Birla's Daughter Leads Father Into Microloans

Billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla's daughter Ananyashree Birla offered credit to women in villages in Maharashtra state.


Echo Unveils US$1 Billion Sydney Casino Plan, Including Crown Option

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Rio Tinto to hang on to its Diamond Business

Rio Tinto decided not to sell its diamonds arm with the company's CEO stating that the firm is well positioned to capitalize its unit on the positive market outlook.

Sinopec Acquires Marathon’s Angola Oil Fields

Sinopec Group of China agreed to buy Marathon Oil Corp's Angola offshore oil and gas field called Block 31 in a US$1.52 billion deal.


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Bank regulators are now considering increasing the simple leverage ratio to 6%. (Photo : REUTERS)The JP Morgan Chase & Co. headquarters is pictured in New York In a surprising move, US regulators are now studying a proposal to double the minimum capital requirements for its largest banks.
Taiwan approves several foreign investments and local investors' attempt at China. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the Taiwanese flag unfurled over the business district.
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Beijing Automotive established BAIC International Development Co to lead overseas acquisitions. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a snapshot of a Chinese roadway.
Site Scout purchased intellectual property assets by AdBrite. (Photo : Reuters)These two screens exhibit online advertisements. Site Scout Inc. has announced that is has purchased intellectual property assets produced by AdBrite Inc.