Sharp delivers screens to both Apple and Samsung, who are locked in a bitter battle, to remain profitable and viable in the new technology market.
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New President of Sharp Corp to be announced
The new president of Sharp Corp is to be announced together with its earnings report for the year ending March 31, 2013.
Glencore orders work stoppage at Balaclava Island terminal
Glencore Xstrata decides on work stoppage to cut costs amidst falling demand and declining prices for coal in the world market.
Goldman Sachs Makes Second Indian Investment in Two Weeks
Goldman Sachs invests US$20 million in BPL Medical Technologies, its second investment in as many weeks.
AirAsia X to Do IPO
AirAsia X, the long haul carrier of the largest budget carrier in Asia, would be doing an IPO. AirAsia X Bhd is starting to feel out investor interest for the initial public offering for the long haul unit of the largest budget carrier in Asia.
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Shanghai Volkswagen would build a 12.08 billion yuan factory located at the Changsa Economic and Technological Development Zone.
German exporters face tough hurdle because of the Yen's continued depreciation. The big exporters of Germany are facing a new difficulty from its Japanese competitors following the quick depreciation of Yen as against the Euro.
Taobao.com and Tmail.com are seeking partners as it dominates markets in China among others. The world's largest online retailer, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is now seeking to find partners for its processing and logistics units as it tries to entice more shoppers from overseas unit right before the conduct of its IPO.
Alibaba Group has purchased 28% of AutoNavi Holdings Ltd for US$294 million. China's largest e commerce company, the Alibaba Group has purchased a 28% share in AutoNavi Holdings Ltd, the digital mapping company.
Rio Tinto's Northparkes mining rights in Australia are in the cross hairs of the Carlyle Group.
Chang Hwa Bank to introduce three year bond worth at least one billion yuan. Chang Hwa Bank would raise 1 billion yuan or US$163. 11 million through a yuan denominated bond sale.
TPG Capital sells off shares in Shiram Transport to Piramal Group. TPG Capital, the renowned private equity group from the US, has raised nearly US$300 million through the sale of 10% of its shareholdings in Shiram Transport Finance Co Ltd.
Piramal has the option to sell off its shareholdings in Vodafone India either through an IPO or a first offer to the telecommunications company.
Barclays Grants EuNetwork debt funding for its growth potential. The EuNetworks Group, a bandwidth communications provider, disclosed that it availed of a term loan funding agreement with Barclays Private Credit Partners Fund LP.
