Mylan, a generic drug maker, is in advanced talks to buy the German Merck's consumer health business unit, as other bidders failed to live up to the firm's price expectations.
The People's Bank of China reported on Friday that Chinese banks issued 1.12T Yuan ($178B) of new loans in March, compared to 839.3B Yuan during the preceding month.
Zimbabwe planned to sell its stock in 35 state-owned companies as a part reforms intended to enhance the country's economy, said the Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa.
The new Chief Executive of Volkswagen Herbert Diess announced on Friday he would consider asset sales and aimed to convert the multi-brand conglomerate to a slimmed down group with strong brands.
The French Dessault Aviation's CEO stated the company was seeking for a lead role in the EU new fighter jet project, established by the French and German companies, including Safran, MBDA and Airbus.
On Friday, the private equity firm Permira stated it would acquire a majority stake of the cyber security company Exclusive Group in a deal worth about $4.60B.
One of the richest men in Asia and Macau gaming industry's pioneer Stanley Ho is planning to retire as SJM Holding's chairman at its annual general meeting scheduled for June 12.
On Friday, the top labour representative of Volkswagen supported Herbert Diess as the automaker's new CEO, as well as a decision to prepare VW's truck business for a presumable listing.
Yahoo Japan is planning to acquire a minority stake of 40% in the cryptocurrency exchange based in Tokyo, the company said on Friday.
On Friday, Britain's Rolls-Royce stated it would speed up the inspections of the Trent 1000 engines that could lead to higher costs and extra disruptions for customers.
The US District Judge Michael Baylson ruled on Wednesday that limousine drivers working for Uber Technologies Inc are freelancers rather than company's employees under the US federal law.
The US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that America would join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement only if partners offered "substantially better" terms than the one proposed to his predecessor.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) stated on Friday that thanks to recent regulatory measures accumulation of risks from large consumer debt and predatory bank lending practices has slightly eased.
The US President Donald Trump ordered on Thursday to create an ad hoc task force that will review the work of the US Postal Service in light of recent scandal with Amazon's deliveries.
The Central Bank of Singapore announced the decision to tighten monetary policy for the first time since 2012, adding that the economy is set to keep growing even with risks form the US-China trade dispute.
Chinese trade surplus with the US increased 19.4% in the March quarter to $58.25B from the same quarter a year earlier.
Merger of AT&T with Time Warner is likely to save consumers some money, as more efficient company could be created, AT&T economist stated in court.
Taro Aso, the Finance Minister of Japan, stated that he would welcome the US decision to consider rejoining the TPP.
On Thursday, Russia called for the UN Security Council to meet this Friday to discuss the situation in Syria.
Official sources reported on Thursday that Britain and the EU would start negotiations next week on their post-Brexit trade relationship.
Official sources reported on Thursday that Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena prorogued the Parliament until May 8, after several ministers tendered their resignations.
The VW Group reported on Thursday that it would overhaul management of all its sport car making units except Audi.
The US President Donald Trump reported on Thursday that the United States and North Korea were in "detailed" talks on the planned meeting.
On Thursday, cryptocurrencies posted strong gains, led by the Bitcoin, which jumped 11% to $7,705, the highest level since March 29.