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UPDATE 3-Russia hopes to agree new S-400 missile deal with Turkey next year

MOSCOW/ISTANBUL, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Russia hopes to seal a deal to supply Turkey with more S-400 missile systems in the first half of next year, the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, said in an interview with RIA news agency published on Tuesday. Such a move could further sour ties between Turkey and the United States, which has suspended Ankara from the F-35 stealth fighter jet programme, in which it was a producer and buyer, to punish it for buying S-400 batteries earlier this year. Washington has also warned of possible U.S. sanctions, saying …read more […]

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How LVMH's whirlwind courtship sealed $16 billion Tiffany deal

LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) – Tiffany was codenamed “Tea” and LVMH was “Latte” in the whirlwind talks that led to the U.S. jeweller being taken over by the French luxury group for more than $16 billion, in a homage to famed film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. The monikers were an attempt to ensure secrecy about a deal that LVMH wanted to seal swiftly before its competitors could intervene, according to two sources involved in the talks. LVMH’s bid approach was discussed by executives at the two companies in mid October, soon before the French firm launched a big factory in Johnson …read more […]

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Hyundai Motor to invest $1.55 billion in first Indonesia car plant

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it has signed a preliminary deal to build a new factory in Indonesia, which would be its first car plant in Southeast Asia and a crack at Japanese rivals that dominate the market. The deal comes as Hyundai and affiliate Kia Motors struggle with a prolonged sales downturn in China, where they suspended two factories this year. Hyundai Motor said it will invest about $1.55 billion in the Indonesia auto manufacturing plant from now until 2030, including product development and operation costs. …read more […]

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European shares calm as investors seek any signs of trade deal progress

European shares were little changed on Tuesday after a strong start to the week, as investors sought concrete signs of any progress in trade talks between the United States and China. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat at 0803 GMT, after gaining more than 1% on Monday following a report that the two sides were close to a trade agreement. China’s Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday that top trade negotiators from both countries had reached a consensus on “resolving relevant problems” on a phone call, but gave no indication on the timing of a deal. …read more […]

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Investors Bet on Rising Demand From China's Aging Population

(Bloomberg) — Venus MedTech (HangZhou) Inc. is adding fuel to a boom of health-care IPOs in Hong Kong, as investors bet on rising demand from China’s aging population.The Chinese developer of cardiovascular devices began taking orders Tuesday, counting big names including Singapore’s sovereign fund GIC Pte among its cornerstone investors. Venus is seeking as much as $331 million from the sale, with an expected Dec. 10 listing.Health-care initial public offerings have raised $4.4 billion in Hong Kong since January, setting a record for the first 11 months and marking an almost 30% growth over the same period last year, according …read more […]

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A $130 Billion Portfolio Is Under Review at Top Nordic Fund

(Bloomberg) — The biggest pension fund in the Nordic region is working on a plan to rejig its $130 billion portfolio to help it cope with long-term negative interest rates.ATP, which is based north of Copenhagen, says its review will be “comprehensive.” There are “big decisions” ahead, Chief Executive Officer Bo Foged said in an interview. Measures may include shifting the basic allocation model at the fund to allow it to offload bonds and add risk.ATP is trying to run a pension fund in a country that’s had negative rates longer than any other place on Earth. Denmark’s central bank …read more […]