Bangladeshi and Chinese companies have signed trade and investment deals worth over $13 billion, mainly covering infrastructure and energy sectors, in addition to the $20 billion in loan agreements the two governments signed during President Xi Jinping’s visit to the country.
MR. Xi was the first Chinese leader to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.
ITC Ltd has sold its entire stake in its U.S. subsidiary, engaged mainly in cigarette distribution, for $24 million.
The divestment is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The sale agreement was signed earlier this month and is expected to be completed in November.
The buyer is Premier Manufacturing Inc., U.S.
RCom to Sell 51% in Tower Unit
Canadian private equity giant Brookfield has agreed to buy a majority stake of 51% in Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications' mobile phone tower unit for Rs. 11,000 crore.
This will be the largest acquisition in the country's mobile phone tower segment.
RCom, which has signed a 'non-binding' term sheet with Brookfield, will hold the remaining 49% in the tower business, which is currently housed under Reliance Infratel.