ASIA PACIFIC M&A SPREE TO REMAIN BUOYANT IN 2009

Notwithstanding the global financial turmoil, the mid-market merger and acquisition activity in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to remain buoyant this year on attractive valuations.

The Economic Times

Remittances through mobile phones likely by year-end

Indians working abroad may be able to send money back home through mobile phones before the end of 2008, with Western Union and Bharti Airtel looking to operationlise the service by December.

The Economic Times
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