Abu Dhabi, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA OPCO) today said it has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract on Das Island worth US$21 millio

Dubai, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM) - Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) yesterday announced a second cut in diesel prices within a fortnight.

Dubai, Dec.

Dar Es Salam, Dec 30, 2008 (WAM): UAE Ambassador to Tanzania MalAllah Mubarak Suwaidi Al Ameri delivered yesterday an invitation from Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended lower for a fifth straight session on Monday as investors unloaded banks, builders and other large-cap shares amid a dimmed economic outlook.

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended lower for a fifth straight session on Monday as investors unloaded banks, builders and other large-cap shares amid a dimmed economic outlook.

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co. said Monday it could not extend financial support to C&Heavy Industries Co.

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top automaker, said Monday it has slashed production at its Indian plant by as much as 25 percent amid sinking demand for new vehicles.

Thai central bank concerned with government's failure to deliver policy

(LEAD) S. Korea logs current account surplus for 2nd month in Nov.
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