New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Every third Indian today owns a phone connection, thanks to a number of steps taken by the government to foster affordable telecom services.

New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) The UPA government's focus on increased exploration and turning the nation into a refining hub has seen a record number of oil and gas discoveries and a phenomenal 20 percen

Jakarta, Feb 12 (ANTARA) - The Industry Ministry has proposed a cut in duty on the import of raw materials of textiles to increase the competitive edge of the commodity.

BANGKOK, Feb 12 (TNA) - Thailand's government will ask major retailers and mall entrepreneurs to offer a 10 per cent discount on goods purchased to low-income earners of less than Bt15,000 (US$428)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- All the oil and gas industry players need
to work together and coordinate a strategy to ensure that economic activities

By Byun Duk-kun
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking to inject up to 20 trillion won
(US$14.3 billion) to stimulate its troubled economy by the end of April as

Most retail shareholders believe executives of listed companies receive way too much
pay, a survey found.

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SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to provide tax benefits to

TOKYO, Feb. 12 Kyodo -
Japanese electronics maker Pioneer Corp. said Thursday it will withdraw from

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SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to provide tax benefits to