Car manufacturers increased production as rise in sales of petrol driven cars in India continue. In India, demand for petrol cars increased after a 25-month hiatus.
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Kentz Corp snubs AMEC, M+W Group bids
Kentz Corp said no to takeover offers from rival AMEC Plc and Germany-based M+W Group. Kentz Corporation Ltd rejected approaches from AMEC Plc and M+W Group to take over the engineering firm.
XPO Logistics Inc buys Arcapita's 3PD Holdings for USD 365 million
XPO Logistics Inc completed its acquisition of 3PD Holdings in a deal valued at USD 365 million. Arcapita sold its North American logistics company 3PD Holding to XPO Logistics Inc.
BSP accredits Eastspring Investments to manage equity fund
The Central Bank of the Philippines accredited Eastspring Investments to handle its equity fund. The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP) tapped Eastspring Investments to manage its provident fund equity fund.
China's ZTE wins USD800 million mobile network deal with Ethiopia
Ethiopia signed an USD800 million contract with ZTE for the expansion of the country's mobile phone infrastructure.
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Japanese economy faced a higher deficit as overseas economies strengthens. Japan economy experienced a widening gap in its trade balance, according to a Reuters report.
NMDC obtains infrastructure contract from Indian PM led council. The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, which is led by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, had awarded the task of creating the infrastructure in the completion of the first ultra mega steel plant in India to NMDC.
Su-Kam Power Systems had agreed to expand into other businesses. Su-Kam Power Systems, an energy solutions provider, had sought the approval of its investors namely Reliance Group and Temasek Holding on expanding its solar business unit.
JPMorgan Chase is being investigated by the SEC for possible wrongdoing. The anti-bribery unit of the US Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation as to the allegations that JPMorgan Chase & Co had hired the children of Chinese officials to boost its business.
Nine Entertainment's ownership has decided to undertake an IPO. The majority owners of Nine Entertainment of Australia, namely US hedge funds Apollo Global and Oaktree Capital, have appointed several banks to oversee the initial public offering of the company.
The Edwards Group;s purchase price was pegged at GBP1 billion for Atlas Copco. In a report from Sky News, it was revealed that the Edwards Group, which is based out of Sussex, is the subject of a GBP1 billion takeover bid.
Europe's equities have earned better in the past week compared to the US stocks. The mood now for investors is upbeat as it searches for a rebound from the previous week's drubbing on Wall Street and the Dow Jones average.
A number of Americans filing jobless claims fell to a near six-year low last week following the increase in consumer prices last July.
The Philippine Commission on Audit asked the Department of Budget and Management to issue guidelines for the release of public funds for different local projects.
