The mobile device frontrunners are designing more devices with larger touchscreens. Just a few years ago, the mantra seemed to be "the smaller, the better.
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CBA plans to exit real estate business
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced plans to exit the real estate business. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) said that they are in the process of seeking an avenue to leave its property management business.
Australia's natural gas industry needs reform - APPEA
According to an industry expert, the natural gas industry of Australia needs to have a policy revamp to stop possible losses and divestments.
Samsung will reveal best operating revenue ever
The world's biggest smartphone producer by shipments, Samsung Electronics Co., was anticipated to reveal it best operating revenue ever.
AHT Cooling Sale Attracts Bidders Bridgepoint, EQT
Private equity firms Bridgepoint and EQT express interest in purchasing refrigeration equipment company AHT Cooling.
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True Corp Pcl said that they plan to raise US$2.25 billion through a listing of an infrastructure fund.
Search engine giant Google Inc entered an agreement with Himax Technologies Inc which resulted to a 34% boost in the Taiwanese company' stocks.
CNS announced that it is applying for a debt financing program ahead of its IPO in Singapore. China Network Systems Co. revealed that the cable TV operator is pushing through with a debt financing plan worth around TWD40 billion.
NetDragon Inc said that they were able to buy back 794,500 shares priced at HK$17.79 per share. NetDragon Websoft Inc. announced that they have bought back a total of 794,500 shares priced at an average of HK$17.
Singapore's Lotte Shopping Co said that they are in the planning stages for a public offering for some of their shopping malls.
Vini Cosmetics chairman, Darshan Patel, confirmed that his company is in advanced talks with Sequoia Capital in a bid to secure INR100 crore for expansion.
Shoes of Prey stated that they want to put up US$20 million in funding to help them expand. Shoes of Prey announced that they are looking to raise up to US$20 million in funding.
An investment tracking group reported that in the Asia-Pacific region, venture capital deals had an average value of US$67 million.
Mesa West Capital provided close to US$60 million to the joint venture of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and The Bascom Group, LLC.
