French healthcare group Sanofi witnessed a sharp fall in its share price after acquiring biotech company Bioverativ for a premium, but maintains the deal will add to its earnings per share in the current financial year
The new cross-licensing deal between Google and Tencent cements a landmark alliance between two of the world’s largest technology companies and presents an opportunity for Google to re-enter the Chinese market
The new partnership between Danish toymaker Lego and Chinese internet giant Tencent will encompass a range of digital content aimed at creating a child-friendly online environment
An open letter, signed by Apple shareholders, has stressed the social and commercial importance of safeguarding children from the overuse of the brand’s devices
With nudge theory demonstrating how easily consumers can be persuaded to make sustainable decisions, businesses are reaping the financial rewards of green initiatives
As automation continues to dominate news stories the world over, we take a look at the jobs deemed most at risk from the ongoing development of technology
The European Court of Justice has dismissed Uber’s claim that it is simply a digital platform company, declaring it must be subject to industry-wide transport regulations
Tencent and e-commerce firm JD.com have announced a joint investment of $863m into online retailer Vipshop as part of efforts to take on rival company Alibaba
Bitcoin has achieved further mainstream acceptance after its debut on the Cboe Futures Exchange, but critics still believe the cryptocurrency is heading for a crash
As cyberattacks become increasingly common in international conflicts, governments around the world will need to define universal parameters to protect innocent bystanders
As our urban areas expand at an alarming rate, mass data collection appears to be the only way of keeping pace. But is the added convenience of smart cities worth sacrificing our privacy for?
As the appetite for meat in Asia grows, the techniques adopted by factory farms to meet demand are giving rise to antibiotic resistant bacteria, writes Kim Darrah
