Greece is again selling a three month treasury bill to pay off a previous issue. Greece will commence the auction of Eur1. 0 billion or US$1. 29 billion treasury bills with a term of three months from issue.

Nigeria is preparing to sell nearly US$1 billion of Eurobonds. According to Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria is planning to sell US$1 billion worth of Eurobonds.

Vitol, in a move to boost profits, purchases the Immingham power plant. The world's biggest oil trader, Vitol, has entered into an agreement to purchase the largest and most modern power plants in Britain.

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.

Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management sent a letter to indicate interest in bidding for the world's third largest PC maker.

Ares purchases AREA Property and undertakes management shakeup. Ares Management LLC disclosed through an announcement that it inked a final contract to purchase AREA Property Partners, LP.

Rio Tinto's Northparkes mining rights in Australia are in the cross hairs of the Carlyle Group.

Scale Venture Partners raise US$300 million. Scale Venture Partners announced today that it was able to secure US$300 million in pledges at the conclusion of ScaleVP IV LP, going beyond the actual amount it was aiming to raise.

Lehman may sell off US$14 billion in unsecured claims to raise funds to pay off debts and other claims.