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JSA opens in Chennai with Vichar merger
Indian law firm J. Sagar Associates is opening its Chennai office, its sixth nationwide, after merging with Vichar Partners.
Kuwait lets foreign banks open more branches to fuel growth
Kuwait will let foreign banks open multiple branches in the country to spur growth, authorities said on Tuesday, though analysts doubt many banks will take advantage of the offer unless the government accelerates long-postponed investment projects.
PineBridge buys 50 pct stake in Romatem
The Middle East unit of New York-based investment manager PineBridge Investments said it had bought a 50 percent stake in a Turkish physical therapy and rehabilitation services chain, and would help the company expand internationally.
Hanco consortium buys rental firm Byrne
Saudi Arabia’s Hanco and Bahrain’s Venture Capital Bank have bought Byrne Investments for around 600 million dirhams ($163.35 million), the Riyadh-based car rental company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Kian Joo accepts $442 mln buyout offer
Malaysian canning company, Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd, has accepted a 1.46 billion ringgit ($442.42 million) takeover offer from private company Aspire Insight Sdn Bhd, according to a stock exchange filing late Monday
Kian Joo accepts $442 million buyout offer
Malaysian canning company, Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd, has accepted a 1.46 billion ringgit ($442.42 million) takeover offer from private company Aspire Insight Sdn Bhd, according to a stock exchange filing late Monday
Hyundai Motor eyes major expansion with 4th China plant
Hyundai Motor plans to build its fourth plant in China for about one trillion won ($926.48 million) and start production in 2016, a source said, as the Korean automaker joins rivals in boosting capacity in the world’s biggest car market.
Hyundai Motor eyes major expansion with 4th China
Hyundai Motor plans to build its fourth plant in China for about one trillion won ($926.48 million) and start production in 2016, a source said, as the Korean automaker joins rivals in boosting capacity in the world’s biggest car market.
Merger talks heat up between Patton Boggs, Squire Sanders
The embattled Washington law and lobbying firm Patton Boggs has signed a letter of intent to merge with the larger Squire Sanders, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Asia Appts: HSF appoints new global disputes head
Also, Pillsbury brings two partners on board in Tokyo, K&L Gates gains a new finance partner, and much in our weekly Asia appointments roundup.