AUDIO: 'Cautious optimism' in DavosJan 28, 2012 | 2:02 amThe prevailing mood at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week has been one of measured optimism, but there are still questions over whether EU leaders will agree the terms of a new fiscal pact and bail-out fund when they meet in Brussels on Monday.
Soros warns of 'lost decade' for EUJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amSpeaking from Davos, financier George Soros has warned that Europe is likely to face a "lost decade" and is concerned that the EU may be destroyed by austerity measures.
Samsung announces profit riseJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 amSouth Korea's Samsung Electronics has announced a 17% rise in profits in the last three months of 2011, as smartphone sales boosted earnings.
Lagarde: Need for European growthJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amIMF chief Christine Lagarde has again stressed the need for European governments to prioritise growth as talks on the region's debt crisis continue.
Greece deal before MondayJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amEuropean Commissioner for Monetary Affairs Ollie Rehn says Greece is within touching distance of a deal with private banks to write down its debt.
Geithner: Legislation key to growthJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amThe US Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner has stressed the importance of new legislation and fiscal reform to stimulate growth in the American economy.
UN sustainable development pledgeJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amThe Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki-moon, has told industrial leaders they have a social and moral duty to innovate in the drive to turn around the global financial crisis.
'We should rebrand tax as charity'Jan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amMany are struggling to pay their bills but the philosopher Alain De Botton reckons the British should be encouraged to think this is a good idea, by rebranding it as charity.
