CMA Publishes Provisional Findings Against Apple; Alibaba Merges E-Commerce Operations; AUS Introduces Social Media Ban Bill for Under 16s
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has concluded that Apple's policies are hindering innovation in mobile browsers, stating that they are 'not working well for UK businesses and millions of phone users.' This finding raises concerns about the impact of Apple’s market dominance and suggests that further investigation is needed regarding both Apple and Google.
Alibaba Group is merging its e-commerce operations in APAC to better utilize its resources across domestic and overseas platforms. The formation of the new business group, which includes Taobao and Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, is intended to support smaller companies in their market expansions and streamline operations.
Australia's new bill aimed at banning social media for users under 16 has received bipartisan support and is expected to pass by the year’s end. With substantial fines of up to AUS $50m for non-compliance, the law would still allow access to platforms like YouTube, online gaming, and education-related services, transforming the landscape of social media usage for younger users.
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