Japan

Anomalies surrounding the royal succession need to be ironed out now, says Martin Cole.

Japan's energy explorer claims finding a potential energy source for the country from methane hydrate deposits.

RWE is looking to offload its oil and gas exploration unit as it plans more investment in renewable energy.

China targets higher nuclear power production with 30 units under development.

European markets open cautious following weak Asian performance as investors await some key economic indicators.

Japanese stocks continue to remain upbeat as the yen drops to record lows against the dollar.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness admits the Bundesliga club tried to sign Arsene Wenger in the past

Japan observes minute's silence in tribute to victims and survivors of disaster.

Japan machinery orders drop sharply in January, signalling weak capital spending in the coming six to nine months.

Markets open lower as investors consider Fitch's decision to downgrade Italy citing political concerns.

Asian markets trade mixed as investors consider US monthly employment data and various Chinese economic indicators.

Protests held on the eve of second anniversary of earthquake and tsunami that triggered nuclear disaster.

North Korea rejects UN resolution saying it has been engineered by US.

Most Asian stocks advance, with the Nikkei surging to record levels on continued monetary easing optimism.

Investors bet on deeper central bank support in face of tepid data and rising political risks.

Markets advance on stronger-than-expected China trade data ahead of key US employment figures.

The US oil imports rise 12.3 percent in January while sales to Europe, China, Japan and Brazil decline.

US regulator to hold hearing into design and certification of 787 jets.

Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.

Asian markets report mixed response as China posts an unexpected trade surplus for February.

Markets edge higher as traders await policy decisions from European Central Bank and Bank of England.

Bank of Japan maintains the size of its asset-purchase programme and policy rate as governor Shirakawa departs.

Most markets across the region trade lower, although Nikkei hits record high on yen weakness.

Samsung has agreed a £74m investment for three percent in Sharp, in return for large TV and mobile device screens.

Samsung takes 3.04 percent stake in the struggling Japanese firm in a third-party allotment deal.

European markets open higher ahead of eurozone fourth-quarter GDP data and ECB meeting.

Markets open higher as traders await regional service-sector data amid eurozone finance ministers meet.

Misao Okawa, two of whose children are in their 90s, attributes longevity to healthy lifestyle.

China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.

Wen Jiabao opens National People's Congress with pledge to boost growth and fight corruption.