The European Central Bank spent 1.704 billion euros last week on covered bonds under a new purchase program with which it hopes to foster lending to businesses and thereby support the euro zone economy.
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Japan's SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Indian online retailer Snapdeal
Japanese telecom and media group SoftBank Corp has agreed to buy a $627 million stake in Indian online retailer Snapdeal, seeking to tap into potentially huge e-commerce growth in the market with the world's third-biggest Internet user base.
Samsung heir apparent moves to tighten grip on group firms
Samsung Group heir apparent Jay Y. Lee is moving to acquire small stakes in two of the group's financial firms, which analysts say will help the scion solidify control of South Korea's largest conglomerate as a succession looms.
Valeant ready to raise Allergan bid to at least $200/share
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX.TO) (VRX.N) on Monday said in a letter to Allergan Inc's (AGN.N) board of directors that it was prepared to raise its offer to at least $200 per share but stopped short of doing so.
‘YG Family Concert’ successfully ends tour in Taiwan with 23,000 fans; 2ne1, Big Bang, WINNER, Epik High, Psy, performs 40 songs in 4 hours
YG's roster of globally famous K-pop acts entertained a crowd of whoping 23,000 fans at the YG Family Concert in Taiwan. Artists in attendance were 2NE1, Big Bang, Epik High, Winner, and Psy.
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A Democratic U.S. Senator from Oregon supports legalizing the recreational use of marijuana and will vote “yes” to a state initiative next week that would let adults consume pot for fun, his office said on Monday.
Voting is now open for Mnet Asian Music Awards 2014. Taeyang, EXO, and Ailee are curretly in the lead in some of the major award categories.
Chiquita Brands International Inc (CQB.N) agreed on Monday to a $682 million takeover by Brazilian juice maker Grupo Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group, with the U.S.-based banana producer going private early next year at the latest.
Japanese retail sales rose 2.3 percent in September from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, suggesting consumer spending is gradually picking up.
After filing a awsuit against SM Entertainment in May and leaving the agency's megagroup EXO, Kris (Wu Yi Fan) is reportedly having a hard time finding an agency in China, due to his image as a "deserter."
China's top trainmakers, China CNR (601299.SS)(6199.HK) and CSR Corp (601766.SS)(1766.HK), are planning to merge as the country aims to promote its high-speed train technology abroad, the China Securities Journal reported on Tuesday.
Former EXO member Luhan has not been seen after he filed a lawsuit except recently where he was seen at a Beijing cafe. Just recently his friend posted a photo on SNS showing him and Luhan.
Mexico and the United States reached a deal on Monday to avert potentially steep duties on Mexican sugar imports to the United States in talks that went down to the last minute.
