TENCENT TO BECOME NBA'S EXCLUSIVE ONLINE PARTNER IN CHINA 

Tencent Holdings Ltd. said it has agreed to become The National Basketball Association's exclusive online partner in China, the latest in a series of alliances aimed at beefing up its online offerings of entertainment for Chinese Internet users. (published 0100 GMT)

 
 
CANADIAN OIL SANDS TO FURTHER SLASH DIVIDEND AND SPENDING -- UPDATE 

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. said Thursday it would further slash its dividend and capital spending budget in response to the sharp drop in oil prices and a rising debt load. (published 0025 GMT)

 
 
BOC HONG KONG: REVIEWING BUSINESS FOR POTENTIAL BANKING ASSET DISPOSAL 

BOC Hong Kong, which is controlled by Bank of China Ltd., confirmed it is conducting a feasibility study to review its businesses and assets which may lead to the disposal of certain banking assets. (published 0032 GMT)

 
 
CHINA SHIPPING CONTAINER LINES: EXPECTS TO SWING TO 2014 NET PROFIT 

China Shipping Container Lines Co. Ltd., a marine shipping company based in Shanghai, said Thursday it expects to swing to net profit for 2014 helped by effective cost control and improving shipping routes as well as the expansion of international cooperation. (published 0054 GMT)

 
 
VINDA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS: 2014 REVENUE UP 17.5% ON YEAR TO HK$7.99 BLN 

Vinda International Holdings Ltd. said Friday its revenues in 2014 rose 17.5% to 7.99 billion Hong Kong dollars and that its gross profit jumped 22.2% to HK$2.41 billion. (published 0137 GMT)