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AXA to pay USD662 mn for full control of China joint venture

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27-Nov-18 French insurer AXA will pay USD662 mn for the remaining 50% stake in its Chinese joint venture, making it the second insurer in three days to announce plans for a wholly-owned company in mainland China, after Allianz. [image: Reuters / South China Morning Post]

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Saudi steel makers hit by foreign competition

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13-Nov-18 Steel producers in Saudi Arabia are producing at half their output capacity due to foreign competition, with nearly 55% of domestic steel demand in Saudi met by imports, mostly from China. [image: Projects Mena]

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American Express secures payments license in China

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12-Nov-18 American Express has been granted preparatory approval from the People’s Bank of China for a clearing and settlement license in mainland China. Amex can begin building a network business to process domestic RMB transactions through its joint-venture in the country. [image: Beyond My Ken / Wikipedia]

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