Japan

European markets pick up as investors await policy decision from European Central Bank and Bank of England.

BoJ unveils aggressive monetary policies in its latest meeting as expected by the market.

Asian markets weak after disappointing US economic data as investors await BoJ policy meet to conclude.

Eminent scientist claims males will become extinct in five million years due to slow erosion of Y chromosome genes.

European markets trade lower as Italian political impasse continues and Verizon denies Vodafone take over speculation.

Most Asian markets edge higher as investors await Bank of Japan's policy meet amid monetary easing optimism.

Asian stocks trade higher but investors remain cautious as weak US manufacturing data sparks recovery concerns.

Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan survey index shows business sentiments at -8 in March, up from -12 in December.

Asian stocks trade lower as Bank of Japan's Tankan survey and China's official manufacturing PMI misses expectations.

Asian stocks advance in the week as US economic hopes helped investors to look past eurozone concerns.

Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala look to steal Arsenal target Victor Valdes from Barcelona

Japan's industrial output falls 0.1 percent during the month while core CPI declines 0.3 percent year-on-year.

Asian markets remain mixed in thin holiday trading, as weak Japanese economic indicators reinforce stimulus optimism.

As Britain freezes in the longest, coldest, greyest winter for 50 years, expat Cath Everett seems to have made a wise choice with new home.

Lower exports and a weak yen continue to hurt South Korea's economy.

European markets edge higher as Cypriot banks set to reopen after the bailout negotiations

Japan's Feb retail sales fall more-than-expected on the back of weak external conditions and stubborn deflation levels.

Asian markets trade lower as investors await Cypriot banks to reopen and Italian political concerns rebound.

European markets edge higher, mirroring global equities, as improved US economic data offset lingering eurozone concerns.

Deal takes almost half of trade exchanges between Brazil and China out of US dollar zone.

FAA may consider a temporary cut to extended operations approval for Boeing's Dreamliners, according to reports.

Asian markets pick up as better-than-expected US economic data offset Cyprus and eurozone concerns.

European markets edge higher but investors cautious on concerns that Cyprus bailout model could be repeated.

Bank of Japan's new governor Haruhiko Kuroda reaffirms commitment to meet the recently-hiked inflation target.

Asian markets trade lower on concerns that Cyprus plans could become a model for future bailouts.

Fujitsu's investment in its British arm comes amid concerns that the UK is becoming a less attractive investment destination.

The Chinese have been testing new DF-21D missiles, as US steps up military presence in Asia.

Asian markets pull back as eurozone fears return with concerns of a looming fiscal crisis in Cyprus.

Markets weak as Cyprus bailout and eurozone concerns dampen investor sentiments.

Britain comes in the third position at the international box office market with ticket sales amounting to $1.7bn in 2012.