China's Xi signs multi-million-dollar deals in Congo

BRAZZAVILLE: China's new President Xi Jinping on Friday signed deals worth several million dollars with his Congolese counterpart in sectors as varied as banking and infrastructure, on the final leg of his three-nation Africa tour.

BOJ chief says Japan economy on the mend

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy has stopped weakening and should show signs of recovery by midyear, the newly appointed central bank governor said Thursday, as weaker-than-expected retail sales for February underscored the challenge he faces in restoring consumer confidence.

South Korea lowers growth forecast as exports slow

South Korea has cut its growth forecast for the second time in three months, amid a slowdown in its exports.

Malaysia's Najib says economy at risk from weak election result

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian leader Najib Razak has warned that nascent reforms can't be done "overnight" and that Southeast Asia's third-largest economy risks slipping backwards if he does not win a strong majority in an election he must call within weeks.

Fed study says China's growth could slow sharply by 2030

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth in China faces mounting headwinds and could fade dramatically in the years ahead due to declining productivity and an aging population, according to a U.S. Federal Reserve study.

India to unveil shale gas policy within 2 weeks: minister

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India plans to unveil its shale gas policy within the next two weeks as it seeks to exploit unconventional resources to fuel its expanding economy and cut subsidies, oil minister Veerappa Moily said on Sunday.

China Vice Premier says economy faces headwinds, urges broad reforms

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's economy faces more headwinds as it struggles with surplus production capacity and risks to the financial system, a member of the country's top decision-making body said on Sunday, calling for sweeping reforms, including lessening state control.