Google To Acquire Waze for US$1.3 Billion

On Sunday, Google was reported to be in close discussion to acquire Waze for US$1.3 billion. (Photo : REUTERS)The Google logo is seen on a computer monitor at Google's Hong Kong office According to reports on Sunday, Google is close to purchasing Waze for US$1.


Legal Issues To Confront Smithfield-Shuanghui Deal in Midwest States

The deal between Smithfield Foods and Shuanghui International may face legal challenges as Midwest states prohibits foreign ownership over agricultural lands.

Severn Trent Rejects Increased US$8.2 Billion Takeover Bid

Severn Trent rejected the raised bid from LongRiver consortium. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the corporate logo of Severn Trent Services. Severn Trent, a British water firm rejected the increased US$8.

Bank Al Khair to Merge with Khaleeji Commercial Bank

According to sources, Bank Al Khair is expected to merge with commercial bank, Khaleeji Commercial Bank.


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CIC VP was quoted as saying that CIC's overseas investment portfolio grew in 2012. (Photo : Reuters)The image is CIC Chairman Lou Jiwei. China Investment Corp, the sovereign wealth fund of China, has reportedly said that it had increased its overseas investment returns by 11% in 2012 after reporting a loss back in 2011.
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Japan's public pension would undergo changes as the government seeks to buy more equities. Japan's public pension fund stated that it will reduce its holding of local bonds and buy more shares.
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US Bankruptcy Court Judge, Christopher Sontchi granted planned acquisition deal without legal challenge between Micron Technologies Inc. and Elpida Memory Inc.
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