Taiwan is expected to ease limits on tech-sector investment by Chinese firms to help bring money into the industry.

Japan's industrial output rises 2.4% in January, the third month in a row it has increased, official figures show.

Victoria Road in Kensington is named by a property website as the most expensive street to buy a house in England and Wales.

A ban on product placement is lifted, allowing advertisers to pay for their goods to be seen on British TV for the first time.

Discount website Groupon starts operating in China amid stiff competition in the world's largest internet market.

India's government unveils a budget projecting economic growth of 9% in 2012 and pledging an increase in social spending.

Fine Gael is expected to start contacting potential coalition parties on Monday after its record victory in the Irish general election.

Brent crude oil price rises above $114 on fears unrest might spread, including to top producer Saudi Arabia.