Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street, as investors await the Bank of Japan's policy decision later in the day.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.90 percent, or 254.89 points, to 28,712.57 in early trade, while the...

Tokyo shares ended nearly flat Friday, staying in a narrow band throughout the day as investors waited for Japan's earnings season to get into full swing.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added just 0.07 percent, or 19.81 points, to 27,382.56, while the...

Hong Kong shares closed Friday on the front foot as Asian markets tracked a rally on Wall Street despite disappointing US inflation data that cemented expectations for another big interest rate hike.The Hang Seng Index rose 1.21 percent, or 198.58 po...

Japan's weather agency on Saturday warned of a "very dangerous" typhoon heading towards the country's southern Kyushu island, urging residents to evacuate before powerful wind hits the area.Typhoon Nanmadol was carrying gusts up to 270 kilometres on...

Tokyo shares closed higher Tuesday, rebounding sharply after investors were cheered in part by a surge in US stock futures.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.84 percent, or 475.09 points, to end at 26,246.31 while the broader Topix index added 2.0...