Japan's exports reach record high

Chinese trade surplus at new high
China's trade surplus hit a monthly record of $28.7bn in August as the gap with the US and Europe widens.

China and Japan 'near gas deal'
China and Japan are close to a deal that would ease a long-running dispute over offshore gas fields, reports from Japan say.

Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt
Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe.

Peugeot Citroen cuts 2,700 jobs
French car company Peugeot Citroen announces plans to shed 2,700 jobs because of falling demand in Europe.

Global liquidity crisis 'is over'
The head of Japan's leading brokerage, Nomura Holdings, suggests that the global liquidity crisis is over.