Emerging markets output growth slows to five-month low in Feb - survey

(Reuters) - Business activity across emerging markets expanded in February at the slowest pace in five months, weighed down by weaker manufacturing in big developing countries such as Russia and China, a survey showed on Thursday.

China signals focus on reforms and leaner, cleaner growth

(Reuters) - China sent its strongest signal yet that its days of chasing breakneck economic growth were over, promising to wage a "war" on pollution and reduce the pace of investment to a decade-low as it pursues more sustainable expansion.

Japan January wages fall in blow to battle against deflation

(Reuters) - Japanese wage earners' total cash earnings fell in January for the first time in three months, data showed on Tuesday, in a sign the government may be struggling to convince companies to pay higher salaries.

South Korea nominates Lee Ju-yeol as Bank of Korea head

South Korea's President, Park Geun-hye, has nominated former bank deputy Lee Ju-yeol to succeed Kim Choong-soo as governor of the Bank of Korea on 1 April.

Japan Capex Up 4.0% During October-December

TOKYO--Capital investment spending by Japanese corporations increased by 4.0% from year-ago levels during the October- December quarter, a government survey used in the revision of gross domestic product figures showed Monday.

China targets speculators as yuan slides again

China let its currency fall sharply again Friday, sending another clear message to speculators that the yuan is not a one-way bet.

Asia stocks mixed ahead of Yellen testimony; Nikkei falls 0.3%

Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen in front of the Senate later in the day for clues regarding the future of course of U.S. monetary policy.