Japan

As President Barack Obama gets elected for a second term, the latest election actually marked a pivotal point for women in the senate, congress and the power in voting.

Lianna Brinded Nov 08, 2012

China's growth may be slowing but its appetite for oil will continue to dominate demand.

Lianna Brinded Nov 08, 2012

Japan's core machinery orders fall 4.3 percent in September.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 08, 2012

Eurozone and China in focus

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 08, 2012

China expert Jonathan Fenby takes a look at what's in store for US and China relations as Obama is re-elected as US President.

Jonathan Fenby Nov 07, 2012

Japanese manufacturer claims that its latest model blocks wrinkle-causing UV rays and the air-conditioning pumps out ionically charged particles that make skin softer.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 05, 2012

Brazil's attorney general orders 'urgent investigation' into auction and documentary set up by filmmaker Justin Sisely.

Dominic Gover Nov 05, 2012

Has Apple cracked the 7in tablet market, or are Google's and Amazon's cheaper alternative still the ones to go for?

David Gilbert Nov 05, 2012

China's ageing population, huge credit bubbles and rising inequality is creating a serious "middle income trap" that could hurt the next phase of its "economic miracle".

Martin Baccardax Nov 05, 2012

Island dispute pulls down Japanese car sales in China for second month running.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 05, 2012

China still in full control over some of world’s most important yet limited supply of raw materials and rare minerals.

Lianna Brinded Nov 02, 2012

It might still officially be a Communist country but China is fast becoming the dream career destination for much of developing world with better pay and working conditions.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Nov 02, 2012

As the 18th Party Congress prepares to anoint a new leadership, China expert Jonathan Fenby warns of the potential of nationalism undermining economic progress for the new superpower.

Jonathan Fenby Nov 02, 2012

Once technology giants, Sony, Panasonic and Sharp all see poor financial results, while Samsung, Huawei and others continue to gather pace.

Alistair Charlton Nov 01, 2012

Barclays's new CEO Antony Jenkins faces a key decision on the bank's future - one that its latest earnings figures just made much more difficult.

Martin Baccardax Oct 31, 2012

Japan diverts a quarter of the budget meant for reconstruction of the Tsunami affected regions to unrelated projects, finds a government audit.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 31, 2012

An unexploded bomb from the World War II era has been found at a construction site near the runway of Sendai airport in northern Japan.

Sanskrity Sinha Oct 30, 2012

Bank of Japan's monitory stimulus plans fail to cheer Asian markets.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 30, 2012

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission declares alert at Oyster Creek nuclear power plant after Frankenstorm Sandy makes landfall.

Sanskrity Sinha Oct 30, 2012

Nikkei gains 0.41 percent while KOSPI is up 0.70 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng index rose to 0.25 and 0.10 percent respectively.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 30, 2012

Despite cancelling its media event due to Hurricane Sandy, Google has officially announced the Nexus 4 by LG and Nexus 10 tablet from Samsung.

David Gilbert Oct 29, 2012

Nikkei average ended 0.04 percent lower while KOSPI closed flat at 1891.52. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices slid 0.35 and 0.16 percent

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 29, 2012

Annual poll shows pockets of Eurozone where risks are greater than in Syria, Egypt and Libya as CFOs seek safer markets in China, India and Brazil.

Martin Baccardax Oct 29, 2012

Nikkei rises 0.24 percent while KOSPI gains 0.35 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices fell 0.17 and 0.15 percent respectively.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 29, 2012

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were spotted cosying together at the Sayers Club for a Prince concert in Los Angeles.

Simi John Oct 27, 2012

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa will miss the next three-four weeks with a knee injury suffered against Sporting Braga in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Nick Howson Oct 26, 2012

The Japanese government announces stimulus package as the country struggles on falling global demand.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 26, 2012

Japan's Nikkei ends1.13 percent higher while KOSPI is up 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai index gain 0.21percent and 0.68 percent.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Oct 25, 2012

England coach Stuart Lancaster has recalled James Haskell and Ugo Monye to the 32-man squad for the first of four Autumn internationals against Fiji at Twickenham.

Nick Howson Oct 25, 2012

Kristen Stewart was in cheerful mood as she posed for shutterbugs during a photo call to promote her latest movie, Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 held at the Kumano Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.

Staff Reporter Oct 25, 2012