Nikkei slips in choppy trade
Japan's Nikkei stock average edged down 0.1 percent in choppy trade on Thursday, with losses in exporters such as Sony Corp on fears about the U.S. economy narrowly outweighing support from shippers and auto shares.
Nikkei slips as U.S. bond yields weigh
Japan's Nikkei stock average nudged down 0.2 percent on Thursday, with losses in exporters such as Sony Corp on concern about the U.S. economy narrowly outweighing support from shippers and defensive shares. Nippon Steel climbed 2.3 percent after the Nikkei business daily said the steelmaker planned to raise its capacity utilization rate from the current 50 percent to 60 to 70 percent as early as...
U.S. assures protection for SKorea, Japan
The U.S. president promised Wednesday to defend South Korea and Japan from any attack by North Korean amid escalating threat from the reclusive state.
Honda to launch Fit hybrid in 2010: Nikkei report
Honda Motor Co. will respond to growing demand for by hybrid cars by launching its hybrid Fit vehicle in the fall of 2010, 18 months sooner than previously announced, Japanese newspaper Nikkei said today without citing sources.
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North Korea may pay price but door open to talks: U.S.
North Korea will pay a price for its latest nuclear test if it does not reverse course but the door remains open to talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear programs, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.
Russia breaks wall into U.S. nuclear market
Russia signed a landmark deal to supply nuclear fuel directly to U.S. companies on Tuesday, setting itself up to control 20 percent of the U.S. uranium market and extending its global reach in the nuclear sector.
H1N1 flu infects 13,000 people in 46 countries: WHO
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that nearly 13,000 people have been confirmed infected with the new H1N1 flu strain but the number of countries affected is stable at 46.
North Korea says may stay out of nuclear curbs deal
North Korea, irked by South Korean and Japanese criticism of its nuclear test, said on Tuesday it may not support moves to curb production of nuclear bomb-making material, jeopardizing the start of global talks on the issue.
North Korea and economy worries hit global stocks
World stocks fell on Tuesday with Asian shares leading the way as tension about North Korean nuclear tests added to questions over the global economic outlook.
North Korea tension, economy worries hit stocks
World stocks fell on Tuesday with Asian shares leading the way as tension about North Korean nuclear tests added to questions over the global economic outlook.
Asian shares hit by North Korea tension
Asian shares fell on Tuesday as a report of fresh missile tests by North Korea added to market tensions at a time when investors are questioning if they are too optimistic about the global economic outlook.
Asian shares feel pressure on North Korea tensions
Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday with stocks in Seoul down 1.2 percent after North Korea threatened to launch more missiles and while investor doubts about the world economy kept riskier assets such as the euro under pressure.
Falling profits mean more job loss
In the world of corporate profits, much like the broader economy, less bad is good these days. Unfortunately, it's not good enough to stem the rise in unemployment.
World economy stabilizing: Krugman
The world economy has avoided utter catastrophe and industrialized countries could register growth this year, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman said on Monday.
CORRECTED: World economy stabilizing says Krugman
The world economy has avoided utter catastrophe and industrialized countries could register growth this year, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman said on Monday.
World economy stabilizing, says Krugman
The world economy has avoided utter catastrophe and industrialized countries could register growth this year, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman said on Monday.
CORRECTED: World economy stabilizing, says Krugman
(Corrects paragraph 10 to read 'cap-and-trade system' instead of 'capping grade system')
Top world economies commit to energy efficiency
Major world economies including member nations of the the Group of 8 officially launched a partnership yesterday to accelerate the implementation of energy efficient measures in their economies.
North Korea conducts second nuclear test
North Korea conducted a second nuclear test on Monday that was far more powerful than its first one, triggering an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting on the hermit state's defiant act and drawing condemnation from around the globe.
Japan raises outlook amid North Korea concerns
Japan raised its economic outlook for the first time in three years on Monday, and an important measure of German business sentiment rose in May in further signs the worst of the global recession may be over.
Roche says data show Actemra effectiveness
Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG said on Monday new two-year data showed the effectiveness of its Actemra drug in inhibiting structural damage to the joints of patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
Japan eyes decisive action after N.Korea nuke test
Japan said on Monday that North Korea's nuclear test clearly violated the U.N. resolution and Tokyo, already upset with a rocket launch by the isolated country last month, would seek decisive action.
Asia-EU talkshop overshadowed by N.Korea, Myanmar
Asian and European foreign ministers held talks in Vietnam on Monday that were quickly overshadowed by North Korea's nuclear test and outrage at the trial of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Obama says North Korea nuclear test a grave concern
President Barack Obama said on Monday that nuclear and missile tests conducted by North Korea were a grave concern to all nations and a legal violation that warranted action by the international community.
Top greenhouse emitters meet, U.S. defends cuts
Top emitters of greenhouse gases tried on Monday to break a deadlock about sharing the burden of cuts in a U.N. climate pact, and Washington rejected charges that it was lagging Europe in fighting global warming.
World leaders condemn N. Korea test, urge action
World leaders condemned North Korea for carrying out nuclear and missile tests and U.S. President Barack Obama said Pyongyang's actions were a reckless challenge warranting action from the international community.
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