Eurogroup approves Ireland, Portugal debt extension
Eurozone finance ministers approved early Saturday plans to give bailed-out Ireland and Portugal more time to pay back some of their massive rescue loans.
Bloggers expose lavish lifestyles of Putin loyalists
Bloggers who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin are targeting top lawmakers loyal to the Kremlin with scandalous revelations about their luxury lifestyles.
Philippines bets on joining gaming elite with mega casino
The Philippines was set to open a $1.2 billion giant casino on Saturday in a high-stakes bid to join the world's elite gaming destinations.
US Treasury chief not worried about market bubble
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Thursday that he was not worried about a potential financial bubble forming as Wall Street stocks racked up record highs.
KazMunaiGas EP 2012 net profit 23% less than 2011
Kazakhstan's KazMunaiGas Exploration&Production has published its consolidated financial reports for 2012, net profit 23% less.
Developing world's rise heralds global shift: UN
The developing world's rapid growth has sharply cut extreme poverty, created a new middle class and put the economies of Brazil, China and India on a path to overtake the globe's wealthiest nations.
Almaty citizens owe $10 billion to banks
63 percent of all the loans in Kazakhstan are concentrated in Almaty; overdue loans exceed $10 billion.
IMF calls for 'urgent action' to boost Palestinian economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday called for "urgent action" to help revive the Palestinian economy, saying it had been choked by Israeli restrictions and political uncertainty.
Samsung shares fall after Galaxy S4 release
Shares in Samsung Electronics fell 1.7 percent in early trade in Seoul on Friday, hours after the launch of the company's latest flagship smartphone in New York City.