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Leaders of Thailand's "red shirt" protest movement are expected to go on trial on charges of terrorism, in connection with deadly street protests in 2010. The "red shirts" - most of them supporters of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra - brought chaos to Bangkok in days of rallies in which civilians and police were killed. The trial may spark off more unrest, especially as it comes days after royalist "yellow shirts" protested to demand the removal of Thaksin's sister, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Hong Kong's retail sales figures for October are released, shedding light on the city's performance in the crucial "golden week" national holiday at the start of that month. Retail sales rose more strongly than expected in September. But there were signs of a slowdown in some segments, with the luxury sector particularly hard-hit.