International

Sovereign wealth funds on the hunt
10:48am · By Mina Kimes
These state-owned investment vehicles are partnering up to look for deals in new sectors. More
Ukraine online: You've got crop reports!
Dec 21  · By Julia Ioffe
The U.S. is helping Eastern Europe connect to the Internet in an effort to spur development. More
Playing the China boom
Dec 11 · By Bill Powell
It's not too late to buy into the Asian giant's stock rally. Just be prepared for some whiplash. More
The unstoppable Fung brothers
Dec 9 · By Suzanne Kapner
Li & Fung has become one of the world's largest producers of consumer goods, and the company only keeps growing. More
What on earth is up with 'Russia's GPS?'
Dec 1  · By Julia Ioffe
Russia's ballyhooed satellite communications system (and Putin's pet project) suffers technical setbacks and malfunctioning devices.  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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