Sources: BBC
Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" amasses a total box office of ¥12.3 billion (US$1.69 billion), surpassing "Inside Out 2" as the highest-grossing animated film globally. 2025-02-18
Indian oil refiners start payments for Russian oil imports in Chinese yuan as an alternative to the US dollar due to the sanctions against Russia. 2023-07-3
A tentative settlement of $997 million is reached with the families of victims and survivors of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, United States. However, the settlement is still subject to final approval. 2022-05-11
Amazon wins a legal dispute against a European Union order to pay back taxes of €250 million ($303 million). The setback renewed calls from EU lawmakers for a global corporate tax deal and for several to voice their support for the Biden administration's proposed 21% minimum tax rate on multinationals. 2021-05-12
The Japanese government designates Osaka, Hyogo, and Miyagi Prefectures for tougher measures against COVID-19 amid a rise in cases. The measures include fines of ¥200,000 ($1,808.80) for restaurants and bars that ignore mandates to shorten operating hours to 8:00 p.m., and capping attendance of large events to 5,000 people. These measures will be effective for one month beginning on April 5. 2021-04-1
David H. Murdock, the CEO and chairman of Dole Food Company, along with a fellow confidant, are ordered to pay $148 million for misleading directors and shareholders. 2015-08-27
Oilfield services provider Schlumberger agrees to acquire construction company Cameron International in a $12.71 billion deal. 2015-08-27
American multinational private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts purchases American new media company Internet Brands for $1.1 billion. 2014-06-4
Marathon Oil agrees to buy Hess Corporation's retail gas stations for $2.87 billion. 2014-05-22
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