JAPAN

Mizuho Securities economist Yasunori Ueno estimates households are probably hoarding some 36tn yen ($300bn) of cash.

Japanese Finance Minister provided cautious outlook about cooperation between China-led AIIB and ADB that is dominated by Japan and US.

Speculation is rising that Robert Mugabe's daughter is being prepared for high office.

Finance minister Taro Aso said Japan would consider AIIB membership from diplomatic and economic viewpoints.

The population of the small village of Nagoro in south-western Japan has been propped up by an army of scarecrows.

The Indian economy is expected to more than double in size by 2019, compared to 2009, says the IMF managing director.

Funerals held for robot dogs 'Aibos' after Sony shuts down their maintenance due to a lack of spare parts.

The shoe brand experimented with drones delivering shoes to customers at a pop-up shop.

The human population of Aoshima has dwindled but felines are thriving.

Suspected killer watched gruesome Islamic State videos on line.

The combined entity will be the world's fifth largest logistics company.

Goldman Sachs sees 'revolutionary' shift as far as investor returns in Japan are concerned.

Nintendo's latest financial report breaks down Amiibo sales.

Japanese GDP advanced 0.6% in December quarter after registering 0.6% and 1.9% contraction rates in Q3 and Q2.

EXCLUSIVE: Kosuke Tsuneoka tells IBTimes UK about plans to get in touch with Jihadist 'friends'.

Underwater gas field Lingshui 17-2 estimated to contain 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas reserves.

Investment in 'robot revolution' sees Japan's largest bank employ droids to handle customer requests and read their emotions.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushes for legislative changes allowing Japanese troops to launch overseas missions.

Speculation over prisoner exchange deal with Isis militants strengthens as Sajida al-Rishawi is reportedly being transferred from prison.

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe condemns latest video threat from Isis and vows to make all-out efforts to free hostage.

Sony have sold the 20th Anniversary PS4 with the serial number 00001 for ¥15,135,000.