Obama announces $4 billion in India investment and lending deals

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday announced $4 billion in government-backed investments and lending to India, as he sought to scale up a trade relationship he said was "defined by so much untapped potential".

Japan exports grow most in year, signaling steady recovery from recession

(Reuters) - Japan's exports grew the most in a year in December, helped by a weak yen and a pick-up in overseas demand led by the United States, an encouraging sign for the recession-hit economy even as doubts persist about the strength of global consumption.

China revises 2013 economic growth rates

[BEIJING] China has revised quarterly economic growth rates for 2013, though the full year rate of 7.7 per cent was unaltered, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Wednesday, releasing its regular review of the data series.

Japan regulator to weigh possible law revisions in wake of Takata recalls

(Reuters) - Japanese Transport Minister Akihiro Ohta said on Friday his ministry was considering whether to revise existing laws to beef up oversight of auto parts suppliers in the wake of massive recalls of auto parts maker Takata Corp's air bags.

China central bank to maintain 'prudent' monetary policy in 2015

(Reuters) - The People's Bank of China will continue to maintain "prudent" monetary policy in 2015, keeping credit growth stable while having its hands free to fine-tune policy when necessary, the regulator said in an online statement on Friday.

India Inc ramps up campus hiring on the back of improved business sentiment

NEW DELHI: Corporate India has ramped up fresher hiring at campuses on the back of improved business sentiment and a booming job market.

Australian trade minister leads largest business mission to India

Melbourne, Jan 9 : Australian Trade and Investment minister Andrew Robb will visit India with the largest-ever business mission in a bid to build on the growing economic momentum between the two countries.