India has dealt a potentially fatal blow to the World Trade Organization's hopes of modernizing the rules of global commerce and remaining the central forum for multilateral trade deals.
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DragonWave closes public offering with net proceeds of nearly CA$ 27 million
DragonWave Inc announced it was closing an underwritten public offering of units including full exercise of the over-allotment option. The net proceeds are estimated at CA$ 26.9 million. The company said it plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to strengthen its balance sheet, to fund working capital and for general corporate uses.
OHMK Medical Technology invests $7 million in EndyMed Ltd
Israeli-company EndyMed Ltd has reached an agreement with the Chinese OHMK Medical Technology, which will acquire 47.93 million EndyMed shares (28.94 percent share capital and voting rights), for $7 million.
Obama to announce $14 billion in U.S. corporate investments in Africa
President Barack Obama will announce on Tuesday that U.S. businesses have committed to investing $14 billion in construction, clean energy, banking, and information technology projects across Africa, a White House official said.
Egypt plans to dig new Suez Canal costing $4 billion
Egypt plans to build a new Suez Canal alongside the existing 145-year-old historic waterway in a multi-billion dollar project aimed at expanding trade along the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia.
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Enumeral Biomedical Holdings announced that it had completed a merger between the company and its subsidiary, Cerulean Group, Inc. Along with the news of the merger, the company also announced the conclusion of its private placement financing, which raised $21.5 million.
The California Energy Commission recently endowed a $3 million grant to Pacific Ethanol to develop a product that would act as an alternative for sorghum. Sorghum is being used as a feedstock for ethanol.
Destiny Pharma recently announced in a press release that it was able to raise £2.8 million to fund the clinical trial of a drug aimed to prevent post-surgical infections. The company's recent funding, which was led by British government-backed Angel CoFund, will aid
OneRoofEnergy has made an announcement about funding it has received from an existing shareholder. The company, which is known for its SolarSelect program, acknowledged receipt...
Hallspot, a social network and mobile application aimed at establishing connections between college students and businesses, recently reached a million dollars in its third round of funding, according to the company.
Russia's threatened ban on U.S. poultry imports, the latest move in a sanctions skirmish over Moscow's support of rebels in Ukraine, has agriculture companies alert to the risks of a conflict that's already roiled trading of crops ranging from soy, beef and fruit to California pistachios.
Procrastinating travelers who find it difficult to plan trips in advance could find some spontaneity and even bargains with last-minute travel apps to book flights and hotel rooms. Whether it's finding a flight, or a same-day hotel room, apps are catering to consumers seeking more flexibility.
P2i, a technology spin-off from Britain's Ministry of Defence, is looking to raise as much as 10 million pounds ($17 million) from Singapore investors as it readies the launch of its "Dunkable" or waterproof technology for smartphones and tablets.
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July and an unexpected rise in the unemployment rate pointed to some slack in the labor market that could give the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates low for a while.
