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New al-Qaeda wing in South Asia claims major attack
The newly created wing has claimed responsibility for hijacking a Pakistani naval ship.
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Asia shares sour on China, US dollar in demand
Asian shares came under pressure on Thursday after a disappointing survey on Chinese manufacturers.
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HIV infections down by 13%
A report shows while a recorded 35 million people are living with the virus, the infection rate has dropped.
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Reaction to WhatsApp, Facebook deal
Facebook is set to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock.
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Australian PM unveils cabinet
Tony Abbott made only minor changes to his cabinet.
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Yahoo to exit South Korea
Yahoo Inc is planning on leaving the Asian continent, with South Korea being the first operation to quit.
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Asia's wealthy surpass N.Americans for first time
Asia is fast becoming a region to be reckoned with as its monetary influence grows.
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Anti-Japanese protests in China
Japanese firms have shut down its factories in China after violent anti-Japanese protests.
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South Korea urges action on grain prices
South Korean President sent a letter calling on G20 members to step up action stabilising grain prices.
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Bitter history tangles Japan's Asia ties
Tension sparked between Japan and its Asian neighbours 67 years after World War II.