Japan

Reports that ADB chief Haruhiko Kuroda could be next BoJ chief push yen down against dollar.

Astronauts fielded questions from around the world in the first live Google+Hangout web chat with Nasa.

Sharp deal with iPhone maker may fall through over share price as Sharp stocks have dropped.

Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda leading candidate next Bank of Japan chief.

US President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe agree to impose further sanctions on North Korea.

US authorities reviewing Boeing proposal and fights could resume by April if approved.

Asian stocks posted mixed performance this week, as yen remained volatile and global concerns rebounded

Aerospace engineer believes pod will protect people from natural disasters including tidal waves, earthquakes and superstorms.

Snake mackerel, banned in Italy and Japan over health fears, sold by US sushi outlets as tuna.

The British luxury car maker looks to include Indian images and symbols in its localised edition.

Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 4 along with new games including Killzone and InFamous

European markets open weak as investors look to consolidate the previous session's gains.

Japan's trade deficit rises 10 percent to £11.3bn as imports become costly on weak yen.

Asian markets gain, tracking global equities and the yen's movement after upbeat Japanese exports data.

Fifa confirm goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after inviting applications for the license

Sony will reveal its PlayStation 4 on 20 February in New York. We round-up what to expect from the next generation of consoles

Markets open lower as traders speculate on corporate earnings results ahead of German ZEW survey data.

Former top financial bureaucrat Toshiro Muto is the leading contender for BoJ head, suggests reports.

Bridgestone reports robust business in 2012 due to resurgence in Japan's automotive sector.

The Australian central bank feels that lower interest rates have begun to help economic growth.

Asian stocks trade mixed as currency movements and corporate earnings news dominates investor sentiments.

The Japanese officials downplay foreign bond purchase as a monetary easing option after the G20 summit.

To combat struggling sales figures, Sony has cut the price of the PS Vita in Japan, though no UK cut is currently expected

European markets flat to lower as traders remain cautious after G20, ahead of economic indicators.

Sony Japan will be announcing further developments for the PlayStation Vita, via a pre-recorded video, in Tokyo

The yen extends its weak run against dollar and euro as G20 nations refrains from singling out Japan.

Most Asian markets pick up, led by Japanese stocks as Tokyo escapes direct G20 criticism on currency wars.

David Cameron is to appear in a music video with boy band One Direction to raise money for Comic Relief.

Rihanna debuts her fashion collection during River Island's show at the London Fashion Week

Pioneering guitarist vows to go out with a bang after cancer diagnosis leaves him with a year to live.