TAIPEI, Oct.

(AAP) Mining giant Rio Tinto faces the first industrial action at its Pilbara operations in Western Australia since 1992 when its train drivers are expected to walk off the job for 12 hours on Satu

Moscow, Oct 6, IRNA - Russia is willing to promote its cooperation with Iran in energy sector, particularly gas, said head of Russia's State Duma committee on energy, transport and communication,

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir are
offering up to 15 flights daily between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from Dec
1.

BANGKOK, Oct 6 (TNA) - Thailand's vehicle exports look unfavourable in the coming year as they are likely to experience risk factors from the global economic slowdown arising from the US financial

NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Despite initial fears of the ongoing financial
crisis in the United States having an impact on foreign direct investments flow

SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- The United States has decided to scrap punitive tariffs
on semiconductors made by Hynix Semiconductor Inc., paving the way for the

PENANG (Malaysia), Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, is leading a delegation on a five-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning Sunday to foster business networki

SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks are forecast to tighten their grip
on lending to smaller companies in the fourth quarter, as credit risks for such

By Lee Joon-seung