Tag: competition

LIVE NOW: Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing on Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism subcommittee holds a hearing at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 8 on geopolitical competition and energy security in Central Asia:  “Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia.” Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Assistant…


Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing on Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism subcommittee holds a hearing at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 8 on geopolitical competition and energy security in Central Asia:  “Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia.” Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Assistant…


LIVE NOW: Senate Holds Hearing on “Restoring Competition to Our Digital Markets”

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Competition police, Antitrust, and Consumer rights holds a hearing at 3:00 p.m. ET on March 7 on how to “Reining in Dominant Digital Platforms: Restoring Competition to Our Digital Markets.” Fiona M. Scott Morton, Yale School of Management Professor of Economics; Chris Lewis, President and CEO of Public Knowledge;…


Senate Holds Hearing on ‘Restoring Competition to Our Digital Markets’

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights holds a hearing at 3:00 p.m. ET on March 7 on “Reining in Dominant Digital Platforms: Restoring Competition to Our Digital Markets.” Fiona M. Scott Morton, Yale School of Management professor of economics; Chris Lewis, president and CEO of Public Knowledge; Daniel…


Aerospace Suppliers Face Competition for Hires From Planemakers

SEATTLE—Aerospace suppliers are gearing up for a hiring spree in 2023 but could face stiff competition for skilled laborers, including from their top customers—planemakers Boeing and Airbus. The tight labor market is a key factor in the industry’s supply-chain shortages, and could determine whether Boeing and Airbus meet near-term production goals, industry officials said. Executives…


German Cartel Office Initiates Proceedings Against PayPal

BERLIN—Germany’s cartel office regulator said on Monday it had initiated proceedings against payment company PayPal Europe over the possibility that it hindered competition. The subject of the proceedings was PayPal’s rules for extra charges and the presentation of PayPal in the terms of use for Germany, the watchdog said. PayPal did not immediately reply to…


Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel Wins Miss Universe Competition

NEW ORLEANS—R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night. Gabriel closed her eyes and clasped hands with runner-up Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, at the moment of the dramatic reveal of the winner,…


Christmas Grace

This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. “Christmas Grace” tells the story of two rival toy store owners over several Christmas seasons. One of them is Gary, a young toy store owner who runs an honest business and has a good relationship with his customers. Everything is running smoothly…


EU Probes Broadcom’s $61 Billion VMware Buy on Competition Concerns

LONDON—Computer chip and software maker Broadcom’s $61 billion deal to buy cloud technology company VMware is facing scrutiny from European Union regulators who voiced concern Tuesday over potential threats to competition. The in-depth investigation was opened due to Broadcom hardware that works together with VMware software, potentially locking out rival technology, the EU’s executive Commission…


A World Under the Microscope: Nikon Reveals Winners of Small World 2022 Photomicrography Awards

Three top winners of Nikon’s Small World 2022 Photomicrography Competition alongside dozens of notable entries were recently released, showcasing a world of limitless detail under powerful magnifying lenses. The top pictures were picked from some 1,300 entries by scientists and artists, amateurs and professionals, representing 72 different countries. The dazzling array of images proves there is…