International Monetary Fund confirms absence of governor of People's Bank of China at annual meeting in Tokyo.
Fund warns of capital flight, breakup fears and economic decline unless policymakers take crucial decisions.
Robert Pattinson admits he would rather have a son, when he does have children. He claims not to understand girls
As more debris from 2011 Japanese tsunami washes up on US west coast, scientists highlight dangers of invasive species.
Nikkei ends 1.06 percent lower while KOSPI falls 0.14 percent. China's Shanghai index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gain 1.97 percent and 0.54 percent.
Bank of Japan's monthly report shows that the country's economy will level off before picking up.
Pyongyang's announcement comes two days after South Korea struck a missile deal with the US.
Hang Seng up 1.20 percent and Shanghai index 1.83 percent while Nikkei falls 0.36 percent.
Britain's Heather Watson beat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 6-4, 6-4, to advance to the second round of the WTA HP Open in Osaka, Japan
South Korea's KOSPI down 0.67 percent while Shanghai Composite Index and Hang Seng fall 0.56 and 0.74 percent.
China's Shanghai index down 0.25 percent opening after a week-long holiday while Hang Seng falls 0.60 percent and KOSPI 0.64 percent.
Hang Seng gained 0.8 percent in the week, while Nikkei and KOSPI eased marginally by 0.1 percent.
Lewis Hamilton and McLaren dominate opening practice sessions at Japanese Grand Prix
Most markets have been encouraged by positive US economic data and ECB assurances.
Nikkei ends 0.89 percent higher on strong performance from automobile sector.
Nikkei dropped 0.45 percent while Hang Seng gained 0.23 percent
Sales of new cars in US rose to a four year high in September.
The 2012 Formula 1 World Championship will now contest the Japanese Grand Prix, around the historic and high-speed Suzuka circuit
We look at what 4G will mean for the UK in terms of economic and commercial implications.
Nikkei average index falls 0.83 percent as Japanese business sentiments weakened and Chinese manufacturing contracted.
Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows that the business outlook for major manufacturers has fallen.
The Japanese index falls 0.83 percent as business sentiments continue to be discouraging.