Tag: Yandex

Search engine Yandex exits Russia, sells assets
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Search engine Yandex exits Russia, sells assets

The internet firm Yandex NV said that it has reached an agreement to sell all of its Russian assets, including a fund that is ultimately controlled by oil giant Lukoil, for 475 billion rubles ($5.21 billion) in cash and shares. By signing the transaction, Yandex would permanently lose its control of the largest technological company […]

'Russia's Google' Yandex delays restructuring to 2024
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‘Russia’s Google’ Yandex delays restructuring to 2024

The anticipated restructuring of Yandex, a Nasdaq-listed Russian technology company often dubbed “Russia’s Google,” is likely to be delayed until early 2024, Reuters reported. Yandex, a standout among Russian corporations with its potential for global expansion, faced significant challenges following Russia’s military action in Ukraine in February 2022. For over a year, Yandex has been […]

Yandex buys $702m Uber stake in joint taxi venture
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Yandex buys $702m Uber stake in joint taxi venture

Russian technology powerhouse Yandex announced on Friday its purchase of Uber’s stake in their joint taxi venture, marking a significant shift in the industry’s landscape. The deal, valued at $702.5 million, grants Yandex sole ownership of the group, encompassing a range of services such as taxi ordering, carsharing, and scooter rental. Yandex said in a […]