InBev buys Chinese brewer, cuts jobs in EU

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InBev S.A. of Belgium has won a bidding war for a controlling interest in Fujian Sedrin Brewery of China for $750 million. The beverage company has announced layoffs in Europe as European market share is down.

Belgium, Malt beverages, Beverages, Beverage industry, InBev S.A.

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European regulators to clear Canada mining deal

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A merger between Inco Ltd. of Canada and Falconbridge Ltd. also of Canada is to be cleared by European Union regulators. The merger would make the combined company the largest nickel producer worldwide.

Canada, Europe, PRIMARY METAL INDUSTRIES, Economic aspects, Metal industries, European Union, Inco Ltd., N, Metal industry, Falconbridge Ltd.

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Interbrew puts China on tap with Lion deal

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Interbrew S.A. has acquired a 50% share of Lion Diversified Holdings Bhd.'s beer operations in China. The deal is valued at $131.5 million (118.4 million euros).

Beer, Wine & Liquor, Whsle, Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers, Beer, Wine, and Distilled Beverages, Alcoholic beverage industry, Interbrew S.A.

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