A ministry spokesman said the agreement offered new opportunities for the oil and gas industry in the northern regions.

Last week, mechanics rejected an agreement similar to the one offered the pilots.

The latest agreement offers financial incentives to switch into managed health care plans.

On Sunday he urged arts workers to go back to work and said the agreement offered "considerable advances."

For American companies interested in Vietnam's market of nearly 80 million people, the agreement offers important concessions.

In other words, the agreement offers privileges of protection to one group not afforded to others.

The final agreement, approved unanimously by the workers last Friday, offered something to each side.

Nor am I convinced that the agreement will offer sufficient guarantees.

This agreement offers fresh hope for long-term peace and stability to the people of Somalia.

The agreement that was achieved certainly offers easier access to new markets for European businesses.