German industrial output rose for the third time in four months in September, raising hopes that gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Europe's largest economy may have been stronger than expected in the third quarter.

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The world must change its energy habits or struggle with choking fumes, runaway oil demand and a growing dependence on the volatile Middle East for fuel, the International Energy Agency said on Monday. Energy demand

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Nigeria has lifted a ban on awarding contracts to a subsidiary of Halliburton Co after radioactive materials stolen last year were returned to the country, authorities said on Monday. Nigeria barred Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria

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Romanian teachers launched a nation-wide strike for higher wages and more investment in education on Monday, seen as a first test for the centrist government's commitment to keep a tight budget next year. Last week,

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Wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc has filed a lawsuit against mobile giant Nokia accusing it of infringing a dozen patents related to the most widespread cell phone standard. Qualcomm said on Monday it wanted Nokia,

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Malaysian share prices closed 0.26 percent lower on Monday, led by heavyweight Telekom Malaysia due to foreign fund selling, reflecting the weaker performance around the region, dealers said. However, they added that the plantation index

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Thailand's TMB Bank PCL, Thailand's fifth-largest bank, said on Monday it plans to sell bonds worth 10 billion baht ($245 million) later this year and expects loan growth to boost profits next year. The bonds,

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Thailand's TMB Bank PCL, Thailand's fifth-largest bank, said on Monday it plans to sell bonds worth 10 billion baht ($245 million) later this year and expects loan growth to boost profits next year. The bonds,

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New Zealand share prices closed 0.28 percent lower on Monday in very quiet trade, dealers said. The benchmark NZSX-50 gross index fell 9.21 points to 3,316.45 on light turnover of 60 million New Zealand dollars

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Taiwan stocks ended 0.87 percent lower on Monday, with investors cashing out of high-flying small capitalisation tech shares, such as Compal Communications, as the sector's pre-Christmas boom began to fade. The TAIEX share index lost

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