Asian Markets End Higher on Strong Regional Earnings Reports
Nikkei average closed 0.98 percent higher while KOSPI was up 0.66 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng gained 0.32 and 0.83 percent.
Japan Diverts Part of Rebuilding Funds to Unrelated Projects
Japan diverts a quarter of the budget meant for reconstruction of the Tsunami affected regions to unrelated projects, finds a government audit.
Superstorm Sandy: Online Retailers Struggle to Reach Customers
Disruption of power and telecommunication systems due to superstorm Sandy affect the businesses of online retailers.
Asian Markets Up, Investors Await Wall Street Re-opening After Sandy
Nikkei and KOSPI gain 0.96 percent and 0.63 percent respectively. Hang Seng is up 0.51 percent while Shanghai slid 0.14 percent.
Asian Markets End Mixed, Bank of Japan's Monetary Plan Fails to Cheer
Bank of Japan's monitory stimulus plans fail to cheer Asian markets.
Singapore Airlines Ties Up with Virgin Australia to Boost Asia Pacific Operations
Singapore airlines has announced plans to buy 10 percent stake in Virgin Australia
Super Storm Sandy May Not Damage US Economy: Analysts
Flights have been cancelled, stock markets remain shut and retailers expect a slump in sales. But analysts suggest that the storm in unlikely to have a major economic impact.
Asian Markets Gain Ahead of Bank of Japan's Policy Meet
Nikkei gains 0.41 percent while KOSPI is up 0.70 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng index rose to 0.25 and 0.10 percent respectively.
Asian Markets Down, Weak Corporate Earnings Dampen Sentiments
Nikkei average ended 0.04 percent lower while KOSPI closed flat at 1891.52. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices slid 0.35 and 0.16 percent
US Stock Markets Suspends Stock Trading as Wall Street Brace for Hurricane Sandy
US equity markets will suspend trading on safety concerns as Hurricane Sandy threatens to hit the East Coast early this week.
Chinese Banks Fleeing London to Escape Tough Regulations: Report
Restrictions on setting up new branches in London are seen as a major worry for Chinese banks.
Asian Markets Mixed, US Economy and Hong Kong Property Taxes in Focus
Nikkei rises 0.24 percent while KOSPI gains 0.35 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices fell 0.17 and 0.15 percent respectively.
PIMCO: India's Economy Overlooked but Crucial to Global Recovery
Mohammed El-Erian and Nobel Laureate Michael Spencer say world's biggest democracy holds key lessons for global economy
Asian Markets Down, Japanese Monetary Stimulus Fails to Cheer
Nikkei slips 1.35 percent while South Korea's KOSPI falls 1.72 percent. Shanghai index and Hang Seng slid 1.68 and 1.21 percent respectively.
South Korean Economy Records Slowest Growth in Three Years
Falling global demand and sluggish domestic investments push South Korea's economic growth to three-year lows.
Japan Announces £3.2 Billion Stimulus Plan to Revive Ailing Economy
The Japanese government announces stimulus package as the country struggles on falling global demand.
Asian Markets Down on Gloomy Corporate Earnings
Major Asian indices trade lower on worries of weak corporate earnings.
Asian Markets Gain, Bank of Japan Signals Further Monetary Stimulus
Japan's Nikkei ends1.13 percent higher while KOSPI is up 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai index gain 0.21percent and 0.68 percent.
Ford Calls Union Summit Amid Fears of Southampton Plant Closure
US carmaker expected to announce plans to close its Southampton van manufacturing plant, with 500 redundancies.
Asian Markets Up on Chinese Manufacturing and US Home Sales Figures
Nikkei up 0.60 percent while KOSPI gains 0.06 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices rise 0.47 and 0.15 percent.
Asian Stocks Mixed, Chinese Manufacturing Data Adds Cheer
Nikkei average closes 0.67 percent while KOSPI drops 0.67 percent. Shanghai and Hong Kong indices gain 0.07 percent and 0.31 percent.
Interactive Website to Allow Public to Help in Cancer Research
Cancer Research UK launches interactive website that enables public to analyse research data.
Asian Markets Mixed After Chinese Flash PMI Shows Improvement
Nikkei eases 0.02 percent while KOSPI drops 0.65. Shanghai and Hang Seng gain 0.35 and 0.20 percent.
Greece Bailout Package Stalled over Labour Reforms [VIDEO]
Coalition's leftist parties say workers’ rights curbed enough and reject wage cut proposals.
Asian Markets End Lower, Corporate Earnings and Europe Worry
KOSPI down 0.76 percent while Shanghai Composite index sheds 0.86 percent. Nikkei up 0.04 percent
Chinese Online Retailer 360buy Expands to West, takes on Amazon and eBay
China's largest online retailer 360buy launches its English website targeting US and European consumers.
Yahoo Posts Better Results Under New Boss Marissa Mayer
In Marissa Meyer's first quarter in charge, Yahoo's latest quarterly revenue increased to £680m, a rise of 2 percent year-on-year.
Asian Markets Cautious on Corporate Earnings Concerns
Nikkei average gains 0.08 percent while Shanghai index rises 0.09 percent. KOSPI drops 0.42 percent.
Asian Markets Up on Monetary Easing Hopes from Japan and China
Nikkei ends 0.09 percent higher while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite index are up 0.68 and 0.21 percent. KOSPI slides 0.12 percent.
Japan's Exports Drop 10.3 Percent in September China Islands Dispute Takes Toll
Exports to China, Japan's biggest market, fall 14.1 percent as bitter dispute over Senkaku islands rumbles on.
