Industry
Heineken launches $4.1-bn bid for Fraser & Neave’s stake in Tiger beer maker
20 Jul 2012
The Amsterdam-based brewer said on successful closing of the deal, it would spend a further S$2.4 billion to buy out the minority shareholders in APB according to Singapore takeover rules
Power gear imports slapped 21 per cent duty
20 Jul 2012
The government has slapped 21 per cent duty on imported power equipment to protect domestic companies from cheap Chinese shipments
India's role in AIDS control commended
19 Jul 2012
With free ART treatment to people affected by the disease, the cost of AIDS treatment in India is the cheapest
Government close to decision on capping number of subsidised LPG cylinders
19 Jul 2012
The government is close to taking a decision on capping the number of subsidised cylinders to "econonomically not weaker" sections to bring down the subsidies by up to Rs 10,000 crore annually
Canada’s Cogeco Cable to buy US-based Atlantic Broadband for $1.36 bn
19 Jul 2012
Through its two-way broadband cable networks, Cogeco Cable provides to residential customers with audio, analogue and digital television, as well as high speed Internet (HIS) and telephony services
Army claims ownership of Adarsh land
18 Jul 2012
China puts ONGC-PetroVietnam block in South China Sea on auction
18 Jul 2012
OVL has two deepwater operating blocks in the South China Sea, off the Vietnam coast - Block 0.61 and Block 128 - which are 45 per cent and 100 per cent, respectively, owned by OVL
PE firm NEA to invest in Chennai wind power firm
18 Jul 2012
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