International

Nov 5 · By Peter Gumbel
The French government moves on a tougher system of bonus awards, but will other countries follow suit? More
Disney comes to China
Nov 4 · By Sheridan Prasso
The Mouse announces plans for a theme park in Shanghai, but can Disney learn from the mistakes it made in Hong Kong? More
Tax-free Champagne, anyone?
Oct 29 · By Erik Heinrich
European and North American politicians are plotting the biggest trade deal of the 21st century: a $35 trillion, duty-free region encompassing the E.U., the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. More
Forget China, Brazil's a cheaper investment
Oct 28 · By Mina Kimes
The bustling economy survived the global slump in style, and many of its stocks are still reasonably valued. More
It's China's world. (We just live in it)
Oct 8 · By Bill Powell
After a shopping spree for natural resources, the Chinese are shifting to automakers, high-tech firms, and real estate. Where will they strike next? More
Sony: Lost in transformation
Sir Howard Stringer has been pushing for years to revive the Japanese conglomerate. Will a youthful (by Sony standards) new team help him realize his digital dream? More
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    Spas take off in Asia
    Healthy living is back in style in Asia, which means a revival of ancient Asian wellness techniques - and an explosion of spas. More
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    China's amazing new bullet train
    This year Beijing will spend $50 billion on what will soon be the world's biggest high-speed train system. Here's how it works. More
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    McDonald's wins with global palates
    The American institution is doing well in a recession. Its trick: wooing consumers by targeting local tastes and marketing like mad. More
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    How Dr. Z plans to fix Mercedes
    Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is considering an agreement with BMW, rebranding Mercedes, and gambling on the future of green cars. More
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    China on the march, again
    Now it's the consumers, not the exporters, that are powering the mighty economic engine.  More
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    Biggest money losers
    In a dismal year, these 20 companies saw the biggest losses. Badly timed acquisitions, exposure to subprime mortgages, and rising oil prices are a few of the culprits. More
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    Toyota's new man at the wheel
    New president Akio Toyoda outlines his vision for the company's future in his first interview with an American publication in his new role. More
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