Japan

Japan's currency hit a two and a half year low against the US dollar as investors bet BoJ will bow to new government pressure and add trillions in new stimulus.

Markets open in optimistic mood in run-up to release of eurozone industrial output figures.

Japan Airlines reports more leakage in a jet that was undergoing tests after the spillage in Boston.

Markets outside Japan pickup despite a weak start as traders await further US corporate earnings reports and yen weakened against the dollar.

It used to be a straightforward choice between tea or coffee, but now you can have both in the same mug.

Five incidents in five days, including fuel leaks and fire, prompt inquiry into new plane previously given the all-clear for take-off.

Asian markets outside Japan fell in the week as traders looked for profit-taking and China posted mixed economic indicators

Arab Summer, decline of Britain, and China smothering free speech highlighted in gloomy Eurasia predictions.

Markets upbeat as Japan announces fresh stimulus measures while Chinese economic outlook remains strong.

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.