Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May

Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.

Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery

Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.

Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China

Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...

G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits

World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their

Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the

Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou

Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...

Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion

Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery

US Presses China to Open its Markets

The top U.S. trade official says China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar was a good start, but China must do more ...

Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait

The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.

India Wireless Auction Kicks Off Broadband Expansion

India's auction of wireless broadband spectrum has brought in a reported $8 billion in fees which could help plug India's fiscal deficit.

Calif. Farmer Succeeds with Gourmet Sushi Rice

Great sushi depends on rice that is just right — grains that are glossy and yielding after cooking, sticky with a touch of sweetness

India Industrial Production Surges 17.6%

India's industrial output surged a surprise 17.6 percent in April over last year, as strong investment activity returns Asia's third-largest economy

EU to Approve S.Korea FTA Albeit Carmaker Opposition

The European Parliament is willing to approve a free trade agreement with South Korea by the end of this year despite

China Inflation Rises Amid Signs Growth Slowing

China's inflation rose in May amid signs its rapid rebound from the global slump is slowing, adding to pressure on

American Families Rebuild Wealth on Slippery Slope

The rebuilding of Americans' wealth is proceeding in steps rather than strides. Households' net worth rose last quarter — the four straight quarterly gain.

GM Clarifies Memo Forbidding Use of "Chevy"

Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your "Chevy to the levee" or any other darn place you please.

Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit

The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...

Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market

The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers

Google Gripes About Vietnam Internet Controls

Google Inc. says new Internet regulations in Vietnam raise disturbing concerns that the government may be working to block access

AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout

A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.

Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low

South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy

Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China

Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter

China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears

China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth

Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation

For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner

Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April

Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs

Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News

World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.

More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves

One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.

Honda China Supplier Strike Ends Amid Talks

A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned to their jobs

Euro Surges on Successful Spain Debt Sale

The euro rose sharply against the dollar Thursday after a closely watched auction of Spanish bond was oversubscribed, easing worries

Asian Stocks Mixed After Flat Wall Street Finish

Asian stocks were mixed Thursday amid mild profit-taking in Tokyo and a muted finish on Wall Street.

Apple, AT&T Get Record Number of iPhone Orders

Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it and its phone company partners took orders for more than 600,000 iPhone 4s in one day, the highest number ...

FedEx Says World Underestimating Recovery

FedEx said people are too pessimistic about a recovery in global trade, after it reported Wednesday that strong exports from Asia

China, U.S. to Boost VW 2010 Profit Forecast

Automaker Volkswagen AG has raised its sales and operating profit forecast for 2010 after its performance in the first five months exceeded expectations with strong ...

Glitches for iPhone 4 Pre-Orders

Buyers reported problems registering their orders and an apparent glitch in AT&T's website was steering some customers into strangers' accounts.

Oil Prices Rally on Rising Recovery Hopes

Oil prices hovered near $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a rally fueled by a stock market surge and a stronger euro pauses.

US Stocks See Broad Gains As Industrials, Tech Climb

Industrial and technology stocks pulled the market sharply higher Tuesday after Boeing Co. said it was boosting

T-Mobile Gives Free HTC Slides Ahead of iPhone G4

Wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to give free phones to customers who sign up for group calling plans at its retail stores on Saturday

Seoul Sees Boom in Conversions to Business Hotels

Six buildings in Seoul's Myeong-dong shopping and entertainment district are being converted into business hotels...

Asian Stocks Up Despite Wall Street Anxiety

Asian shares rose slightly Tuesday as skittish investors came back to the market despite a drop on Wall Street

Honda Strike Over In China With Some Concessions

A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned

Stocks Rise on Signs of Europe Growth

Stocks extended their rally to a third day Monday following signs that Europe's debt crisis isn't devastating the region's economy.

India Baron Buys Out SpiceJet Investment

India's Spreading Inflation Worries Central Bank

China Sports Companies Vie to Sponsor Global Stars

The newest sponsor of women's tennis is a half-billion dollar sporting goods maker that virtually no one outside of China has ever heard of.

S. Korea Limits Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts

South Korea's financial authorities announced on Sunday measures to help stabilize the country's currency and financial system and limit damage

Foreign Investments in China Jump 27% in May

Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday.