Japan
Otsuka Pharmaceutical completes acquisition of Astex Pharmaceuticals
Otsuka Pharmaceutical announced today the completed acquisition of Astex Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued around USD900 million.
Mitsubishi Corp to invest in energy development projects through private equity fund
The Energy Opportunity Fund LP is managed by Mitsubishi backed Alternative Investment Capital Ltd. Japan's largest trading firm and biggest importer of liquefied natural gas, Mitsubishi Corp, had laid out plans to lead the start up of its first energy focused private equity fund.
Fujitsu unveils another waterproof tablet
Fujitsu unveiled a new waterproof tablet with an extractor fan that would work even underwater. After launching its dustproof and waterproof tablet M702 in March this year, Fujitsu unveiled another waterproof today.
On Semi to cut jobs at Sanyo unit
On Semiconductor Corp said it would cut 870 jobs at its Sanyo Semiconductor unit as the company seeks to reduce its spending costs, said a Reuters report.
