China's mega-merger in a class of its own
The country's media has been extolling government efforts to cut capacity. But there's more to the merger of Sinochem and ChemChina.
The shelf life of 3G's lean, mean machine
The Brazilian founders of 3G have transformed the beer and food industries with bold acquisitions and aggressive cost cuts. But does the group care about investing for the long term?
Back tech 'oceans' not coal 'ponds'
Australia would get a much bigger bang from investing a billion dollars in renewable energy and internet technology than in propping up railroads, coal mines and steel mills.
Boral gets US nod for $3.5b acquisition
Building materials supplier Boral has received final US approval for its $US2.6 billion acquisition of American firm Headwaters.
Goodman Fielder delays factory closure
Goodman Fielder has been forced to postpone plans to shut its only WA bakery because of competition concerns over a supply agreement with a major rival.
Turnbull gas plan unfair, says Santos
Santos chief Kevin Gallagher is not happy with the way his company is being blamed for the gas crisis.
Janesville - story of a manufacturing town
Between 2004 and 2009, more than 7 million workers were hurt in 40,000 mass layoffs.
ResMed says 'connected care' drives sales
ResMed CEO Mick Farrell says connecting medical devices to the cloud makes patients more engaged and willing to spend.
Steel players mull Next potential target: Steelforce
As two bidders prepare final bids for Australia's second biggest steel company, Arrium, there is also potential for movement at the smaller ...
Gas summit fails to find 'crisis' fix
The high-profile gas summit has stopped short of any concrete measures to immediately increase supplies for local consumers, heightening man...
