The Galaxy Macau, a casino resort, opens its doors to visitors aiming to attract China's growing middle class.

The mood of consumers in Japan is set to deteriorate further, as fallout from the 11 March earthquake and tsunami continue to weigh on sentiment.

Large-scale live music events in the UK contribute almost £1bn a year to the UK economy, a survey of festivals and concerts suggests.

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's court hearing for the attempted rape of a hotel maid is delayed as he agrees to a medical examination.

Yahoo and Chinese internet company Alibaba say they are trying to resolve their disagreement, presenting a united front after a public spat.

Piracy off the Somali coast costs the international community up to $8.3bn (£5.1bn) a year, and that could nearly double by 2015, a new study says.

Eurozone financial leaders are to meet in Brussels to discuss further bail-outs for Greece's debt-hit economy.

UK retailers are set to see poor sales growth over the next decade, according to the Item Club economic think tank.