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Apple Close to Winning Indonesian Approval to End iPhone 16 Ban After $1 Billion Investment
Apple is close to getting Indonesia to lift its ban on iPhone 16 sales. Indonesia warmed to Apple’s proposal after Prabowo was briefed on it over the weekend at a meeting that discussed the tug-of-war between the government and Apple.
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Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Plant Investment in Indonesia, Minister Says
Apple plans to invest $1 billion in a manufacturing plant in Indonesia that produces components for the company's handsets and other devices, according to the country's investment minister. Details of the investment were still being ironed out, investment minister Rosan Roeslani told reporters on Thursday.
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Indonesia Expects $1 Billion Investment Commitment From Apple in a Week
Indonesia's investment minister has announced that the country anticipates a $1 billion investment pledge from Apple within a week. The announcement follows the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country due to non-compliance with local regulations. While Apple lacks manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, it has established application developer academi...
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Indonesia Calls Apple’s $100-Million Investment Offer Unfair
Apple’s proposal to invest $100 million in Indonesia hasn’t met “fairness” principles, a top government official said. The latest comments indicate more hurdles ahead for Apple as it seeks to lift a ban on selling its flagship iPhone 16 in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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Apple Offers $100 Million To Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban
Apple Inc. has increased its offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold, according to people familiar with the matter, in the US tech giant's latest bid to persuade the government to lift its sales ban on the iPhone 16.
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Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban
After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the sale of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said.
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Canada Orders Shutdown of TikTok's Business in Country, App Access to Continue
Under Canadian law, the government can assess potential risks to national security from foreign investments, such as the TikTok proposal. The law prevents the government from revealing the details of such investments.
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Apple to Offer Extra Indonesia Investment to Remove iPhone Ban
Apple has proposed investing almost $10 million to make additional goods in Indonesia. The ministry is deliberating on the proposal, which isn’t final and may be subject to change, and is expected to reach a decision shortly, the people said.
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"Carefully Consider" Tech Investment Ban: China Asks US
China's international trade council has formally asked the United States to "carefully consider" rules that ban or restrict U.S. investments in China's tech sector, state television reported on Friday.
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Google to Mandate Disclosures for AI Creations on Political Advertisements by November: Details
Google will require disclosure of the use of images and audio that have been altered or created using tools such as artificial intelligence (AI). Manipulating digital media to deceive or mislead people about politics, social issues, or matters of public concern is already banned by Google. Labels like "This image does not depict real events" or "Th...
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EU Lawmakers Committee Reaches Preliminary Deal on Artificial Intelligence Act
A committee of European Union lawmakers on Thursday reached a preliminary agreement on a European Artificial Intelligence Act, which would pave the way to the first ever regulation of AI. The draft needs to be thrashed out between EU countries and EU lawmakers, called a trilogue, before the rules can become law.
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Brazil Reportedly Probing Binance for Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives, Company Refutes Allegations
Binance is reportedly being investigated by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Brazilian authorities have evidence on Binance letting Brazilian nations invest in crypto derivatives despite it being banned in 2020 in the country, according to a report. The crypto exchange has reportedly refuted these allegations.
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Government Plans Crackdown on Pre-Installed Apps, New Security Testing for Smartphones: Details
The government is planning to force smartphone makers to allow users to remove pre-installed apps on their smartphones and require screening of major operating system updates. Pre-installed apps for players including Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Apple could be affected under new security rules planned by the government.
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China to Invest $1.9 Billion in YMTC After US Restrictions Over Security Concerns: Report
Semiconductor manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) is set to receive 12.9 billion yuan (roughly Rs. 15,378 crore) from the state-owned National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing government data.
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WhatsApp Banned Over 2.9 Million Indian Accounts in January to Combat Abuse
Social messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it banned over 2.9 million accounts in the country in month of January to "combat abuse." "WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services," a spokesperson of the social messaging platform said. In order to keep "our users safe on our platform," W...
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Apple Close to Winning Indonesian Approval to End iPhone 16 Ban After $1 Billion Investment
Apple is close to getting Indonesia to lift its ban on iPhone 16 sales. Indonesia warmed to Apple’s proposal after Prabowo was briefed on it over the weekend at a meeting that discussed the tug-of-war between the government and Apple.
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Apple Plans $1 Billion Manufacturing Plant Investment in Indonesia, Minister Says
Apple plans to invest $1 billion in a manufacturing plant in Indonesia that produces components for the company's handsets and other devices, according to the country's investment minister. Details of the investment were still being ironed out, investment minister Rosan Roeslani told reporters on Thursday.
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Indonesia Expects $1 Billion Investment Commitment From Apple in a Week
Indonesia's investment minister has announced that the country anticipates a $1 billion investment pledge from Apple within a week. The announcement follows the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country due to non-compliance with local regulations. While Apple lacks manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, it has established application developer academi...
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Indonesia Calls Apple’s $100-Million Investment Offer Unfair
Apple’s proposal to invest $100 million in Indonesia hasn’t met “fairness” principles, a top government official said. The latest comments indicate more hurdles ahead for Apple as it seeks to lift a ban on selling its flagship iPhone 16 in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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Apple Offers $100 Million To Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban
Apple Inc. has increased its offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold, according to people familiar with the matter, in the US tech giant's latest bid to persuade the government to lift its sales ban on the iPhone 16.
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Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban
After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the sale of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said.
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Canada Orders Shutdown of TikTok's Business in Country, App Access to Continue
Under Canadian law, the government can assess potential risks to national security from foreign investments, such as the TikTok proposal. The law prevents the government from revealing the details of such investments.
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Apple to Offer Extra Indonesia Investment to Remove iPhone Ban
Apple has proposed investing almost $10 million to make additional goods in Indonesia. The ministry is deliberating on the proposal, which isn’t final and may be subject to change, and is expected to reach a decision shortly, the people said.
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"Carefully Consider" Tech Investment Ban: China Asks US
China's international trade council has formally asked the United States to "carefully consider" rules that ban or restrict U.S. investments in China's tech sector, state television reported on Friday.
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Google to Mandate Disclosures for AI Creations on Political Advertisements by November: Details
Google will require disclosure of the use of images and audio that have been altered or created using tools such as artificial intelligence (AI). Manipulating digital media to deceive or mislead people about politics, social issues, or matters of public concern is already banned by Google. Labels like "This image does not depict real events" or "Th...
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EU Lawmakers Committee Reaches Preliminary Deal on Artificial Intelligence Act
A committee of European Union lawmakers on Thursday reached a preliminary agreement on a European Artificial Intelligence Act, which would pave the way to the first ever regulation of AI. The draft needs to be thrashed out between EU countries and EU lawmakers, called a trilogue, before the rules can become law.
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Brazil Reportedly Probing Binance for Offering Cryptocurrency Derivatives, Company Refutes Allegations
Binance is reportedly being investigated by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Brazilian authorities have evidence on Binance letting Brazilian nations invest in crypto derivatives despite it being banned in 2020 in the country, according to a report. The crypto exchange has reportedly refuted these allegations.
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Government Plans Crackdown on Pre-Installed Apps, New Security Testing for Smartphones: Details
The government is planning to force smartphone makers to allow users to remove pre-installed apps on their smartphones and require screening of major operating system updates. Pre-installed apps for players including Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Apple could be affected under new security rules planned by the government.
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China to Invest $1.9 Billion in YMTC After US Restrictions Over Security Concerns: Report
Semiconductor manufacturer Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) is set to receive 12.9 billion yuan (roughly Rs. 15,378 crore) from the state-owned National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing government data.
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WhatsApp Banned Over 2.9 Million Indian Accounts in January to Combat Abuse
Social messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it banned over 2.9 million accounts in the country in month of January to "combat abuse." "WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services," a spokesperson of the social messaging platform said. In order to keep "our users safe on our platform," W...
