Researchers said that the sale of smart sensors would reach US$6.9 billion in 2018. University of California Professor, Steven Glaser, hoped to build the world's biggest sensor network.
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Sources expect Bank of Japan to continue with present monetary policy as economy improves
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) would most likely hold on to its present monetary policy as the Japanese economy shows signs of improvement, sources told Reuters.
Nintendo needs to consider putting games in app stores - analysts
Analysts said that if Nintendo's sales continue to drop, it would need to consider putting its games in app stores.
California governor intervenes to avert new BART strike
The Bay Area Rapid Transit workers union was poised to go on strike but was averted by the 11th hour intervention of California Governor Jerry Brown.
Private equity firms are Asia's new bankers
Data from Private Equity International and Thomson Reuters revealed that private equity companies are now Asia's new bankers.
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A Thai-based fund manager announced that two leading real estate firms in Thailand plan to raise THB 28 billion or USD 891 million in an initial public offering scheduled by the end of this year.
Obama administration's ruling that overturned the global trade decision against Apple promised to upend the battles on patent.
African Bank Investments announced it would sell its retail furniture business to strengthen its balance sheet hit by slow demand and increasing bad loans.
Vodafone sued Telecom Italia and claimed that the company abused its dominant position in the market.
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd will recall 143,215 vehicles for electric power steering system problems.
The Children's Investment Fund demanded European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company to sell the 46% stake the latter holds in Dassault Aviation.
AXA Private Equity, NTT Communications, and Arkadin International have agreed on NTT Communications' acquisition of a majority stake in Arkadin.
Pennon Group announced that they had hired Ian McAulay as chief executive officer of Viridor Limited and executive director with the Pennon Group Board.
The opposition bloc in Norway stated that the government of Norway needed to revisit its US$740 billion sovereign wealth fund to improve its returns.
