Malaysian economy shrinks 1.2 pct Q3 - AFP - Sat 9:09 am
Malaysia economy shrunk by 1.2 percent in the third quarter, the country's statistics department said Friday.

Malaysia issues China's ICBC local banking licence - AFP - Sat 9:09 am
Malaysia's finance ministry has issued a commercial banking licence to China's largest bank, the country's central bank announced Friday.

Sri Lanka reserves 'comfortable' after bailout: IMF - AFP - Sat 9:06 am
The International Monetary Fund said Friday Sri Lanka's foreign reserves have reached "comfortable levels," helped by a bailout package, but economic growth was still below potential.

India moves to defuse sugar cane price row - AFP - Sat 9:05 am
The government promised Friday to ensure that sugar cane farmers do not suffer as it sought to defuse a major row over pricing that has stalled parliamentary proceedings.

China boosts world steel output: association - AFP - Sat 8:20 am
World steel output rose 13.1 percent in October from the level of output a year earlier, driven largely by production in China, the World Steel Association said on Friday.

Asia's luxury car market 'picking up': Rolls-Royce - AFP - Sat 8:13 am
Rolls-Royce said Friday the market for its super-luxury cars was picking up dramatically across Asia as the effects of the global financial crisis recede.

Rolls-Royce says Asia's luxury car market picking up - AFP - Sat 6:30 am
Rolls-Royce said on Friday the market for its ultra-luxury cars is picking up dramatically across Asia as the effects of the global financial crisis recede.

Sony to launch online download service for TVs - AFP - Sat 5:46 am
Sony Corp. aims to launch next year a new online service that will allow people to download content such as music and movies to their televisions and other electronic gadgets, a top executive said Friday.

AirAsia profits climb - AFP - Sat 4:08 am
Budget carrier AirAsia said on Friday its net profits rose in the third quarter, despite a downturn in the aviation sector, due to higher passenger numbers and cost-cutting measures.

Earlier Headlines

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· Asia airlines emerge from slump: industry body - AFP - Sat 3:59 am
· Hong Kong inflation rises in October - AFP - Sat 2:59 am
· US lawmakers may penalise China over rigid yuan - AFP - Sat 2:54 am
· Deflation returns to Japan as rates stay low - AFP - Sat 2:48 am
· India's Suzlon sells stake in Belgian firm Hansen - AFP - Fri 11:51 pm
· Deflation major issue for Japan: finance minister - AFP - Fri 11:08 pm
· Thai exports decline eases in October - AFP - Fri 11:07 pm
· ASEAN chief pleas for bloc's 'centrality' - AFP - Fri 10:52 pm
· GM Daewoo says mini cars to hit European market - AFP - Fri 10:48 pm
· Taiwan to probe AIG units buyer - AFP - Fri 10:39 pm

· Asia's airlines stem decline: aviation body - AFP - Fri 10:31 pm
· US lawmakers threaten China sanctions over currency - AFP - Fri 6:09 pm
· EU moves towards ending tariff on Chinese, Vietnamese shoes - AFP - Fri 9:55 am
· World recover 'modest', debt must stop: OECD - AFP - Fri 8:40 am
· World recovery 'modest', debt must stop: OECD - AFP - Fri 5:33 am
· Protesting Indian sugar farmers paralyse capital - AFP - Fri 5:21 am
· Japan Airlines to take time mulling allegiances - AFP - Fri 4:31 am
· Malaysia's Maxis returns to bourse with IPO - AFP - Fri 3:20 am
· OneAsia golf Tour gets key media partner - AFP - Fri 2:59 am
· Singapore declares its recession over - AFP - Fri 12:49 am

· Australia approves Baotou stake in magnetite - AFP - Fri 12:36 am
· BHP chief 'cautious' on global recovery - AFP - Thu 11:51 pm
· Bangladesh invites bids for new highway - AFP - Thu 11:48 pm
· South Korea offers talks on stalled US trade pact - AFP - Thu 11:01 pm
· Malaysia's Maxis in S.E.Asia's biggest IPO - AFP - Thu 10:14 pm
· Taiwan may end China high-tech investment ban - AFP - Thu 8:51 pm
· Deutsche Bank to be key player in Chinese bank - AFP - Thu 8:36 pm
· Taiwan rejects HK consortium's bid for AIG unit - AFP - Thu 8:33 pm
· S.Korean economy to grow in 2010: minister - AFP - Thu 7:46 pm
· Malaysia's Maxis debuts at 9.2 pct premium in IPO - AFP - Thu 6:04 pm

· Global crisis a wake-up call for China, Asia: Stephen Roach - AFP - Thu 9:16 am
· Malaysia says US will abandon trade pact negotiations - AFP - Thu 9:15 am
· Philippines breaches 2009 budget deficit ceiling: govt - AFP - Thu 9:15 am
· Malaysia must reform to achieve developed status: World Bank - AFP - Thu 9:15 am
· Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ announces huge share sale - AFP - Thu 3:01 am
· Delta offers JAL $1 bln financial lifeline - AFP - Thu 1:37 am
· Maxis tipped to debut in S.E. Asia's biggest IPO - AFP - Thu 12:59 am
· China Mobile says still in iPhone talks with Apple - AFP - Thu 12:31 am
· Delta offers JAL billion-dollar financial lifeline - AFP - Wed 11:38 pm
· MUFG says first-half net profit up 53.2pct - AFP - Wed 11:30 pm