Sydney / AFP A multi-billion-dollar deal to break up Australian logistics giant Asciano between local and international suitors hit a hurdle on Thursday after a key corporate regulator raised concerns about reduced competition at ports. The Aus$9.05 billion (US$6.5 billion) takeover, announced in March, would see the rail, freight and ports operator’s assets split between a consortium led by …

  Hong Kong / AP Chinese technology giant Lenovo said on Thursday it posted a net loss last year, as its smartphones struggle to keep apace with Apple and Android rivals and as the market for personal computers fizzles. The Beijing-based company, which has traditionally manufactured computers but has been trying to broaden its smartphone business after scooping up Motorola …

  Mumbai / Bloomberg Reliance Industries Ltd. and BP Plc are seeking to end their disputes with the Indian government over an offshore natural gas block, one requirement for the companies before they can take advantage of new pricing policies, according to people familiar with the development. The two explorers and a third partner, Canada’s Niko Resources Ltd., are preparing …