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Passengers on board Hong Kong Electric vessel die after collision en route to firework display.

The twin strategy of central bank profligacy and government austerity continues to struggle as factories slow, demand dries up and jobless rates rise.

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Nikkei average index falls 0.83 percent as Japanese business sentiments weakened and Chinese manufacturing contracted.

Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows that the business outlook for major manufacturers has fallen.

China's purchasing managers index remains at 49.8, below contraction indicator of 50.

The Japanese index falls 0.83 percent as business sentiments continue to be discouraging.

The Jaguar F-Type, McLaren P1 as well as concept versions from Volkswagen and Porsche are among the eye catchers.

American coffee chain Starbucks has said that it will start its India operations with partner Tata group.

Asian markets were mixed in the week as worries over European debt crisis continued amid positive measures from governments.

China's Communist party expels one-time political heavyweight in run-up to decision on new president.

Shanghai Composite Index rises 1.45 percent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gains 0.38 percent.

Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August as concerns over the country's export sector loom with weak demand from China.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI rise over Spain and Greece developments

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Asian markets reverse their initial losses after reports of injection of funds by China's central bank

Baoshan Iron & Steel is likely to be followed by other steel makers in cutting output because of slack demand caused by the sluggish global economy.

Nikkei down, Hang Seng and Shanghai index up as marketmen are keenly watching the developments in Spain and Greece.

Apart from the eurozone woes, marketmen feel much more needs to be done by central banks to spur growth.

Japanese automobile firms Toyota, Nissan and Suzuki plan to limit their operations in China.

Eurozone worries continue to impact investor sentiments in Asia.

Liaoning likely to be used for training purposes only despite escalating regional tensions.

Nikkei and Hang Seng end higher while Shanghai Composite Index and KOSPI fall.

US watchdog Freedom House says that many countries are increasingly curbing online freedom.

Taiwan sends 100-ship flotilla into East China Sea and Japanese coastguard responds with water cannons.

Most Asian markets ease following news of low business confidence in Germany and weak forecast from Caterpillar.

Eurozone issues and China remain central concerns

Triple arrest prompts concerns that Vietnam is tightening grip on internet freedoms.

Apple iPhone's major supplier Foxconn hit by workers' riots triggered by personal rivalry.

China makes strategic investments in Afghan mineral resources, copper mines and oil exploration and extraction.