Greek Parliament Passes Tough Austerity Budget
Budget passed by 167 votes to 128 amid protests outside parliament, but it will take quite some time for much-needed bailout funds to be available.
China Will Overtake US as Word's Biggest Economy by 2016: OECD
Balance of economic power to shift in favour of developing countries.
Asian Markets Fall Despite Better Chinese Industrial Output Figures
Nikkei down 0.90 percent while KOSPI falls 0.52 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices drop 0.85 and 0.12 percent.
China's Industrial Output and Retail Sales Show Higher Growth
Industrial production rises to 9.6 percent in October while retail sales increase to 14.5 percent.
Asian Markets Down as Chinese Consumer Prices Fall
Nikkei and KOSPI down 0.94 and 1 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices slip0.54 and 0.10 percent
Spotlight on China: Neighbour India Learns Chinese Language to Improve Ties
A growing number of Indian executives and students are learning the Chinese language, as trade relations between the two countries continue to grow.
Asian Markets Sink as US 'Fiscal Cliff' Fears Set In
Nikkei average ends1.51 percent while KOSPI falls 1.19 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices down 1.63 and 2.41 percent.
Weak Machinery Orders Add to Fears of Recession in Japan
Japan's core machinery orders fall 4.3 percent in September.
Greece Parliament Narrowly Approves Austerity Measures
Package of tax hikes and pension cuts passes by 153 votes to 147 after 14-hour debate.
Asian Markets Tumble as Investors Look Beyond US Elections
Eurozone and China in focus
Asian Markets End Mixed on Concerns of Global Economic Issues
Nikkei eases 0.03 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng gain 0.49 and 0.63 percent respectively. Shanghai index falls 0.01 percent.
Asian Markets Cautious as Barack Obama is Re-elected
Nikkei average gains 0.14 percent on the reports of Obama's re-election while other markets remain cautious.
Asian Markets Down as US Set for Presidential Elections
Nikkei average ends 0.36 percent lower while KOSPI gains 1.05 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices slip 0.38 and 0.28 percent.
Suzuki Pulls Out of Car Business in US
American Suzuki Motor Corp, with $346 mn in debt, to file for bankruptcy.
Reserve Bank of Australia Keeps 3.25% Interest Rate Unchanged
Australian central bank cautious because of higher prices and signs of world economy reviving.
Asian Markets Edge Lower on US Election and Greek Bailout Uncertainties
Nikkei trades 0.35 percent lower while KOSPI is up 0.19 percent. Shanghai and Hong Kong Indices shed 0.36 and 0.26 percent.
Asian Markets End Lower on US Election Uncertainties
Improved US jobs data fails to cheer
Japanese Cars sales plummet in Island row with China
Island dispute pulls down Japanese car sales in China for second month running.
UK Welcomes Investment from China to Drive Growth
UK banking on investment rather than domestic consumption to spur growth.
Asian Markets Mixed ahead of US Elections
Nikkei trades 0.29 percent lower while KOSPI is down 0.38 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng index gain 0.60 and 1.33 percent.
Spotlight on China: Booming Economy Offers Asia's Top Talent an Alternative to the West
It might still officially be a Communist country but China is fast becoming the dream career destination for much of developing world with better pay and working conditions.
Asian Markets End Higher on US and China Economy Hopes
Nikkei ends 1.17 percent up while KOSPI gains 1.07 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng have gained 0.60 and 1.33 percent respectively.
China Construction Bank to Issue Dim Sum Bonds in London
China Construction Bank (CCB) plans to issue offshore Yuan bonds in London with an upper limit of £39.8mn
Asian Markets Rise on Improved US Jobs and Manufacturing Data
Nikkei and KOSPI rise 0.99 percent and 0.93 percent respectively. Hang Seng index gains 1.27 percent while Shanghai index slips to 0.26 percent
Superstorm Sandy: Death Toll Reaches 90
4.5 million people are facing chronic fuel and power problems with chronic congestion in New York.
Playboy Plans to Enter India with Clubs, Cafes and Retail Outlets: Report
Playboy Enterprises plans to open over 120 Playboy businesses including clubs, cafes and retail outlets in India over a period of ten years.
Asian Markets End Higher on China PMI and Weak Yen
Major Asian markets such as Nikkei, Shanghai and Hang Seng end higher but South Korea's KOSPI closes 0.71 percent down.
Chinese Manufacturing Picks Up, Raises Hopes of Economic Recovery
Both the official and private sector data show a surge in China's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) in October raising hopes of economic recovery.
Asian Markets Gain on Improved Chinese Manufacturing Data
Nikkei trades 0.08 percent higher while Shanghai and Hang Seng index gain 0.90 and 0.27 percent. KOSPI slid 0.95 percent.
Barack Obama Tours Storm-Hit Areas of New Jersey [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
US President Barack Obama and New Jersey governor Chris Christie visit regions hit by superstorm Sandy and promise all the help needed to rebuild.
