G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders

As China becomes more assertive, Taiwan's security has become a growing concern for Japan, which is hosting the G7 summit in Hiroshima this weekend. And with China expected to dominate the agenda at the summit, Japan's role as a key player in building regional stability has only grown. ( read original story ...)

Marketmind: Japan leads the way, China feels the heat

(Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. Investors in Asia go into Thursday with some major economic indicators from Japan and Australia and an interest rate decision from the Philippines on tap, and a spring in their step ... ( read original story ...)