Asian stocks climbed on Tuesday, with banks extending gains on hopes the struggling global financial system is stabilizing, despite reports showing the U.S. economy is deteriorating further.
Australia on Monday extended its review of Chinese aluminum maker Chinalco's $19.5 billion investment in global miner Rio Tinto, as major Rio shareholders voiced growing concern over the deal.
Australia's Foreign Investment Board will extend its review of top Chinese aluminum maker Chinalco's $19.5 billion investment in global miner Rio Tinto , a source briefed on the discussions said on Monday.
Japanese shares fell more than 2 percent on Thursday and other Asian markets were on the defensive as confidence in a rally this week proved fleeting in light of a shaky global economy and financial system.
Low-cost long-haul flights have returned to the UK with the launch of Air Asia X services from London to Kuala Lumpur.
Australia has pledged to provide $6.4m to Zimbabwe to help provide clean water and draw health professionals back into the system, becoming the first Western country to announce the aid.
Nokia unveiled three new music phones on Wednesday and laid out further expansion plans for its music service as the world's top cell phone maker seeks additional revenue streams.
Asia stocks rose on Wednesday after hopes Citigroup will deliver a first-quarter profit sparked an improvement in investor confidence, though grim Chinese export data sent dealers buying the U.S. dollar for safety.
Asia stocks rose on Wednesday after hopes Citigroup will deliver a first-quarter profit sparked an improvement in investor confidence, though grim Chinese export data sent dealers buying the U.S. dollar for safety.
On March 10, the total number of U.S. soldier deaths stood at 4,256 who died since the Iraq war began the same month six years ago according to an Associated Press count.
Asian shares outside Japan posted their best gains in a month on Tuesday while safe-haven flight to the dollar eased, but the moves were seen as only a momentary reprieve from a gloomy economic outlook.
Asian shares rebounded on Tuesday from a three-session losing streak, while the safe-haven bid on the dollar retreated in moves seen as a momentary reprieve from concerns about the weak outlook for the global economy.
The financial crisis has slashed industrial output and trade but it will be months before there is an accurate picture of how much the downturn has curbed greenhouse gas emissions, two leading scientists said on Friday.
Royal Bank of Scotland is retrenching to its core businesses and plans to exit up to 36 countries, but unpicking a decade of deals in the eye of a financial storm will be a long slog.
Japan's broad TOPIX stock index slid to a 25-year low on Friday after a warning from General Motors about possible bankruptcy slammed Wall Street, but hopes for more stimulus spending in China limited losses in most Asian markets.
Asia stocks slid on Friday after a warning from General Motors' that it may need to file for bankruptcy drove Wall Street shares to 12-year lows and highlighted the severe troubles of major U.S. companies and banks.
Asia stocks slid on Friday after a warning from General Motors' that it may need to file for bankruptcy drove Wall Street shares to 12-year lows and highlighted the severe troubles of major U.S. companies and banks.
Fans of The Beatles who have always wanted to sing alongside John and Paul, or rock with George and Ringo, will finally get their chance on September 9 when the band's much-anticipated videogame hits the shelves.
Pakistani authorities have identified the people responsible for this week's attack on Sri Lanka's cricket team, a senior government official said on Thursday.
The euro and sterling slipped on Thursday ahead of expected rate cuts in Europe and the UK, while most Asian stock markets gave up early gains on disappointment that China did not announce new stimulus plans.
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Asian stocks edged lower for a fifth day while the U.S. dollar rose to a three-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a grim view on the financial sector.
