Japan Escapes Recession with 0.2% Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter
Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.
Asian Markets Mixed after Unexpected China Trade Data
Asian markets report mixed response as China posts an unexpected trade surplus for February.
European Stocks Gain Ahead of Central Bank Meetings
Markets edge higher as traders await policy decisions from European Central Bank and Bank of England.
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Bank of Japan maintains the size of its asset-purchase programme and policy rate as governor Shirakawa departs.
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World's Oldest Woman in Japan Turns a Year Older at 115
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China Hikes Defence Spending by 10.7% in 2013 [VIDEO]
China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.
China Targets 7.5% Economic Growth Ahead of Power Transfer [VIDEO]
Wen Jiabao opens National People's Congress with pledge to boost growth and fight corruption.
Asian Stocks Rebound as China Kicks Off National People's Congress
Markets recover from the previous session as traders speculate on China's economic forecasts and Japan's stimulus promises.
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Japex plans to Buy 10% Stake in Petronas' Canada Project
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Asian Stocks Drop on China Property-Sector Fears and Growth Concerns
Asian markets slip as speculations of tighter controls over the real estate sector in China dampen sentiments.
Liverpool Transfer Rumour: Reds Look at Pre-Contract Deal with Japan Star
Liverpool look to sign pre-contract agreement with Japan international playmaker Keisuke Honda.
US Judge Orders $450m Cut in Samsung's Damages to Apple
Apple suffers another setback in its legal battle with Samsung with a reduction in $1bn damages awarded in 2012.
European Stocks Weak on US Sequester and China PMI
Markets open lower as traders consider US spending cut talks and disappointing China manufacturing data.
Japan's Consumer Prices Fall 0.2% in January
Consumer prices continued to decline in January, making its difficult for Japan to reach its 2 percent inflation target in the near future.
Asian Stocks Mixed after Disappointing China Manufacturing PMI
Markets remain mixed as official and private sector China manufacturing surveys indicate slower growth in February.
Fukushima Disaster: Infant Girls at 70% Increased Risk of Thyroid Cancer
World Health Organisation outlines health risks of those in fallout zone of Japan's 2011 nuclear disaster.
Guinness World Records: Japanese Woman is Oldest in the World, Born When Marie Curie Discovered Radium
Guinness World Records recognises Misao Okawa of Japan as the oldest living woman in the world
RBS Posts £5.2bn Pre-Tax Loss as Operating Profit Rises
State-owned lender sees operating improvements and fewer charges for bad loans but sets aside £1bn for PPI and derivatives mis-selling.
Japan's Industrial Output Continues to Expand in January
Vehicles, iron and steel, electronics equipment, semiconductors and auto parts help growth.
Japan Nominates ADB Chief Haruhiko Kuroda as BoJ Governor
Haruhiko Kuroda, champion of monetary easing policy, to head Japan's central bank.
Asian Stocks Climb as Japan Nominates Pro-Stimulus Central Bank Chief
Markets set to close month higher after Shinzo Abe appoints Haruhiko Kuroda as BoJ governor.
NEC Announces Folding Dual-Screen Medias W Smartphone
NEC has announced the Medias W smartphone at Mobile World Congress, which features two 4.3in screens and a design that folds in half.
5 Tonnes of Liquid Cyanide Leaks in Japan
Plough clearing snow hits tank containing liquid waste causing leak in Japan’s city of Hanamaki.
Egypt Balloon Crash: British Victims Named
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