China

Emerging markets bank posts nearly $7bn of profits despitehuge money laundering-related fines.

China and US reach tentative agreement over fresh sanctions on North Korea.

Markets open higher as traders await regional service-sector data amid eurozone finance ministers meet.

Glencore announces third extension of $33bn tie-up as both parties await approval from authorities in China.

China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.

Wen Jiabao opens National People's Congress with pledge to boost growth and fight corruption.

China's February services sector PMI indicates moderate recovery for the Chinese economy.

Markets recover from the previous session as traders speculate on China's economic forecasts and Japan's stimulus promises.

64 million empty homes built by speculators across China storing up fears of financial crash.

David Beckham is China’s global football ambassador

China's luxury car market is boosted by improved income and the people's desire to showcase social status, says a study.

Android smartphone sales are booming, so why has Google not released activation figures for Android devices in almost six months?

Tehran, for first time, gives definite figure of centrifuges at Natanz facility.

Europe's biggest bank says full year profits fell 6 percent to $20.6bn after it set aside $1.4bn in UK PPI costs and paid $1.9bn in money laundering fines.

Markets open lower as traders consider the US sequester, Italian political concerns and Chinese property curbs.

One flight a day to emerging markets could boost UK's trade by about £1bn a year, says CBI.

South Korea's inflation rate falls on weak domestic consumption and strong currency.

Asian markets slip as speculations of tighter controls over the real estate sector in China dampen sentiments.

Dog saves Polish girl: five amazing stories of animals saving human beings

Apple's next smartphone could be partnered with China Mobile later this year, in a bold attempt to capitalise on the Chinese market of 500 million people.

Jaguar XF and Land Rover Freelander may be manufactured in India.

Research indicates 100 million sharks are killed every year

Asian stocks advanced this week as Japan's central bank chief nomination cheered investors despite European and US concerns

Hubei Daily photographer accidently photographed the suicide of 20-year-old Liu and his beloved in Wuhan.

Guido Ghisolfi says the industry has learned from the past mistakes and has proven economic sustainability with new technology

£50bn deal delayed as Glencore awaits Chinese approval.

Markets open lower as traders consider US spending cut talks and disappointing China manufacturing data.

China's official and HSBC manufacturing PMI down in February.

Markets remain mixed as official and private sector China manufacturing surveys indicate slower growth in February.

The elevator video of Canadian tourist Elisa Lam, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances, has gone viral in China