Scottish, Welsh government heads unite to stop 'unashamed' power grab after Brexit
The heads of devolved governments in Scotland and Wales agreed on Tuesday to work together to try to set a common strategy to thwart the threat of an "unashamed" grab of parliamentary power by London after Britain leaves the European Union.
China Unicom's $12 billion ownership-reforms plan mired in confusion
Telecoms group China Unicom's $11.7 billion ownership-reforms plan, billed as a model case for revitalizing Chinese state firms with private capital, remained under a cloud on Friday, with confusion about fundraising details persisting.
Exclusive: China's CEFC in early talks to buy Rosneft stake - sources
CEFC China Energy, which has grown from a niche oil trader to a sprawling energy conglomerate, is in talks to acquire a stake in Russian state oil giant Rosneft (ROSN.MM), three people with direct knowledge of the discussions said.
German ex-chancellor Schroeder hits back in Russia row before vote
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder hit back at criticism of his planned new job at Russian oil producer Rosneft on Thursday, accusing his foes of political maneuvering to help get Angela Merkel re-elected.
Alibaba beats on earnings as e-commerce remains core revenue driver
Alibaba, China's top e-commerce firm, beat analyst estimates with a 56 percent rise in first-quarter revenue, driven by strong online sales.
Real thing or just 'fantasy'? Britain proposes new EU customs deal
Britain outlined plans for a future customs agreement with the European Union on Tuesday and an interim deal to ease companies' Brexit concerns, proposals one senior EU official described as "fantasy".
U.S. sanctions hit Russian hopes of a 'Trump bump' for investment
New U.S. sanctions on Moscow have forced Russian business chiefs to accept that Donald Trump's rise to power is not about to produce a "Trump Bump" in foreign investment.
Norway PM casts doubt on temporary British EFTA membership
Norway cast doubt on Monday that Britain could easily join it in a half way house trading group after Brexit.
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