Russian banks prove tempting
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KMB Bank of Russia is to be acquired by Banca Intesa S.p.A. of Italy. The small Russian bank generated much foreign interest when it came on the block and the acquisition values KMB Bank at $120 million. There has been a crackdown on Russian business practice that has made Russian business opportunites attractive to foreign investors.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Cellphone makers battle to be No. 2
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The article discusses the battle for second-place among cellphone companies. Telefon AB L.M. Ericsson, Motorola, and Siemens are all battling to be No. 2, and Siemens just launched a Euro80 million poster, television, and print campaign.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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