MARKETS

Japanese and South Korean shares advance but Chinese markets retreat after previous session's gains.

Socio-economic development and gold's relative high price are prompting more Indians to turn to diamonds.

Markets open positive as US earnings, European economic outlook and Chinese industrial profits boost investor sentiments.

China's industrial profits rise for the fourth straight month in December, indicating ongoing economic recovery.

Myanmar receives another round of help from international creditors to boost the socio-economic development of the country.

Upbeat Chinese industrial profits and the yen's plunge against the dollar boost market sentiments in the region.

The decision will hit major US and European chemical companies.

Japanese sentiments rise as weak inflation figures trigger fresh monetary easing hopes.

Despite selling more iPhones than ever before, and reporting record revenue and profits, Apple's share will likely open almost 10 percent down as Wall Street remains unconvinced.

Apple's weaker-than-expected quarterly figures overshadow improved Chinese manufacturing conditions.

Japan records annual deficit of 139.7bn yen with the EU while its trade deficit with China doubles to record 3.52tn yen.

Domestic demand expected to drive China's ongoing economic recovery.

Markets recover from a weak start sparked by Apple's weak results after HSBC's China Flash PMI shows improvement.

World Economic Forum discusses global, regional and industry agendas to shape world.

Traders positive as technology majors Google and IBM post better-than-expected quarterly results.

BHP Billiton's iron ore production rises to 3 percent in the second quarter contributed by improved Chinese demand.

Technology heavyweights Google and IBM post better-than-expected results.

Stock markets post modest declines as bond and currency traders prepare for David Cameron's key EU speech in London

German economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2013 due to weakness in its important trade partners.

Markets open lower as traders consider Bank of Japan's aggressive stimulus plans and earnings reports from major US firms.

China has stepped up its efforts to boost shale gas production domestically, allotting more blocks for exploration.

The numbers of us doing our grocery shop online is soaring and one company that's benefitting from that growth is Ocado.

Bank of Japan adopts 2% inflation target and open ended asset purchase programme to stimulate economic growth.

Markets positive as US debt ceiling fears ease after Republicans propose 3-month extension to borrowing limit.

Chinese stocks extend gains on the strong GDP figures, but Japanese traders remain cautious on the central bank meet.

Markets advanced this week as a better- than- expected China GDP and a weak yen bolstered global economic optimism.

Sentiments upbeat as Chinese GDP growth boosts global economic optimism.

China's economy recovers from a slowdown in the fourth quarter with a growth rate of 7.9 percent.

Traders upbeat as Chinese economy beats expectations and yen extends its weak run.