US Pressures Italy to End Web Tax on Tech Giants
The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to persuade Italy to abolish its domestic web tax, which has become a point of contention between the two nations. This tax, introduced in 2019, imposes a 3% levy on digital transactions…
Netherlands Adopts Stricter Export Controls on ASML's Technology
In a significant policy shift, the Dutch government has announced that ASML, a leading manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, will now need special licenses to supply spare parts and software updates for chipmaking equipment previously sold to Chinese clients. This change…
Japan and Australia Enhance Cooperation through Pacific Digital Development Initiative
In a strategic move to bolster economic security for Pacific Island nations, Japan and Australia have launched the Pacific Digital Development Initiative. This collaboration aims to counter China’s increasing influence in the region, particularly its reliance on Chinese technology, which…
