The South China Morning Post reported the rejection of the Alibaba IPO led to calls for market reforms in Hong Kong.
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Sino-Ocean sells shares to raise funds
Sino Ocean Land Holdings sold off new shares to China Life Insurance Co and the Nan Fung Group. One of the largest real estate developers in China, had said it would be raising USD808 million through the sale of new shares.
Peugeot in China at divergent paths
Peugeot still is waiting on Dongfeng's investment while Chang'An Auto is all out in a venture with the French carmaker.
Bharti Telecom to pay fees as determined by the Department of Telecom
The Department of Telecom, upon the urging of the Comptroller and Auditor General, had confirmed the charges imposed on Bharti Airtel for improper spectrum use in seven areas.
Hettich plans to expand in India
Hettich's future plans include investments in research and development as well as training. Hettich, the German furniture fittings and hardware company, who has a subsidiary in India, said it would be investing about INR500 crore in the next five years.
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Power Assets Holdings would be exiting its units in its Hong Kong electricity business for USD 5 billion, according to sources.
HTC Corp would be selling 24.84% of its stake in Beats Electronics for USD 265 million. Taiwan-based smartphone maker HTC Corp would be selling back the 24.
Safetica Technologies launched the its data loss protection program in the Philippines. Safetica Technologies had introduced its flagship data loss protection (DLP) software in the Philippines.
The Fed Reserve's turnaround on tapering had opened better loan prospects for banks in India. IndusInd Bank is India's fourth largest private sector lender.
In a joint statement, Panasonic Healthcare Co would be sold to KKR & Co for JPY165 billion. According to a joint statement, a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR & Co would be buying the healthcare business of Panasonic Corp in a deal worth JPY165 billion.
The Asian Development Bank had allotted two loans for renewable energy and utilities projects in both eastern and western India.
A major retail chain in New Zealand was the subject of a phishing attack from overseas criminals. A major retail chain in New Zealand was targeted by cyber criminals operating overseas.
The partnership structure proposal of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd got support from its shareholder Yahoo Inc.
Foreign ministers of the BRICS nations expressed concerns about cyber snooping reports on individuals, businesses and country leaders.
