Asian Development Bank Cuts Asia Growth Estimates
Asian Development Bank slashes Asia's growth estimates to 6.1 and 6.7 percent in 2012 and 2013 respectively on concerns over global debt crisis.
Asian Markets Open Higher Despite Concerns on Spanish Bailout
Nikkei and Hang Seng gained 0.10 and 0.65 percent respectively. KOSPI eased moderately by 0.01 percent.
Nikkei Falls on Weak Japanese Business Outlook and Chinese PMI
Nikkei average index falls 0.83 percent as Japanese business sentiments weakened and Chinese manufacturing contracted.
Carlsberg Partners Thai Beer Maker Singha
Danish beer maker Carlsberg ties up with Thai beer group Singha Corporation to expand operations in Asia.
Japanese Business Sentiments Fall on Global and Domestic Worries
Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows that the business outlook for major manufacturers has fallen.
China's Manufacturing Sector Contracts Again
China's purchasing managers index remains at 49.8, below contraction indicator of 50.
Nikkei Continues Decline as Major Asian Markets Remain Closed
The Japanese index falls 0.83 percent as business sentiments continue to be discouraging.
Starbucks to Open First India Store in October
American coffee chain Starbucks has said that it will start its India operations with partner Tata group.
Thomas Cook Expects Turnaround as Bookings Rise
The 171-year-old travel firm, which has been hit by declining sales, says there is significant improvement in European operations.
Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets End Higher After a Mixed Week
Asian markets were mixed in the week as worries over European debt crisis continued amid positive measures from governments.
Sony and Olympus to Form Alliance in Medical Equipment Industry
Japanese firms Sony and Olympus aim to start a joint venture later this year to develop medical equipment.
Asian Markets End Higher Ahead of Chinese Holidays
Shanghai Composite Index rises 1.45 percent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gains 0.38 percent.
Heineken Gets Shareholder Approval to Buy Asia Pacific Breweries
Shareholders of Fraser and Neave vote to sell company's stake in Tiger beer maker.
Japan's Industrial Output Falls 1.3 Percent
Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August as concerns over the country's export sector loom with weak demand from China.
Asian Markets Rise After Spanish Budget and Greece Consensus
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI rise over Spain and Greece developments
Asian Markets Gain as Chinese Shares Move Up
Asian markets reverse their initial losses after reports of injection of funds by China's central bank
Google Celebrates 14th Birthday with Cake Doodle
In the 14 years Google has been around, it has expanded into cloud computing, software and advertising.
China's Largest Steel Producer Baoshan Iron & Steel Limits Operations to Contain Losses
Baoshan Iron & Steel is likely to be followed by other steel makers in cutting output because of slack demand caused by the sluggish global economy.
French Unemployment Touches 13-Year High
France's labour ministry says the number of unemployed people in the country has reached three million and there are few hopeful signs.
Asian Stocks Gain after Weak Start, Spain and Greece Eyed
Nikkei down, Hang Seng and Shanghai index up as marketmen are keenly watching the developments in Spain and Greece.
Asian Markets Decline on Spain and Greece Protests
Apart from the eurozone woes, marketmen feel much more needs to be done by central banks to spur growth.
Scientists Recreate Images of 300-Million-Year-Old Insects
Finding expected to help understand more about insects, their evolution and habitat.
Japanese Auto Majors to Cut Production in China
Japanese automobile firms Toyota, Nissan and Suzuki plan to limit their operations in China.
South Wales, South and North East England to Get More Rain
Foul weather conditions are forecast to spill over into next week bringing more rain and floods in some parts.
Asian Markets Fall as Concerns on Spain Rise
Eurozone worries continue to impact investor sentiments in Asia.
Former Olympus Chairman Pleads Guilty to Corporate Fraud
Ex-chairman of the electronics firm Olympus and three other officials plead guilty to charges of hiding company's losses.
Asian Markets End Mixed Over Global Economic Concerns
Nikkei and Hang Seng end higher while Shanghai Composite Index and KOSPI fall.
Internet Freedom Under Threat, says US Watchdog
US watchdog Freedom House says that many countries are increasingly curbing online freedom.
Facebook Asked to Explain Privacy Breach Allegations - Bug Hits Zuckerberg
Facebook users in the UK, France and the US complain of privacy breach.
Asian Markets Lower as Global Economic Gloom Continues
Most Asian markets ease following news of low business confidence in Germany and weak forecast from Caterpillar.
