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Richard Chang quits as SMIC chief
The resignation comes after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing agreed to settle a long-running trade secrets battle with a $200m payment from SMIC and a 7.4% stake in the Chinese company
Adobe joins tech jobs cull
The US software maker announced plans to shed 680 jobs, or 9% of its workforce, the latest in a wave of job cuts hitting the technology industry in spite of mounting evidence pointing to a market upturn
Oracle rejects Brussels antitrust claims
Oracle mounted a strident attack on Europe’s competition authorities as it confirmed that it had received an official objection from Brussels to its proposed $7.4bn acquisition of Sun Microsystems.
Samsung faces import ban over Sharp patents
US agency calls for a sales ban on some of Samsung Electronics liquid crystal display TVs and computer monitors in America saying they infringe Sharp’s patents
Pakistan in Chinese fighter jet deal
China is to sell at least 36 advanced J-10 fighter jets to Pakistan in a landmark defence deal that could be worth as much as $1.4bn and highlights Beijing’s increasing strategic clout in Asia
Kewill on acquisition trail
The UK inventory software specialist raises £7.2m through a placing and says opportunities to make bolt-on acquisitions would be enhanced by the new funds
IP Group takes 20% stake in Fusion
The £3.2m deal that includes a co-investment provision for the larger tech-transfer company allows it to take a share in any new companies incubated by smaller rival Fusion IP
Blow to Qtrax as Aussie launch is delayed
Qtrax, the digital music company promising the first free legal downloads, has missed a launch deadline
EA to pay $275m cash for Playfish
Electronic Arts has entered the fast-growing market for games on social networks with its $400m purchase of Playfish
Inmarsat’s satellite services plan held back
The UK satellite operator is being waylaid in the roll-out of services using satellite spectrum after a legal challenge from an unsuccessful rival
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