Singapore - Coal equities in Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are forecast to outperform the broader marker longer than expected, a Goldman Sachs report said on Monday.

Vienna  -

Kathmandu  - Students protesting a government decision to increase fares on public transport turned violent Friday with students clashing with police and attacking vehicles.

Beijing  - China on Friday announced rises in petrol and diesel prices of 16 per cent and 18 per cent, respectively.

Vienna - The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell by 0.53 dollars, according to data released by OPEC on Thursday.

One barrel (159 litres) of OPEC-produced crude stood at 128.45 dollars a barrel on Wednesday, down 0.53 dollars from 128.98 dollars on the previous day.

An increase in oil output by OPEC members was not needed as the current supply level exceeds demand and spiralling prices are mainly caused by speculators, OPEC officials said Wednesday.

Vienna - The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) moved below 129 dollars on Tuesday, according to data released by OPEC on Wednesday.