Sinopec Forms JV with Parent to Buy $3 Billion Assets

Sinopec has concluded a deal to purchase oil and gas assets from its parent company. Sinopec Corp. has reached an agreement with its parent company China Petrochemical Corp.


Hapag-Lloyd Stops Merger with Hamburg-Sued

As merger talks stall, Hapag-Lloyd announces termination of merger plans with its rival Hamburg-Sued.

Standard Chartered Eyes Buyout of Egyptian Bank

Standard is considering to buy a bank in Egypt as it sees economic stability in the country. Standard Chartered plans to buy an Egyptian bank to benefit from the booming lending sector of the Middle East, regional head Christos Papadopoulos said.

EBX shareholdings needed to diversify

With nearly 70% of EBX shareholdings with its founder, Eike Bautista, there is a need to diversify in order to retain competitiveness.


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