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Top-end models drive Mercedes profit growth
Top-end models drive Mercedes profit growth
by  AFP

Mercedes-Benz said Friday its net profits rose by 12 percent in the first quarter to 4.0 billion euros, buoyed by demand for its vans and priciest premium cars.

Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures
Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures
by  AFP

The Bank of Japan announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures on Friday, but said it would maintain them for the time being in the first policy decision under new governor Kazuo Ueda.

Asian stocks rise after big gains on Wall Street
Asian stocks rise after big gains on Wall Street
by  AFP

Asian stocks were up on Friday, tracking big gains on Wall Street fuelled by strong tech earnings and mixed, but manageable, macroeconomic data. Hong Kong was up nearly one percent in early trade Friday on the back of solid gains by Chinese tech giant Tencent and strong performances by commerce and industry stocks.

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