Spain's public deficit, including the central government, social security system and regions, but not including town halls, widened to 1.29% of gross domestic product in the first three months of the year, the budget ministry said on Monday.
Brazil's government debt as a share of gross domestic product fell sharply in April to 86.7% from 88.9% in March and the public sector posted a primary surplus of 24.3 billion reais ($4.7 bln), the central bank said on Monday.
Indonesian gold miner PT. Archi Indonesia is planning to launch an initial public offering by next June, aiming to sell a 20% stake, the company said on Monday.
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has hired international banks for a multi-billion dollar debut public bond sale by the end of June, two sources said, as lower oil and gas prices prompt Gulf energy firms to raise cash.