Asia Subdued Ahead Of US Jobs Data, Japan Holiday

TOKYO (AP) — Global markets were mixed Friday ahead of a release of key U.S. jobs data, with the benchmark for the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing little changed.

With no real government, can Thailand escape recession?

(Reuters) - Some bold assumptions about a rapid end to a six-month political crisis are all that stand between Thailand and its first real recession since the global financial crisis.

Asia's Week: Push Is Coming to Economic Shove in China

Mass media were focused on Michelle Obama and family on their Chinese tour, but at the business desks this was a more dour week in China.

Japan business mood turns positive, BOJ may upgrade econ view

(Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' sentiment turned positive in the three months to June for the first time in nearly two years, a closely-watched central bank survey showed, a sign the recent market turbulence has yet to hurt the feel-good mood created by the government's reflationary policies.

Asia shares down as economy fears hurt global stocks

Asian shares have declined after fresh fears over the health of the US and European economies resulted in a sell-off in global markets.

Asia stocks muted after poor German debt auction

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets edged higher Thursday as speculation that China might ease its monetary policy soothed fears that the German economy — Europe's strongest — may be succumbing to the continent's debt crisis.