The cooperation in energy technology between China and the ASEAN will contribute to rural development of Southeast Asian nations, an official with China's Ministry of Agriculture said here on Thursday.

Higher temperatures and little rain in October caused drought in parts of China, with the provinces of Shandong and Hebei, and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region suffering worst, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) announced on Thursday.

Higher temperatures and little rain in October caused drought in parts of China, with the provinces of Shandong and Hebei, and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region suffering worst, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) announced on Thursday.

Germany's unemployment fell in October to 10.4 percent after seasonal adjustment, the lowest level since March 2004, the Federal Labor Office said on Thursday.

Germany's unemployment fell in October to 10.4 percent after seasonal adjustment, the lowest level since March 2004, the Federal Labor Office said on Thursday.

An increasing number of overseas suppliers have become involved in Guangdong's coal market, as the south China province's imported coal volume soared during the first three quarters of the year.

Myanmar will enact a special economic zone (SEZ) law soon, aiming to absorb inflow of more foreign investment into the country to promote its economic development, government spokesman Brigadier-General Kyaw Hsan told a press conference here Thursday.

Myanmar will enact a special economic zone (SEZ) law soon, aiming to absorb inflow of more foreign investment into the country to promote its economic development, government spokesman Brigadier-General Kyaw Hsan told a press conference here Thursday.

Myanmar will enact a special economic zone (SEZ) law soon, aiming to absorb inflow of more foreign investment into the country to promote its economic development, government spokesman Brigadier-General Kyaw Hsan told a press conference here Thursday.

More encouraging policies for service trade, like tourism, logistics and insurance, are expected by businessmen from China and ASEAN countries attending the ongoing China-ASEAN Expo.