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Olam agrees to buy ADM's cocoa business to create global firm

Olam International Ltd (OLAM.SI) will buy Archer Daniels Midland Co's (ADM.N) cocoa business for $1.3 billion, it said on Monday, catapulting the Singapore-based commodities merchant into the top tier of the niche bean processing industry.


Standard Chartered to sell Hong Kong consumer business to Pepper-linked consortium

Standard Chartered (STAN.L) has agreed to sell its Hong Kong-based consumer finance business to a consortium that includes Pepper Australia Pty Ltd and a Chinese group, in a deal estimated between $600 million to $700 million, two people with knowledge of the deal said.

‘Days of Our Lives’ Cast News; Possible Spoilers; Adam Mayfield coming to the NBC soap to portray a different character and not the rumored recast of EJ DiMera

Adam Mayfield is joining the cast of the “Days of Our Lives” but fans won’t see him taking the role of EJ DiMera.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ whacks 9.3 million viewers with its series finale

‘Sons of Anarchy’ rides off with 9.26 million viewers for its finale. ‘Papa’s Goods’ would be the most watched season for a show according to FX, and this calls for a celebration for the entire team. The rating was administered by Nielsen’s live-plus-3.


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SBS has formed a new idol group for its upcoming Gayo Daejun. Named Lucky Boys, the new group will be composed of CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa, INFINITE’s L, WINNER’s Song Min-ho, 2PM’s Nichkhun and B1A4’s Baro. ZE:A’s Kwanghee and M.I.B’s Kangnam will serve as their manager and stylist, respectively
Marc Singer has been cast in the third season of "Arrow," and may fill an important role after the loss of a major character.
While fans are crying out for an "Assassin's Creed" game set in an Asian country, Ubisoft isn't committing to the idea.
Kourtney Kardashian has given birth to her third child on Sunday, with her second son sharing the same birthdate as her first. While in labor, Kourtney's sister Kim took care of her children, Mason and Penelope, and took them to see Disney on Ice.
2NE1 is currently holding a series of fan meeting in key cities in Japan, confirming an alleged schedule that surfaced online previously.
American EDM artist Skrillex's track "Dirty Vibe" released its MV starring Big Bang's G-Dragon and 2NE1's CL. The music video was released by Scooter Braun’s management company SB Projects, which will be handling CL's upcoming U.S. debut.
"Ghostbusters 3" could bring Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, and Rebel Wilson together, with Wilson and Lawrence already having met with director Paul Feig. However, the movie, which is scheduled for 2016, still does not have a finalized cast, with the current selections not being racially diverse, critics note.
EXO recently released the teaser of their winter-themed ballad "December 2014" performed by the group's vocal line composed of D.O, Baekhyun, and Chen. The song will be released on December 19 via mobile game Superstar SMTOWN.
Volvo Car Corp said it will start selling vehicles online as it rolls out new models to compete with German luxury rivals such as BMW (BMWG.DE).
Argentina has taken all the required steps so far to revamp its economic data but must still meet one more deadline as it seeks to bring the quality of its statistics in line with global standards, the International Monetary Fund's board said on Monday.