North Korea claims nuclear test shows it can ‘wipe out’ U.S.
House passes North Korea sanctions bill
Slowing Exports Threatens Emerging Asia's Credit-Fuelled Boom
A deepening slump in exports is sending tremors through Asia, threatening to undermine some recently booming emerging economies.
Toyota Threatens to Pull Some Investment From Thailand if Unrest Escalates
Toyota is reportedly considering pulling its close to $610 million planned investment in Thailand if the country fails to stymie escalating anti-government tensions.
Japan's Suntory Gulps Down U.S. Spirits Maker Beam for $13.6B
In a bid to create the world's third-largest maker of distilled drinks, Suntory Holdings plans to buy Beam for $13.6 billion.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Calls Snap Election
Shinzo Abe is not as popular as he once was, but he knows that his opposition is in disarray and does not offer any better ideas so he continues to go for broke both politically and economically. God help him.
Japan’s Dolphin Hunt Poses Threat to Olympics
Japan is under fire for its gruesome annual slaughter of dolphins known as the Taiji dolphin hunts.
Marc Faber: I See a Recession Coming
Marc Faber says he still thinks a recession is on its way.
NSA Director: China Can Damage US Power Grid
The head of the NSA issued a blunt warning Thursday to lawmakers: China can shut down the United States.
Time to Go Long Yuan?
The Chinese want to inject volatility into their currency markets and deter speculation.
Amb. Hill on the North Korean nuclear threat
North Korean threat
U.S. Says Iran Nuclear Talks to Continue Past Deadline
The United States said on Tuesday that world powers and Iran would keep negotiating over an outline accord on curbing Tehran's nuclear program beyond a midnight deadline, even though tough questions remain.
Nikkei Breaks 19,000 for First Time in 15 Years
In 2012, the Nikkei began a steady climb that culminated this year in its first close above 19,000 in fifteen years. Learn why experts are cautiously optimistic for the Japanese economy.
China Stocks Plunge, Trigging Another Market Halt
Chinese stock trading has been temporarily suspended for the second time this week after "circuit breakers" kicked in following a steep plunge.
Would North Korea sell nuclear technology to Iran?
North Korea tests hydrogen bomb?
Obama uncomfortable leading against North Korea?
Reaction to hydrogen bomb test claims
Bill Richardson: I don’t believe this was a hydrogen bomb
Bill Richardson on North Korea
North Korea’s claim it tested hydrogen bomb all about money?
North Korea hydrogen bomb test
North Korea claims it tested hydrogen bomb
Hydrogen bomb test
Jon Huntsman: China’s Government Needs ‘Total Reform’
Jon Huntsman on China's leadership and economy.
China Premier Promises More Precise Policy Adjustments
China will make targeted adjustments to its economic policies in a more effective and precise manner, Premier Li Keqiang told economic experts and business executives at a meeting on Monday, reiterating the government's vows to support the economy.