SHANGHAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China Central Television
(CCTV), Beijing's largest and most important TV network, said it
will launch a new global media platform at the stroke of New
Year's Day to help re-brand China overseas.
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Friday, December 30, 2016
UPDATE 1-Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into the owner's living room, injuring the
driver and a passenger.
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was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into the owner's living room, injuring the
driver and a passenger.
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Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into owner's living room, injuring the driver
and a passenger.
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was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into owner's living room, injuring the driver
and a passenger.
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BRIEF-Dataram files preliminary proxy, says to issue up to 45.9 mln shares related to merger with U.S. Gold
* Dataram Corp files preliminary proxy statement for special
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meeting of co's shareholders - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Professional Diversity Network Inc says files for resale of up to 246,445 shares of common stock by selling stockholder - SEC filing
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Trump praises 'delay' by Russia's Putin
PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect
Donald Trump on Friday praised the "delay" by Russian President
Vladimir Putin, apparently referring to Putin's refusal to
retaliate for the U.S. expulsion of 35 Russians over their
alleged involvement in hacking political groups before the Nov.
8 presidential election.
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Donald Trump on Friday praised the "delay" by Russian President
Vladimir Putin, apparently referring to Putin's refusal to
retaliate for the U.S. expulsion of 35 Russians over their
alleged involvement in hacking political groups before the Nov.
8 presidential election.
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BRIEF-Frankly secures revolving credit facility
* Frankly Inc says - credit agreement is secured by
Frankly's assets and has a one-year initial term, and carries
interest at 2.25 pct above prime rate
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Frankly's assets and has a one-year initial term, and carries
interest at 2.25 pct above prime rate
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UPDATE 1-Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter -report
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will trim production
of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of
2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday, citing
calculations based on data from suppliers.
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of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of
2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday, citing
calculations based on data from suppliers.
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BRIEF-Apple to trim production of its iPhone family around 10 pct on the year in Q1 2017 - Nikkei
* Apple will trim production of its iPhone family around 10
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pct on the year in the first quarter of 2017 - Nikkei
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Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter - Nikkei
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will trim production
of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter, the
Nikkei financial daily reported, citing calculations based on
data from suppliers.
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of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter, the
Nikkei financial daily reported, citing calculations based on
data from suppliers.
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BRIEF-Geeya Technology updates 49 pct stake acquisition in Beijing culture & media company
* Says it plans to buy 49 percent stake in a Beijing-based
culture & media company (target company) with estimated price of
50.5 million yuan
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culture & media company (target company) with estimated price of
50.5 million yuan
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BRIEF-Rappi Inc says it raised about $53 mln in equity financing
* Rappi Inc says it raised about $53 million in equity
financing - SEC filing
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financing - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Trillion Grand Corporate says Jovial Tycoon entered agreement with Sminent International
* Vendor has conditionally agreed to sell and purchaser has
conditionally agreed to purchase sale shares at hk$100 million
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conditionally agreed to purchase sale shares at hk$100 million
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Bill Gates warns world "vulnerable" to deadly epidemic in next decade
LONDON, Dec 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Billionaire
philanthropist Bill Gates warned on Friday that the world was
vulnerable to a deadly epidemic of an illness like flu, with the
recent Ebola and Zika outbreaks underlining weaknesses in global
efforts to tackle health crises swiftly.
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philanthropist Bill Gates warned on Friday that the world was
vulnerable to a deadly epidemic of an illness like flu, with the
recent Ebola and Zika outbreaks underlining weaknesses in global
efforts to tackle health crises swiftly.
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BRIEF-Mobileye NV says co and lucid motors announces a collaboration to enable autonomous driving capability on lucid vehicles
* Mobileye NV says co and lucid motors announces a
collaboration to enable autonomous driving capability on lucid
vehicles
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collaboration to enable autonomous driving capability on lucid
vehicles
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BRIEF-Zicom Electronic Security Systems approves re-appointment of Pramoud Rao as MD
* Says board approved increase in earnings per share capital
from 250 million rupees to 500 million rupees
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from 250 million rupees to 500 million rupees
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CORRECTED-BRIEF-Arcus sets up new unit Geotik
* An organised part of Arcus' unit, T-matic Systems SA (T-matic Systems), has been
transferred into the new unit along with a company named Rikaline Monika Majewska
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transferred into the new unit along with a company named Rikaline Monika Majewska
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BRIEF-Heitech Padu received letter of award for delivery of hardware, software, services and maintenance
* n 28 dec 2016 received a letter of award for new core
banking infrastructure technology refresh project for bank
simpanan nasional
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banking infrastructure technology refresh project for bank
simpanan nasional
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BRIEF-Hakim Unique Internet unit to fully acquire media company and entertainment management company at 13.7 mln yuan
* Says its wholly owned subsidiary will fully acquire a
Changzhi-based media company at 12.7 million yuan
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Changzhi-based media company at 12.7 million yuan
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BRIEF-Ingenic Semiconductor to acquire property assets worth 344 mln yuan
* Says it signs framework agreement to acquire property
assets worth 344 million yuan ($49.57 million)
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assets worth 344 million yuan ($49.57 million)
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BRIEF-Shandong Denghai Seeds to increase stake in five seeds JV to 56 pct from 51 pct
* Says it plans to buy 5 percent stake in five seeds JV
respectively, raising stake to 56 percent after transaction
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respectively, raising stake to 56 percent after transaction
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
BRIEF-TSMC orders machinery equipment worth T$26.06 billion
* Says it orders machinery equipment worth T$26.06 billion
($808.69 million) from FEI Hong Kong Co Ltd, Applied Materials
South East Asia Pte Ltd Taiwan Branch (Singapore), ASML Hong
Kong Ltd and Tokyo Electron Ltd
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($808.69 million) from FEI Hong Kong Co Ltd, Applied Materials
South East Asia Pte Ltd Taiwan Branch (Singapore), ASML Hong
Kong Ltd and Tokyo Electron Ltd
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BRIEF-Basware signs new term loan financing of EUR 25 million
* Financing consists of two facilities, one with final maturity in 2021 and one with final
maturity in 2018
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maturity in 2018
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BRIEF-Qualcomm, Meizu sign 3G/4G global patent license agreement
* Says agreement resolves all of patent disputes between
Qualcomm and Meizu in China, Germany, France, and United States
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Qualcomm and Meizu in China, Germany, France, and United States
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BRIEF-Greatwall Information Industry submits to terminate listing on SZSE
* Says it submits the application to terminate listing on
Shenzhen Stock Exchange, as result of being merged
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Shenzhen Stock Exchange, as result of being merged
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BRIEF-Firstec signs contract worth 18.32 bln won
* Says it signed a 18.32 billion won contract with Korea
Aerospace Industries, Ltd, to mass produce KUH-1 Surion
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Aerospace Industries, Ltd, to mass produce KUH-1 Surion
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BRIEF-Firstec signs contract worth 7.21 bln won
* Says it signed 7.21 billion won worth of contract with
Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd, to mass produce helicopter MUH
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Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd, to mass produce helicopter MUH
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Taiwan stocks up, look set for 10 pct gain in 2016
TAIPEI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Friday in
the last trading day of the year, with the main index looking
set to post an annual gain of just over 10 percent,
outperforming most of its Asian peers.
The day's gains came as the government said it would halve
the transaction tax on day trades in local shares, in a bid to
bolster thin trading in the island's stock market.
Taiwan's financial markets will be shut on Monday for the
New Year holiday weekend. They resume trade on T
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the last trading day of the year, with the main index looking
set to post an annual gain of just over 10 percent,
outperforming most of its Asian peers.
The day's gains came as the government said it would halve
the transaction tax on day trades in local shares, in a bid to
bolster thin trading in the island's stock market.
Taiwan's financial markets will be shut on Monday for the
New Year holiday weekend. They resume trade on T
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BRIEF-Fine Semitech appoints co-CEO
* Says company's the other co-CEO, Jang Myung Sik and Yoo
Jang Dong, will begin to serve as co-CEO as well
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Jang Dong, will begin to serve as co-CEO as well
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China's Huawei sees 32 pct jump in 2016 revenue
Dec 30 (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
, one of the world's largest telecom equipment makers,
said on Friday it expects to record a 32 percent jump in revenue
for 2016, thanks to a strong performance across its business
platforms.
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, one of the world's largest telecom equipment makers,
said on Friday it expects to record a 32 percent jump in revenue
for 2016, thanks to a strong performance across its business
platforms.
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BRIEF-Nexgo unit wins bid to provide POS terminal for Industrial Bank
* Says its payment tech unit wins bid to provide POS
terminals for Industrial Bank for year 2016-2017
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terminals for Industrial Bank for year 2016-2017
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UPDATE 1-FBI analysis fingers Russian spy agencies for U.S. election hacks
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The FBI squarely blamed
Russian intelligence services on Thursday for meddling in the
2016 U.S. presidential election, releasing the most definitive
report yet on the issue, including samples of malicious computer
code said to have been used in a broad hacking campaign.
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Russian intelligence services on Thursday for meddling in the
2016 U.S. presidential election, releasing the most definitive
report yet on the issue, including samples of malicious computer
code said to have been used in a broad hacking campaign.
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Britain avoids M&A collapse as foreign buyers go Brexit bargain hunting
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Britain avoided a collapse in
mergers and acquisitions activity after the shock Brexit vote as
foreign companies used sterling's spectacular devaluation
against the U.S. dollar to snap up British companies, Thomson
Reuters data shows.
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mergers and acquisitions activity after the shock Brexit vote as
foreign companies used sterling's spectacular devaluation
against the U.S. dollar to snap up British companies, Thomson
Reuters data shows.
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From DNA to laws to data, five key tools to combat trafficking in 2017
LONDON, Dec 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - With the power
of technology and legal clout, many experts agree that 2017
could be the tipping point in the global battle against human
trafficking and modern slavery.
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of technology and legal clout, many experts agree that 2017
could be the tipping point in the global battle against human
trafficking and modern slavery.
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BRIEF-Model N adds Tim Adams to board
* Model N welcomes Tim Adams to its board of directors
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BRIEF-Plexure announces signing of agreement with Arcos Dorados
* contracted starting saas fee is approximately nz$1.1m of
annualised committed monthly revenue.
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annualised committed monthly revenue.
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Trump could reverse effects of Obama order on Russia -official
HONOLULU/WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - President-elect
Donald Trump could reverse President Barack Obama's executive
order and allow Russian intelligence officials back into the
United States once he takes office, but that would be
inadvisable, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
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Donald Trump could reverse President Barack Obama's executive
order and allow Russian intelligence officials back into the
United States once he takes office, but that would be
inadvisable, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
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Obama sanctions Russia for intervening in 2016 election
HONOLULU, Dec 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on
Thursday authorized a series of sanctions against Russia for
intervening in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and warned of
more action to come.
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Thursday authorized a series of sanctions against Russia for
intervening in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and warned of
more action to come.
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BRIEF-Pareteum says on Dec 27, unit entered into amended and restated credit agreement -SEC filing
* Pareteum Corp- On December 27, Elephant Talk Europe
Holding, a unit of co, entered into an amended and restated
credit agreement - SEC filing
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Holding, a unit of co, entered into an amended and restated
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Amazon looks to the sky to store products
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc has filed for a
patent to use airships to store products and serve as a base for
delivery-drones.
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patent to use airships to store products and serve as a base for
delivery-drones.
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BRIEF-myTaste divests Bodegashop for up to SEK 750,000
* Purchase price will be based on future profits and can amount up to 750,000 Swedish crowns
($82,168)
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($82,168)
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UPDATE 2-General Cable to pay $20 mln penalty to settle bribery charges -U.S.
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - General Cable Corp, a
Kentucky-based wire manufacturer, agreed to pay a $20 million
penalty to resolve allegations that it had bribed officials in
Angola, Bangladesh and China, the U.S. Justice Department said
on Thursday.
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Kentucky-based wire manufacturer, agreed to pay a $20 million
penalty to resolve allegations that it had bribed officials in
Angola, Bangladesh and China, the U.S. Justice Department said
on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Here and Mobileye to partner on REM and open location platform technology
* Here and Mobileye to partner on rem and open location
platform technology to enable crowd-sourced HD mapping for
automated driving
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platform technology to enable crowd-sourced HD mapping for
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BRIEF-Wi-Lan, Funai Electric enter license agreement
* Consideration to be paid to Wi-Lan and all other terms of
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BRIEF-Live ventures hits $79-million in revenuess co expects to surpass $120 mln in 2017
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1130 GMT on Thursday:
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and disposals were reported by 1130 GMT on Thursday:
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RPT-U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking -sources
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures
against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and
individuals and leaking information in an effort to help
President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates,
two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures
against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and
individuals and leaking information in an effort to help
President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates,
two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Igoria Trade's management sets issue price of series F shares
* Its management sets the issue price of series F shares at 0.6 zloty ($0.14) per share
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BRIEF-Ch Bio Cassava Holdings unit enters into loan agreement
* Unit as lender and customer a as borrower entered into
facility letter pursuant to which fortune credit has agreed to
grant loan
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facility letter pursuant to which fortune credit has agreed to
grant loan
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BRIEF-Fisco sells two units to NCXX Group
* Says it completed selling of 93.7 percent stake in
Versatile Inc and 100 percent stake in FISCO International
Limited to unit NCXX Group Inc on Dec. 29
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Versatile Inc and 100 percent stake in FISCO International
Limited to unit NCXX Group Inc on Dec. 29
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BRIEF-Semicon Light issues convertible bonds worth 3.2 bln won
* Says all of its previously announced unregistered and
unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed as of
Dec. 29
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unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed as of
Dec. 29
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
China stocks up on easing liquidity stress; Hong Kong barely moves
SHANGHAI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China stocks reversed early
losses and edged higher on Thursday morning amid signs of easing
liquidity stress, but gains were capped on news that the
insurance regulator could introduce more measures to deter
aggressive stock investment by insurers.
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losses and edged higher on Thursday morning amid signs of easing
liquidity stress, but gains were capped on news that the
insurance regulator could introduce more measures to deter
aggressive stock investment by insurers.
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BRIEF-Addsino competes sale of assets to university CUEB
* Says it competes sale of assets to university CUEB
(Capital University of Economics and Business) for 320 million
yuan
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(Capital University of Economics and Business) for 320 million
yuan
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BRIEF-DHC Software proposes FY 2016 dividend payment
* Says controlling shareholder proposed to pay a cash
dividend of 1.5 yuan for every 10 shares and to distribute 10
new share for every 10 shares as stock dividends as the dividend
payment plan for FY 2016
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dividend of 1.5 yuan for every 10 shares and to distribute 10
new share for every 10 shares as stock dividends as the dividend
payment plan for FY 2016
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BRIEF-Castles Technology's shares to be traded on Taiwan Stock Exchange from Dec. 30
* Says its shares will be traded on Taiwan Stock Exchange
from Dec. 30, and at the same time stop the shares' trading on
the Emerging Market
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from Dec. 30, and at the same time stop the shares' trading on
the Emerging Market
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UPDATE 1-U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking -sources
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures
against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and
individuals and leaking information in an effort to help
President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates,
two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures
against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and
individuals and leaking information in an effort to help
President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates,
two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Yonder & Beyond says Beyond Media signs technology partnership with Green Man Gaming
* Beyond Media has entered into a technology partnership
with Green Man Gaming
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China tech giant LeEco in talks on $1.4 bln support, starts e-car plant
SHANGHAI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Cash-strapped Chinese
technology conglomerate LeEco is in talks on securing a 10
billion yuan ($1.4 billion) deal with an unnamed strategic
investor, its listed unit said.
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technology conglomerate LeEco is in talks on securing a 10
billion yuan ($1.4 billion) deal with an unnamed strategic
investor, its listed unit said.
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S.Korea official says better production of cars, smartphones boosted Nov. output
SEOUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - A Statistics Korea official said
the normalization of production at carmakers and expanded output
following the cancellation of Samsung Electronics's
fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphone boosted the overall
production gauge for November.
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the normalization of production at carmakers and expanded output
following the cancellation of Samsung Electronics's
fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphone boosted the overall
production gauge for November.
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UPDATE 2-New York eases proposed cyber regs after industry complaints
Dec 28 (Reuters) - New York state's financial regulator on
Wednesday issued a revised proposal for the nation's first cyber
security rules for banks and insurers, loosening some security
requirements and delaying implementation by two months to March
1.
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Wednesday issued a revised proposal for the nation's first cyber
security rules for banks and insurers, loosening some security
requirements and delaying implementation by two months to March
1.
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BRIEF-Professional Diversity Network, unit enter lawsuit settlement agreement with LinkedIn
* Professional Diversity Network - co and unit entered
settlement agreement with LinkedIn to settle lawsuit LinkedIn
filed against NAPW and co
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settlement agreement with LinkedIn to settle lawsuit LinkedIn
filed against NAPW and co
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BRIEF-3D Systems says board approved changes to amended and restated by-laws to implement proxy access
* 3D Systems - on December 28, 2016, board approved changes
to amended and restated by-laws to implement proxy access
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to amended and restated by-laws to implement proxy access
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U.S. set to announce response to Russian election hacking -sources
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures
against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and
individuals and leaking information in an effort to help
President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates,
two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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plans to announce on Thursday a series of retaliatory measures
against Russia for hacking into U.S. political institutions and
individuals and leaking information in an effort to help
President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates,
two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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New York Times surpasses 100 million views on Facebook Live
NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Presidential politics and
celebrity interviews helped The New York Times Co
surpass 100 million views for its Facebook Live videos, the
company said on Wednesday.
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celebrity interviews helped The New York Times Co
surpass 100 million views for its Facebook Live videos, the
company said on Wednesday.
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Researcher found security holes at smartphone-only bank N26
HAMBURG, Dec 28 (Reuters) - German fintech company N26,
which made its name mocking traditional banks, has found itself
on the receiving end of criticism after a security researcher
proved its smartphone apps exposed users to potential account
hijacking.
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which made its name mocking traditional banks, has found itself
on the receiving end of criticism after a security researcher
proved its smartphone apps exposed users to potential account
hijacking.
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New York revises, delays new cyber rules after industry complaints
Dec 28 (Reuters) - New York's financial regulator said on
Wednesday it was revising proposed cyber security rules for
banks and insurers doing business in the state to incorporate
industry feedback, delaying implementation by two months to
March 1.
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Wednesday it was revising proposed cyber security rules for
banks and insurers doing business in the state to incorporate
industry feedback, delaying implementation by two months to
March 1.
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BRIEF-Daisho Microline Holdings announces appointment of interim chairman
* Cheung Lai Na an executive director, was appointed as
interim chairman of company
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 28 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Wednesday:
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Russia's Usmanov says could revive plans for national metals and mining giant
MOSCOW, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Alisher Usmanov, the co-owner of
iron ore producer Metalloinvest, said on Wednesday he
did not rule out a return to the idea of creating a national
metals and mining giant together with the co-owners of mining
company Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel).
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iron ore producer Metalloinvest, said on Wednesday he
did not rule out a return to the idea of creating a national
metals and mining giant together with the co-owners of mining
company Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel).
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BRIEF-Pax Global Technology Updates on acquisition and subscription agreement
* Subscriber, unit of co, entered into acquisition and
subscription agreement with existing company and existing
company quotaholders
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subscription agreement with existing company and existing
company quotaholders
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BRIEF-Igoria Trade to issue series F, G shares
* Its extraordinary shareholder meeting resolves to issue up
to 3 million series F shares and up to 3 million series G shares
via a private offer
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to 3 million series F shares and up to 3 million series G shares
via a private offer
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BRIEF-Goconnect enters partnership agreement with Beijing Jile Interactive Technology
* Entered into strategic partnership framework agreement
with Magical World (Beijing) Network Technology and shareholder
agreement with OEM group
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with Magical World (Beijing) Network Technology and shareholder
agreement with OEM group
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BRIEF-Founder Holdings says unit entered into technology transfer agreement
* It is estimated that a gain of approximately rmb4.98
million (equivalent to approximately hk$5.58 million) will be
recorded for group
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million (equivalent to approximately hk$5.58 million) will be
recorded for group
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BRIEF-Nextbio Holdings to sell its entire stake in Polus for 8 bln won
* Says it will sell 800,000 shares of Polus Inc, a
biological medicine research firm, to a management consultancy,
for 8 billion won
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biological medicine research firm, to a management consultancy,
for 8 billion won
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BRIEF-Financial machines manufacturer Julong to invest in investment JV with partners
* Says it plans to invest in investment JV worth 301 million
yuan ($43.28 million) with partners
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yuan ($43.28 million) with partners
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Taiwan stocks higher tracking overseas markets
TAIPEI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks gained on
Wednesday, tracking overseas markets and led by electronics and
financials stocks.
As of 0355 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.9
percent to 9,191.91 points after closing mostly flat in the
previous session at 9,109.27. The index had posted more losing
sessions than winning sessions in the past two weeks.
Traders said the index could slide back to 8,900 if it
couldn't stay above 9,130, a key level, by the end of the week.
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Wednesday, tracking overseas markets and led by electronics and
financials stocks.
As of 0355 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.9
percent to 9,191.91 points after closing mostly flat in the
previous session at 9,109.27. The index had posted more losing
sessions than winning sessions in the past two weeks.
Traders said the index could slide back to 8,900 if it
couldn't stay above 9,130, a key level, by the end of the week.
The electro
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Tata Sons accuses ex-chairman Mistry of confidentiality breach
MUMBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Tata Sons on Tuesday accused its
former chairman Cyrus Mistry of breaching confidentiality rules
and said it would take legal action against him, intensifying a
battle between the conglomerate and the top executive it sacked
in October.
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former chairman Cyrus Mistry of breaching confidentiality rules
and said it would take legal action against him, intensifying a
battle between the conglomerate and the top executive it sacked
in October.
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BRIEF-Tsinghua Tongfang unit to buy 21 pct stake and invest in technology company
* Says its Beijing-based software company will buy 21
percent stake in a Beijing-based technology company at 57.4
million yuan and will invest 37.9 million yuan in the target
company after acquisition
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percent stake in a Beijing-based technology company at 57.4
million yuan and will invest 37.9 million yuan in the target
company after acquisition
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S.Korea regulator fines Qualcomm $854 mln for violating competition laws
SEJONG, South Korea, Dec 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's
antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it fined U.S. chipmaker
Qualcomm Inc 1.03 trillion won ($854 million), a record
for the country, ruling its business practices of patent
licensing and smartphone modem chip sales hindered competition.
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antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it fined U.S. chipmaker
Qualcomm Inc 1.03 trillion won ($854 million), a record
for the country, ruling its business practices of patent
licensing and smartphone modem chip sales hindered competition.
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BRIEF-Hunan Huakai Cultural and Creative issues prospectus for Shenzhen IPO
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Hunan Huakai Cultural and Creative Co Ltd
* Says it issues prospectus for Shenzhen IPO
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Last-minute spending surge lifts U.S. holiday shopping season
CHICAGO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A jump in consumer spending in
the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start
to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many
retailers beat sales forecasts, industry research groups said on
Tuesday.
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the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start
to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many
retailers beat sales forecasts, industry research groups said on
Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Xian LONGi Silicon Materials signs sales contract
* Says it wins sales contract, expected to bring in
component sales of about 1 billion yuan ($143.90 million) in
2017
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component sales of about 1 billion yuan ($143.90 million) in
2017
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BRIEF-Audio Pixels says it has completed MEMSASIC integration stage
* overall product performance did not reach certain critical
objectives required for our commercialized product
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BRIEF-Redflex Holdings updates on legal proceedings
* U.S. Department of justice ends criminal inquiry into
company's u.s. Subsidiary with non-prosecution agreement
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company's u.s. Subsidiary with non-prosecution agreement
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BRIEF-Presidio Holdings updates on IPO listing
* Presidio Holdings Ltd files amended IPO registration form,
says it intends to apply to list its common stock on Nasdaq
under the symbol "PSDO"
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says it intends to apply to list its common stock on Nasdaq
under the symbol "PSDO"
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UPDATE 2-U.S. accuses Chinese citizens of hacking law firms, insider trading
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Three Chinese citizens have
been criminally charged in the United States with trading on
confidential corporate information obtained by hacking into
networks and servers of law firms working on mergers, U.S.
prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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been criminally charged in the United States with trading on
confidential corporate information obtained by hacking into
networks and servers of law firms working on mergers, U.S.
prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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U.S. posts rules for addressing cyber bugs in medical devices
Dec 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Tuesday issued
rules for addressing cyber vulnerabilities in medical devices,
providing manufacturers with guidelines for fixing security bugs
in equipment, including pacemakers, insulin pumps and imaging
systems.
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rules for addressing cyber vulnerabilities in medical devices,
providing manufacturers with guidelines for fixing security bugs
in equipment, including pacemakers, insulin pumps and imaging
systems.
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Flight booking systems lack basic privacy safeguards, researchers say
HAMBURG, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Major travel booking systems
lack a proper way to authenticate air travellers, making it easy
to hack the short code used on many boarding passes to alter
flight details or steal sensitive personal data, security
researchers warned on Tuesday.
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lack a proper way to authenticate air travellers, making it easy
to hack the short code used on many boarding passes to alter
flight details or steal sensitive personal data, security
researchers warned on Tuesday.
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L'Oreal steps up investments in digital start-ups
PARIS, Dec 27 (Reuters) - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal
said on Tuesday it was investing in an early stage
fund managed by private equity firm Partech Ventures, making its
second investment in digital and technology start-ups in less
than a year.
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said on Tuesday it was investing in an early stage
fund managed by private equity firm Partech Ventures, making its
second investment in digital and technology start-ups in less
than a year.
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UPDATE 1-Amazon says 2016 holiday season "best-ever"
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said it had its
best-ever holiday season, shipping more than one billion items
worldwide through its Prime membership program.
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best-ever holiday season, shipping more than one billion items
worldwide through its Prime membership program.
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BRIEF-DS Foundation reports passive stake of 6.3 pct in Syntel Inc as of Dec 8, 2016
* DS Foundation reports passive stake of 6.3 percent in
Syntel Inc as of December 8, 2016 - Sec Filing
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Syntel Inc as of December 8, 2016 - Sec Filing
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Amazon says 2016 holiday season "best-ever"
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said it had its
best-ever holiday season, shipping more than one billion items
worldwide through its Prime membership program.
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best-ever holiday season, shipping more than one billion items
worldwide through its Prime membership program.
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BRIEF-Stratasys announces appointment of Lilach Payorski to CFO
* Stratasys ltd - company appoints lilach payorski, current
Stratasys svp corporate finance, as successor to erez simha
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Stratasys svp corporate finance, as successor to erez simha
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UPDATE 1-Tata Sons accuses ex-chairman Mistry of confidentiality breach
MUMBAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Tata Sons on Tuesday accused its
former chairman Cyrus Mistry of breaching confidentiality rules
and said it would take legal action against him, intensifying a
battle between the conglomerate and the top executive it sacked
in October.
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former chairman Cyrus Mistry of breaching confidentiality rules
and said it would take legal action against him, intensifying a
battle between the conglomerate and the top executive it sacked
in October.
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BRIEF-Kingsignal Technology's Hong Kong unit plans operations in Canada
* Says its Hong Kong unit plans to set up unit in Canada
with investment of C$28.8 million ($21.28 million)
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with investment of C$28.8 million ($21.28 million)
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BRIEF-Linewell Software wins security software contract, scraps plan to invest in cloud fund
* Says it wins bid for security software supply contract
worth 123 million yuan ($17.70 million) in Fujian province
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worth 123 million yuan ($17.70 million) in Fujian province
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Tuesday:
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and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Tuesday:
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BRIEF-Viadeo's Francoise Gri resigns as Independent Director and Chairperson of Board
* Announces resignation of Francoise Gri, Independent Director and Chairperson of Board
since April 2016
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since April 2016
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UPDATE 1-Chinese investors buy stake in mapping firm HERE
* Tencent to use HERE's services in its products
(Adds further details on transaction, background)
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(Adds further details on transaction, background)
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BRIEF-Homecast buys 29.6 pct stake in Digital Multimedia Technology
* Says homecast Co., Ltd has acquired 3.3 million shares of
the company, increasing its stake in the company up to 29.6
percent from 0 percent
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the company, increasing its stake in the company up to 29.6
percent from 0 percent
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BRIEF-Rafael Microelectronics to move stock to Gre Tai Securities Market from Dec. 28
* Says it will move its stock to Gre Tai Securities Market
from Emerging Market, effective Dec. 28
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from Emerging Market, effective Dec. 28
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BRIEF-China expects e-commerce transactions to top 38 trln yuan by 2020 - cabinet
* China expects e-commerce transaction volume to reach more
than 38 trln yuan ($5.47 trln) by 2020 versus 21.79 trln yuan in
2015
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than 38 trln yuan ($5.47 trln) by 2020 versus 21.79 trln yuan in
2015
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BRIEF-Tianshui Huatian Technology proposes FY 2016 dividend payment
* Says controlling shareholder proposed to pay a cash
dividend of 0.5 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional
paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares,
as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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dividend of 0.5 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional
paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares,
as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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BRIEF-Investment association sells 29.6 pct stake in Digital Multimedia Technology
* Says an investment association has sold 3.3 million shares
of the company, decreasing its stake in the company down to 0
percent from 29.6 percent
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of the company, decreasing its stake in the company down to 0
percent from 29.6 percent
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Monday, December 26, 2016
Toshiba flags big impairment loss on U.S. nuclear business acquisition
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp said on
Tuesday that it expects to book an impairment loss on the
acquisition of a U.S. nuclear power business by its Westinghouse
unit, a figure that could reach several billions of dollars.
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Tuesday that it expects to book an impairment loss on the
acquisition of a U.S. nuclear power business by its Westinghouse
unit, a figure that could reach several billions of dollars.
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BRIEF-Worldex Industry & Trading says conversion of first convertible bonds into shares
* Says 1.5 billion won worth of its first unsecured private
convertible bonds have been converted into 780,843 shares of the
company, at 1,921 won per share, as of Dec. 27
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convertible bonds have been converted into 780,843 shares of the
company, at 1,921 won per share, as of Dec. 27
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BRIEF-E-Tron raises 18.84 bln won in public offering
* Says it raised 18.84 billion won in public offering of 60
million shares of the company, as of Dec. 27
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million shares of the company, as of Dec. 27
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China share indexes barely move, solid industry profit data shrugged off
SHANGHAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China stocks were little
changed on Tuesday morning, and data showing solid industrial
profit growth in November failed to inject vigour into a
lethargic market in the year's final week.
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changed on Tuesday morning, and data showing solid industrial
profit growth in November failed to inject vigour into a
lethargic market in the year's final week.
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BRIEF-Gemvax & Kael receives patent
* Says it receives patent about composition for treating and
preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia
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preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Taiwan stocks mostly flat in thin trade
TAIPEI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks were largely flat
on Tuesday in light trading ahead of the year-end, amid a lack
of cues to provide direction as some major overseas markets were
shut for holiday.
As of 0318 GMT, the main TAIEX index was mostly
unchanged at 9,114.04 points, after closing 0.4 percent higher
in the previous session.
The electronics subindex rose 0.1 percent, while the
financials subindex lost 0.4 percent.
Among actively traded shares, display maker Hannstar
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on Tuesday in light trading ahead of the year-end, amid a lack
of cues to provide direction as some major overseas markets were
shut for holiday.
As of 0318 GMT, the main TAIEX index was mostly
unchanged at 9,114.04 points, after closing 0.4 percent higher
in the previous session.
The electronics subindex rose 0.1 percent, while the
financials subindex lost 0.4 percent.
Among actively traded shares, display maker Hannstar
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BRIEF-Rafael Microelectronics completes new share issuance for T$310.9 mln
* Says it completed issuing 2.2 million new shares at T$136
per share for T$310.9 million in total
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per share for T$310.9 million in total
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BRIEF-Qualcomm signs 3G/4G China patent license agreement with Gionee
* Qualcomm Inc - has granted Gionee royalty-bearing patent
license to develop, manufacture, sell 3G WCDMA, CDMA2000, 4G LTE
complete devices for use in china
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license to develop, manufacture, sell 3G WCDMA, CDMA2000, 4G LTE
complete devices for use in china
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UPDATE 1-Toshiba considers booking big loss on US nuclear power acquisition
* Follows $1.3 bln accounting scandal last year
(Recasts with updated figure of several hundreds of billion
yen)
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(Recasts with updated figure of several hundreds of billion
yen)
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BRIEF-Kodi-M to buy 37.5 pct stake in pharmaceutical firm for 3 bln won
* Says it will buy 60,000 shares of a therapeutic biomarker
and anticarcinogen firm to expand new business
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and anticarcinogen firm to expand new business
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Maids, brick makers, children: the faces of slavery in 2016 driving change
CHENNAI, India, Dec 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
H ousemaids, brick makers, labourers, textile workers, fleeing
migrants and children risking their lives in mica mines. These
were the faces of modern day slavery in 2016 when the world saw
a renewed resolve to combat all forms of human bondage.
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H ousemaids, brick makers, labourers, textile workers, fleeing
migrants and children risking their lives in mica mines. These
were the faces of modern day slavery in 2016 when the world saw
a renewed resolve to combat all forms of human bondage.
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BRIEF-Taiyo Life Insurance will jointly establish an insurance software company in Myanmar - Nikkei
* Taiyo Life Insurance will jointly establish an insurance
software company in Myanmar as early as February - Nikkei
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software company in Myanmar as early as February - Nikkei
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Toshiba sees loss of about 100 bln yen on U.S. nuclear power acquisition - Nikkei
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Electronics giant Toshiba Corp
expects to report a one-off loss of about 100 billion yen ($850
million) on a U.S. nuclear power acquisition made by its
Westinghouse operation last year, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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expects to report a one-off loss of about 100 billion yen ($850
million) on a U.S. nuclear power acquisition made by its
Westinghouse operation last year, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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Sony Music's Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent
NEW YORK, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Sony Music Entertainment's
Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements
that pop music icon Britney Spears had died.
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Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements
that pop music icon Britney Spears had died.
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BRIEF-Sony Music Entertainment says its Twitter account was compromised
* Says "Sony Music Entertainment's Twitter account was
compromised. This has been rectified."
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compromised. This has been rectified."
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UPDATE 1-China bank calls documents "fake" after bond default on Alibaba-linked platform
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The fate of a defaulted $45
million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank said letters of guarantee for the bonds
were counterfeit.
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million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank said letters of guarantee for the bonds
were counterfeit.
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BRIEF-Beijing Lanxum Tech's chairman, president, VP to increase stake in next 6 months
* Says its chairman, president and vice president plan to
increase stake worth 100 million yuan ($14.39 million) in next
6 months
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increase stake worth 100 million yuan ($14.39 million) in next
6 months
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BRIEF-Datang Telecom to sell stake in tech firm for at least 368.9 mln yuan
* Says it plans to sell 21.2 percent stake in technology
firm for at least 368.9 million yuan ($53.09 million)
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firm for at least 368.9 million yuan ($53.09 million)
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
Snapchat buying Israeli augmented reality start-up Cimagine -report
TEL AVIV, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Messaging app Snapchat is
buying Israeli augmented reality startup Cimagine Media for an
estimated $30-$40 million, marking Snapchat's first acquisition
in Israel, the Calcalist financial daily reported on Sunday.
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buying Israeli augmented reality startup Cimagine Media for an
estimated $30-$40 million, marking Snapchat's first acquisition
in Israel, the Calcalist financial daily reported on Sunday.
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Lockheed Martin CEO commits to driving down F-35 fighter's costs
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp said its
Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson gave U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump a personal commitment to bring down the price of its F-35
fighter jet, after he heaped pressure on the aerospace company
over the cost.
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Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson gave U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump a personal commitment to bring down the price of its F-35
fighter jet, after he heaped pressure on the aerospace company
over the cost.
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Friday, December 23, 2016
BRIEF-Internet of Things announces resignation of director
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BRIEF-Ansys says James Cashman appointed chairman of the board
* Pursuant to terms of transition agreement, Cashman will be
employed through April 30, 2019 - SEC filing
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employed through April 30, 2019 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Computer Sciences Corp enters into a purchase and sale agreement
* Computer Sciences Corp - both agreements establish a
committed, one-year facility with a facility limit of $250
million
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committed, one-year facility with a facility limit of $250
million
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UPDATE 1-Former director at India's Tata group sues Tata Sons, board members for defamation
MUMBAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nusli Wadia, a former independent
director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd, Tata Steel
Ltd and Tata Chemicals Ltd, has filed a
defamation case against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its
board members and executives.
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director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd, Tata Steel
Ltd and Tata Chemicals Ltd, has filed a
defamation case against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its
board members and executives.
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BRIEF-Sharpspring inc says increased size of board from 5 to 7 directors
* Sharpspring Inc says on December 19, 2016 board of
directors of Sharpspring, Inc. increased size of board from 5
directors to 7 directors
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directors of Sharpspring, Inc. increased size of board from 5
directors to 7 directors
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BRIEF-Emakina Group signes partnership with Turkish IT services company WittyCommerce
* Signed a partnership with Istanbul-based engineering and IT services company WittyCommerce
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX notches small gain as materials stocks rise
TORONTO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged
higher in morning trade on Friday as materials stocks led a
broad but shallow rally and some heavyweight financial shares
slipped.
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higher in morning trade on Friday as materials stocks led a
broad but shallow rally and some heavyweight financial shares
slipped.
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BRIEF-PVA TePla says CFO Henning Doering resigns
* Chief financial officer Henning Doering asked supervisory
board for his early resignation in order to face new challenges
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board for his early resignation in order to face new challenges
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BRIEF-BOE Technology Group unit announces financial leasing of up to 3 bln yuan
* Says its wholly owned photoelectricity unit signed a
financial leasing to sell partial facilities to finance up to 3
billion yuan to fund project
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financial leasing to sell partial facilities to finance up to 3
billion yuan to fund project
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BRIEF-RIB Software signs phase-III-contract with Besix Group
* Signs a phase-III-contract (no. 33 / 2016) with Besix
Group, largest Belgian construction company
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Group, largest Belgian construction company
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BRIEF-eMagin entered into $5 mln revolving credit working capital facility on Dec. 21
* On December 21, 2016, company entered into a $5 million
revolving credit working capital facility
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revolving credit working capital facility
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BRIEF-Ebix acquires Rio De Janeiro based WDEV
* Under terms of agreement, Ebix's Latin American subsidiary
has acquired all of outstanding capital stock of WDEV
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has acquired all of outstanding capital stock of WDEV
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Friday:
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and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Friday:
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BRIEF-Nettlinx completes share allocation and acquires Salion SE
* Says received remittance towards upfront payment of 25% of
total consideration for preferential issue of convertible share
warrants
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total consideration for preferential issue of convertible share
warrants
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BRIEF-Chin-Poon Industrial to buy 11.1 mln shares of Draco PCB Public Company Limited at up to 56 mln baht
* Says it will buy 11.1 million shares of Draco PCB Public
Company Limited at 5.07 baht per share with amount of up to 56
million baht
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Company Limited at 5.07 baht per share with amount of up to 56
million baht
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BRIEF-Shanghai East-China Computer receives judgment of contract dispute
* Says CloudDCS Ltd. filed a lawsuit against it for contract
dispute, requiring it to pay compensation of 72.5 million yuan
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dispute, requiring it to pay compensation of 72.5 million yuan
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BRIEF-Cxense signs an agreement with Norsk Tipping
* Norwegian national lottery signed an agreement with Cxense
and Evry AS as for data management and personalization software.
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and Evry AS as for data management and personalization software.
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UPDATE 1-Russia's Megafon to buy majority stake in Mail.ru for $740 mln
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russia's second-biggest mobile
operator Megafon said on Friday it would buy a
majority stake in internet group Mail.ru from the two
companies' common shareholder Alisher Usmanov for $740 million.
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operator Megafon said on Friday it would buy a
majority stake in internet group Mail.ru from the two
companies' common shareholder Alisher Usmanov for $740 million.
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
BRIEF-Aconex signs enterprise agreement with AECOM
* Aconex signs three-year enterprise agreement with AECOM
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BRIEF-Goconnect says Shenzhen Xiaozhai Technology entered into partnership agreement with Go Green Holdings
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agreement with Go Green Holdings
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agreement with Go Green Holdings
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Taiwan stocks down in line with overseas markets
TAIPEI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell on Friday, in
line with overseas markets, after the island's central bank
warned of growing trade risks.
Asian stocks stepped back in subdued trade ahead of the
Christmas weekend and Japan markets were shut.
Taiwan's central bank left key rates unchanged on Thursday
at its final policy meeting of the year, but warned a rise in
trade protectionism could hobble the export-reliant economy.
The main TAIEX index fell 0.4 percent to 9,083.48
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line with overseas markets, after the island's central bank
warned of growing trade risks.
Asian stocks stepped back in subdued trade ahead of the
Christmas weekend and Japan markets were shut.
Taiwan's central bank left key rates unchanged on Thursday
at its final policy meeting of the year, but warned a rise in
trade protectionism could hobble the export-reliant economy.
The main TAIEX index fell 0.4 percent to 9,083.48
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Singapore Nov factory output expands at fastest pace in over 2-1/2 years
SINGAPORE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial
production in November expanded at its fastest annual pace since
March 2014, buoyed by strong electronics and pharmaceuticals
output, data showed on Friday.
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production in November expanded at its fastest annual pace since
March 2014, buoyed by strong electronics and pharmaceuticals
output, data showed on Friday.
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BRIEF-Piolink receives patent
* Says it received patent on Dec. 22, for method to set
network on switch and switch and computer recordable medium
storing the method
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network on switch and switch and computer recordable medium
storing the method
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UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank reaches $7.2 bln settlement with DoJ on mortgages case
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank said it would
pay $7.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Justice, related to
its issuance and underwriting of residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS) and other activities during 2005 to 2007.
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pay $7.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Justice, related to
its issuance and underwriting of residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS) and other activities during 2005 to 2007.
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BRIEF-Cirtek Holdings Philippines says Cirtek Electronics Corp acquired TECH shares
* Cirtek Electronics Corporation acquired 27.2 million TECH
shares for 23 pesos per share
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shares for 23 pesos per share
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BRIEF-Opendna signed mou with Mediafuse
* Under agreement, mediafuse will provide opendna with
ability to generate advertising revenue across all of their
digital platforms
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ability to generate advertising revenue across all of their
digital platforms
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BRIEF-Tesla CEO Musk tweet - Ready to rollout most of Autopilot functionality for HW2 towards the end of next week
* Tesla CEO Musk tweet - "Looks like we might be ready to
rollout most of Autopilot functionality for HW2 towards the end
of next week"
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rollout most of Autopilot functionality for HW2 towards the end
of next week"
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BRIEF-Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's unit Everett Spinco enters into term loan agreement
* Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co- on Dec 16, co's unit
Everett Spinco, entered into a term loan agreement
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Everett Spinco, entered into a term loan agreement
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BRIEF-Jordan Vargas joins KVH Industries as global head of human resources
* Jordan Vargas joins KVH Industries as global head of human
resources
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BRIEF-Sonic Foundry Q4 loss per share $0.19
* Sonic Foundry Inc says Q4 gross margin increased to $7.1
million, or 75 pct of sales compared to $6.5 million, or 71 pct
of sales for Q4 of 2015
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million, or 75 pct of sales compared to $6.5 million, or 71 pct
of sales for Q4 of 2015
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BRIEF-Nuance Communications says issued $500 mln aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% senior notes due 2026
* Nuance Communications Inc- On December 22, 2016, co issued
$500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% senior
notes due 2026
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$500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% senior
notes due 2026
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Nortel Networks, U.S. pension insurer reach bankruptcy deal
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 22 (Reuters) - Former
telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks Inc
and the U.S. pension insurer have reached a deal
that clears the way for the company to end its eight years in
bankruptcy.
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telecommunications equipment maker Nortel Networks Inc
and the U.S. pension insurer have reached a deal
that clears the way for the company to end its eight years in
bankruptcy.
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BRIEF-Amadeus increases i:FAO offer price to 30 eur/shr
* Says modifies its offer for i:FAO, increases offered price
to 30.0 euros ($31.4) per share
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to 30.0 euros ($31.4) per share
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Nokia files more patent suits against Apple
HELSINKI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Finnish telecoms networks
equipment maker Nokia said on Thursday it had filed a
new set of patent lawsuits against Apple Inc in Asia,
Europe and the United States.
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equipment maker Nokia said on Thursday it had filed a
new set of patent lawsuits against Apple Inc in Asia,
Europe and the United States.
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Fitch: Ownership Change Is Neutral to Global Switch Ratings
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
LONDON, December 22 (Fitch) The acquisition of 49% of data
centre owner Global
Switch Holdings Limited by a consortium of Chinese companies and
institutional
investors will have no effect on the company's rating (BBB+,
Stable), Fitch
Ratings says.
The consortium's investment vehicle, Elegant Jubilee Limited,
will acquire the
stake from Aldersgate Investments Limited for a cash
consideration of GBP2.4bn.
Elegant Jubilee and Aldersg
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LONDON, December 22 (Fitch) The acquisition of 49% of data
centre owner Global
Switch Holdings Limited by a consortium of Chinese companies and
institutional
investors will have no effect on the company's rating (BBB+,
Stable), Fitch
Ratings says.
The consortium's investment vehicle, Elegant Jubilee Limited,
will acquire the
stake from Aldersgate Investments Limited for a cash
consideration of GBP2.4bn.
Elegant Jubilee and Aldersg
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Norway aims to allow testing of self-driving cars in 2017
OSLO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The Norwegian government aims to
pass a law in the spring of next year to allow testing of
self-driving vehicles on Norwegian roads, it said on Thursday.
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pass a law in the spring of next year to allow testing of
self-driving vehicles on Norwegian roads, it said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Ancora Advisors fights to maximize value for Edgewater stakeholders
* Ancora Advisors - "believes that urgent and substantial
change" is needed on Edgewater technology board
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change" is needed on Edgewater technology board
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VW to launch ride hailing in Rwanda as part of Africa expansion
FRANKFURT, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Volkswagen plans
to start a ride-hailing service in Rwanda in a sign of how the
German carmaker is developing pay-per-use transportation models
in new markets where rival Uber has not yet gained
traction.
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to start a ride-hailing service in Rwanda in a sign of how the
German carmaker is developing pay-per-use transportation models
in new markets where rival Uber has not yet gained
traction.
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BRIEF-Asseco Poland reaches 99.32 pct stake in ACE
* Asseco Poland SA (Asseco Poland) buys 1.2 million shares
of the company representing 5.82 pct stake and owns now 99.32
pct stake of Asseco Central Europe (ACE)
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of the company representing 5.82 pct stake and owns now 99.32
pct stake of Asseco Central Europe (ACE)
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BRIEF-Leoni names Martin Stuettem to management board
* Says supervisory board names Martin Stuettem to management
board
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board
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BRIEF-Cyrus Capital Partners to independently evaluate Sphere 3D's financial condition
* Cyrus Capital Partners - expects to independently evaluate
on ongoing basis Sphere 3D's financial condition
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on ongoing basis Sphere 3D's financial condition
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BRIEF-Softblue launches negotiations over purchase of Subeli
* Subeli creates Internet applications for business needs
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BRIEF-Epcos AG now holds 72.78 pct of capital of Tronics Microsystems - AMF
* German Epcos AG declared to enter above 50 percent in capital of Tronics Microsystems SA
on Dec. 19
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on Dec. 19
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BRIEF-PCS Technology enters deal with Medprecinct Solutions Pvt Ltd
* Sale of product laboratary information management system
along with registered copyrights for consideration of INR 12.5
million
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along with registered copyrights for consideration of INR 12.5
million
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BRIEF-INES updates launch of new unit INES Research Institute
* Says it decides the effective date for setting up new unit
INES Research Institute Inc, as Jan. 1, 2017
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INES Research Institute Inc, as Jan. 1, 2017
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
BRIEF-Samsung Electronics Polska terminates contracts with Action
* Said on Wednesday that Samsung Electronics Polska Sp. z
o.o. (Samsung) informed the company about termination of all
contractual relationships linking Samsung with the company and
all other legal relationships between Action and Samsung
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o.o. (Samsung) informed the company about termination of all
contractual relationships linking Samsung with the company and
all other legal relationships between Action and Samsung
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BRIEF-Cave Interactive announces exercise of 300 warrants
* Says 300 of its 21th series warrants were exercised into
30,000 shares, during the period from Dec. 15 to Dec. 22
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30,000 shares, during the period from Dec. 15 to Dec. 22
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BRIEF-Digital Design unit to form business and capital alliance with Rhizome Inc. and StellarLink Corp
* Says the co to form business and capital alliance with
Rhizome Inc. and StellarLink Corp via its wholly owned unit
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Rhizome Inc. and StellarLink Corp via its wholly owned unit
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BRIEF-First Hi-tec Enterprise to issue new shares for plant building and equipment purchase
* Says it will issue 8 million new shares of its common
stock with par value of T$10 per share for plant building and
equipment purchase
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stock with par value of T$10 per share for plant building and
equipment purchase
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BRIEF-Chang Wah Technology to issue new shares for equity investment
* Says it will issue 5.5 million new shares of its common
stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at T$200
to T$250 per share for buying SHAP's share
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stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at T$200
to T$250 per share for buying SHAP's share
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BRIEF-Atled announces listing on TSE Mothers since Dec. 22
Dec 22(Reuters) - Atled Corp :
* Says it is listed on TSE Mothers since Dec. 22
Source text in Japanese:https://goo.gl/LCPsZY
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UPDATE 1-Uber removes its self-driving cars from San Francisco roads
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets after California regulators cracked down on the week-old
program because the company had not obtained a permit to test
the vehicles.
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has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets after California regulators cracked down on the week-old
program because the company had not obtained a permit to test
the vehicles.
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UPDATE 3-Nokia sues Apple for infringing patents, industry back on war footing
BELGRADE/HELSINKI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Nokia Corp
said on Wednesday it had filed a number of lawsuits against
Apple Inc for violating 32 technology patents, striking
back at the iPhone maker's legal action targeting the one-time
cellphone industry leader a day earlier.
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said on Wednesday it had filed a number of lawsuits against
Apple Inc for violating 32 technology patents, striking
back at the iPhone maker's legal action targeting the one-time
cellphone industry leader a day earlier.
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BRIEF-ESW Capital says enters into agreement to acquire preferred shares, warrant of Redknee Solutions
* ESW Capital, LLC enters into agreement to acquire
preferred shares and warrant of Redknee Solutions Inc.
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preferred shares and warrant of Redknee Solutions Inc.
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UPDATE 2-Honda, Alphabet's Waymo in talks over self-driving technology
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co
said on Wednesday it had entered into formal talks with Alphabet
Inc's new self-driving division Waymo to add
self-driving technology to its vehicles, marking the second
potential customer for the automation software.
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said on Wednesday it had entered into formal talks with Alphabet
Inc's new self-driving division Waymo to add
self-driving technology to its vehicles, marking the second
potential customer for the automation software.
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UPDATE 3-Canada telecoms regulator rules broadband basic service, sets up fund
GATINEAU, Quebec, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Broadband internet
access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the
country's telecom regulator ruled on Wednesday, paving the way
for universal access to high-speed services in rural and
isolated areas of the country.
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access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the
country's telecom regulator ruled on Wednesday, paving the way
for universal access to high-speed services in rural and
isolated areas of the country.
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BRIEF-Vossloh sells Electrical Systems business unit to Knorr-Bremse
* Vossloh signs contract for the sale of the Electrical Systems business unit to
Knorr-Bremse
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Knorr-Bremse
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BRIEF-Renoworks Software converts convertible revolving note receivable into equity stake of Remote Sales Force
* Renoworks software inc says conversion of note receivable
results in company having a 33 1/3% ownership of remote sales
force inc
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results in company having a 33 1/3% ownership of remote sales
force inc
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BRIEF-Telemasters Holdings says Q1 HEPS falls to 1.19 cents
* Says unaudited consolidated results for 3 month period
ended Sept.30 2016 & dividend declaration
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ended Sept.30 2016 & dividend declaration
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BRIEF-Vindico Group wins deal on monitoring city of Gothenburg
* Vindico's wholly-owned AB Gothia Kameraövervakning unit has during last quarter of 2016
implemented upgrades of camera systems and installations in Biskopsgården, Gothenburg
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implemented upgrades of camera systems and installations in Biskopsgården, Gothenburg
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Canadian Mint joins private blockchain platform
TORONTO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Royal Canadian Mint has
joined a blockchain platform run by Goldmoney Inc, the
first time in the world that mint-vaulted bullion has been
traded on such a private digital ledger, the Canadian fintech
company said on Wednesday.
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joined a blockchain platform run by Goldmoney Inc, the
first time in the world that mint-vaulted bullion has been
traded on such a private digital ledger, the Canadian fintech
company said on Wednesday.
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures flat, index set to snap four-day winning streak
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Canadian stock futures were lower on
Wednesday, indicating the market was set to snap a four-day
winning streak.
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Wednesday, indicating the market was set to snap a four-day
winning streak.
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BRIEF-SeSa H1 net profit rises to 10.6 mln euros
* H1 net revenue 551.4 million euros ($573.62 million) versus 512.7 million euros a year ago
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UPDATE 1-EU court says Spanish tax breaks may infringe EU state aid laws
LUXEMBOURG, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Europe's top court ruled on
Wednesday that the European Commission may have been correct in
finding tax breaks for Spanish companies on their foreign
holdings were illegal.
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Wednesday that the European Commission may have been correct in
finding tax breaks for Spanish companies on their foreign
holdings were illegal.
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BRIEF-Privasia Technology says unit accepted banking facilities offered by CIMB Bank Berhad
* Privasia technology-facilities are not expected to have
any effect on issued and paid-up share capital of priva
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any effect on issued and paid-up share capital of priva
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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BRIEF-RIB Software signs phase-II-contract with construction company August Mainka GmbH &Co KG
* Signs a phase-II-contract with the construction company
August Mainka GmbH & Co KG
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BRIEF-Beijing Certificate Authority's shares to debut trading on Dec 23
* Beijing Certificate Authority's shares to debut trading on
Dec 23 - Shenzhen stock exchange
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Dec 23 - Shenzhen stock exchange
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BRIEF-Wonders Information's shares to resume trade after getting regulatory approval
* Says its shares to resume trading from Dec 22 after
getting regulatory approval for assets acquisition
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getting regulatory approval for assets acquisition
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BRIEF-Tagmaster gets three new orders within rail solutions
* Received orders for three new rail projects at total value of around 1 million euros
($1.04 million)
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($1.04 million)
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
BRIEF-Playtech says bought back 5.28 mln shares for 50 mln euro
* Purchased a total of 5.28 million shares at a cost of 50
million euro, which was funded from company's existing cash
resources
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million euro, which was funded from company's existing cash
resources
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BRIEF-Hochiki unit to buy Italian security equipment maker D.E.S. SRL
* Says its UK unit Hochiki Europe(U.K.)Limited plans to
acquire 100 percent stake in an Italia-based firm D.E.S. SRL
which is mainly engaged in sale of automatic smoke alarms and
fire extinguishing equipment
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acquire 100 percent stake in an Italia-based firm D.E.S. SRL
which is mainly engaged in sale of automatic smoke alarms and
fire extinguishing equipment
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BRIEF-Acer to repurchase 3.3 pct stake shares for T$35.45 bln
* Says it will repurchase 100,000,000 shares of its common
stock (a 3.3 percent stake) during the period from Dec. 21 to
Feb. 20, 2017
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stock (a 3.3 percent stake) during the period from Dec. 21 to
Feb. 20, 2017
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Taiwan stocks fall ahead of rate meeting, lack of strong overseas cues
TAIPEI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell mildly on
Wednesday ahead of the central bank's rate-setting meeting and
with lack of strong cues from overseas markets.
The main TAIEX index fell 0.1 percent to 9,235.49 as
of 0406 GMT, after closing mostly flat in the previous session.
The electronics subindex was down 0.1 percent, while
the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent.
The losses came despite stronger-than-expected export orders
for November issued after the market closed on T
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Wednesday ahead of the central bank's rate-setting meeting and
with lack of strong cues from overseas markets.
The main TAIEX index fell 0.1 percent to 9,235.49 as
of 0406 GMT, after closing mostly flat in the previous session.
The electronics subindex was down 0.1 percent, while
the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent.
The losses came despite stronger-than-expected export orders
for November issued after the market closed on T
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BRIEF-YEST signs 3.35 bln won contract with Samsung Electronics
* Says it signs 3.35 billion won contract with Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd to provide semiconductor
manufacturing equipments
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Electronics Co Ltd to provide semiconductor
manufacturing equipments
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BRIEF-Innovation announces listing on TSE Mothers since Dec. 21
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Innovation Inc :
* Says it is listed on TSE Mothers since Dec. 21
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BRIEF-Lotte announces agreement with IBM to leverage Watson for retail
* Lotte announces agreement with IBM to leverage Watson for
retail
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UPDATE 3-American Airlines wins $15 mln in antitrust case against Sabre
NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc
on Tuesday won about $15.3 million in an antitrust
lawsuit that accused airline booking service Sabre Corp
of harming competition and charging grossly inflated booking
fees.
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on Tuesday won about $15.3 million in an antitrust
lawsuit that accused airline booking service Sabre Corp
of harming competition and charging grossly inflated booking
fees.
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BRIEF-Nike CFO- Expect Q3 reported revenue to grow in mid single-digit range
* CEO on conf call- "there are areas in the short-term where
we haven't executed as precisely as we would have liked"
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we haven't executed as precisely as we would have liked"
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UPDATE 2-Twitter CTO Adam Messinger to leave in latest executive exodus
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc's Chief Technology
Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on Tuesday he would be
leaving the company, the latest in a string of high-profile
executive departures.
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Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on Tuesday he would be
leaving the company, the latest in a string of high-profile
executive departures.
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Twitter's CTO Adam Messinger to leave company
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Microblogging site Twitter Inc's
Chief Technology Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on
Tuesday he would be leaving the company.
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Chief Technology Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on
Tuesday he would be leaving the company.
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BRIEF-Traxo says raised about $5.2 mln in equity financing - SEC filing
* Traxo Inc says raised about $5.2 million in equity
financing from total offering amount of about $8.2 million - SEC
filing
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financing from total offering amount of about $8.2 million - SEC
filing
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American Airlines wins $5 million in antitrust case against Sabre
NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc
on Tuesday was awarded $5.01 million in an antitrust
lawsuit that accused airline booking service Sabre Corp
of harming competition and charging it grossly inflated booking
fees.
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on Tuesday was awarded $5.01 million in an antitrust
lawsuit that accused airline booking service Sabre Corp
of harming competition and charging it grossly inflated booking
fees.
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UPDATE 1-Hedge fund Ardmore shutting, manager moving to Citadel's Aptigon
BOSTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Prominent technology investor
Chris Connor is shutting down his hedge fund less than one year
after launching it and will be joining Citadel, one of the
industry's biggest players, two sources familiar with the move
said on Tuesday.
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Chris Connor is shutting down his hedge fund less than one year
after launching it and will be joining Citadel, one of the
industry's biggest players, two sources familiar with the move
said on Tuesday.
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Orlando nightclub victims' families sue Twitter, Google, Facebook
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The families of three men killed at
Orlando's Pulse gay nightclub have sued Twitter Inc, Alphabet
Inc's Google and Facebook Inc in federal court, accusing the
companies of providing "material support" to the
self-radicalized gunman.
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Orlando's Pulse gay nightclub have sued Twitter Inc, Alphabet
Inc's Google and Facebook Inc in federal court, accusing the
companies of providing "material support" to the
self-radicalized gunman.
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BRIEF-Activision Blizzard says Call Of Duty:Infinite Warfare Sabotage coming first to Playstation 4 on Jan 31
* Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Sabotage coming first to
playstation 4 on January 31
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UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley to pay $7.5 mln over customer protection violations
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley will
pay $7.5 million to settle civil charges that it violated
customer protection rules when it used trades involving customer
cash to lower its borrowing costs, U.S. securities regulators
said on Tuesday.
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pay $7.5 million to settle civil charges that it violated
customer protection rules when it used trades involving customer
cash to lower its borrowing costs, U.S. securities regulators
said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Krzysztof Dzuba appointed chairman of S4E's supervisory board
* Krzysztof Dzuba replaces Andrzej Albera as company's
chairman of supervisory board
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BRIEF-Stmicroelectronics launches a high-precision biometric kit
* Stmicroelectronics and Valencell are collaborating on the development of a high-precision
biometric detection platform for wearables and the Internet of Things
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biometric detection platform for wearables and the Internet of Things
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BRIEF-Cancom elects Lothar Koniarski as new chairman of supervisory board
* Supervisory board of Cancom SE elected Lothar Koniarski as
new chairman of supervisory board
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new chairman of supervisory board
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Tuesday:
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and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Tuesday:
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BRIEF-Mobilatervinning i Sverige CEO Carl Kock to leave
* Robin Vestersten to take over as CEO for Mobilåtervinning
i Sverige as of Dec. 21, 2016
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i Sverige as of Dec. 21, 2016
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BRIEF-New Silkroutes responds to queries regarding trading activity
* no definitive agreement entered into in respect to
business opportunities, partnerships or joint ventures being
considered by co
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business opportunities, partnerships or joint ventures being
considered by co
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BRIEF-Redington India says Turkish court rejects MTO claims on co's unit
* Turkish Council of State rejects claims of investor of
Arena Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret for co's unit carrying out
mandatory tender offer
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Arena Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret for co's unit carrying out
mandatory tender offer
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BRIEF-MLS to invest in Jiangsu optoelectronics firm, investment JV
* Says it plans to invest 500 million yuan ($71.90 million)
in Jiangsu-based optoelectronics firm
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in Jiangsu-based optoelectronics firm
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BRIEF-STV Group says reached agreement with defined benefits pension schemes trustees
* Agreement reached with trustees of company's defined
benefits pension schemes for 1 Jan 2015 triennial actuarial
funding valuations, recovery plans
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benefits pension schemes for 1 Jan 2015 triennial actuarial
funding valuations, recovery plans
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BRIEF-Jaeyoung Solutec says conversion of 8th convertible bonds into shares
* Says 2 billion won worth of its 8th convertible bonds have
been converted into 1.3 million shares of the co, at 1,578
won/share
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been converted into 1.3 million shares of the co, at 1,578
won/share
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BRIEF-Panasonic to wholly own PanaHome via share exchange
* Says it to have executed a share exchange agreement to
make Panahome Corp its wholly-owned subsidiary through
share exchange on Aug. 1, 2017
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make Panahome Corp its wholly-owned subsidiary through
share exchange on Aug. 1, 2017
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BRIEF-Panasonic enters into agreement to fully acquire Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX via stock exchange
* Says Panasonic enters into agreement to fully acquire
Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co Ltd (SUNX) via
stock exchange, effective on March 27, 2017
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Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co Ltd (SUNX) via
stock exchange, effective on March 27, 2017
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Monday, December 19, 2016
BRIEF-TBS Group signs agreement for sale of PCS and stake in Insiel Mercato to Gruppo GPI
* Says signs binding agreement for sale of 55 pct stake in
Insiel Mercato and 100 pct stake in Professional Clinical
Software (PCS) to Gruppo GPI
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Insiel Mercato and 100 pct stake in Professional Clinical
Software (PCS) to Gruppo GPI
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BRIEF-Inspec unit updates on business acquisition from CLARO Inc
* Says co's medical equipment unit decides transaction
effective date as Jan. 12, 2017, for medical equipment business
acquisition from CLARO Inc
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effective date as Jan. 12, 2017, for medical equipment business
acquisition from CLARO Inc
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BRIEF-Avaco signs 6.78 bln won contract with LG Electronics
* Says it signs 6.78 billion won contract with LG
Electronics Inc. to provide LCD manufacturing equipments
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Electronics Inc. to provide LCD manufacturing equipments
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BRIEF-V Technology gets orders worth totally 18 bln yen
* Says its company group received orders from major overseas
flat panel display (FPD) makers for manufacturing equipment
worth totally 18 billion yen
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flat panel display (FPD) makers for manufacturing equipment
worth totally 18 billion yen
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BRIEF-Jusung Engineering signs 18.03 bln won contract with Kunshan Govisionox Optoelectronics
* Says it signs 18.03 billion won contract with Kunshan
Govisionox Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. to provide display
manufacturing equipments
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Govisionox Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. to provide display
manufacturing equipments
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BRIEF-Guangdong Chaohua Technology to use 10 mln yuan to set up investment unit
* Says it plans to set up a wholly owned investment unit in
Shenzhen, with investment of 10 million yuan
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Shenzhen, with investment of 10 million yuan
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BRIEF-Xped's unit to expand supply of healthcare equipment and services to aged care industry
* unit will be expanding supply of their healthcare
equipment and services into aged care industry
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equipment and services into aged care industry
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BRIEF-Aeeris says has undertaken a major cost and operating overheads review
* Undertaken a major cost and operating overheads review to
substantially reduce operating cash burn
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substantially reduce operating cash burn
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Obama prepares to block drilling in Arctic, Atlantic -Bloomberg
Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama is preparing
to block the sale of new offshore drilling rights in much of the
U.S. Arctic and parts of the Atlantic, Bloomberg reported,
citing two people familiar with the decision.
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to block the sale of new offshore drilling rights in much of the
U.S. Arctic and parts of the Atlantic, Bloomberg reported,
citing two people familiar with the decision.
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BRIEF-Guidewire Software to acquire ISCS for approximately $160 mln in cash
* Guidewire Software to acquire ISCS for approximately $160
million in cash -SEC filing
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BRIEF-Universal Electronics finalizes settlement of certain litigation and U.S. Patent and trademark office matters
* On Dec 13 Co finalized settlement of certain litigation
and U.S. Patent and trademark office matters
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and U.S. Patent and trademark office matters
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UPDATE 5-North Carolina considers transgender bathroom law repeal this week
Dec 19 (Reuters) - A North Carolina law limiting bathroom
access for transgender people could be repealed this week after
months of protests and economic boycotts over legislation
decried as discriminatory.
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access for transgender people could be repealed this week after
months of protests and economic boycotts over legislation
decried as discriminatory.
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UPDATE 1-Boeing's commercial jets unit to cut jobs in 2017
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Boeing Co's commercial airplanes
unit said on Monday it would reduce its workforce in 2017,
adding to the about 8 percent jobs the company has cut since the
beginning of 2016.
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unit said on Monday it would reduce its workforce in 2017,
adding to the about 8 percent jobs the company has cut since the
beginning of 2016.
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Boeing's commercial division to cut jobs in 2017
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Boeing Co's commercial airplanes
unit said on Monday it would reduce its workforce in 2017,
adding to the about 8 percent jobs the company has cut since the
beginning of 2016.
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unit said on Monday it would reduce its workforce in 2017,
adding to the about 8 percent jobs the company has cut since the
beginning of 2016.
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BlackBerry spending $75 million on autos hub over several years
OTTAWA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Canada's BlackBerry Ltd
plans to invest C$100 million ($75 million) in a new autonomous
vehicle-testing hub over several years, the company's chief
executive said on Monday, marking a change of direction for the
smartphone pioneer.
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plans to invest C$100 million ($75 million) in a new autonomous
vehicle-testing hub over several years, the company's chief
executive said on Monday, marking a change of direction for the
smartphone pioneer.
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BRIEF-Facebook says introducing group video chat in messenger
* Facebook says group video chat is rolling out to Android
and iOS devices, and the desktop version of messenger, worldwide
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and iOS devices, and the desktop version of messenger, worldwide
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UPDATE 1-Murdoch denies pressuring UK prime ministers ahead of Sky submission
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch said on Monday he
had never asked a British prime minister for anything, seeking
to play down his influence ahead of what is likely to be a
politically charged approval process for his $14.6 billion bid
for pay-TV group Sky.
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had never asked a British prime minister for anything, seeking
to play down his influence ahead of what is likely to be a
politically charged approval process for his $14.6 billion bid
for pay-TV group Sky.
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BRIEF-Emerson Radio says that its board approved repurchase of up to $5 mln of common stock on Dec. 19
* Emerson Radio Corp - on December 19, 2016, co announced
that its board of directors has approved repurchase of up to $5
million of its common stock
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that its board of directors has approved repurchase of up to $5
million of its common stock
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 19 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Monday:
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and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Monday:
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BRIEF-IAR Systems moves from Small Cap to Mid Cap on Nasdaq Stockholm
* Shares will be traded in mid cap segment from Jan. 2 2017
Source text: http://bit.ly/2hzWblH
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Source text: http://bit.ly/2hzWblH
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BRIEF-Sourcenext buys MIXA on Dec. 16
* Says it acquired Tokyo-based firm MIXA that engaged in
manufacture and sale of digital data such as photos and
illustrations on Dec. 16
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manufacture and sale of digital data such as photos and
illustrations on Dec. 16
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BRIEF-Korea Computer & Systems signs 2.32 bln won contract with KEB HanaCard
* Says it signs 2.32 billion won contract with KEB HanaCard
Co Ltd to provide service of transferring data center
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Co Ltd to provide service of transferring data center
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
BRIEF-GIG signs two new iGC contracts, obtains licence on Malta
* Subsidiary iGamingCloud has signed two new agreements for
provision of its platform services.
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provision of its platform services.
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BRIEF-BlackBerry says no plans to move any BBM infrastructure to Indonesia
* BlackBerry says "there are no plans to move any BBM
infrastructure, including BBM servers located in Canada and
U.S., to Indonesia"
Source http://blck.by/2hKs4G3
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infrastructure, including BBM servers located in Canada and
U.S., to Indonesia"
Source http://blck.by/2hKs4G3
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BRIEF-Onkyo to set up Minda Onkyo India Pvt. Ltd. with Minda Industries Ltd.
* Says it plans to set up a JV in India, named as Minda
Onkyo India Pvt. Ltd., with Minda Industries Ltd.
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Onkyo India Pvt. Ltd., with Minda Industries Ltd.
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BRIEF-Samart Corp says consortium with Tata Project signed contract with EGAT
* unit signed a consortium agreement with tata project
limited under the name "tpl - teda consortium" in the proportion
of 33.69:66.31
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limited under the name "tpl - teda consortium" in the proportion
of 33.69:66.31
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BRIEF-China Security & Fire updates lawsuit progress
* Says the co filed lawsuit to against first-instance
judgment for debt disputes with a Shanghai-based investment
management firm
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judgment for debt disputes with a Shanghai-based investment
management firm
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BRIEF-Hattl buys 10.3 pct stake in Zungwon En-Sys
* Says Hattl Ltd has acquired 3.3 million shares of the co,
holding 10.3 percent stake from 0 percent stake
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holding 10.3 percent stake from 0 percent stake
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Tatfook Technology to sell no less than 15 pct stake in microelectronics firm
* Says it will list no less than 15 percent stake in a
Shenzhen-based microelectronics firm for sale
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Shenzhen-based microelectronics firm for sale
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Ireland accuses EU of exceeding power in Apple tax case
DUBLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ireland accused the European
Commission on Monday of exceeding its powers and interfering
with the EU member's national sovereignty over tax affairs in
ruling that Apple owes Dublin billions of euros in
taxes, saying it had failed to give proper reasons for its
decision.
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Commission on Monday of exceeding its powers and interfering
with the EU member's national sovereignty over tax affairs in
ruling that Apple owes Dublin billions of euros in
taxes, saying it had failed to give proper reasons for its
decision.
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AMC Entertainment, Equity Commonwealth are stocks to watch: Barron's
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Stocks slated to deliver large gains in
2017 range from movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings
Inc to two companies with ties to billionaire Sam Zell -
Equity Commonwealth and Real Industry Inc,
Barron's said in a report.
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2017 range from movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings
Inc to two companies with ties to billionaire Sam Zell -
Equity Commonwealth and Real Industry Inc,
Barron's said in a report.
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Congo's Kabila faces test on streets as his term expires
KINSHASA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Congolese President Joseph
Kabila's final term in office expires on Monday, with no
election to choose a successor and amid a surge in popular anger
over what opponents say is an attempt to cling to power in
defiance of the constitution.
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Kabila's final term in office expires on Monday, with no
election to choose a successor and amid a surge in popular anger
over what opponents say is an attempt to cling to power in
defiance of the constitution.
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Switching gears, Canada's BlackBerry to open autonomous vehicle hub
OTTAWA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Canada's BlackBerry Ltd
will open an autonomous driving research center on Monday, as it
tries to make itself an indispensable under-the-hood piece of
the automotive industry's weaponry in the self-driving vehicle
arms race.
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will open an autonomous driving research center on Monday, as it
tries to make itself an indispensable under-the-hood piece of
the automotive industry's weaponry in the self-driving vehicle
arms race.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Box Office: 'Rogue One' Scores Massive $155 Million Debut as Star Wars Fans Flock to Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 18 (Variety.com) - "Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
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Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Trump aide plays down prospect of upending 'one China' policy
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday played
down the prospect that Trump would revisit Washington's
decades-old "one China" policy, even though he suggested as much
a week ago.
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Trump's incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday played
down the prospect that Trump would revisit Washington's
decades-old "one China" policy, even though he suggested as much
a week ago.
Read more
Box Office: 'Rogue One' Scores Massive $155 Million Debut as Star Wars Fans Flock to Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 18 (Variety.com) - "Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
Read more
Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
Read more
Virtual assistants expected to top virtual reality in holiday sales
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Virtual assistants are set to pummel
virtual reality headsets in the fight for consumer dollars this
holiday season, while smartwatches drive wearable sales. Drones
may fly under the radar, though.
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virtual reality headsets in the fight for consumer dollars this
holiday season, while smartwatches drive wearable sales. Drones
may fly under the radar, though.
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Brazilian telecom overhaul snagged in Senate -news magazine Veja
SAO PAULO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A legislative overhaul of
Brazil's telecommunications industry was held up in the Senate
late Friday by a motion that has blocked President Michel Temer
from signing the measure, news magazine Veja reported on its
website on Sunday.
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Brazil's telecommunications industry was held up in the Senate
late Friday by a motion that has blocked President Michel Temer
from signing the measure, news magazine Veja reported on its
website on Sunday.
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Trump aide plays down prospect of upending 'one China' policy
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday played
down the prospect that Trump would revisit Washington's
decades-old "one China" policy, even though he suggested as much
a week ago.
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Trump's incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday played
down the prospect that Trump would revisit Washington's
decades-old "one China" policy, even though he suggested as much
a week ago.
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Saudi Telecom says board approves $100 mln Careem stake buy
DUBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The board of Saudi Telecom Co
(STC) has agreed to buy a 10 percent stake in Middle
Eastern ride-hailing app Careem for $100 million, the kingdom's
biggest operator by subscribers said in a bourse filing on
Sunday.
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(STC) has agreed to buy a 10 percent stake in Middle
Eastern ride-hailing app Careem for $100 million, the kingdom's
biggest operator by subscribers said in a bourse filing on
Sunday.
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
UPDATE 2-Vivendi denies plan to take over Italian broadcaster Mediaset
MILAN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Vivendi denied on
Saturday it was planning to take over Mediaset after
buying a fifth of the Italian broadcaster in a move that has
riled the government and stoked an ongoing row between the
companies over a pay-TV deal.
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Saturday it was planning to take over Mediaset after
buying a fifth of the Italian broadcaster in a move that has
riled the government and stoked an ongoing row between the
companies over a pay-TV deal.
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Friday, December 16, 2016
China considers national appeals court on intellectual property rights - paper
BEIJING, Dec 17 (Reuters) - China is considering a national
appeals court specializing in intellectual property rights, the
China Daily has cited a senior Chinese judge as saying, as the
world's second-largest economy tightens regulation of patents
and trademarks.
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appeals court specializing in intellectual property rights, the
China Daily has cited a senior Chinese judge as saying, as the
world's second-largest economy tightens regulation of patents
and trademarks.
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UPDATE 1-Uber fires back at California DMV in self-driving car spat
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Uber Technolgies Inc
on Friday again defied a demand by California
regulators that the ride-services firm apply for a permit to
test self-driving cars, setting up a possible legal battle.
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on Friday again defied a demand by California
regulators that the ride-services firm apply for a permit to
test self-driving cars, setting up a possible legal battle.
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Airbnb seeks to raise an additional $153 mln
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Airbnb Inc is looking to
raise an additional $153 million as an extension of a recent
funding round, boosting its coffers as the company pushes
forward with global expansion.
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raise an additional $153 million as an extension of a recent
funding round, boosting its coffers as the company pushes
forward with global expansion.
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BRIEF-California AG's office tells Uber to "immediately" remove its "self-driving" vehicles from state's roadways- letter
* California AG's office tells Uber to "immediately" remove
its "self-driving" vehicles from state's roadways until it
complies with all statutes, regulations- letter
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its "self-driving" vehicles from state's roadways until it
complies with all statutes, regulations- letter
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UPDATE 1-Tax accounting software firm Avalara prepares IPO -sources
Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. tax accounting software company
Avalara Inc has interviewed banks to help prepare for an initial
public offering (IPO) that could come in 2017 and value the
company at roughly $1 billion, people familiar with the matter
said on Friday.
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Avalara Inc has interviewed banks to help prepare for an initial
public offering (IPO) that could come in 2017 and value the
company at roughly $1 billion, people familiar with the matter
said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. to disclose estimate of number of Americans under surveillance
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. intelligence
community will soon disclose an estimate of the number of
Americans whose electronic communications have been caught in
the crosshairs of online surveillance programs intended for
foreigners, U.S. lawmakers said in a letter seen by Reuters on
Friday.
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community will soon disclose an estimate of the number of
Americans whose electronic communications have been caught in
the crosshairs of online surveillance programs intended for
foreigners, U.S. lawmakers said in a letter seen by Reuters on
Friday.
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BRIEF-Ooma inc files for mixed shelf of up to $50 mln
* Ooma Inc - files for mixed shelf of up to $50 million -
SEC filing
Source text http://bit.ly/2hXYNGX
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SEC filing
Source text http://bit.ly/2hXYNGX
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UPDATE 1-China to review film limits as box office growth slows
* Execs still see huge potential, want more access
(Adds details on previous agreement, possible outcomes
paragraphs 15-18)
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(Adds details on previous agreement, possible outcomes
paragraphs 15-18)
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BRIEF-Intel's 2.95 pct junior subordinated convertible debentures to pay contingent interest of $4 million
* Intel's 2.95 percent junior subordinated convertible
debentures due 2035 to pay contingent interest of $4 million
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debentures due 2035 to pay contingent interest of $4 million
Source text for Eikon:
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UPDATE 1-U.S. indicts three Romanians over $4 mln cyber fraud
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Three Romanian nationals have been
extradited to the United States to face charges that they
operated a cyber fraud scheme in which they infected at least
60,000 computers and stole at least $4 million, U.S. prosecutors
said on Friday.
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extradited to the United States to face charges that they
operated a cyber fraud scheme in which they infected at least
60,000 computers and stole at least $4 million, U.S. prosecutors
said on Friday.
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BRIEF-Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation and affiliates of Joseph Tsai, adopt stock sales plan
* Joe and clara tsai foundation - stock sales plan allows
for sale of up to about 6.5 million shares of alibaba group
holding ltd's stock through oct 2017
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for sale of up to about 6.5 million shares of alibaba group
holding ltd's stock through oct 2017
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BRIEF-GTT Communications says pricing, lender allocations completed with respect to proposed new credit agreement - SEC filing
* GTT Communications Inc - Pricing and lender allocations
were completed with respect to a proposed new credit agreement -
SEC filing
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were completed with respect to a proposed new credit agreement -
SEC filing
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UPDATE 3-Omnicom, Publicis get DoJ subpoenas over video production practices
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Subsidiaries for advertising companies
Omnicom Group Inc and Publicis Groupe SA were
subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice, both companies
said on Friday.
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Omnicom Group Inc and Publicis Groupe SA were
subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice, both companies
said on Friday.
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U.S. to disclose estimate of surveilled Americans by early 2017 -letter
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. intelligence
community has committed to providing as soon as next month a
public estimate of the number of U.S. persons whose electronic
communications are ensnared under a surveillance authority
intended for foreign espionage, according to a bipartisan group
of congressional lawmakers' letter that Reuters saw.
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community has committed to providing as soon as next month a
public estimate of the number of U.S. persons whose electronic
communications are ensnared under a surveillance authority
intended for foreign espionage, according to a bipartisan group
of congressional lawmakers' letter that Reuters saw.
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CORRECTED-RPT-China box office falters ahead of key Hollywood talks
LOS ANGELES/SHANGHAI, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China's box office
is set for its smallest growth in a decade in 2016 with viewers
spending less as the economy slows, clouding the outlook at a
time when Hollywood is pushing for a higher number of foreign
films to be screened in Chinese theatres.
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is set for its smallest growth in a decade in 2016 with viewers
spending less as the economy slows, clouding the outlook at a
time when Hollywood is pushing for a higher number of foreign
films to be screened in Chinese theatres.
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Uber says disappointed by Taiwan law raising ride-sharing fine to highest level globally
TAIPEI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
said it was disappointed Taiwan's legislature had passed a
regulation that will raise fines sharply on unlicensed
ride-sharing services to the highest level for such fines
globally.
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said it was disappointed Taiwan's legislature had passed a
regulation that will raise fines sharply on unlicensed
ride-sharing services to the highest level for such fines
globally.
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BRIEF-Trivago's American Depository Shares open at $11.20 in debut
* Trivago's American Depository Shares open at $11.20 in
debut, above IPO price of $11.00 per ADS
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debut, above IPO price of $11.00 per ADS
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BRIEF-Nanjing Sample Technology says unit won for contract sum of RMB185 mln
* Nanjing sample technology- unit won bidding for system
integration project of cloud computing big data industry pilot
demonstration base in sichuan
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integration project of cloud computing big data industry pilot
demonstration base in sichuan
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Tobii board member Wareby buys 15,400 shares-Swedish FSA
STOCKHOLM, Dec 16 (Reuters) - ** Jan Wareby, board member at
eyetracking firm Tobii, bought 15,400 shares in the
firm on Dec. 16, according to an update of the Swedish Financial
Supervisory Authority's (FSA) insider registry on Friday
Link to registry: http://bit.ly/2buiSTx
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eyetracking firm Tobii, bought 15,400 shares in the
firm on Dec. 16, according to an update of the Swedish Financial
Supervisory Authority's (FSA) insider registry on Friday
Link to registry: http://bit.ly/2buiSTx
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Omnicom gets DoJ subpoena over video production practices
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Advertising company Omnicom Group Inc
said on Friday two subsidiaries had received subpoenas
from the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division related
to an examination of video production and post-production
practices in the ad industry.
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said on Friday two subsidiaries had received subpoenas
from the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division related
to an examination of video production and post-production
practices in the ad industry.
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BRIEF-Huiyin Smart Community Co says unit entered into entered into equity transfer agreement
* Seller is yangzhou huiyin technology group ltd, purchaser
is guangzhou aoyuan commercial property group and target is
yangzhou huiyin real estate co
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is guangzhou aoyuan commercial property group and target is
yangzhou huiyin real estate co
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BRIEF-Ningbo Wanhao Holdings appoints He Keng as Chairman
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ningbo Wanhao Holdings Co Ltd
:
* He Keng has been appointed to act as chairman of board
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BRIEF-Heitech Padu Bhd says unit received letter of acceptance from Tenaga Nasional Bhd
* On dec 6, unit received letter of acceptance for
appointment of duta technic sdn bhd by tenaga nasional berhad
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appointment of duta technic sdn bhd by tenaga nasional berhad
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UPDATE 1-Turkey's Akbank says targeted by hackers, faces up to $4 mln liability
ISTANBUL, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Hackers targeted Turkish lender
Akbank in a cyber attack on the SWIFT global payment
system, the bank said, adding it faced a liability of up to $4
million from the incident but no customer information was
compromised.
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Akbank in a cyber attack on the SWIFT global payment
system, the bank said, adding it faced a liability of up to $4
million from the incident but no customer information was
compromised.
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BRIEF-Laster Tech's shares to be traded on Taiwan Stock Exchange from Dec. 19
* Says its shares will be traded on Taiwan Stock Exchange
from Dec. 19, and at the same time stop the shares' trading on
the Emerging Market
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from Dec. 19, and at the same time stop the shares' trading on
the Emerging Market
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
BRIEF-Octo technology announces Accenture's opening of public tender offer for shares of Octo Technology
* Announces accenture's opening of public tender offer for shares of octo technology for
22.5 euros($23.50) per share and 1.72 euros per warrant
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22.5 euros($23.50) per share and 1.72 euros per warrant
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BRIEF-Johnston Press sells East Anglia unit to Iliffe Media for 17 mln stg
* Entered into a conditional agreement to sell entire issued
share capital of Johnston Publishing East Anglia Limited
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share capital of Johnston Publishing East Anglia Limited
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BRIEF-Uzabase to buy Japan Venture Research
* Says it to buy Japan Venture Research from an individual
and a Japan-based firm on Jan. 11, 2017
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and a Japan-based firm on Jan. 11, 2017
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BRIEF-National Australia Bank says about 60,000 migrant banking account details also sent to the wrong e-mail
* written to customers migrated to Australia,on accounts
established via bank's migrant banking team while they resided
overseas
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established via bank's migrant banking team while they resided
overseas
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BRIEF-Raminfo Ltd gets order worth 78.8 mln rupees (Dec 15)
* Received an order from a Maharatna PSU, New Delhi, for
"procurement and implementation of CPM and ash board software"
package
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"procurement and implementation of CPM and ash board software"
package
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BRIEF-Wangsu Science & Technology to buy tech firm for 12.4 mln yuan
* Says it to buy a Shenzhen-based technology firm from five
individuals for 12.4 million yuan
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individuals for 12.4 million yuan
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Toyota recalls 66,830 imported Lexus cars in China
BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Chinese unit of Toyota Motor
Corp will recall 66,830 imported Lexus brand vehicles
in the country over potential safety issues, China's quality
watchdog said on Friday.
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Corp will recall 66,830 imported Lexus brand vehicles
in the country over potential safety issues, China's quality
watchdog said on Friday.
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