China

Higher demand for jewellery, clothes and food boost China's festival sales in 2013.

Facebook has confirmed it was targeted by a "sophisticated attack" last month but maintains no user data was compromised.

European markets remain cautious as issue of currency manipulation is expected to dominate G20 meeting in Moscow.

Asian markets shrug off the week's gains on disappointing corporate earnings and eurozone data.

Apple appeals against decision that saw it stripped its exclusive rights to iPhone trademark in Brazil.

A potential deal will enable Vodafone to sell combinations of mobile, fixed-line and TV services in Europe.

German and French economies contract 0.6% and 0.3% respectively in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Japanese economy contracts for third successive quarter, underlining need for further policy-easing measures.

Nikkei extends gains as Bank of Japan keeps asset purchasing and interest rates unchanged.

Idea of a nuclear Pyongyang terrifies Lucy P but missile tests and brinkmanship are logical responses, she argues.

Single Chinese women hire fake companions to show off to parents Lunar New Year family parties.

Barcelona are reported to be lining up a summer approach for Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz.

Transatlantic agreement could be worth trillions in annual trade as Europe and US fend off emerging markets challenge.

Sales of feature phones remained weak in 2012 and despite a huge increase in the number of smartphones sold, the overall phone market declined 1.7 percent.

The US authorities give nod for the CNOOC-Nexen deal, following a long assessment.

European markets remain cautious as investors look for eurozone industrial output and US retail figures.

Japanese investors turn to profit-taking as yen strengthens against its major peers.

Vertu has revealed its new Ti smartphone which runs on Android, has a sapphire screen and costs almost £7000

European indices open lower as investors prefer to remain on the sidelines .

Business conditions remain weak on adverse employment conditions, says NAB.

Stock markets open positive in a holiday-thinned trade in Asia.

India plans to open up banking sector to corporates for wider inclusion of people.

Markets subdued on lack of major economic drivers and public holiday in much of Asia.

Rafa Benitez believes Frank Lampard will be mentally and physically fit for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next summer

China is one of the biggest bilateral trading partners for several countries in Asia and Africa.

Most of the Asian markets remain closed for Lunar New Year holidays.

The Chinese have bid adieu to the Year of the Dragon and gracefully welcomed the Year of the Snake

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Chinese communities everywhere welcome Year of Water Snake with fireworks displays

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