China

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

Chelsea are prepared to drop Fernando Torres for the crunch tie against Juventus amid rumours he want to move to Spain.

FDI in the world's second largest economy falls 0.24 percent year-on-year in October.

IB Times UK reporter Lianna Brinded ducks between the skyscrapers to explore the ancient alleyways that crisscross Chengdu.

Two activists dead after their detention in Beijing ahead of 18th Communist Party Congress.

Rio Ferdinand is said to be considering leaving Manchester United at the end of the season

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

JLR's comprehensive facility will boast research centre and engine plant.

The 34-year-old defender could be on his way to far East, if he does not sign a new deal with the Red Devils.

Bank confirms talks to sell 16 percent holding in China's number two insurance group as asset sales accelerate

Sale of advertising spots in China Central Television for 2013 surge to record levels.

Obama to meet President Thein Sein and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Increase shows stabilisation of Chinese property market.

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

Obama's three-day Asia tour includes historic visit to Myanmar.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has called for new contracts for veterans Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole.

World's third largest economy has contracted for two successive quarters.

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

Report suggests that exports decline as important as domestic austerity in bringing down British economy - but eurozone cuts mean imports drop.

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

Dissolution follows support for key electoral reforms.

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

The future of transport has been over-sold and under-imagined, leading to a global traffic jam of epic proportions.

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

Report stresses need for making Heathrow an international hub amid stiff competition from Europe.

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.

Android runs on more than 70 percent on mobile phones sold in Q3 of 2012, according to research by Gartner, and Samsung is number one in the smartphone market.

Aung San Suu Kyi is on a six-day visit to India, her first visit to the country in 25 years and is expected to meet school and college friends apart from political leaders.

Cisco reports a net income of $2.09bn (£1.83bn), up 17.7 percent year over year for the first fiscal quarter.

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.