Chinese artificial intelligence provider Megvii Inc, commonly known as Face++, is targeting to raise $500 million in a new funding round that pegs the current valuation of the firm at $3.5 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.

* HCL eyes growth opportunity in commerce, security, marketing

The Trump administration, which has had strained relations with technology companies, met on Thursday with top tech executives to discuss ways to "ensure American dominance" of innovation and the future of high tech jobs.

International Business Machines Corp said on Thursday it will sell some of its software products business to HCL Technologies for $1.80 billion.

The Trump administration, which has had strained relations with technology companies, is meeting Thursday with top tech executives to discuss innovation and the future of jobs.

Britain could be trapped "indefinitely" in a customs union with the European Union if lawmakers back Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, according to details of the government's full legal advice on the deal published on Wednesday.

* Adds to similar trade projects in Asia, Africa (Adds context, CEO quote)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with the Belgium government to launch an e-commerce trade hub, which will include investments in logistics infrastructure.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit and revenue on Tuesday, driven by higher demand for its storage and data center networking products.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co reported a 3.7 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, driven by higher demand for its servers, storage and networking equipment.