Apollo Global Management announced that they have completed the first stage for their capital rising

Diageo PLC announced that they have acquired stakes in United Spirits Ltd. Diageo PLC announced that they have acquired a 25. 02 % stake in Vijay Mallya-led United Spirits Ltd (USL).

British Land’s new investment was expected to boost earnings earlier than planned. British Land said that its investments, now totaling over £750 million, would be expected to boost the company's earnings earlier than planned.

Smiths Group and two of its UK pension schemes came upon an agreement. Smiths Group Plc announced that it had come upon an agreement with two of its major UK pension schemes.

Money influx hurt China money market rates. Money market rates fell after the Chinese government announced injection of funds into an interbank market system.

Unilever announced increased in stake holdings for Hindustan Unilever, the company’s Indian unit, for Eur2.45 billion.

China probes Tetra Pak for possible market dominance China probes Tetra Pak, the world renowned Switzerland-based food-packaging company for any possible abuse when it comes to market dominance.

Colin Benner, founding board member of Dalradian, resigned from the company's board on Thursday.

South Korea's SK Energy returns to the naphtha market and makes 35,000 tonnes purchase (Photo : Reuters)SK Energy of South Korea buys 35 tonnes of cargo from Oil and Natural Gas Corp SK Energy, South Korea's top refiner bought 35,000 tonnes from Oil & Natural Gas Corp.

Premier African Minerals Ltd. acquired contol of 42% common stocks in Ethiopian Potash Corp. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows the logo of Ethiopian Potash Corp.

After China's interest in the Pak-Iran pipeline project, the ties between the two countries are said the have been strengthened.

Because of the strong commitments to European Central Bank and Bank of England's easy money policies, Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a five-week high.

Unilever was unable to raise its holding in Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUVR) to its goal of 75%. (Photo : reuters. com)Unilever seeks to gain 75% control of Unilever Hindustan Unilever's public offer of INR600 a share to gain higher control over Unilever Hindustan was met with lukewarm response.

Disagreement as to how much was offered for 632 Lloyds Banking Group PLC ensued between NBNK Investments PLC owner Peter Levene and the Lloyd's CEO Antonio Horta Osorio.

BHG announces the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Castelari Construtora Ltda. (Photo : Reuters)Brazil Hospitality Group announces signing memorandum of understanding with Castelari Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Castelari Construtora Ltda.

Macau Legend Development stocks took on a rise after IPO prices were repriced. Macau Legend Development Ltd stocks climbed 6. 8 percent on the first day of trading.

ZMDC is considering getting listed at the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, said the mines minister. (Photo : Reuters)These are flags of Zimbabwe. The government of Zimbabwe is considering listing its state controlled interest mining vehicle Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

Canada's banks are striving to make Toronto a yuan currency trading hub, which would a first in North America.

Orege secures new capital from concluded IPO (Photo : Reuters)Orege SA, French Water Technology Company raises needed capital from concluded IPO French water technology company Orege SA raised Eur20 million with the completion of an initial public offering that was posted on Euronext Paris.

Diageo Plc, the world's largest distiller acquired control of United Spirits Ltd (UNSP), a well-known maker of Bagpiper whiskey in India.

To deter future thieves in the industry, a judge sentenced an accused investment broker for 12 years in prison.

ECI Partners exited Clinisys. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of ECI. ECI Partners, among the most successful private equity groups based in the United Kingdom, exited CliniSys.

Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced the withdrawal of Transpetrol from joint venture (Photo : Reuters)Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced Transpetrol's withdrawal from joint venture Stolt-Nielsen Limited made the announcement that Transpetrol Gas Holdings Limited (Transpetrol) opted to buy back gas carriers that they sold to Avance Gas Holding Ltd (AGHL).

John Garland created an 888 Fund which aims to attract the wealthiest investors in Asia. (Photo : Reuters)This is an Australian dollar. John Garland, a businessman from Perth, Australia, formed an investment fund in an attempt to attract Asia's wealthiest investors to the Australian market.

Google's acquisition of Waze could put Israel's tech development industry back on the map, analysts said.

Dixon Advisory raised US$161 million for a new commercial asset fund. (Photo : Reuters)This is the logo of Dixon Advisory. Dixon Advisory, a financial planning entity, announced today that raised a total of US$161 million for a new commercial property fund.

EBX Group's shares were considered worthless as the company officially breaks up today. (Photo : Reuters)This is Eike Batista. The exit of Brazilian billionaire Eike Batistsa from MPX Energia officially started the collapse of his former industrial conglomerate giant EBX Group.

Manila Water Company's (MWC) stock prices plummeted after a week since it was reported that the water regulator was letting its consumers pay for its taxes.

Maybank invested on technology firms across four Southeast Asian countries to help its business processes.

Lanco Infratech Ltd. (LANCI), an Indian power conglomerate still remains optimistic about its Australian mining business, despite being caught up with liquidation proceedings for tax problems.