Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Japan's economy on upswing

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a visit to New York, argued for a more active military role for Japan and said Japan's economy is poised for a comeback.

China's first FTZ in Shanghai to start new wave of reforms

BEIJING: China today unveiled a blueprint for its first free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai that will ease restrictions on the yuan, trade and investment to transform the world's second-largest economy under the new leadership.

China September manufacturing PMI seen hitting 17-month high

BEIJING: China's factory activity is forecast to have expanded at its fastest rate in 17 months in September, a Reuters poll showed, reinforcing signs of a turnaround in the world's second-largest economy as both domestic and external demand improve.

US-Japan deal could lead to more organic options

WASHINGTON: The United States and Japan have agreed to make it easier to import each other's organic products, the latest step in a global effort that could give consumers access to more _ and cheaper _ organic food.

India-U.S. ties lose shine over economic differences

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last visited the White House in 2009 he was feted at President Barack Obama's first state dinner, a star-studded affair that reflected the excitement about blooming ties between the two big democracies.

China manufacturing activity growth picks up speed

China's manufacturing activity picked up speed in September, an initial survey by HSBC has shown, adding to signs of a rebound in its economy.

Commodity Revenue at Top Banks Climbs in Asia as Loans Rise

Commodity revenue at the world’s top 10 investment banks advanced 9 percent in the Asia-Pacific region in the first half as financing increased for oil and metals producers in China, said Coalition.