Controlling shareholders of Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food signed an agreement that allows KKR to acquire 9.5% stake in the company.

It may seem that Microsoft has lost its “touch” as its Surface RT brought the company woes. Microsoft was in a dire straits recently. The company had a pretty rough week.

Ramky Enviro Engineers acquired Enviropacific, the first of targeted acquisitions in Australia. Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd. acquired Australia's Enviropacific Services Pty Ltd.

Segro announced that it has sold its Neckermann and IQ Winnersh properties in Germany and the UK to various investors.

Asia's richest man, Li Ka-shing made several investments in Europe which are now starting to pay off.

Health IT sector recorded US$623 million in investments made towards the sector in the second quarter of 2013.

Nan Fung planned buy a stake in Forterra Trust to increase its market share. Nan Fung planned to acquire abount 30% stake in Forterra Trust. The Hong Kong property developer will pay SGD$226.

Ajay Piramal Group announced that India Venture Advisors is launching a INR1,000 crore fund that targets early-stage healthcare companies.

Sifca Group announced that it is pushing forward a plan that will see US$420 million invested into West Africa.

Sources stated that Extended Stay Hotels is preparing for an IPO later this year. Sources stated that Extended Stay Hotels is preparing to sell stakes in the company to the public.

Alcresta announced that it had raised US$10 million to accelerate production and commercialization of its drug that helps cancer patients.

RIL announced that it is to invest a further US$5 billion in US-based shale gas business. Reliance Industries Ltd. revealed that it is going to invest more than US$5 billion over the next three years in its US-based shale gas enterprise.

BAIC Group stated that it is planning to buy assets from Fisker Automotive Inc. to enhance its own electric vehicle development.

Minnesota firms urged Gov. Mark Dayton's administration to support an idea for a fund that will support smaller Minnesota businesses.

Several mainland China retailers stated that they want their listing done in Hong Kong before October.

CVC Capital announced that they've accepted up to EUR10.25 billion in investments and that a further EUR250 million was in the works to be accepted.

Bruno Wu and Thomas Middelhoff stated that they have combined assets with revenues of around US$2 billion to create a media and alternative investment firm.

The IFC had invested US$2 billion in Brazil amid sluggish economic growth and large demonstrations in the country.

Dunedin successfully raised GBP50 million more from their original target of GBP250 million for its latest buyout fund.

Swiss National Bank keeps its franc ceiling of 1.20. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) will maintain the franc ceiling of 1. 20 against the euro. The SNB imposed the ceiling on the franc in September of 2011 which allowed it to stockpile foreign-currency reserves that is equivalent to 75% of Switzerland's annual economic output.

Bank of Canada will keep its targets of keeping rates low. The Bank Canada will stick to its targets in terms of keeping rates low despite talks of economic weakness during the G20 meetings in Moscow, Governor Stephen Poloz told reporters on Saturday.

Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing is reportedly considering putting up for sale the ParknShop chain for US $2 billion.

German opposition leader slammed Chancellor Merkel for not telling taxpayers that they will not be "excluded in any way" if the writeoffs continue.

According to speculations by Apple followers, the company's recent hiring of medical and fitness experts could mean that the iWatch is underway.

A state judge asked for the withdrawal of Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection appeal. The city of Detroit's request for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection was asked by a judge in Michigan to be withdrawn.

VF Corp. drops its bid to acquire Billabong, Australia's most popular surfing brand, saying that the asking price was too much.

A man bound on a wheelchair ignited a bomb tonight at China's busy Beijing International Airport.

China discards lending rates to allow financing institutions more freedom in packaging their lending rates.

The German government may be divesting its interest in Germany's second largest lender within the year.

Dell Inc.'s stocks fell at US $12.88 on Wednesday, the lowest since July 5. Dell Inc. stocks dropped to the lowest level on Wednesday since July 5.