Japan Price Gauge Rises Most Since ’98 in Boost to Abe: Economy

A gauge of Japan’s prices (JCPNEFEY) rose the most in 15 years as higher energy costs fueled broader inflation pressures, in a sign Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is making progress in stamping out deflation.

The Tailwinds For Asia's Growth In 2014

Asia, and China in particular, has been touted as the driver pulling the crisis-infested developed world away from the brink of a global financial cliff.

BOJ posts first net profit in five years in April-Sept on weak yen

Nov 27 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan on Wednesday posted its first profit in five years at the fiscal half-year mark as a weak yen pushed up the value of its foreign currency-denominated assets.

India ready to start Iran oil cash transfer after deal

(Reuters) - India could step up imports from Iran next month and start transferring billions of dollars owed it for oil as early as next week following a deal to curb Tehran's nuclear programme.

China fights back against US accusations of blocking WTO technology deal

(Reuters) - Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng denounced the United States as "irresponsible" on Sunday after Washington accused China of jeopardizing a deal that aims to cut tariffs on technology products, saying Washington had disappointed participants in the talks.

China warns North Korea, blames Japan for tension

(Reuters) - China warned North Korea on Friday it would not tolerate chaos on its doorstep, while blaming Japan for the tension between Asia's two largest economies.

India to seek rupee trade payments to support battered currency

(Reuters) - India is preparing to lobby major trading partners including Japan, Iraq and Venezuela to accept rupee payments for some of their exports, one of a series of moves to stabilise the volatile currency and make it more globally acceptable.