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ADNOC to extend long-term gas supply agreement for LNG production

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has agreed, in principle, to extend to 2040 its gas supply agreement with ADNOC LNG, in coordination with ADNOC LNG’s joint venture partners, Mitsui, BP and Total. The new gas supply agreement is scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2019, replacing an existing agreement, due to expire on March 31, 2019

With mixed roots, Okinawa leader takes base relief message to US

Of all the issues facing US military planners in Asia, few have persisted for so long -- and seen such little resolution -- as opposition to the troop presence in Okinawa

East Asia Summit With Russian President Vladimir Putin Participation Starts in Singapore

The East Asia Summit began on Thursday in Singapore with a plenary session, during which Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to deliver a speech

Dubai Aerospace signs new US$720 million revolving credit facility

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced that it has signed a new unsecured US$720 million revolving credit facility with a group of nine international banks based in US, Europe and Asia. The credit facility has a five-year maturity.

Tokyo stocks open lower on firm yen amid uncertainty 15 November 2018

Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday, with a higher yen and falls on Wall Street weighing on the market along with worries including Brexit uncertainty and falling oil prices.

Over 50% of Asia Pacific Companies' Heads Willing to Boost Investment in Region - PwC

Taliban will only talk to Kabul if timeline exists for US troops' exit: Moscow

Scientists warn of less water supply over melting glacier after 2060

Nahyan bin Mubarak launches 'International Tolerance Symposium'

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Tolerance, stated that establishing the Ministry of Tolerance in the UAE was a clear announcement to the country and the entire world that tolerance and coexistence are part of the country’s foundations and must be preserved.

Chinese scholars, experts term Imran Khan's visit to China successful

A delegation of Chinese scholars and experts here on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to China successful and said cooperation of the two countries would improve economy of Pakistan and increase connectivity beneficial to the region.

Chinese premier urges lifting China-ASEAN strategic partnership to higher level

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday called for deepening cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and lifting their strategic partnership to a higher level.

Chile's President Stresses Russia's Leading Role in Global Politics at Talks With Putin

President of Chile Sebastian Pinera held a short meeting on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Singapore, stressing Russia's leading role in the international arena.

South Korean President Hopes Talks With Trump, Kim to Contribute to Korean Peace Process

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday that he hoped the contacts scheduled between him, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump would help restore peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Abu Dhabi quartet meeting discusses efforts to restore peace and security in Afghanistan

Representatives of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, United States and Afghanistan, met, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, to discuss efforts to restore security and stability as part of international endeavours to push the peace process in the south-central Asia country.

Putin, Modi Have Brief Talk on Sidelines of ASEAN Meetings in Singapore