International
· By Sheridan Prasso
Angling for a greater role on the world financial stage, China experiments with currency convertibility - in Hong Kong. More
· By Scott Cendrowski
The latest fund includes a broad swatch of the country's companies, including its smaller businesses. More
· By Bill Powell
The nation is taking on record levels of debt to keep its economy humming. Some say that can't last. More
· By Peter Gumbel
The French government moves on a tougher system of bonus awards, but will other countries follow suit? More
· 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
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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Healthy living is back in style in Asia, which means a revival of ancient Asian wellness techniques - and an explosion of spas. More -
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 -
The American institution is doing well in a recession. Its trick: wooing consumers by targeting local tastes and marketing like mad. More -
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is considering an agreement with BMW, rebranding Mercedes, and gambling on the future of green cars. More -
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 -
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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