The head of Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog (FAS) said on Wednesday he sees no obstacles to a merger of potash firms Uralkali and Silvinit, which would create the world's No. 2 player.
"The creation of such a monopoly could be approved," Igor Artemyev told reporters.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
