Japan

138,000 cars, including RAV4, Yaris, Auris and Corolla, to be recalled in the UK.

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.

Asian markets were mixed in the week as worries over European debt crisis continued amid positive measures from governments.

The Office of Fair Trading has approved a merger between O2-owner Telefonica and Vodafone which will see them, create one giant grid in the UK.

Shanghai Composite Index rises 1.45 percent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gains 0.38 percent.

Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August as concerns over the country's export sector loom with weak demand from China.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI rise over Spain and Greece developments

Sachiko Eto beat to death six of her followers in bizzare drumstick exorcism ceremonies in her house in Fukushima.

Three time former world champion Niki Lauda lists Ferrari's Fernando Alonso as his favourite to win the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. The Ferrari driver disagrees