Myanmar government figures and US companies met to discuss future investment endeavors. In a meeting between representatives of American companies and Myanmar government officials, the lack of investments from the United States was highlighted and discussed.
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Chile's Codelco considers selling non-core assets to finance investments
Codelco would sell its non-key assets to fund its investments after receiving only US$1 billion from the government.
Gladstone hires new Chicago director
The investment company employs Peter Kotz, who has over 18 years of solid work experience. Gladstone Investment Corporation employed a new Managing Director for its Chicago office.
China's Sinosteel in talks to obtain Nigeria's steel mill
Sinosteel was in talks with Nigerian ministers for about US$6 million worth investment in Nigerian steel mill.
Comprehend gets US $8.4 million series A funding
Comprehend secures US $8.4 million to fund expansion projects. Comprehend Systems, Inc has joined Sequioa Capital in securing US $8. 4 million series A funding, which will be used to finance the enhancement and development of its clinical data insights software.
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Enstar Grouped acquired Torus Insurance in a US$692 million agreement. Enstar Group announced today that it acquired Torus Insurance for US$692 million.
Russia announced that it would lift its oil exports in Asia and consequently decrease the distribution for Europe.
Pfizer invests in two plants in Ireland. A company restructuring in Pfizer's two plants went underway as the pharmaceutical giant announced that a US$130 million investment is heading their way.
Belarus' National Agency for Investment and Privatization discussed with nine associations the way to attract more foreign direct investments.
According to Alstom's estimates, by 2020, the grid businesses would spend US$64.3 billion for new equipment.
Asia Pacific Investment House invested in St. Kitts & Nevis' Paradise Haven. (CORRECTION: Updated facts related to the investment done in Paradise Heaven.
Philippines' largest company gets offers to purchase its shares in bank and power company. San Miguel Corporation (SMC) confirmed that it obtained offers to buy its shares in its electricity and banking businesses.
Balfour Beatty Plc created a venture with Sydney Water for Au$150 million water projects in Australia.
NanoSatisfi received additional investment from Grishin Robotics. Grishin Robotics, a multinational investment firm, provided a US$300,000 investment to NanoSatisfi.
