As America enjoys cheap gas, Asia's top buyers to pay more

SEOUL/PERTH: Asia's biggest economies face paying twice as much for some natural gas as old supply deals are renewed, with a North American shale glut years from helping to meet soaring demand in the region.

India announces rise in spending to help spur growth

India's finance minister has announced an unexpected rise in public spending for the next financial year in an attempt to revive its sluggish economy.