BUSINESS

Former top financial bureaucrat Toshiro Muto is the leading contender for BoJ head, suggests reports.

World's biggest hotel room provider launches 226 new hotels and two new brands as sales approach $2bn

Bridgestone reports robust business in 2012 due to resurgence in Japan's automotive sector.

The Australian central bank feels that lower interest rates have begun to help economic growth.

The Japanese officials downplay foreign bond purchase as a monetary easing option after the G20 summit.

Markit's Household Finance Index shows Britain's poorest suffering most from squeeze on living standards.

China Vanke's overseas expansion shows the new trend among Chinese property firms as they look to overcome domestic limitations.

British Prime Minister David Cameron told Indian workers on Monday (February 18), that Britain wanted India to be its business partner of choice in the future, but that the country needed to open up its economy to make business easier.

The gradual recovery in the eurozone is prompting more investment from German companies, leading to more job creation.

First quarter set to see staffing increase, according to latest Labour Market Outlook from CIPD and KPMG.

The widely recognised British brand aims to cash in on the lucrative Indian gold market.

Austerity policies and cuts in military expenditure contribute to lower arms sales on the back of global economic crisis .

World's fourth largest brewer reports operating profit decline as Russian market stalls and European sales drop.

Prime Minister also looks to secure defence contracts in India

The UK housing market has made a good start for 2013 with asking prices surging to new highs.

Group led by Manches LLP to file for judicial review against UK regulator.

Three of five men released from custody, as inquiries continue at premises in London and Hull.

George Osborne and his German and French counterparts discuss corporate tax avoidance at the G20 summit.

The G20 summit stops short of criticising Japanese monetary policy, reveals a leaked draft communique.

Lower house prices and record-low interest rates have made buying more affordable than renting.

Japan's tsunami-devastated port city receives gold gifts which the media are calling a 'goodwill gold rush'.

Higher demand for jewellery, clothes and food boost China's festival sales in 2013.

Osborne's RBS exit plan is aimed to boost the economy and please voters ahead of next general election.

Financial Times reports claim that one anonymous broker referenced in FSA Libor-fixing probe is from Tullett.

ONS data shows falling food sales as biggest drag on retail sector as performance falls below expectations.

Commerzbank announces 17.2 percent cut in variable pay for 2012 after posting weak 2012 results.

Public Accounts Committee says government economists unsure of effect of QE and FLS schemes on economy.

Government steps up fight against tax avoidance by major companies.

European markets remain cautious as issue of currency manipulation is expected to dominate G20 meeting in Moscow.