China

As many as 5,916 dead pigs have been found in the Huangpu River in Shanghai City, with the count set to cross 6,000

Zara owner Inditex's net profit rises to €2.4bn in fiscal year 2012 as it added 482 more stores in 64 markets.

The International Energy Agency warns that oil demand is weakening on feeble world economic growth

Markets open lower following weak Asian performance, ahead of Italy's debt sale.

Cathay Pacific operations suffer from eurozone crisis and increased competition in the sector.

Asian markets trade weak as the yen shows signs of strength and investors consider global economic conditions.

IB Times UK presenter Marverine Cole looks at the challenges chancellor faces in 2013 Budget.

Li Yuanchao beats former propaganda minister Liu Yunshan to coveted role.

Japan's energy explorer claims finding a potential energy source for the country from methane hydrate deposits.

Washington's warning comes hours after inauguration of final phase of Iran-Pakistan natural gas pipeline.

China's oil demand growth-rate slows in February as the Lunar New Year holidays impacted consumption.

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and has reportedly already agreed a deal to become the manager of an unnamed club.

China targets higher nuclear power production with 30 units under development.

A round up of all the boxing action from the weekend as Darren Barker and Bernard Hopkins win and Ricky Burns signs with Matchroom.

Eminent scientist says it is wrong to assume mankind will find life on alien planets - or even recognise it.

Chinese political activist Ai Weiwei to release heavy metal music album on contemporary China

30 years after 'No Animal Testing' campaign began, Europe finally acts to get beauty products off shelves.

PetroChina and other Chinese energy companies are looking to secure themselves for the longer term.

Five shark species will be better protected under international law

Alibaba is planning to go public within the next 12 months.

Sales of Samsung smartphones in China trebled in 2012, making it the top manufacturer for the first time.

Japan machinery orders drop sharply in January, signalling weak capital spending in the coming six to nine months.

Markets open lower as investors consider Fitch's decision to downgrade Italy citing political concerns.

China undertakes major revamp in government bodies in charge of energy, rail and food safety to curb corruption.

Asian markets trade mixed as investors consider US monthly employment data and various Chinese economic indicators.

Club-drug expert says 'it's hard to guess whether it was something she took voluntarily or was slipped to her'.

Dumped pigs recovered from Shanghai's Huangpu River, a key source of drinking water for 23 million population.

North Korea rejects UN resolution saying it has been engineered by US.

China's factory output and retail sales data indicate underlying issues in the economy, which is still recovering from slow down.

The unprecedented jump in food prices is expected to be due to the seasonal distortions caused by the New Year holidays.