The Greek Prime Minister is expected this week to broach the idea of a possible two-year extension to his country's bailout conditions.

Foxconn, Apple's main manufacturer in China, is improving working hours and conditions, says the US-based Fair Labour Association (FLA).

Closing arguments are delivered in the US patent trial between the two biggest smartphone-makers in the world, Samsung and Apple.

Australian miner BHP Billiton reports a sharp drop in annual profits, due in part to weaker commodity prices.

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, is in Egypt to discuss a financial aid package for the country's struggling economy.

Japan reports a wider-than-expected trade deficit in July, as slowing demand from China and Europe weighs on exports.

Founder Sir Brian Souter signals his intention to step down as chief executive of Stagecoach and become chairman.

Danish wind turbine firm Vestas announces plans to cut another 1,400 jobs and says 2013 will be "even tougher" than this year.