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China considers ban on infant formula ads

2015-04-20 11:44:09| Food - Topix.net

China is considering a ban on advertisements for infant milk formula in a bid to tackle low levels of breast feeding, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday, a potential headache for firms targeting the country's near US$18 billion market. A woman holding a baby stands in front of a shelf displaying milk powder products at a supermarket in Beijing May 20, 2013.

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Petrobras considers divestment of stake in Braskem for $903m

2015-04-14 01:00:00| Hydrocarbons Technology

Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras is believed to be selling its stake in petrochemicals firm Braskem, for about $903m, amidst a massive corruption scandal and drop in oil prices.

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Nokia considers sale of maps business Here - report

2015-04-13 08:43:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Nokia is exploring the sale of its maps business Here in order to focus on mobile network equipment, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Nokia has reached out to potential buyers including Uber and private-equity firms, the report said. A group of German carmakers has also shown interest, and bids for the unit are expected as soon as this month. Here is valued at about EUR 2 billion, according to Nokia's financial reports. The company reported annual sales of EUR 970 million and an operating loss of EUR 1.24 billion in 2014. Proceeds from a sale of the business could go towards reducing debt and acquisitions to strengthen the core business.

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