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Domestic demand, rather than exports, driving Chinese growth.

Markets trade positive on final working day of year, but remain wary of US 'fiscal cliff' talks

The latest sales figures from Japan suggest Nintendo's Wii U console is not selling as well as had been expected.

Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.

Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.

Asian markets extend gains as the Yen dropped to a more than two-year low on monetary easing hopes.

Treasury Secretary's warning on debt ceiling adds further concern to investor's holiday list

Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.

Traders remain cautious on US budget concerns as lawmakers struggle to settle differences before the deadline.

Emerging economies such as India and Russia to surpass Britain by 2020.

Abe says he will form stable government with seasoned hands in his cabinet.

Harrods to offer discounts of up to 70% in once-a-year in-store bargain sale.

Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.

Father Christmas celebrated in very different ways

Britain's FTSE 100 ends little changed amid thin volumes at home, closed markets around Europe as investors await last-minute budget deal in Washington

Incoming PM Shinzo Abe wants Bank of Japan to reset inflation target to 2%.

Chelsea host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues look to get back into third position in the Premier League.

Asian stocks remain volatile as US budget concerns weigh on investor sentiments

Markets decline as Republicans' decision to cancel backup plan increases budget talk concerns.

Asian markets decline in the morning session as concerns on the 'fiscal cliff' talks mounted after Republicans called off a proposed vote.

The central bank has extended its asset purchase programme by £73bn with a view to keep its borrowing costs down.

Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez is unsure over the fitness of captain John Terry as the defender continues to recover from a knee injury.

Chelsea consider offloading Brazilian defender David Luiz for Croatian Dejan Lovren

Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.

Shares tumble 11 percent on Japanese carmaker's announcement of recall of 1.2 million cars.

Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.

Although UBS settled for a record $1.5bn fine and admitted to fraud, Switzerland's biggest bank faces a huge task in reforming its tattered reputation.

Find out where and how to watch live in the UK, as Rafael Benitez takes Chelsea to Elland Road and renews rivalries with Neil Warnock's Leeds United

Global economic slowdown and European debt crisis remain to be major concerns affecting the business sentiments of top companies in the Asian region.

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