In a significant development, Australia has blocked a Chinese construction company from buying out a domestic builder involved in several high-profile projects, citing national security concerns, reported local media reports. In a regulatory filing to the Johannesburg stock market filing… Read More ›
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Australia rejects China Mengniu Dairy Co proposed acquisition of its best known milk brands
On Thursday, as per a report from the Australian Financial Review, Cannberra will not approve a proposed buyout of Australia’s best known milk brands from Japan’s Kirin Holdings Co Ltd by China Mengniu Dairy Co. According to anonymous sources, the… Read More ›
All Foreign investments proposals in Australia comes under purview of Foreign Investment Review Board
In a significant development, Australia stated, its Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) will assess all foreign investment proposals so as to prevent a distressed sale of corporate assets. On Monday, Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stated, the temporary reduction to zero… Read More ›
Australia’s energy strategy clouded by coal-friendly lobbies
With elections looming for the state of Victoria in November, a lucid, clear cut energy policy could be a challenge for the coalition government. Australian states are set to vote on a new energy policy this coming Friday which could… Read More ›