Technology and startup blog e27 backtracked on its earlier report that the formation of Alliance for Venture Capitals (AVCII) in Indonesia last week was merely a casual lunch date to discuss topics and future policies for the internet startup community.
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CEOs of Vodafone and Verizon near goal of separation
With the pending completion of the third largest deal in history, the CEOs of Verizona and Vodafone are near the goal that had eluded their predecessors.
Emirates NBD to hire Manoj Chawla
two sources told Reuters that Emirates would hire former Standard Chartered Plc's executive Manoj Chawla as its Chief Risk Officer.
South African Airways, TAM Airlines ink codeshare agreement
South African Airways and Brazil's TAM Airlines signed a codeshare agreement to increase travelers' access to destinations in both countries.
Dogan Group announces USD 742 million bid for 53% of Digiturk stake
The Dogan Group made a USD 742 million offer to purchase 53% of Digiturk, a digital pay-TV provider.
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Findim Group said it would be willing to support the sale of Telecom Italia's shares for as long as a plan to return value to its shareholders was put in place.
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures won financing from two Australian banks to finance its Royalla solar project.
With the opening of its new Australian unit, Twitter confirmed the official appointment of ex-Google unit head Karen Stock as the country manager for Australia.
Mumbai-based Kingfisher Airlines sued International Aero Engines for engine defects. Mumbai-based Kingfisher Airlines Ltd filed a lawsuit against International Aero Engines (IAE) for defects in the planes' engines.
Malaysian media outlet PopDigital acquired lifestyle platform Tongue in Chic Malaysia-based PopDigital Sdn Bhd said in an announcement that it has acquired lifestyle platform Tongue in Chic.
Global Ports Investments announced that it had agreed to acquire the National Container Company for USD 652 million.
A deal between China COSCO Holdings and Piraeus would pave the way for privatization of the largest port in Greece.
Imperial Tobacco announced that it would buy the e-cigarette unit of Dragonite International Ltd in a deal worth USD 75 million.
Japanese E-commerce giant Rakuten acquired video streaming site Viki for a reported USD200 million. According to a Techcrunch report, e-commerce site giant Rakuten acquired global video site Viki and would sign a reported USD200 million buyout agreement tomorrow.
