Russia's Sberbank signed an agreement to acquire a 46.5% stake in the media firm Rambler Group, the lender announced on Tuesday not disclosing the financial terms of the deal.
Switzerland's bank UBS Group and the asset management divisions of Deutsche Bank have entered merger talks, according to the Financial Times, considering to combine their asset management potentially worth over $1.57 trillion.
Japan's Softbank Group is set to acquire a 5.6% stake in the German payments firm Wirecard by taking convertible bonds valued at about $1.01B, Wirecard stated on Wednesday.
Beijing is expected to promote the new version of the Belt and Road initiative project at this week's summit of world leaders in China.
On Wednesday, the Australian Dollar declined to six weeks low against its peers after data showed that the Australian Consumer Price Index in the first quarter was below forecasts.
On Wednesday, the US Dollar reached near a two-year higher against its peers after data showed that the US economy was doing fine.
Tesla Inc announced on Tuesday that it would bring back cheaper options for Model S and X cars and roll out upgrades to enhance the re-charging speed and driving range.
After the Christchurch attack, New Zealand stated that it is set to cooperate with France in an attempt to stop social media usage to promote violent extremism and terrorism.
South Korea unveiled a proposed $5.87B supplementary budget needed to tackle unprecedented air pollution levels and boost exports affected by weak demand.
The Election Commission of Egypt stated on Tuesday that almost 90% of citizens have supported amendments to the constitution that presuppose extension of a president's term to six years from four.
On Tuesday, the Algerian acting President Abdelkader Bensalah has replaced Sonatrach's CEO Abdelmoumene Ould Kaddour with the chief of production and exploration Rachid Hachichi.
On Tuesday, Alphabet's Wing Aviation division has received an approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to start deliveries of goods using drones in the state of Virginia.
According to a report published by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, the volume of capital investments by the US companies has decreased by 10% in March, amounting to $8.2B.
The Argentinian start-up Uala founder Pierpaolo Barbieri stated on Tuesday that Chinese giant Tencent has become one of the company's largest investors.
On Tuesday, shareholders of the US bank Wells Fargo & Co have gathered together and elected new directors, each of which received at least 95% approval rate.
On Tuesday, Singapore's Olam International stated it would take over Dangote Flour Mills, the Nigerian indigenous industrial conglomerate, in a deal valued at $424.9M.
Majestic Wine is planning a sale of its 200 or more British stores on the back of focus shifting to the company's online business called Naked Wines, Britain's retailer announced on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, BNP Paribas stated it was seeking for buyers for the stakes in its Gabon and Tunisia retail banks amid the French lender's intention to exit several non-core assets.
On Tuesday, gas and oil producer Murphy Oil announced it would acquire assets of Gulf of Mexico from LLOG Bluewater Holdings and LLOG Exploration Offshore in a cash-deal worth at least $1.38B, seeking to boost its presence in the region.
On Tuesday, bonds and shares of Thomas Cook Group surged 16.2% on a report a couple of suitors had approached the UK travel company with potential takeover bids.
Energias de Portugal's shareholders are set to pass a verdict on the $10B proposed takeover by China Three Gorges during their meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
The US e-commerce titan Amazon is strengthening its ties with the French retailer Casino by making the majority of the firm's products available on the US platform and installing Amazon's pick-up lockers in the Casio stores.
Beyond Meat, the vegan burger maker, is seeking to attract up to $183.8M from its initial public offering, pricing the company's shares between $19-$21 according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Nissan Motor is planning to reject a proposal made by its French partner Renault over management integration, seeking to ask for the equal capital relationship, Nikkei reported on Monday.