Shuanghui plans Hong Kong IPO after completing Smithfield deal

The China-based holdings company intends a Hong Kong IPO once the deal with the US pork producer is completed.


Hamamatsu Photonics and Zecotek signs a joint collaboration partnership agreement

Zecotek Photonics Inc.'s subsidiary, Zecotek Imaging Systems Pte. Ltd., signed a joint collaboration partnership agreement with Japan's Hamamatsu Photonics.

Lexington set to win Generali Portfolio

Assicurazioni Generali SpA agreed to sell private equity fund stake to Lexington Partners. Assicurazioni Generali SpA announced that they have agreed to sell private equity fund stakes to Lexington Partners, Inc.

Zambia to invest US$410 million in oil refinery to lower fuel costs

Zambia would invest US$410 million to build an oil refinery that could lower the fuel costs. Christopher Yaluma, Zambia's Mines and Energy Minister, stated that the country planned to build an oil refinery worth US$410 million.


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