China Offers Tax Incentives to Persuade U.S. Companies to Stay
Following a tax overhaul in the United States, Beijing has announced a temporary exemption for foreign firms investing in certain sectors.
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CreditYonhap/European Pressphoto Agency South Korea Clamps Down on Bitcoin Trading Amid Market Frenzy
In one of the biggest hubs for virtual currencies, the government said it would no longer let people buy or sell Bitcoin or its rivals anonymously.
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CreditFrederic J. Brown/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Eric Schmidt to Step Down as Alphabet’s Executive Chairman
Mr. Schmidt, who has been in a top position at Google and then its parent company, Alphabet, since 2001, will become a technical adviser to the company.
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CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times A Cute Toy Just Brought a Hacker Into Your Home
Amid the holiday shopping season, cybersecurity researchers warn that new, interactive toys are vulnerable to many hacking threats.
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Credit Moving Your Number to Google Voice
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Credit 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Protect Your Technology
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