Chinese EV maker Xpeng increase size of U.S. IPO to 1.5 billion, retains greenshoe option allowing it further raise $224.4 million

According to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng XPEV has increased the size of its U.S initial public offering (IPO) to around $1.49 billion. “The company will price its shares at $15 each, after initially indicating they would be sold for $11 to $13 when…

North Korean hackers targeting global financial institutions: U.S. Govt cyber alert

In a significant development, the U.S. government has issued a warning saying, North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting banks around the globe for fraudulent money transfers; they are also targeting ATMs to illegally withdraw cash. The technical cyber security alert was jointly given by four different federal agencies, including the Treasury Department and FBI. They…

YouTube Relying More On Tech For Vetting Content With Moderators Remaining At Home

There has been a sharp rise in removed videos form the video sharing platform YouTube, including some that had not violated its policies, because of the increasing reliance of the firm on technology to moderate content, YouTube said on Tuesday. More than 11.4 million videos were removed from the platform for violating its policies between…

University of Cambridge’s DIOS-CoVax2 COVID-19 candidate set for autumn human trials

On Wednesday, in a statement, the University of Cambridge said, it aims to start clinical trials of its COVID-19 candidate in autumn. The development comes in the wake following funding to the tune of 1.9 million pounds from the British government. The approach adopted by the scientists behind the vaccine uses genetic sequences of all…

€106 Million In Back Taxes To Be Paid By Facebook In France

Facebook has agreed to pay 106 million euros ($125 million) to the French government in back taxes and penalties through its French subsidiary. This is being seen as a result of the persistent efforts of the French government to force the largest of the online companies such as Facebook and Google to pay more taxes…

Global CEOs downsize physical office spaces, accelerate move towards digital workspace: KPMG survey

According to the results of a survey released on Tuesday, companies across the glove are moving their operations online so as to cut expenses related to office space and make recruiting and retaining staff part of their top priorities. The survey by accounting firm KPMG showed, 80% of business leaders had accelerated their digital expansion…

Hyundai Mobis muscles into car parts market

With U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla Inc accelerating the shift towards electric cars, Hyundai Motor suppliers have increasingly turned to “outsiders” for parts; but now Hyundai’s own supply company, Mobis, plans on plunging into this supply chain. Hyundai Mobis is negotiating with two global automakers to supply electrified parts, said the company’s executive with an…