Samsung sells units and announces US$2b share buyback
November 25, 2014 – Samsung announced its US$1.7 billion sale of stakes in four affiliates and a US$2.0 billion share…
Switzerland bans Dutch poultry imports as new bird flu cases arise
November 24, 2014 – Switzerland said it was banning chicken imports from Britain and the Netherlands, as Dutch officials said…
Judge approves US$450m deal in Apple e-book suit
November 23, 2014 – A US judge signed off on Apple’s US$450 million legal deal to compensate consumers harmed by…
Skymark Airlines shares soar 25.6% from JAL tie-up talks
November 22, 2014 -Shares in Skymark Airlines soared 25.6 per cent on a report that the troubled Japanese carrier was…
British insurer Aviva reveals talks to buy rival for US$8.6 billion
November 21, 2014 – British insurer Aviva said that it is in advanced talks to buy rival Friends Life for…
Corning toughens Gorilla Glass for smartphone screens
November 20, 2014 – US manufacturer Corning said it was introducing a new, tougher version of its Gorilla Glass used…
Australia and China inks landmark trade deal
November 17, 2014 – Australia and China sealed a landmark trade deal earlier today hailed as a “game-changer”, abolishing tariffs…
UOB named most admired ASEAN enterprise at regional business awards
November 12, 2014 – United Overseas Bank (UOB) on was named the Most Admired ASEAN Enterprise for ASEAN Centricity at…
Ascott seals S$560m partnership with Quest in Australia
October 23, 2014 – CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott, will invest up to A$500 million (S$560 million)…
Kim Jung-Un makes second walking stick aided appearance
October 17, 2014 – North Korea’s state media earlier today reported another public appearance by leader Kim Jong-Un, his second…