Nov. 15--PRNewswire/AsiaNet
GOLD ACQUISITION...
DENVER: The world’s largest gold producer will be created when Newmont Mining Corporation acquires Normandy Mining Limited and Franco-Nevada Mining Corporation Limited in a deal unveiled today, Newmont has announced.
POLYESTER TAKEOVER...
HOUSTON: Koch Industries and its joint-venture partner Imasab S.A de C.V will relinquish ownership of polyester company Kosa following a buy-out of their respective 50 per cent stakes by its parent company, according to a news release.
U.S.-KOREAN FOUNDATION...
WASHINGTON: The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) has established a U.S. foundation to help victims and families affected by the events of September 11 in New York and Washington, D.C. Top executives visited both cities on November 13 and 14 to present their donations and meet with U.S. political leaders, including Members of Congress and New York City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani, a media release said.
HEART TREATMENT...
ANAHEIM: A new treatment known as anti-anginal medication nicorandil has shown to reduce coronary heart disease mortality, heart attacks and unplanned hospitalisation according to a study released today at the American Heart Association Scientific Sesssions.
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT...
TOKYO: Healthcare could be managed remotely via a Microsoft Windows ‘information management terminal’ which includes a blood pressure monitor, video and data facilities, Omron Corporation Healthcare Company announced today.
WTO ENTRY...
PHILADELPHIA: China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation would be a landmark opportunity to strengthen economic and cultural ties with the world’s most populous nation, Mr H. Edward Hanway CEO of Cigna, a U.S. employee benefit company, announced today.
EDUCATIONAL ACQUISITION...
ADELAIDE: VIP Tone today said its acquisition of Australian company Mercator Software would bridge the gap between administration and curriculum for schools and meet the state reporting requirements for K-12 schools.
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