The Trans Pacific Partnership Pact has invited Japan to join in the negotiations. Japan has been granted approval from participating countries to form part of the talks on the US initiated Asia Pacific Free Trade Agreement.
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Mitsui and Kawasaki Set to Merge
Nikkei reports Mitsui and Kawasaki are in merger discussions. Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd are to begin merger discussions.
Boston's Toll Emotional and Economic
As one of the most productive cities in the world, the one week terror lockdown has both economic and emotional scars on the proud city.
Greece May Receive Rescue Aid to Pay Bills
Greece to receive aid for payment of its bills. According to reports of two Greek newspapers on Saturday, about Eur3. 2 billion was set aside to rescue Greece from its financial obligations, which came earlier than expected.
Austrians Polled Won't Mind Relaxation of Bank Secrecy Laws for Foreigners
In polls conducted by two newspapers, Austrians do not mind relaxation of bank secrecy laws for foreign accounts in their banking system.
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The iconic British car Aston Martin is growing in the car markets of China. The CEO of the iconic British sports car Aston Martin has announced a ten percent increase in global sales for 2012.
Nestle, L'Oreal and the Bettencourts chequered history in business. The present situation of L'Oreal and Nestle relationship "isn't on the agenda for the time being," commented Jean-Paul Agon, CEO of L'Oreal in an interview with Investir, a French weekly magazine, which was published today.
The Canadian Competition Bureau and the Department of Canadian Heritage have approved the merger of Random House and the Penguin Group.
Eaton manufactures valves and valve actuators for vehicles, is planning to expand both its facilities and production.
IMF approves US$1.75 billion loan package to Tunisia. According to reports, the International Monetary Fund confirmed that it had agreed to a $1. 75 billion standby loan agreement with Tunisia.
Schauble gives his candid thoughts on investor participation, the Cyprus bailout and the European economy as a whole.
GM and its partners would be building new plants and increase production to five million cars a year.
Fitch lowers UK rating to AA+ from AAA, following the S&P ratings change. In an expected announcement, Fitch Ratings has cut Britain's top credit grade ratings.
Aamal and Vivantes agree to form healthcare joint venture. Aamal Company, the Qatari conglomerate has entered into a joint venture agreement with Vivantes International Medicine, the largest hospital consortium from Germany.
