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Japan, Vietnam move ahead on nuclear reactor plans

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:26 +0000

Of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL In Japan’s most aggressive move to promote exports of nuclear technology since the Fukushima Daiichi accident in March, a Tokyo-based utility consortium signed a deal with Vietnam on Wednesday to conduct a feasibility study for two new reactors. The agreement comes as a lifeline to Japan’s nuclear industry, which harbors ambitions of expanding abroad, even as its future is in doubt at home.

Norilsk has mandated banks for up to $1.5 bln loan

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:26 +0000

MOSCOW -(MarketWatch)- Russian Polar miner OAO Norilsk Nickel GMKN.RS said Friday it has mandated banks to arrange an up to $1.5-billion loan with a five-year maturity. Interfax news agency reported earlier in the day the miner was going to spend the loan on its share buyback. However, in a press release Norilsk didn’t elaborate on what it will spend the raised funds, and the company’s spokeswoman declined to comment when asked.

Citigroup profit jumps on accounting adjustment

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:25 +0000

(“UPDATE: Citigroup 3Q Profit Jumps 68% On Accounting Adjustment, Intl Strength,” published at 8:34 a.m. EDT and an earlier version at 8:21 a.m., misstated the income figure for both periods. A corrected version follows:)

Saab Auto gets Chinese financing; to cut 500 jobs

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:25 +0000

– Pang Da, Youngman to invest EUR2.2 billion in Saab Automobile over 5-6 years, includes EUR610 million for 2012-2013 — Saab Automobile to cut SEK1 billion in structural costs, reduce headcount by 500 — Aims to restore profitability, positive cash flow in 2014 (Rewrites and adds detail throughout.)

FDA tests pet food to gauge salmonella taint

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:24 +0000

–FDA has begun year-long nationwide pet-food testing to detect salmonella contamination –Concern is health of pet owners –People can get salmonella poisoning by putting contaminated objects or fingers into the mouth –CDC advises to wash hands after feeding pets and keep infants away from pet dishes

Areva to work with China’s CNNC on nuclear safety

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:24 +0000

PARIS -(MarketWatch)- French nuclear technology company Areva (AREVA.FR) said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen its collaboration with China National Nuclear Corp to cooperate in improving the safety and operation of nuclear power stations.

Saab Auto CEO says company sent new info to GM

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:23 +0000

– Saab Auto CEO says talks with its Chinese investors on ownership structure ongoing — Says new information sent to Saab Auto’s former owner General Motors Co. — Muller says Pang Da and Youngman taking a 54% stake off the table The chief executive of troubled Swedish car maker Saab Automobile AB, Victor Muller, told Dow Jones Newswires Friday that discussions with its Chinese investors regarding its ownership structure are continuing and that new information has been sent to its former owner, General Motors Co., in a bid to rescue the planned sale of the cash-starved Swedish brand after GM objected to the deal.

Saab Auto, China investors continue takeover talks

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:23 +0000

STOCKHOLM -(MarketWatch)- Swedish car maker Saab Automobile AB said Tuesday that takeover talks between its owner Swedish Automobile NV (SWAN.AE) and two Chinese investors will continue despite the fact that a memorandum of understanding signed by the parties only runs until Nov. 15.

PetroPeru plans to resume oil output, sell shares

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:22 +0000

–State-owned company aims to start producing oil again –Petroperu plans to sell shares on Lima Stock Exchange –Company aims to enter petrochemical industry LIMA -(MarketWatch)- Peru’s state-owned Petroleos del Peru, or Petroperu, plans to start producing oil again after a lapse of many years, become involved in the petrochemical industry, and to sell shares on the Lima Stock Exchange.

PetroPeru plans to resume oil output, sell shares

scgadmin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:55:22 +0000