Australia considers stricter laws to regulate digital payment services

The Australian government is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment services by tech giants such as Apple and Alphabet’s Google. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he would “carefully consider” that and other recommendations from a government-commissioned report into whether the payments system had kept pace with advances in technology and changes in consumer… Continue reading Australia considers stricter laws to regulate digital payment services

Technology · 3:27 AM UTCAustralia considering new laws for Apple, Google, WeChat digital walletsThe Australian government is considering new laws that…

A smartphone with the Apple Pay logo is placed on a displayed Google Pay logo in this illustration taken on July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) – The Australian government is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment services by tech giants such as Apple (AAPL.O) and Alphabet’s… Continue reading Technology · 3:27 AM UTCAustralia considering new laws for Apple, Google, WeChat digital walletsThe Australian government is considering new laws that…

@VW Group: Volkswagen steps up global electrification offensive: ID.3 celebrates debut in China003733

Wolfsburg/Chengdu (China) – Volkswagen is intensifying its e-offensive in China as part of its ACCELERATE strategy. The ID.3, one of the best-selling electric vehicles in many European countries, will also be available on the world’s largest market for e-mobility from the fourth quarter. The compact car celebrates its Chinese premiere today at the Chengdu Motor… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen steps up global electrification offensive: ID.3 celebrates debut in China003733

Software has become the heart of the car

2 ‘of reading Electric mobility will not only change the habits of motorists but also the main components of cars. If until now the engine was the heart of the car, software will be the cornerstone in the coming years. The car, understood as a hardware object, takes a back seat because it aims to… Continue reading Software has become the heart of the car

Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go

3 ‘of reading The car that drives alone is back in the spotlight. A month ago, the Volkswagen group relaunched investments with a plan for robotaxis to 2030, however the state of the art of technology brings us back down to earth. The race for assisted driving, in fact, currently reached level 3 against the… Continue reading Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go

Indian SaaS unicorn Freshworks files for $100m US IPO F…

The 11-year old software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup has appointed Morgan Stanley, J.P.Morgan, BofA Securities, Jeffries and Barclays as book managers to the IPO, among others. Freshworks joins the growing list of Indian unicorns which are making a beeline towards public markets. These include financial services major Paytm, insurtech player PolicyBazaar and beauty marketplace Nykaa. Merchant fintech… Continue reading Indian SaaS unicorn Freshworks files for $100m US IPO F…

All macroeconomic parameters improved in last 4 years: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog vice chairman today termed the performance of the Modi government as ‘miraculous’ saying that all the macroeconomic parameters including growth, inflation and fiscal deficit have shown considerable improvement in the last four years. The government has done well on all fronts considering that the country plunged into a state of policy paralysis and… Continue reading All macroeconomic parameters improved in last 4 years: NITI Aayog

Digitally-enabled businesses engineered for profitable growth: KPMG

New Delhi: New digital technologies like artificial intelligence, cognitive deep learning, autonomous machines and big data analytics are today enabling companies to make the leap to smart, data-driven flexible, agile and connected operations, KPMG in India has said. While digital transformation is need of the hour, it is completely impossible to achieve this without high… Continue reading Digitally-enabled businesses engineered for profitable growth: KPMG

FDI equity inflows up 168% to USD 17.57 bn during Apr-June 2021-22

“FDI equity inflow grew by 168 per cent in the first three months of 2021-22 (USD 17.57 billion) compared to the year ago period (USD 6.56 billion),” it said. New Delhi: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country rose by more than twofold to USD 17.57 billion during April-June this fiscal on account of measures… Continue reading FDI equity inflows up 168% to USD 17.57 bn during Apr-June 2021-22

ASDC partners with Hero MotoCorp to bridge digital skill gap at auto dealerships

As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the partnership is to train the dealership Staff in an apprenticeship model. New Delhi: The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) and country’s largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp have partnered to bridge the digital skill gap at the country’s auto dealerships. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),… Continue reading ASDC partners with Hero MotoCorp to bridge digital skill gap at auto dealerships