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E-commerce sales surge over US holiday season as consumers flock to web retailers.

Traders in Asia positive on eurozone ministers approving Greece bailout and Yen's weak run against major global currencies.

Growth in tourism has allowed the emirate to revive its stalled development projects.

Asian markets have advanced in the week, as the weak Yen and economic indicators from the world's largest economies boost investor sentiments.

Asian stocks gain but traders remain cautious as EU leaders continue negotiations on the region's next budget.

Hang Seng gained 0.24 percent while Shanghai index was up 0.49 percent. KOSPI rose 0.29 percent.

Nikkei gains 1.56 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng indices end 0.82 and 1.02 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.72 percent.

China is planning to simplify approval procedures for foreign investors in an attempt to spur growth in the economy

Nikkei gains 1.06 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng trade 0.79 and 0.30 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.55 percent.

Nikkei gains 0.87 percent while Shanghai and Hang Seng indices rise1.07 and 1.35 percent respectively. KOSPI slips 0.32 percent.

Eurozone concerns continue with Greek bailout issues.

Nikkei falls 0.12 percent while KOSPI rises 0.64 percent. Shanghai and Hang Send indices drop 0.40 and 0.16 percent respectively.

Nikkei gains 0.10 percent while KOSPI rises 0.55 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.88 and 0.04 percent respectively.

Nikkei gains 1.43 percent while KOSPI up 0.93 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 0.11 and 0.49 percent higher.

Nikkei gains 1.42 percent while KOSPI rises 0.98 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices gain 0.55 and 0.15 percent respectively.

Billionaire will invest €2m in troubled Spanish football club Real Oviedo to acquire 35 percent stake.

Major Asian markets in red as global economic concerns and political issues impact investor sentiments.

Nikkei climbs 2.20 percent while Hang Seng gains 0.24 percent. KOSPI and Shanghai indices drop 0.53 and 0.77 percent.

Global gold demand declines 11% due to weak market in China and Europe.

Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.

South African police arrest man, who was attempting to travel to Dubai, at Johannesburg airport with diamonds worth £1.4m hidden in his stomach.

Nikkei gains 1.90 percent while KOSPI drops 1.23 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices fall 1.22 and 1.55 percent.

Nikkei gains 0.94 percent while KOSPI drops 1.35 percent. Shares of Shanghai and Hang Seng indices slip 0.43 and 0.88 percent.

Nikkei gains 0.04 percent while KOSPI closes 0.23 percent up. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices also end trade at 1.20 and 0.37 percent higher.

The buyer is reportedly going to donate the diamond to a museum for display

Global economic concerns continue

76-carat diamond largest from India's Golconda from where Koh-i-Noor came.

Nikkei drops 0.18 percent while KOSPI falls 0.59 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices end 1.51 and 1.13 percent lower.

Nikkei drops 0.34 percent while KOSPI falls 0.62 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices fall 0.77 and 1.04 percent respectively.