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ChemChina, Sinochem in talks on possible $100 billion merger: Sources
The deal has been proposed by China's government to slash the number of state-owned companies and create larger and global industry players
 "ChemChina, Sinochem in talks on possible $100 billion merger: Sources")
Saudi Arabia, SoftBank plan $100 billion technology fund
The Public Investment Fund is set to be the lead investment partner and may invest up to $45 billion over the next five years
 "Saudi Arabia, SoftBank plan $100 billion technology fund")
Gold prices edge lower as equities, dollar gain
Spot gold was down 0.1 per cent at $1,256.50 an ounce and US gold futures were steady at $1,257.90 an ounce
 "Gold prices edge lower as equities, dollar gain")
HP Inc to cut up to 4,000 jobs over next three years
Raising its quarterly dividend by 7 per cent, the company also said it would increase its share buyback program by $3 billion
Singapore central bank stands pat despite GDP slump, markets bet on more easing
The country's economy contracted by 4.1 per cent in the third quarter on a seasonally adjusted annualised basis
 "Singapore central bank stands pat despite GDP slump, markets bet on more easing")
India may seek $7.5 billion in extra spending to spur growth: Sources
The additional spending would represent about 2.5 per cent of the total budgeted so far for the current financial year
 "India may seek $7.5 billion in extra spending to spur growth: Sources")
China to sign some $24 billion in loans to Bangladesh as Xi Jinping visits
China plans to finance around 25 projects, including a 1,320 megawatt power plant
 "China to sign some $24 billion in loans to Bangladesh as Xi Jinping visits")
Asia stocks, dollar edge up on China inflation data relief
Chinese data again set the tone on Friday, with producer prices unexpectedly rising in September for the first time in nearly five years
 "Asia stocks, dollar edge up on China inflation data relief")
Samsung expects another $3 billion hit to profit from Note 7 failure
The outlook brings to more than $5 billion the total losses the global smartphone leader has forecast
 "Samsung expects another $3 billion hit to profit from Note 7 failure")
Oil prices edge up on tighter US fuel market
The US Energy Information Administration reported a drop of 3.7 million barrels for distillates late on Thursday
 "Oil prices edge up on tighter US fuel market")