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Asian stock markets trade higher despite disappointing Chinese data
China's fixed-asset investment in the year to July grew at the slowest rate in more than 16 years.
Asian markets mixed as oil prices decline
Singapore has reduced its 2016 economic growth forecast amid Brexit and weakening global demand.
Asian markets slide following decline in US productivity for third straight quarter
US nonfarm productivity declined at a 0.5% annual rate in the second quarter ending 30 June.
Asian stock markets trade mixed as China consumer inflation increases and India keeps rates unchanged
China inflation numbers indicate there is room for further policy easing in the Asian country.
Amec Foster Wheeler warns market remains 'very challenging'
Oil and gas services firm reports 6% revenue increase in the first half of 2016.
Asian markets gain following strong US jobs data
Asian markets bullish despite data showing fall in China's July exports.
Most Asian stock markets gain amid BoE rate cut expectations
Investors expect the UK's central bank to cut rates to a record low of 0.25%.
Nigeria resumes payments to Niger Delta militants as part of amnesty program
Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.
Most Asian markets decline amid disappointing Japan stimulus plan
Investors are now looking forward to the Bank of England's decision on cutting interest rates.
Asian markets mixed as RBA cuts its key cash rate to a record low
The Hong Kong stock exchange suspends trading for the day amid Typhoon Nida.
Nigeria: Joint offensive against Niger Delta militants leaves 100 dead
Offensives started months after oil pipeline attacks severely affected country's oil production.
Most Asian markets trade higher amid reduced chances of US rate increase
Shanghai Composite shows muted reaction to China's mixed factory activity data.
New Delhi plans to evacuate 10,000 starving jobless Indians from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj calls it a 'food crisis' and says efforts are on to provide relief.
Asian markets mixed following Bank of Japan's less than expected stimulus announcement
The Japanese central bank modestly increases purchases of exchange-traded funds.
Asian markets trade mixed following Fed decision to keep interest rates steady
Asian investors are now looking forward to decisions by the Bank of Japan.
Asian stocks mixed, Shanghai Composite Index down 2.34%
Investors expect the US central bank to keep interest rates unchanged.
Nigeria to boost oil exploration in the north as Delta violence continues
Attacks blamed on new militants in Niger Delta have brought oil production to 30-year low.
Pilipinas Shell unveils $629m stock market flotation plans
Initial public offering is expected to be one of the largest in Philippine history.
BP draws line under Deepwater Horizon disaster but quarterly profits plunge
CEO Bob Dudley says he's "very pleased to have finally drawn a line under the Deepwater Horizon disaster".
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of central bank meetings of US and Japan
Investors believe BoJ will not introduce any meaningful stimulus while the US Fed will not lift rates.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures extend rout as oversupply sentiment gains traction
Goldman issues projections of rising Russian oil production while precious metals tumble on stronger dollar
Niger Delta violence to continue 'without serious commitment'
Avengers deny claims by the Buhari government that peace talks are ongoing - IBTimes UK investigates.
Most Asian markets trade higher as policymakers agree to support global growth at G20 summit
The Group of 20 summit was dominated by discussions over the impact of the Brexit vote.
Niger Delta Avengers deny peace talks are taking place despite President Buhari's claims
The NDA, which aims to bring Nigeria's oil production to zero, refutes claims made by the government and army.
Most Asian stocks fall as ECB assesses Brexit impact to decide on stimulus
The ECB has said it will wait for at least another six weeks before deciding on the stimulus.
Most Asian stock markets gain amid expectation of a ¥20tn stimulus package from Abe
The gains come ahead of the ECB's monetary policy decision scheduled for today.
Commodities Round-up: US data supports oil price but gold takes another knock
Gold and silver head lower as oil price decline is halted by decline in US stockpiles.
Asian stock markets trade mixed following IMF decision to cut UK growth forecast
Taking a cue from mixed close on Wall Street overnight, Asian stocks move both ways.
Most Asian stock markets trade lower as crude oil prices slip further
Japan's SoftBank slipped more than 10% amid its decision to acquire UK chip-designer ARM Holdings.
China's Shanghai Composite Index slips as other Asian stocks rise
Analysts say investors appear relieved over the failed coup bid in Turkey.
