in FinlandTikTok plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) to build a second data centre in Finland in less than a year as it moves data storag...
08 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
US lawmakers say TikTok joint venture deal needs scrutiny from CongressRepresentative Jack Moolenaar, the Republican chair of the House select committee on China, said the committee would conduct oversight of t...
24 Jan, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Oracle's role in TikTok's future gets Capitol Hill scrutinyTikTok is facing yet another political scramble over its future. In January, President Donald Trump delayed enforcement of the law that wou...
19 Mar, 2025, 09.42 AM IST
US Vice President JD Vance reveals plans for TikTok to avoid another US ban next monthPresident Trump also indicated last week that an extension of the deadline is still possible, stating, “We have a lot of interest in TikTok...
15 Mar, 2025, 09.23 PM IST
Why is Donald Trump facing scrutiny from Republicans and lawmakers for trying to save TikTok?As US President-elect Trump prepares to take office, his proposed extension plan faces significant scrutiny from lawmakers and the public.
20 Jan, 2025, 08.32 PM IST
If TikTok Is Banned in the U.S., What Comes Next? The App May Vanish from Stores, But Will Users Still Have Access?TikTok, the popular social media app, is facing a potential ban in the United States due to national security concerns. The U.S. government...
10 Jan, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
After India, TikTok faces heat in Canada. Why Trudeau government wants to shutdown its operations?The Canadian government ordered Chinese-owned TikTok's business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks. The Justin ...
08 Nov, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
Democratic senator raises concerns about Joe Biden campaign's decision to join TikTokDemocratic senator Mark Warner said he was concerned about the national security implications of Chinese-owned TikTok and the Biden campaig...
13 Feb, 2024, 08.21 AM IST
US threatens ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes, says TikTokIt is the first time under the administration of Biden that a potential ban on TikTok has been threatened. Biden's predecessor, Republican ...
16 Mar, 2023, 04.45 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: is TikTok staring at a potential ban in the US?Regulatory hurdles, breaches of users’ data privacy, and national security concerns are some of the key reasons why TikTok is facing the ir...
16 Mar, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
White House backs Senate Bill to boost US ability to ban TikTokThe endorsement boosts efforts by a number of lawmakers to ban the popular app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance and used by mor...
08 Mar, 2023, 04.26 PM IST
30 days to remove TikTok from federal devices, White House tells agenciesByteDance-owned TikTok has said the concerns are fueled by misinformation and denied using the app to spy on Americans. The action does not...
28 Feb, 2023, 10.54 AM IST