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ECB’s Jazbec quits as Slovenian governor for EU bank agency

Bloomberg Bostjan Jazbec, a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, will step down as the head of Slovenia’s monetary authority April 30, opening the way for a new government to choose his replacement after elections this summer. Jazbec will become a member of the Single Resolution Board, the European Union body responsible for the orderly winding down of ...

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Alibaba takes control of Ele.me, valuing startup at $9.5 billion

Bloomberg Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is buying full control of the startup Ele.me as it steps up efforts to expand in China’s fast-growing market for local delivery of food and other services. The deal implies an enterprise valuation of $9.5 billion for Ele.me, Alibaba said in a statement, without saying how much it’s paying. Alibaba and affiliate Ant Small and ...

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US Air Force chief calls Lockheed F-35 upkeep costs a major concern

Bloomberg The US Air Force’s top general said the estimated cost to operate and maintain its version of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 jet is a serious issue that’s sparked a search for savings by the service and senior Pentagon acquisition and support officials. “Are O&S sustainment costs a major concern?” General David Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, said, ...

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