KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The current financial turmoil has provided
an opportunity for Islamic finance to position itself as a viable alternative to

New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) Executives of India's public
sector oil companies will go on an indefinite strike from
Tuesday to press for higher wages, a move that may affect fuel

SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- The government said Monday that it has established a
contingency plan to reduce any inconvenience caused by the planned walkout of

Doubts are beginning to surface over the effectiveness of the federal government's
$10.4 billion economic support package to steer the economy through the global
financial crisis.

By Nam Kwang-sik
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- Asiana Airlines Inc., South Korea's second-largest
carrier, said Monday it named a new chief executive officer (CEO) in a regular

SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean builder SK Engineering & Construction Co.
said Monday it has clinched a US$600 million contract together with two other

By Lee Joon-seung
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's government said Monday it is supporting

Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA Visiting Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guller said on Sunday that
Turkey is contemplating joint investment with Iran in South Pars gas
field.

By Muin Abdul Majid

SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's outbound foreign investment is expected
to decline as the financial crisis hits the global economy, the government said
Monday.