Asia/Pacific
360buy, China's Largest Online Retailer, Launches International Shopping Site
Watch out Amazon and Tmall! Starting today, China's largest online retailer, 360buy.com, is launching its international shopping site to sell directly to overseas buyers, Reuters reported.
Asia's Largest Refiner, Sinopec, Drops Hostile Bid for Privately-held China Gas
In the ultimate David and Goliath story, the China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Sinopec, Asia's largest refiner and one of China's biggest state-owned firms, dropped its hostile bid to take over the much smaller, privately-held China Gas Holdings after a contentious struggle lasting nearly a year, according to major media stories.
India's Latest Proposed Business Reforms Favorable for Foreign Investors
Last week the Indian government announced that it was increasing the limits for foreign investment in insurance joint ventures, and opening the pension system to foreigners.
Carlyle Exits India HDFC for $831 Million, Doubling Its Investment
The U.S.-based Carlyle Group sold all of its remaining shares in India's HDFC for $831 million on Thursday night, making it the country's fourth larges equity deal for the year, Reuters repored.