Sprint counteroffer to make no difference: SoftBank
Japan's SoftBank said Tuesday it still expects its bid to acquire Sprint Nextel will succeed on schedule in July, despite a higher counter-offer from a US firm.
17 April 2013
KazMunaiGas considering a Eurobond issue
The Company has turned to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Halyk Finance and VISOR Capital to arrange meetings with prospective investors to be held starting from April 16.
Benckiser group to buy Dutch Masterblenders for 7.5bn euros
Dutch tea and coffee producer D.E. Masterblenders said Friday that it has reached a conditional agreement with a German investor group led by Johann A. Benckiser on a 7.5-billion-euro ($9.8-bn) takeover deal.
Woodside shelves huge gas project in Australia
Australia's Woodside Petroleum Ltd. on Friday announced it was shelving onshore plans for the controversial multi-billion-dollar Browse liquefied natural gas export project.
GM Holden cuts 500 jobs in Australia
Car manufacturer GM Holden announced Monday 500 jobs will be axed from plants in Australia, blaming the strength of the local dollar for squeezing sales.
09 April 2013
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KEGOC plans to earn $53 million in 2013
This year we expect to receive over 8 billion tenge in net profit: KEGOC chairman. He believe his company independent from the market.
08 April 2013
Toyota pays $16 million to settle US acceleration suit
Toyota has agreed to a $16 million deal with a southern Californian county over charges the Japanese auto giant hid safety issues linked to unintended acceleration of cars.
Shell puts last Australian refinery on market
Global energy giant Shell announced Thursday it was selling its last remaining Australian refinery to focus on more sizeable assets abroad, a move that threatens 470 jobs.
04 April 2013
GM, Ford, Chrysler post best US sales since 2007
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler reported their best US sales performances since 2007 on Tuesday amid booming overall auto demand following the US industry's near-collapse five years ago.
Arkansas opens probe into ExxonMobil spill
Arkansas opened an investigation into an ExxonMobil pipeline that unleashed thousands of barrels of crude and forced the evacuation of 22 homes.
Apple apologises after China outrage
Apple chief executive Tim Cook has apologised to Chinese consumers after the US technology giant was subjected to a barrage of criticism in state-run media over alleged "arrogance" and double standards.