Japan's Bid to Join Asian Trade Pact Faces a Leery U.S.

Japan's push to enter a broad Asia-Pacific trade pact faces one of its toughest challenges this week: acceptance from Washington.

Sudan Rebels Set to Free Hostages

Sudanese rebels holding Chinese hostages are prepared to release them, a rebel spokesman said, signaling the possible end to a crisis that has spotlighted the risks China faces in its expansion in Africa.

Japan Confirms 'Stealth' Intervention

Japan continued to conduct "stealth" interventions in the currency market after its highly publicized yen-selling campaign on Oct. 31, data released by the Finance Ministry confirmed.

IMF Urges Beijing to Ready Bold Moves

The IMF urged China to run a federal deficit of 2% of GDP rather than looking to reduce the country's deficit as planned, given the uncertainty in the global economy.

NAB Reviews UK Operations

National Australia Bank said it is reviewing its U.K. operations after abandoning hopes of a near-term economic recovery there.

• Is Sun About to Set on NAB's British Empire?

China Accepts First HK Shares-Linked ETF

China's securities regulator has accepted an application to launch the country's first exchange-traded fund linked to Hong Kong-listed shares, offering Chinese investors fresh access to securities overseas.

Macquarie Flags 25% Profit Fall

Australia's Macquarie Group forecast a deeper-than-expected 25% fall in annual profit as tough market conditions continue to plague investment banks, and said it will buy back up to 10% of its beaten-down shares.

Developing Nations Seek Safeguards for Workers

Indonesia, the Philippines and other developing countries are demanding more rights and higher wages world-wide for their legions of unskilled laborers—a trend that could shake up global labor markets.

China Takes On Skeptics of Aid to Euro Zone

Google Removes Some Content in India

China Carriers Won't Pay Fees For Emissions

Citigroup to Issue China Credit Cards

Qantas: Profit Must Improve to Retain Rating

Australia Floods Force Evacuations

Quake Rocks Central Philippines

Pakistan Factory Collapse Kills At Least 9

Chinese Leader Backs Land Rights

Adelson Cashes In on Sands Turnaround

Casino Presses Ahead in Florida

China Bans Airlines From EU Carbon Scheme

Indonesian Economy Grows at Top Clip Since '90s

Battle Develops for Indonesia Mines

Animator Looks to Break Through