Japan

Japan's 10.3trn yen stimulus package intends to boost business investments and infrastructure development.

Japan's Nikkei bucks trend with new highs while most Asian markets edge lower on China's inflation data.

Markets positive as China trade surplus data boost hopes of economic recovery ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England policy meets.

Isuzu and General Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to start talks on a potential joint venture to develop next-generation pick up trucks.

Markets gain as China post larger than expected trade surplus and the yen hit fresh multi-year lows against the dollar.

Guitarist in much-loved Canvey Island pub-rock band has months to live but will complete farewell tour.

Asian markets gained in the morning after weak start as US earnings season kicked off on positive note with Alcoa

Officers believe collar of cat found on Tokyo island contains code to iesys.exe virus.

Completed activity booms on bumper Greece transaction but deal volume drops year-on-year, says benchmark report.

Japanese exports drop as Yen breaks recent weak run against the Dollar.

Disgraced US president's foresight in opening up trade to China needs recognition on the centenary of his birth, argues Martin Cole.

HTC makes 1bn Taiwanese dollar profit in Q4 - a 90 percent drop on equivalent 2011 quarter.

Frank Lampard looks certain to leave Chelsea in the summer after his agent confirmed he will not be offered a new contract

Investment Bank's 2013 Outlook report sees slowing returns in stocks and bonds even as global economy begins recovery phase.

Traders turn to profit-taking following a recent rally on the back of 'fiscal cliff' solution and weak Yen.

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.

Arsene Wenger has suggested that he may look to Japan in order to find some undiscovered talent.

Japan's currency hits two and a half year low against the US dollar following Fed minutes, Shinzo Abe statement

Concerns over the future of Fed's asset purchase programme trigger fresh uncertainties in the financial markets.

Founder of the world's biggest bond fund rounds on "essentially costless" money-printing in his monthly Investment Outlook column.

Only 11 member jurisdictions published the final set of Basel III regulations effective from the start of this year.

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

Economic indicators from the US and China lift the optimism of a global economic recovery.

Traders optimistic on 2013's first session as global economic concerns ease after House of Representatives passes budget.

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Traders remain positive as 2013 points to better prospects for equity markets.

Major economic and political issues on agenda of G8 meeting in June in Northern Ireland.

Spectacular fireworks watched by millions mark new year celebrations.

First fireworks explode in skies of Australia, New Zealand and East Asia to celebrate New Year.

Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.