Articles By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Bank of Japan's (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda delivers a speech at a hearings session at the lower house of the parliament in Tokyo

Japan's Parliament Approves Haruhiko Kuroda as BoJ Governor

Japan's upper and lower houses approve former ADB chief Haruhiko Kuroda as the next Bank of Japan chief.

asian markets

Asian Stocks Rebound on Upbeat US Data

Asian markets reverse losses as better-than-expected US employment data underscore economic recovery hopes.

Real estate

Property Deals Seen at Pre-Financial Crisis Levels in 2013 - Cushman & Wakefield

Global property deals to top $1tn in 2013 on improved confidence and increased sovereign wealth fund interest.

European markets

European Stocks Gain on Economic Optimism

Markets open higher as investors await further US economic data after the recent retail sales upturn.

Australian jobs rise at record rates in February

Australian Jobs Rise at Record Rate Denting Policy Easing Hopes

Australia adds 71,500 jobs in February, the most since 2000, while unemployment rate remained at 5.4%.

Fifty-thousand-won notes are piled up after being counted at a bank during a photo opportunity in Seoul

Bank of Korea Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged as Government Considers Stimulus Measures

South Korea's economy faces downside risks as it struggles with the external market conditions and yen's weakness.

asian stocks

Asia Stocks Outside Japan Extend Losses as China Policy Fears Return

Asian markets extend losses as real estate-curb fears rebound in China, but Japan gains on stimulus optimism.

Asia Pacific countries face water threat: ADB

Asia-Pacific Countries under Threat of Imminent Water Crisis - ADB

No developing country in the Asia- Pacific region can be considered water secure, says ADB.

european markets

European Stocks Weak as Investors Await Italy Debt Sale [VIDEO]

Markets open lower following weak Asian performance, ahead of Italy's debt sale.

Fifty-thousand-won notes are piled up after being counted at a bank during a photo opportunity in Seoul

South Korea Plans Stimulus Measures to Boost Ailing Economy

South Korean government is planning to boost its lagging economy with stimulus measures, according to a report.