Truecaller sets IPO price range

Based on the pricing range, the company would have a market valuation between $1.9 billion to $2.4 billion after completion of the listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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Google tells EU court payments to phone makers gave Android a chance against Apple

Google was addressing the General Court on the third day of a week-long hearing as it tries to get judges to dismiss a record $3.7 billion EU antitrust fine and a European Commission order to loosen its search engine grip on Android devices.

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Persistent acquires two companies, announces dedicated payments business unit

The company is also acquiring the business of New Jersey-based Shree Partners including its subsidiary in India for $6.87 million.

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EU backs US tech trade declaration after French concerns

Senior US and European Union officials aim to discuss semiconductor shortages, artificial intelligence and tech competition issues at the inaugural meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on Wednesday.

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YouTube shuts German channels of Russian broadcaster RT

YouTube said RT's German branch had received a "strike" for uploading material that violated YouTube's standards on Covid-19 misinformation, and as a consequence was suspended from uploading new videos to its channel.

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WeChat blocks China Evergrande messaging groups, some users say

Members said they were prevented from sending new messages to the groups. WeChat users reported seeing the error message "limits have been placed on this group because it violates relevant rules and regulations"

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Vedantu joins unicorn club after $100 million funding from Temasek-backed ABC World, others

Vedantu, an edtech startup, has raised $100 million in a new round of funding led by Singapore-based impact investing fund ABC World Asia at a valuation of $1 billion.

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