HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe’s largest bank, will withdraw from consumer banking in Japan, closing down six branches four years after starting the business......»»

MISC Bhd., Asia’s second-biggest shipping line by market value, fell to a seven-week low after reporting a 1.74 billion ringgit ($575 million) quarterly loss following charges for exiting the liner business......»»

Fashion retailer Esprit Holdings said its first-half net profit tumbled 74% from a year earlier, as it continues to struggle to rebuild its brand while facing headwinds in its wholesale business and European operations......»»

The region’s shares were lower amid lingering concerns about the implementation of the country’s rescue package and Europe’s economic outlook.....»»

Shanghai officials deny reports that the city is easing restrictions on home purchases, though a fresh report surfaces about loosening housing rules elsewhere in China......»»

Portman Holdings Ltd., an Atlanta- based developer expanding in the Asia-Pacific region, plans to use its recently set up Hong Kong operation to tap international investors to fund property projects......»»

Asian chief executive officers are preparing to accelerate acquisitions in Europe to take advantage of asset prices depressed by the continent’s sovereign debt crisis, according to Citigroup Inc......»»

Bethharold Sy, call-center worker. Nike cap, Topman shirt, Element pants, Toms shoes, ODM watch......»»

China's central bank suspended its regular open market operation for the second straight week, in Beijing's latest effort to keep money market liquidity conditions loose and provide support to the slowing economy......»»

Fans of pop stars send their idols all sorts of crazy stuff. In South Korea, the true measure of a fan's devotion is sending lunch to the stars......»»

HSBC announced that it will pull out of retail banking in Japan, closing its remaining services for individual customers as it tries to control costs and refocus its sprawling business......»»

Asian stocks markets trade lower, with many of the region’s banks under pressure, though Japan’s main indexes swing to gains as exporters strengthen......»»

Neither American apologies nor an investigation into the incident stemmed anger among Afghans over the burning of the Koran, the Islamic scripture, at the main U.S. base in Afghanistan......»»

The U.S. is “cautiously optimistic” about talks in Beijing today with North Korea, the first such meeting since Kim Jong Il died in December and his son inherited leadership of the isolated, nuclear-armed country......»»

Japanese real estate investment trusts are set to double the amount of capital they raise through share sales this year, spurring a recovery in the nation’s real estate market, according to Deutsche Bank AG......»»

There's a new obsession at the intersection of genealogy and foodie culture?reconstructing beloved, long-lost family recipes......»»

Dell's new ultrabook is compact, well-built and speedy, sporting a good backlit keyboard and a bright screen. But it has subpar battery life......»»

Iranian filmmakers hoped that accolades for the film 'A Separation' would give them more breathing room. Instead, they have come under greater pressure from Tehran ahead of parliamentary elections......»»

HSBC Holdings said it will stop offering its private banking service in Japan for clients with more than $124,548.5 in financial assets, meaning it has effectively pulled out of private banking in the country......»»

Men aren’t going extinct, scientists assured the world yesterday......»»