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Philadelphia catching up in venture capital
The volume of Philadelphia's venture capital (VC) investments is showing a mixed pattern. Though VC investment grew in 2015 when compared with investments in 2014, the fifth largest city in the US has attracted venture capital investment less than its due share of total funding.
Cisco to invest $500 mln in Germany, $150 mln in Slack Technologies
Cisco Systems Inc is investing $500 million in Germany and $150 million in Slack Technologies Inc. The technology major is working closely with German public sector companies on technology projects and the government in formulating technology policies.
It's Over For Sanofi and Merck European Joint Vaccines Venture
Drug makers Sanofi and Merck & Co. will part ways by the end of the year sealing their partnership for the European vaccines joint venture. Sales has been declining and both companies agreed it is better if they were better off running their own businesses.
South Africa's Deteriorating Gold Industry and Economy
South Africa's gold industry is degenerating along with its economy. With the shut down of many gold mines, many workers are laid off leaving them no jobs and no food. This forces them to mine illegally and make their lives in jeopardy.