Japan

South Korea's KOSPI down 0.67 percent while Shanghai Composite Index and Hang Seng fall 0.56 and 0.74 percent.

China's Shanghai index down 0.25 percent opening after a week-long holiday while Hang Seng falls 0.60 percent and KOSPI 0.64 percent.

Hang Seng gained 0.8 percent in the week, while Nikkei and KOSPI eased marginally by 0.1 percent.

Lewis Hamilton and McLaren dominate opening practice sessions at Japanese Grand Prix

Most markets have been encouraged by positive US economic data and ECB assurances.

Nikkei ends 0.89 percent higher on strong performance from automobile sector.

Nikkei dropped 0.45 percent while Hang Seng gained 0.23 percent

Sales of new cars in US rose to a four year high in September.

The 2012 Formula 1 World Championship will now contest the Japanese Grand Prix, around the historic and high-speed Suzuka circuit

We look at what 4G will mean for the UK in terms of economic and commercial implications.

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.

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

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

The Office of Fair Trading has approved a merger between O2-owner Telefonica and Vodafone which will see them, create one giant grid in the UK.

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

Sachiko Eto beat to death six of her followers in bizzare drumstick exorcism ceremonies in her house in Fukushima.

Three time former world champion Niki Lauda lists Ferrari's Fernando Alonso as his favourite to win the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. The Ferrari driver disagrees

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

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

Ex-chairman of the electronics firm Olympus and three other officials plead guilty to charges of hiding company's losses.

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.

Talks between the UK's telecoms regulator and the country's four major mobile phone networks have entered the final week with "years of litigation" still a possibility.

Apple sold five million iPhone 5s during its opening weekend, and more than 100 million people have updated their devices to iOS 6.

Mark Webber and Michael Schumacher have been awarded after-race penalties for infringements during the 2012 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix

Eurozone issues and China remain central concerns

Monetary policy uncertainty and lack of cues from central banks impact markets.