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JANUARY 5, 2010
The annual list of geopolitical risks from
consultancy Eurasia Group identifies the U.S.-China relationship as the No.
1 threat in 2010
DECEMBER 14, 2009
Meet 14 of the green power brokers attending the Copenhagen Global Climate Change Summit in December 2009
DECEMBER 4, 2009
The annual Tech Pioneers award from the World Economic Forum highlights 26 startups this year with revolutionary breakthroughs in tech, mobile, health care, and energy
DECEMBER 2, 2009
Ever since a rare Patek Philippe watch sold for $11 million in 1999, the horology market has been hot, even through the economic downturn
NOVEMBER 24, 2009
From gourmet foods to housewares to fine china, here's a sampling of
elegant European items you can order online in time for the holidays
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Among BusinessWeek's picks for 2009's most influential Chinese are government leaders, as well as executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and others
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Outstanding businesses in today's former East Germany range from a 19th century mustard maker to state-of-the-art startups in technology and retail
OCTOBER 30, 2009
An annual list from the World Economic Forum finds that the U.S. has slipped to No. 3 and Britain has risen to No. 1 among 55 nations ranked by how financially developed they are
OCTOBER 21, 2009
A wrap-up of the snazziest new models from Japan's carmakers
OCTOBER 13, 2009
A U.N. report on global income inequality included a measure called the Gini coefficient. BW ranks the world's most advanced economies based on that score alone
OCTOBER 12, 2009
The global real estate crisis is finally abating, with prices in the second quarter of 2009 rising in half the countries surveyed by consultancy Knight Frank
OCTOBER 9, 2009
Cool gadgets from this year's consumer electronics exhibition
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Management consultant A.T. Kearney pored through financial data on 2,500 companies to find the 40 that are global champions
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo will
make their pitches in Copenhagen on Oct. 2 to host the summer games
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
Even as some countries aim to fill their budget gaps by cracking down on corporate tax evasion, others offer low tax rates to lure corporate relocations
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
At the annual Frankfurt Auto Show, makers from
Mercedes to Rolls Royce to Maserati showed off their latest models and sexy
concept cars
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Cast your vote for the top young entrepreneur in Asia
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
The World Economic Forum's annual Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010 rankings reshuffle the world's customary leaders, with Switzerland surpassing the U.S. at the top and New Zealand leaping to No. 20 in a WEF list dominated by European countries
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
These novelty gadgets are popular with Japanese consumers and a big business for catalog and online merchants
AUGUST 27, 2009
Macao, the former Portuguese colony on the south China coast, is now home to five of the 10 largest casinos in the world
AUGUST 27, 2009
The European phone maker unveils products to compete with Apple
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AUGUST 21, 2009
A look at global bosses originally from other countries
AUGUST 19, 2009
Long vacations can be surprisingly beneficial to a country's economic performance
AUGUST 7, 2009
In the developed world, environmental regulations have cleaned up dumps.
Elsewhere a lack of money and infrastructure keeps garbage toxic
AUGUST 4, 2009
The global economic slowdown has whacked business and pleasure travel, with international arrivals down more than 8% early this year
JULY 24, 2009
Aging planes and poorly financed airlines can be a deadly combination
JULY 22, 2009
From Hong Kong to Italy, many countries are trying to cope with aging populations and shrinking fertility rates. BusinessWeek takes a look at the top 20
JULY 20, 2009
There are a few household names among this year's Tour de France sponsors, but many are smaller companies angling for global exposure via the world's most popular bike race
JULY 15, 2009
Facebook may be No. 1 in the U.S., but Google's Orkut is a star in Brazil while VKontakte rules in Russia
JULY 10, 2009
Want to know the cities around the world where the dollar stretches furthest? From food to fuel, here are the 20 cheapest
JULY 7, 2009
The Global Peace Index ranks 144 nations by measuring which are the most peaceful at home and abroad, and concludes that the most peaceful nations often are the most prosperous
JULY 1, 2009
The choice of retirement destinations now spans all corners of the globe and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Here are the top 22, ranked according to cost of living
JUNE 25, 2009
From Baltimore to Mongolia, award-winning development projects from local chambers of commerce have helped business and strengthened global ties
JUNE 24, 2009
From chocolate bars to chewing gum, the world consumes billions of dollars' worth of candy every year. Find out which are the world's most popular candies
JUNE 16, 2009
Japanese cities hold four of the top five spots in the annual ranking of the world's priciest cities by ECA International
JUNE 16, 2009
Boeing and Airbus may grab the big headlines, but smaller makers of lighter aircraft are vying for attention at the 2009 Paris Air Show
JUNE 15, 2009
The new BMW Z4, with a retractable roof, lots of trunk room, and reasonable fuel economy, will take on rivals from Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes
JUNE 12, 2009
Since the 1970 launch of the Boeing 747 and formation of Airbus
Industrie, the two aircraft companies have waged a pitched battle in the
sky
JUNE 11, 2009
The World Health Organization has declared H1N1 a global pandemic. But its impact likely will be felt differently around the world
JUNE 9, 2009
Growth in the U.S. dairy market is flat, while the dairy markets in China and India are growing quickly
JUNE 8, 2009
Institutions dedicated to the history of some of Europe's best-known automakers are springing up all over and include other attractions to entice tourists
JUNE 2, 2009
While the financial crisis has made overseas deals more difficult, many Indian companies hope to become global players. Here are brief profiles of some of India's powerhouses.
MAY 27, 2009
From Banff to Bangkok, premium-class rail travel is gaining in popularity. But there are no such trains in the U.S.
MAY 25, 2009
BusinessWeek recognizes 10 companies for outstanding efforts to
transform China's environment
MAY 20, 2009
In its annual ranking of the world's top economies, Swiss business school IMD finds the U.S. still No. 1, despite the downturn
MAY 15, 2009
The tiny, iconic British car marks its 50th birthday this
year, and thanks to its revival by German parent BMW, it's more popular than
ever
MAY 8, 2009
As B-schools in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and other parts of Asia make their programs more global and establish partnerships with schools overseas, more Asian students are staying home to get their MBAs
MAY 4, 2009
Philip Morris International is counting on growth from the developing world, but is encountering an increasingly sophisticated public-health pushback, much of it financed by U.S. billionaires Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates
MAY 4, 2009
Move over Bangalore: Consultancy KPMG has identified 31 cities around the world that could become outsourcing hubs
APRIL 28, 2009
Which global cities offer the highest quality of life? Of the 30 best places to live, Vienna comes in first. The best U.S. city? Honolulu, at No. 29
APRIL 27, 2009
From Spain to Singapore, this could be the right time to pick up a property bargain
APRIL 23, 2009
The brains behind high-value patents cluster in a select set of metro areas. Most are in the U.S., but they're not necessarily the places you think
APRIL 17, 2009
From Congress Party leader Sonia Gandhi to cricket star Sachin Tendulkar, India's most powerful people of the year are an impressive bunch
APRIL 3, 2009
Television progress has not slowed during the recession. Companies continue to launch new features
MARCH 25, 2009
The Nordics are the savviest users of info tech, according to INSEAD and the World Economic Forum
MARCH 23, 2009
Companies and workers in Yaroslavl are suffering as the economic crisis, or "krizis," spreads beyond Moscow
MARCH 16, 2009
According to the Boston Consulting Group, these are the 30 countries that offer the most innovation-friendly environments for companies
MARCH 16, 2009
Fifteen of Europe's top business schools shine in this year's European B-schools report, touting global learning opportunities, innovative classes, and community outreach as draws for future business leaders.
MARCH 16, 2009
The 15 business schools included here are strong contenders among the
world's top MBA programs, but lower marks keep them just shy of the top tier
MARCH 16, 2009
The four developing nations known as Maghreb are attracting low-cost manufacturing
MARCH 13, 2009
The 12 countries that most restrict speech on the Internet, according to a new report from human rights group Reporters Without Borders
MARCH 6, 2009
Old World. From Iceland's collapse to Spain's unemployment, here's a look at how the pain is being felt
MARCH 6, 2009
Billions in the U.S. stimulus are targeted for high-speed train projects. Here's what the rest of the world is doing on the rails
MARCH 4, 2009
Human resources company ORC Worldwide has made a list of likely "hardship posts" based on risk criteria like pollution, disease, and political violence
MARCH 3, 2009
From low-cost, fuel-efficient Volkswagens to top-of-the-line
luxury cars, the 2009 Geneva auto show features a wide assortment of new
cars
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
To get a bigger piece of India's market, the big U.S. studios are making deals with Indian stars, directors, and producers.
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
Where Scandal Could Strike Next
FEBRUARY 18, 2009
At the 2009 Mobile World Congress, visitors saw a dazzling array of new
handsets, from Nokia's latest business models to a wrist-watch phone from LG
Electronics
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
They're all based in greater Europe and their combined revenues top $5 billion. Meet the world's 20 most lucrative soccer organizations, according to Deloitte Consulting
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
The World Economic Forum in Davos drew a record number of top politicians and business leaders this year. With tensions running high and revenues running low, a lot of people were in a fighting mood.
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
The U.S. is still the largest source of e-mail spam, but China is not far behind. Here's a list of the top 20 spamming nations
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Michael Phelps is merely the latest celebrity to put endorsement deals at risk via questionable behavior. Herewith, a recent history
JANUARY 30, 2009
Consumers have plenty of incentives to buy small, fuel-efficient cars. To meet the demand, automakers worldwide are bringing out new or resurrected models
JANUARY 26, 2009
According to a recent survey, executives the world over don't expect much from 2009, with Hong Kong seeing the biggest drop in optimism about the economy
JANUARY 22, 2009
Geopolitics consultancy Eurasia Group identifies the nine heads of state and one non-state leader who will likely have the greatest impact on the world this year
JANUARY 21, 2009
How IT wages stack up in 10 of the world's top technology markets
JANUARY 16, 2009
You've cast your votes and we have five top winners, all of them running promising small businesses
JANUARY 14, 2009
Gartner surveyed countries around the world to find out which are the best outsourcers
JANUARY 7, 2009
Asian business and political leaders have hardly been immune from scandals. Here's a look at some of the most notable ones over the past few years
JANUARY 7, 2009
Asian business and political leaders have hardly been immune from scandals. Here's a look at some of the most notable ones over the past few years
DECEMBER 29, 2008
How the makeup industry is putting a brave face on hard times
DECEMBER 29, 2008
U.S. investors are a stalwart bunch. They favor stocks and expect modest returns.
DECEMBER 29, 2008
Don't feel so glum. Plenty of smart people have lost their shirts in the slump
DECEMBER 29, 2008
Yes, emerging markets look scary. But they promise big rewards for bold investors
DECEMBER 29, 2008
Picks from investing experts
DECEMBER 29, 2008
Groups of experts weigh in on what lies in store after New Year's
DECEMBER 19, 2008
Presenting the winners from 2008's Hong Kong Business of Design Week
DECEMBER 15, 2008
Doing business in sub-Saharan Africa requires ambition,
persistence, and knowledge of the local culture. These companies are finding
success
DECEMBER 8, 2008
Here are 15 of the biggest bequests in 2008 by wealthy Americans who've died. The money is benefiting schools, arts organizations—even pets
DECEMBER 8, 2008
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm toured the subcontinent looking at projects financed by small loans from Grameen Bank
DECEMBER 8, 2008
Many of America's ultra-rich continued to give big donations to charity in 2008, despite the worst financial crisis in decades.
DECEMBER 5, 2008
From a universe of hundreds of publicly-traded companies based in Asia with annual revenues of $1.5 billion or less, we rank companies on three criteria: 3-year revenue growth, 3-year profit growth, and average 3-year return on invested capital
DECEMBER 4, 2008
The World Economic Forum's 2009 Tech Pioneers are blazing new trails in everything from biotechnology to alternative energy generation
DECEMBER 1, 2008
BusinessWeek's David Rocks shows how Indian interest in good modern design is exploding—for cars, retail outlets, newspapers, cell phones, and even basket weaving
DECEMBER 1, 2008
Governments around the world have committed a total of more than $2.6 trillion to bail out banks and jump-start growth. In addition, they have promised to guarantee $2.7 trillion-plus in loans.
NOVEMBER 26, 2008
Vote for Europe's most promising entrepreneurs under 30
NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Meet the 10 finalists and six winners of the annual Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Awards, which honor the best small businesses in Africa
NOVEMBER 24, 2008
A look at the top full-time MBA programs outside the U.S.
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Governments around the world have committed a total of more than $2.6 trillion to bail out banks and jump-start growth. In addition, they have promised to guarantee $2.7 trillion-plus in loans
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
The selection committee looks far and wide to honor the best Japanese product design. Toyota's iQ microcompact car won this year's grand prize
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Although officials have expressed hopes for better relations
with the U.S. under Barack Obama, Pyongyang is already setting up a hurdle
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
In eight Chinese cities, population is expected to exceed 10 million by 2025. The central government is hoping to pull off an urban transformation of unprecedented scale
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
From a Norwegian maker of winches to a Russian pharmaceutical outfit, these 10 small European companies have shown the fastest growth over the past three years
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Growing trade is linking the Mideast with China and India. It's not just oil—it's finance, manufacturing, and people
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Top and Bottom of the Investing Heap
NOVEMBER 11, 2008
In eight Chinese cities, population is expected to exceed 10 million by 2025. The central government is hoping to pull off an urban transformation of unprecedented scale
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
The global crisis has undermined the money of many nations.
Worst hit is the Icelandic krona, off 50% this year.
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
In A.T. Kearney's ranking of the world's top companies, oil and mining outfits made a strong showing among the top 10
OCTOBER 29, 2008
A new study by consultancy A.T. Kearney ranks the world's top cities not just on business climate and government, but also human capital and culture
OCTOBER 27, 2008
Virtual-reality golf emerges as a hot new business in Korea
OCTOBER 22, 2008
In the World Economic Forum's annual ranking of the world's most competitive economies, the U.S. is once again No. 1, Europe stays strong, and Asia continues its rise
OCTOBER 20, 2008
It's not an Asian economic power, but Pakistan's economic crisis has major geopolitical implications.
OCTOBER 15, 2008
China's bid to establish truly global brands has so far proved somewhat
elusive, but here is a selection of Chinese companies you should be on the
lookout for in the future
OCTOBER 10, 2008
After the financial crisis that has brought Iceland to its knees, what other countries around the world also might be vulnerable?
OCTOBER 10, 2008
The financial crisis is devastating finance stocks, but some institutions can prosper amid the chaos
OCTOBER 8, 2008
The Chinese and Indian art markets are sluggish. But at the
Sotheby's Asian Art Auction, Southeast Asian artists pulled in big money
OCTOBER 7, 2008
Read about our 26 finalists for the title of Asia's top young entrepreneur, and vote for your favorite
OCTOBER 7, 2008
As economic problems blow into Europe, some cities are better placed than others to withstand the financial volatility
OCTOBER 3, 2008
EVs still face challenges in speed, range, and refueling,
but electric cars have never been closer to viability. Tomorrow's EVs are
stunning
OCTOBER 3, 2008
At the annual technology conference CEATEC near Tokyo, the spectacle beyond big flat-screen TVs includes robots and advanced cell phones
OCTOBER 3, 2008
The days of easy growth are gone, as statistics point to a sluggish China affected by the global economic slowdown. Then there's the tainted milk scandal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Since the news first broke that Chinese dairy producers have
been adding the industrial chemical melamine to milk, more than 50,000
children have fallen ill
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
How tainted milk, drugs, toothpaste, peanut butter, spinach, and
cantaloupes have spread death or sickness
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
As China's stock market has fallen. some high-flying companies
have taken noteworthy nosedives
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
Indian pharmaceuticals, which once stamped out generic pills, are now doing innovative basic research
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
With U.S. and European economies in the doldrums, this year's big winners are companies capitalizing on strong demand in Asia itself
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
From Japan to Germany, the quality of Internet connections plays
a major role in a country's global competitiveness
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
From Armani to Versace, big-name fashion houses are putting
their names on mobile phones—and increasingly exerting design influence as well/h4>
AUGUST 25, 2008
In 2012, London won't spend as much on the Olympics as Beijing did, but when it comes to sports, the facilities should pass muster
AUGUST 21, 2008
Despite broader economic woes, the world's best soccer players are cashing in on global love for the English Premiership
AUGUST 20, 2008
A look at the top 10 countries on the World Values Survey list
AUGUST 15, 2008
Senior Correspondent David Kiley and Marketing Editor Burt Helm, graded some of Madison Avenue's efforts and found a few worthy of gold medals, while others never left the starting blocks
AUGUST 14, 2008
The 2008 Summer Games are the biggest global sports competition ever, and the superlatives don't end there
AUGUST 12, 2008
After decades of being shut out from gold medals, an Indian athlete will be bringing one home. His victory boosts an already building sports fever
AUGUST 11, 2008
People who led the way in fostering an Internet culture of sharing, to avoid the tangle of copyright barriers
AUGUST 11, 2008
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should take in well over $3 billion in revenue from this summer's events in Beijing, with half coming from broadcast rights, estimated at $1.7 billion.
AUGUST 8, 2008
Beijing isn't the only city staging the Summer Games. A half-dozen other cities will be hosting events
AUGUST 8, 2008
Here's a Who's Who of Chinese athletes on whom corporations are lavishing the most bucks--hoping they'll rack up the medals
AUGUST 5, 2008
Faces to watch as athletes compete fiercely for prized sponsorships in Beijing
AUGUST 5, 2008
Emirates Airline threw a coming-out party to celebrate the maiden voyage of its flying hotel. Step through the velvet rope and have a glimpse at the luxe appointments
AUGUST 4, 2008
Why the Japanese carmaker's lineup buoys sales
AUGUST 1, 2008
They're cute, zippy, and go forever on a tank of gas. But apart
from the Smart car, these European cars aren't available in the U.S.—yet
AUGUST 1, 2008
A few cities have profited, but most hosts have reaped huge debts and white-elephant stadiums
AUGUST 1, 2008
They're cute, zippy, and go forever on a tank of gas. But apart
from the Smart car, these European cars aren't available in the U.S.—yet
JULY 29, 2008
The Tata Nano and other cheap cars designed for emerging markets must face-up to rising gas and commodity prices
JULY 24, 2008
The greenback isn't sinking everywhere. Here are some lands, from the Caribbean to the Mideast, whose currencies are tied to America's
JULY 24, 2008
With oil prices at record levels, Korea's Hyundai and Kia are seeing the benefits of an aggressive strategy to ramp up small-car production
JULY 21, 2008
IDEA/Brazil singles out top product and environment designs, from executive jets to a café shaped like a coffee cup
JULY 18, 2008
A compact and more economical SUV packed with luxury features could draw buyers even at a time of high gasoline prices
JULY 18, 2008
Vacationing soon? If your rental car is akin to a Honda CR-V, it'll cost you close to $150 to fill up in Italy and France, but less than $20 in Venezuela and Egypt
JULY 14, 2008
They're setting up operations in a slew of countries in everything from telecom and mining to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
JULY 14, 2008
The Northern Ireland city is experiencing a multimillion-dollar transformation that includes an influx of jobs and tourists, as well as memorials commemorating its difficult history
JULY 14, 2008
From passenger jets to fighter planes, this summer's Farnborough Air Show features a crowd-pleasing assortment of flying marvels
JULY 11, 2008
As the Airbus A380 comes to America, passengers, airlines, and airports have big changes in store
JULY 11, 2008
From Gwynedd to Llandridod Wells, the best Welsh golf courses are as challenging to play as they are to pronounce
JULY 11, 2008
France's Gameloft has staked out new turf with a half-dozen games for the Apple iPhone, plus other platforms
JULY 9, 2008
If Budweiser becomes Belgian, it won't be the first time a foreign outfit has acquired a famous American brand
JULY 8, 2008
Startup Web site mydeco.com helps you pick furniture, paint, and rugs—and then see how it all looks in 3D
JULY 3, 2008
Japanese carmakers are gearing up a new generation of environmentally
friendly cars
JULY 3, 2008
From Léger, Klee, and Frida Kahlo retrospectives to collections of Chicano and Italian art, this summer is brimming with breakthrough exhibitions
JULY 3, 2008
Cars, fine art, sports teams, yachts, private jets, and, of course, coveted Fabergé eggs are among the excesses to which millionaires and billionaires treat themselves
JUNE 30, 2008
The value of goods imported from OPEC nations is up 60% so far over last year, and the U.S. merchandise trade deficit widened to $73 billion in April. But the picture isn't as grim when pricey petroleum products are excluded.
JUNE 24, 2008
In a rare recent success story for Detroit automakers, General Motors is making a noticeable mark in small cars through its GM Daewoo unit
JUNE 20, 2008
The former star CEO of Bertelsmann is trying to shine up his reputation by fixing German retailer Arcandor
JUNE 13, 2008
The new 3G version of the überpopular smartphone will be offered in more than 70 countries. In some, customers will get a choice of mobile providers
JUNE 11, 2008
Mercer Consulting's annual roundup of the global cities with the best quality of life is here, and Zurich once again comes out on top. The best place in the U.S.? Honolulu at No. 28
JUNE 9, 2008
With the economy continuing to grow and the yuan getting strong, Chinese players are becoming a bigger presence in deals abroad
JUNE 6, 2008
For most of June, Europe's top players will battle it out to see
who has what it takes to win the European soccer championship
JUNE 6, 2008
Eight cities in Switzerland and Austria will host this June's European soccer championship. Take a look at the stadiums
JUNE 3, 2008
In order to grab new customers and keep existing customers racking up airtime, Japanese mobile operators are coming up with innovative new services
JUNE 2, 2008
Among the companies from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on the 2008 IT 100, nearly all are tied to mobile phones
JUNE 2, 2008
Starting with the A's, Amazon and Apple, our 2008 look at the technology companies still able to keep up with emerging-market competition
JUNE 2, 2008
A problem in blogistics
JUNE 2, 2008
The 2008 BusinessWeek IT 100 includes 37 Asian names, and they're not sitting still. Nintendo leads the way, Bharti Airtel slumps, and LG makes the list
MAY 30, 2008
Chinese have voiced strong opinions online against multinationals on such issues as Tibet, the Olympic torch relay, and Sichuan earthquake relief
MAY 28, 2008
Leaders in Israel, Jordan, and elsewhere are backing an ambitious water and real estate project that could help build ties—and peace
MAY 28, 2008
How companies are planning to capitalize on the Games' rich marketing potential—and sidestep the pitfalls
MAY 23, 2008
Get ready for a new guessing game to pass those long hours on the road: Who pays the most to fill up the tank?
MAY 22, 2008
Northern Europe and Korea again led the OECD nations in broadband penetration, grabbing seven of the top eight spots
MAY 17, 2008
Hong Kong, an art-auction force, hopes Art HK 08, a four-day fair with more than 600 works on sale, will spark a larger artistic awareness in the city
MAY 16, 2008
An annual ranking finds the U.S. still on top, but China's surge is lifting the competitiveness of Asia's economies
MAY 16, 2008
From steel plants to luxury cars, India's big and booming companies are expanding by buying up business assets around the world
MAY 13, 2008
While the economic impact may be limited, the human suffering and physical destruction is immense in Sichuan and the surrounding region
MAY 13, 2008
From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Mideast nation is blanketed with
science parks and creativity clusters
MAY 12, 2008
Chinese companies like Li Ning are recruiting U.S. hoops stars to boost their image both on the mainland and in the U.S. Watch out, Nike!
MAY 9, 2008
Defying the weak dollar and global liquidity crunch, these 50 companies have turned in stellar performances over the past year
MAY 8, 2008
Although manufacturing and engineering are increasingly moving offshore, many other sectors remain strong
MAY 8, 2008
The mainland's wealthy make up 26% of the Asia-Pacific region's total, and Western makers of luxury goods are eager to sell them Rolls-Royces, yachts, and other extravagant wares
MAY 6, 2008
Japanese companies are catering to the needs of older customers as the population grays and the birthrate dwindles
MAY 5, 2008
Hotel Jen, a new kind of midlevel hotel aimed at up-and-coming Chinese businesspeople, was designed in collaboration with U.S.-based MetaDesign
MAY 5, 2008
More trips are being taken across international borders than ever. Old European centers of art and culture are still dominant among travel destinations. In the U.S., a weak dollar is luring a record number of visitors, who spent unprecedented amounts.
MAY 1, 2008
The handset maker went to citizens of Mumbai, Rio and other megacities for new ideas—and got designs that find graffiti, test water, and emit peace vibes
APRIL 28, 2008
The third annual European Inventor of the Year awards honor the genius behind such advances as quieter airplanes and slow-releasing insulin
APRIL 28, 2008
From gourmet chefs in Spain to high tech companies in the Netherlands, these countries are pioneering fresh ideas in every field
APRIL 25, 2008
In some countries it means hungry children; in wealthy nations it could lead to the inconvenience of shortages. But the vital grain's price surge will have global consequences
APRIL 24, 2008
A narrated tour of the winners of the BusinessWeek/Architectural Record China Awards
APRIL 21, 2008
The housing bust has gotten most of the headlines, but the real story is the astonishing buildup of household debt in the U.S. and around the world in recent years.
APRIL 21, 2008
For accommodations more intimate and unique than skyscraper lodging, the Chinese metropolis has these five luxury boutique hotels
APRIL 18, 2008
The Paris-based architect has won his profession's highest honor for a career of memorable buildings
APRIL 14, 2008
Almost 40 years after Cadbury wed Schweppes, the company is separating its beverage and confectionery businesses to better tackle rivals such as Coke and Nestlé
APRIL 10, 2008
The Nordic region still dominates the rankings of the most network-ready economies, but the U.S., Korea, and Switzerland posted big gains this year
APRIL 9, 2008
The Muslim nation of 75 million wants to join the EU. But political strife is dividing the country and slowing its economic engine
APRIL 9, 2008
Paintings from top-selling artists set new records in 2007. Here are the 10 whose works raked in the most
APRIL 7, 2008
The mainland's dominance in low-priced goods is threatened by
rising costs, new laws, and a stronger
APRIL 7, 2008
From supercars to microcars, kit cars to electric cars, here's a look at some of the vehicles from little-known Mitsuoka Motor
APRIL 4, 2008
Changing economics are making U.S. companies consider Latin America for their outsourcing needs
APRIL 4, 2008
Meet the gallery owners who are taking a chance in an untested market and struggling to bring today's Japanese artists into the light
APRIL 4, 2008
In its annual survey of male-female inequality, the World Economic Forum reports that the Scandinavian nations continue to shine, while the U.S. dropped several notches
MARCH 31, 2008
The following 15 business schools aren't quite considered the elite yet, but they're plenty competitive with loads to offer students
MARCH 31, 2008
Europe's top 10 business schools have quickly gained international renown for rigorous study, diverse student bodies, and a global perspective
MARCH 31, 2008
Put another business cycle in the record books. The expansion almost certainly ended in 2007, seven years after the previous peak in 2000.
MARCH 28, 2008
Fifteen years after the initial application, the new concourse at Europe's largest airport starts operations
MARCH 27, 2008
Ahead of the 2008 Summer Games, the list of potential embarrassments for the Chinese government ranges from issues of human rights and pollution at home to violence in Tibet and Darfur
MARCH 24, 2008
From bikes to electric scooters to hybrid mini-cars, a huge variety of new vehicles and programs are now in place to encourage city travel by means other than CO2-spewing, gas-guzzling automobiles
MARCH 24, 2008
With health-care costs on the rise, more U.S. insurers ponder Asia's hospitals and more patients may visit these popular sites for offshore operations
MARCH 18, 2008
Vale is investing billions to extract iron ore from the jungle to feed the world's steel mills
MARCH 14, 2008
The design-award winning Korean electronics maker has been spending more money on "soft attributes" such as elegant colors and luxurious looks
MARCH 12, 2008
The Indian conglomerate's auto unit has grabbed headlines for its new
Peoples' Car, but its operations also include consumer goods, chemicals,
steel, power, and more
MARCH 6, 2008
European and Asian carmakers (surprise) take the lead in debuting next-generation hybrid models at the 78th Geneva Motor Show
MARCH 5, 2008
From London to Sydney, rivalry amongst the world's leading financial centers has never been more intense
FEBRUARY 29, 2008
Globe-straddling apparel companies churning out designs on a
dime increasingly rely on collaborative software like PLM from France's
Dassault Systèmes
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
The new Terminal 3, opening at Beijing Capital International Airport in time for the 2008 Olympic Games, is the world's largest building
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
Tired of feeling like cattle? The world's top airports make flying feel, once again, like a luxury
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
London, Milan, New York, and Paris have been synonymous with the cutting edge of art and fashion for decades. Now add upstarts Seoul and Shanghai to the mix
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Though Silicon Valley still produces more billion-plus valuation IPOs, Europe is catching up
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
A new study suggests that what matters isn't having the best tech infrastructure, but how well a country makes use of it
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
The best-selling brews in Asia are winning praise and expanding their customer base worldwide
FEBRUARY 15, 2008
At the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, BusinessWeek picks a dozen newcomers with promising products
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
China and India's ever-growing energy needs coupled with high-priced crude has led to the staking out of territories once not on the radar
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
From further financial turbulence to blue skies during the Summer Olympics in Beijing, a look at the lunar year ahead
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
At the Mobile World Congress, the world's top cell-phone makers unveiled their latest offerings
FEBRUARY 8, 2008
In these transformational times—socially, economically, and politically—on the subcontinent, these spiritual leaders now have a global focus as well
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
With U.S. sales weakening, top luxury brands are counting as never before on growth from emerging markets such as China and India
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
From American Idol to The Price Is Right, Germany's FremantleMedia owns scores of hit TV shows—and is heading into movies
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
Concerns about the credit crunch, a recession in the U.S., and its ripple effect on other economies are causing stocks to fall across the globe and stirring up volatility. Among the biggest global losers are U.S. bond insurers, while some foreign lenders are doing well.
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
Shai Agassi's audacious effort to end the era of gas-powered autos
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Business takes a hit right before the Chinese New Year, as the mainland's worst snowstorms in a half-century are anything but a wintry dream
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Potential influence, not power, is the key factor in a list of top politicians picked by Eurasia Group
JANUARY 28, 2008
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm descries how India's companies are developing new schemes to keep the younger generation engaged
JANUARY 28, 2008
Global hiring means getting a handle on how different cultures view salaries, taxes, and benefits
JANUARY 25, 2008
Société Générale's $7 billion loss from a rogue trader in Paris joins a notorious list of fraudulent trades. Here's a look at some of the worst
JANUARY 25, 2008
As U.S. workers worry whether they'll even have a job, workers in many other countries are expecting big salary bumps. But beware, inflation often outpaces the raise
JANUARY 23, 2008
They are the practitioners of a new form of guanxi—one based on shared work experiences or business school ties
JANUARY 17, 2008
Western chocolatiers looking to grow business in China and India are experimenting with ingredients such as red beans and green tea
JANUARY 16, 2008
Beginning with the Chocolate phone, the electronics maker has been concentrating as much on design as technology to try to set its products apart
JANUARY 14, 2008
A look at the oil-field services company's recent major projects in Russia, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
JANUARY 8, 2008
A new claim to fame for Dracula's birthplace: Romania's Transylvania region is now home to Europe's largest highway project
JANUARY 4, 2008
While mainland China's huge—and fast growing—market for new cars still attracts foreign players, homegrown autos are starting to make an impact
DECEMBER 28, 2007
Aging tycoons are more common in Asia than in the U.S. or Europe. Here's a look at some of the most venerable corporate patriarchs
DECEMBER 27, 2007
With 24,000 Japanese restaurants around the world, how do you find the real deal? Here's a guide to some of the best in cities around the globe—from Tokyo to Paris to that city by the Bay
DECEMBER 26, 2007
The company hopes its new Ultra handset lineup, expansion into emerging markets, and troubles at rival Motorola will add up to notable gains
DECEMBER 24, 2007
We visit a small city in Mexico to get the real story on how newly available—and extremely expensive—credit affects the lives of the working poor
DECEMBER 24, 2007
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is footing the bill for a building boom to appeal to international investors and tourists
DECEMBER 21, 2007
They're studded with gems and loaded with extras, from data-encryption systems to MP3 players. And they're a big hit with the super-rich
DECEMBER 20, 2007
London hasn't been this hip since the '60s—check out the restaurants, shops, nightclub, pubs, and more that are making the city swing again
DECEMBER 20, 2007
Nicolas Sarkozy has impressed friends and foes alike with his limitless
energy and unconventional leadership style
DECEMBER 14, 2007
Cities and towns across the country vie to stage the most extravagant of these seasonal festivals. Here's a survey of some top venues
DECEMBER 17, 2007
Foreigners aren't just buying stocks and bonds. They're taking big stakes in U.S. businesses, especially in the materials and financial industries.
DECEMBER 14, 2007
The winners run the gamut from Japan's Fuji Kindergarten to an eco-friendly retreat in the Himalayas by Studio Mumbai Architects
DECEMBER 10, 2007
From fallen Wall Street CEOs and a struggling Ben Bernanke to a triumphant Steve Jobs, BusinessWeek names its heroes and zeros of the past year
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Some pretty scary stuff happened this year, from the threat of $100 oil to a meltdown in the housing market. On the other hand, some great old rock bands, like the Police, got back together...
DECEMBER 10, 2007
The Korean automaker has made great strides in quality and is determined to shed its reputation for making cheap cars once and for all
DECEMBER 10, 2007
An atlas of sub-Saharan Africa's challenges and opportunities for investors
DECEMBER 10, 2007
BusinessWeek's Roben Farzad arrives in Mozambique, one of the poorest and most neglected places in the world, and meets two investors who see opportunity in agribusiness
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Farzad goes to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and learns about outside investors' plans to run the only nitrogen-based fertilizer producer in sub-Saharan Africa
DECEMBER 10, 2007
The final leg of Farzad's trip takes him to Southern Africa, where salary-microlenders make loans to formally employed borrowers and then take payments directly from their paychecks. It's a 'fascinating model,' but also has its critics
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Regional exchanges are seeing a surge in activity, as investors literally line up to take part in the recent boom
DECEMBER 10, 2007
China is home to the fastest train and the largest dam, but it also produces
the world's greatest pollution and carbon dioxide emissions
DECEMBER 5, 2007
New underground and light-rail train systems are booming, thanks to surging traffic, pollution—and the big-city status subways confer
DECEMBER 5, 2007
BusinessWeek recently surveyed the quality of Chinese MBA and
executive MBA programs and found clear improvement
NOVEMBER 30, 2007
The World Economic Forum's 2008 picks for the hottest startups in health care, biotech, IT, Internet, and energy
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
After watching the success of Nintendo's Brain Age, other gamemakers in the $30 billion industry are eager to cash in on games aimed at casual players. Here are a few new arrivals
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
From smart to useful to silly, many social networking and other online services are popping up in Europe
NOVEMBER 19, 2007
A presence in China seemed to be the formula for success for this year's winners, which include a chain of for-profit schools and a maker of solar panels
NOVEMBER 16, 2007
Vote for your favorite among the top two dozen young entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific region, where the local creativity is impressing venture capitalists and multinationals alike
NOVEMBER 14, 2007
The crown jewel of a $12 billion railroad project, St. Pancras station has been reborn as a terminus for high-speed trains to the Continent
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Far from the drab gray material of yore, new types of concrete permit eye-popping curves and paper-thin surfaces
NOVEMBER 12, 2007
From video games to consulting to IT, the top 20 companies on our annual European Hot Growth list are a diverse group of sprinters
NOVEMBER 12, 2007
Global trade is booming. Strong worldwide growth and a weaker dollare are spurring U.S. exports, which is good for manufacturing employment and the economy overall
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
The Japanese-Swedish joint venture unwrapped new music,
camera, and wireless, Web surfing phones on Nov. 6, plus a brand-new CEO
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
The hot, hot stock market may be worrying to policymakers, but financial institutions and industrial companies are enjoying the balmy economic weather
NOVEMBER 6, 2007
The annual competitiveness ranking from the World Economic Forum finds the U.S. No. 1 and seven European nations in the top 10
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Here's a look at BMW's remake of the Rolls-Royce Phantom family, which has been such a success that the automaker is planning to roll out a "baby" Rolls in 2009
OCTOBER 24, 2007
Expensive, yes, but London is still Europe's top-ranked place to locate a business. Others are gaining, though
OCTOBER 24, 2007
Japan's cash-rich automakers are betting that new, sportier models cars can give their reputation for affordable reliability a sexy new spin
OCTOBER 22, 2007
Souvenir shops have given way to fancy boutiques, but the economy still depends on traditional sectors such as agriculture and low-cost manufacturing
OCTOBER 18, 2007
Exuberant investors have sent these Chinese companies rocketing
OCTOBER 15, 2007
The Airbus A380 is finally entering service, and first customer Singapore Airlines has decked out the superjumbo in style
OCTOBER 11, 2007
Japan's automakers hope to astound with a host of new concept cars from the likes of Toyota and Nissan at this month's Tokyo Motor Show
OCTOBER 8, 2007
Is 'Made in China' still a sign of shoddy goods? A survey of mainland brands identifies which products are breaking free of the stigma
OCTOBER 5, 2007
A new list from Zagat Survey calls London the most expensive city in the world in which to eat. But it has lots of company
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Student projects from two top Asian D-schools emphasize creative solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Take a look at all 60 schools featured on this year's list
OCTOBER 4, 2007
Britain's Design Council helps small businesses use design to solve problems and get their products on the map with their program, Designing Demand
OCTOBER 3, 2007
As infrastructure improves and government regulations relax, the country is catching up to China as a destination for foreign production
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
A new ranking by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University shows that many Old World schools are anything but old-fashioned
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
The once-divided German capital has become a world hot spot for art, music, dining, and even beaches
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Germany's Siemens captures the potential of Europe's stormy seas with a new wind farm off the British coast near Liverpool
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
It will soon be time for China's Communist Party Congress and the jockeying for position that happens every five years. Here's what to look for
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
A new breed of networkless mobile providers is popping up in Europe and the U.S. But many aren't making it
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
In a year that was especially good for Asian companies, Indians were the biggest winners, with 12 out of the top 50 spots. But there are some surprises
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
The Mediterranean island of Salina is lush, beautiful, and hard to reach, but it's worth it
SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
The subprime mess could have a surprising victim: heavily indebted emerging countries in the former Soviet bloc
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007
Will the film help the Japanese toymaker spark new interest in the shape-changing toys
AUGUST 31, 2007
After years of double-digit growth, the white-hot European residential property market looks to be cooling
AUGUST 24, 2007
Tata Motors is just one of many Indian manufacturers developing ultra-low-cost cars
AUGUST 24, 2007
No longer made up of just quaint local parlors, this highly profitable global business is dominated by two European companies: Unilever and Nestlé
AUGUST 17, 2007
The German sports carmaker has only three lines, but Porsche keeps spinning out new variations on enduring themes
AUGUST 13, 2007
The politicians, business leaders, film stars, athletes, and designers behind India's growing international presence in the world
AUGUST 13, 2007
No longer funky fringe events, multiday music fairs have become money-spinners in Europe
AUGUST 13, 2007
India's most highly regarded conglomerate has its fingers in everything from steel to solar, tea to telecom—with the world's cheapest car on the way
AUGUST 10, 2007
Move over, Tokyo. The falling greenback means other Asian cities from Seoul to Shanghai are becoming ever more expensive for Americans
AUGUST 8, 2007
Here are 15 Asian companies with cash hoards that will help insulate them from any stomach-wrenching turmoil in the global credit markets
AUGUST 6, 2007
Cucumber-flavored soda, nonalcoholic beers for tots, and oxygen water are some of the soft drinks clicking with Japanese consumers
AUGUST 3, 2007
Consumers in South Korea and Japan love to watch sitcoms and news on the go, and handset makers are rolling out new portable devices to cash in
AUGUST 3, 2007
With cutting-edge technology, European companies are becoming world leaders in the fight against climate change
JULY 31, 2007
Countries across the globe, from Estonia to Uruguay, are angling to become new offshoring centers and nab business from established hubs
JULY 30, 2007
The French ballet shoemaker has been snatched from the brink of oblivion by the fickle hand of fashion
JULY 25, 2007
Japan's art market is finally emerging from a long slump as international and local investors find quality modern works at reasonable prices
JULY 24, 2007
The region has plenty of music-loving young consumers—and Western recording companies are trying to cultivate local talent to cash in
JULY 23, 2007
While China has made tremendous economic progress, its rapid-growth model is fraying. Some key shortcomings:
JULY 23, 2007
The news is full of Chinese-made products being recalled. More are likely to come. Which ones have you bought?
JULY 23, 2007
London's embarrassing Millennium Dome has been reborn as a sizzling new venue for concerts, sports, and shopping
JULY 19, 2007
The mainland's runaway economy and inflation burst likely will force Beijing to take more drastic measures to cool things down
JULY 19, 2007
Programmers, engineers, and others take to the streets of San Jose
JULY 17, 2007
Here are the top vote-getters in our annual search for Europe's most promising young businesspeople
JULY 11, 2007
A series of new computer games that combine learning with action could nudge more students into the sciences
JULY 10, 2007
The votes are in. BusinessWeek readers speak out on their most admired Asian companies. A push to go global is a big plus
JULY 6, 2007
Russian President Vladimir Putin's lobbying efforts pay off as the Black Sea resort is awarded the 2014 Winter Olympics
JULY 2, 2007
These 16 European tech companies made the annual IT100 list thanks to strong growth, profits, and shareholder returns
JULY 2, 2007
A look at the most expensive single-asset real estate transactions of 2006 and 2007 (so far) in Asia
JULY 2, 2007
BusinessWeek's Steve Hamm looks at how today's global digital youth culture has fostered new kinds of companies created by and for 18-to-30-year-olds.
JUNE 29, 2007
If you're looking to expand your business internationally, you'll want to keep handy this list of vital business statistics
JUNE 29, 2007
The three cities vying to host the 2014 Winter Olympics—Sochi, Salzburg, and Pyeongchang—have made big investments in infrastructure
JUNE 27, 2007
Shanghai Stock Exchange lifted its moratorium in May, releasing a torrent of high-profile IPOs
JUNE 25, 2007
French publishers are responsible for some of the world's most popular video games—and a few duds
JUNE 25, 2007
Here's a look at some of China's strongest foreign and domestic brands making their mark in the world's fastest growing economy
JUNE 21, 2007
China's human rights record has put corporate sponsors of the 2008 games in an awkward position. Here's a rundown of top sponsors—and critics
JUNE 18, 2007
Boeing's 787 represents a technological leap forward—and a major logistical challenge
JUNE 12, 2007
Can the euro replace the dollar as the dominant international reserve currency? Here's a look at what is happening globally
JUNE 11, 2007
With passenger traffic expected to double by 2010, airlines and aircraft manufacturers are lining up
JUNE 11, 2007
Pepsi's Troubled Water In India
JUNE 8, 2007
France has a brand-new reason to brag about its high-speed trains: The TGV Est
JUNE 6, 2007
Reaching China's youthful, Net-savvy consumers with edgy and effective marketing pitches isn't always easy, but consumer brands are turning up the volume
JUNE 5, 2007
Fast-track India likely will be home to the world's fifth-biggest consumer market by 2025, a trend that should lift nearly 300 million Indians out of poverty
JUNE 4, 2007
GM hopes to wow Chinese luxury car buffs with its Cadillac lineup and a taste for the high life by serving up Davidoff cigars and Napa Valley wines at its showrooms
JUNE 1, 2007
Cast your vote in our annual survey of Europe's most promising young entrepreneurs age 25 and younger
MAY 30, 2007
From skyscrapers to historic landmarks, European properties are selling for record prices
MAY 29, 2007
Powered by unrivaled oil profits, a massive infrastructure wave is transforming the region and positioning it for future economic growth
MAY 28, 2007
Sights and sounds from one of the most surprising success stories in all
of emerging markets
MAY 28, 2007
As investment capital floods the globe, it's ending up in some surprising places
MAY 25, 2007
Originally meant to help U.S. companies hire skilled workers from abroad when none were available at home, H-1B visas are increasingly being used by non-U.S. companies
MAY 22, 2007
Once the elixir of emperors, now a favorite of the hip-hop crowd, Courvoisier is still made the same painstaking way
MAY 21, 2007
Demand for financial products compliant with Koranic law is booming globally, and the race is on among banks to get a piece of the action
MAY 21, 2007
How will Beijing's brand-new state-run foreign exchange investment agency spend its fortune?
MAY 21, 2007
BusinessWeek recommends staying at one of these hotels, but warns that your bank account and your sense of restraint will never be the same again
MAY 21, 2007
Forget buying your own luxury getaway; real high-rollers rent. From the Caribbean to Cannes, a roundup of some of the most over-the-top villas in the world. Average price? Six figures a month
MAY 21, 2007
The economy is roaring, and business travel is up. If T&E expenses are not an issue at your company, skip the Guest Suites and check into one of these 10 luxury hotels
MAY 17, 2007
China is awash in cash and its markets are booming, but it faces serious risk of overheating and cutting short one heck of a prosperity run
MAY 15, 2007
Despite years of criticism from the West, China's thriving black market of counterfeit goods lives on, and is costing foreign companies billions
MAY 15, 2007
The mobile-phone maker has blanketed India with handsets tailored to the country's people and their environment
MAY 14, 2007
The annual IMD survey of the world's most competitive economies finds the U.S. still No. 1, but dozens of others are catching up
MAY 14, 2007
A look at the innovations and markets that pushed our winners to the forefront
MAY 8, 2007
It was inevitable: The Berlin Zoo's beloved attraction is already being licensed, but the buzz could fade as the cub ages
MAY 7, 2007
The country's hipness quotient continues to rise globally as Japanese character goods, video games, and pop and sports stars make their mark overseas
MAY 3, 2007
Here's an exclusive look at the new index, which starts trading on May 7 and covers 30 high-profile Mainland stocks traded actively on U.S. exchanges
MAY 1, 2007
The Burj Dubai tower will be the world's tallest building when completed in 2008. Here's a look at the building of this mega-structure
APRIL 26, 2007
The top three earners age 25 or younger worldwide in nine sports: basketball, football, tennis, soccer, Formula One, baseball, NASCAR, golf, and hockey
APRIL 25, 2007
This group of developed nations shares a commitment to democracy and a market economy. They also share a taste for high-speed connections
APRIL 25, 2007
A growing number of foreigners are snapping up homes in the Eurasian country
APRIL 23, 2007
Tourists in the region are increasingly booking their dream vacations online, and that's sweet news for online ticketing sites
APRIL 19, 2007
As the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show kicks off, foreign luxury automakers are expanding their offerings to super-rich Chinese who love the high life
APRIL 17, 2007
Will the company's fusion of Chinese elegance and contemporary styles click with global fashionistas?
APRIL 16, 2007
The British company is putting the accent on accessories and its upscale Prorsum line—and placing less emphasis on its signature check
APRIL 11, 2007
French luxury retailer PPR pounces on Puma. How well will the German sneaker company fit in with its new luxury stablemates?
APRIL 9, 2007
The Kremlin is pouring oil wealth into long-neglected social programs
APRIL 9, 2007
No longer confined to clothes, designers such as Versace and Armani are now lending their names to upscale hotels and spas
APRIL 6, 2007
A new Mercer study hat-tips Zurich and other European, North American, and Asian cities for delivering a stellar quality of life for expatriate executives
APRIL 4, 2007
From Central Park to Mt. Fuji, here are some of the vistas that CEOs see through the windows of their offices
APRIL 4, 2007
The mainland's ravenous demand for commodities and its growing export strength are being felt around the world economy
APRIL 3, 2007
Mixing traditional motifs with a contemporary feel, India fashion designers are starting to make their presence felt internationally
APRIL 2, 2007
The 2007 Tokyo International Anime Fair winners are creating works that range from visually arresting to just plain bizarre
MARCH 30, 2007
Ford's Japanese alliance partner is walking the walk with record profits and a monster product lineup
MARCH 28, 2007
An annual survey finds Denmark first and Chad last in the use of info tech and networks to drive economic growth
MARCH 26, 2007
Innovative developers are dreaming up role-playing video games that appeal to more casual gamers
MARCH 24, 2007
The contemporary music scene in India is an infectious blend of influences, ranging from Western rock to the country's own classical heritage
MARCH 19, 2007
The Japanese animated art form is wildly popular around the world. Take a look at some of its hottest series
MARCH 19, 2007
Recent moves by the government may get the country's highways, airports, and rail lines running in sync with its high-tech industry
MARCH 16, 2007
The world's largest annual tech fair showcases hundreds of new items. Here we focus on eyecatchers
MARCH 16, 2007
Global entertainment players are doubling down on casino developments around the region
MARCH 15, 2007
The former rogue state is attempting an economic turnaround based on oil, trade, and tourism. Here's a rare look inside a little-known nation
MARCH 14, 2007
Tower mania is sweeping Asia, a part of the world that now boasts the most innovative and daring skyscraper designs on the planet
MARCH 13, 2007
Japanese architects are building ultra-compact homes for young people with tight budgets and a taste for big city life
MARCH 12, 2007
The country is a digital and wired superpower, with advanced broadband networks
and a thriving consumer electronics sector
MARCH 5, 2007
The annual meeting of China's National People's Congress could offer hints to changing economic priorities
MARCH 5, 2007
Vintage posters from China and Hong Kong, or ones with an Asian accent, are still affordable...but don't wait too long to start your collection
MARCH 2, 2007
Mazda, Mitsubishi, and other Japanese automakers competing against the country's Big Three are profiting with their own groundbreaking designs
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
Her "sculpture for the head" has won hat maker Misa Harada top clients ranging from Mick Jagger to Maria Sharapova
FEBRUARY 23, 2007
Whether they're catering to the growing middle class or expanding overseas, these Chinese companies are making an impact
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
The contrast between the city's new skyscrapers and its colonial-era enclaves couldn't be greater
FEBRUARY 19, 2007
To alleviate overcrowding, China's most densely populated city called on world architects to help them build "One City, Nine Towns"
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Some of these cities were the scene of ecological disasters, others just suffered from years of neglect—but all are in a state of crisis
FEBRUARY 11, 2007
The corporate high-achievers driving India's hot economy aren't yet immediately recognizable global brands. Here are 10 that could change that
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
Taiwan's newly renovated National Palace Museum is showing some of its rarest pieces in the "Grand View" exhibition running through Mar. 25
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
The famous Poilâne bakery has grown from French icon into a global breadmaker
FEBRUARY 3, 2007
Hollywood has been turning to Asian film talent since 2000. This year's Oscars telecast will attest that it's a growing trend
FEBRUARY 2, 2007
The British entrepreneur has launched everything from airlines to financial services, and the ideas keep pouring out
FEBRUARY 1, 2007
Indian companies are taking advantage of the boom in initial-public-offering stocks to raise some serious cash for expansion at home and abroad
JANUARY 29, 2007
Political and business leaders from around the globe converge on the World Economic Forum to talk about globalization, the Middle East, and more
JANUARY 29, 2007
What ever happened to just making calls? Mobile phones are now full-blown fashion accessories
JANUARY 29, 2007
The Kyoto company is making a serious run at Sony's supremacy in the $30 billion global video game biz
JANUARY 29, 2007
With London surpassing New York in some financial benchmarks, the two cities are squaring off for bragging rights as the financial capital of choice
JANUARY 23, 2007
The handset maker's portfolio of clever gadgets should help it attain star status in the mobile marketplace
JANUARY 22, 2007
Some cars flew out of showrooms last year in Europe, while others flopped--or were outright discontinued
JANUARY 29, 2007
The Taiwanese PC maker is teaming with Ferrari and releasing new designs to give its budget image a tune-up
JANUARY 18, 2007
European aerospace giant Airbus faces a tough challenge: boosting production while improving efficiency
JANUARY 12, 2007
Athletes from other countries are choosing to play for U.S. teams--and some of the best players are from Asia
JANUARY 10, 2007
Europe's thermal bath resorts afford a soothing and healthful getaway in often gorgeous surroundings
JANUARY 10, 2007
Asia is spending big bucks to expand high-speed train and maglev lines. Alstom, Siemens, and some Japanese companies hope to land the contracts
JANUARY 9, 2007
India's diverse society challenges mobile phone makers to sell an extensive range, from no-frills $38 models to feature-rich $751 smart phones
DECEMBER 27, 2006
After a long lull, Japanese ski resorts are sprucing up and branching out to attract a new generation to the slopes
DECEMBER 26, 2006
The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels group has upscale Peninsula-brand hotels and other properties in cities around the world. Here's a look
DECEMBER 21, 2006
As a winter getaway, Asia offers plenty: beaches, scuba diving and other water sports, and relaxation ranging from traditional cultural activities to massage and yoga
DECEMBER 15, 2006
Witnessing the birth of a legend
DECEMBER 14, 2006
Europe's premier retail districts offer dazzling light shows for holiday shoppers
DECEMBER 11, 2006
Here are our picks for business leaders who stood out—for good or
ill—during a year of high-profile shakeups
DECEMBER 3, 2006
A Christie's auction features posters, weapons, and other memorabilia from the hugely popular 007 films
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
The venerable Italian sports car maker is ramping up a retail push, putting its name on clothes and gadgets
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
What good is wealth if you can''t flaunt it? Here's how India's millionaires are spending their mountains of rupees
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
Meet the six most promising European entrepreneurs 25 and under, as selected by readers of BusinessWeek.com
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
The classic German carmaker is making a comeback with a number of models that are reviving its reputation for excellence
NOVEMBER 7, 2006
It has been another big year for the B-list, as emerging market exchanges benefit from expanding wealth and high-priced resources
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
As Beijing makes innovation a top priority, many Chinese companies are already making their mark with breakthroughs
NOVEMBER 1, 2006
Sure they can cost upward of $6,000, but nothing matches the fit and quality of a bespoke suit from London's famous street of tailors
OCTOBER 30, 2006
From call centers to coffee shops, these 10 fast-growing European companies are but a sample of the 2006 Europe's 500 list
OCTOBER 30, 2006
The Korean electronics maker has shed its generic Goldstar image and is trying to breach the cutting edge in TVs and appliances in the U.S.
OCTOBER 30, 2006
A few of today's most prominent management thinkers of Indian descent
OCTOBER 26, 2006
Initial public offerings are getting bigger than ever before. Take a look at the world's largest...so far
OCTOBER 26, 2006
While IPOs are breaking records the world over, the U.S. has had its share of shockers. Click on to see the biggest
OCTOBER 12, 2006
A British researcher merged dozens of statistical metrics to rank nations on the elusive notion of contentment
OCTOBER 9, 2006
From consumer products to Web sites, entrepreneurs under 25 are dreaming up great inventions in Europe and turning them into small businesses
OCTOBER 6, 2006
French botanist Patrick Blanc has become the latest architectural wunderkind by designing vertical gardens that hang from walls, balconies, and even elevator shafts
SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
A slew of new structures—including Europe's tallest building—are sprouting up around the Kremlin to form a modern backdrop in Russia's capital
SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
From the indulgently fast to the economically practical, the stars of the Paris show are speed demons and cutting-edge hybrids
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
Meet the five most innovative-and youthful-execs in Asia small business today, as selected by BusinessWeek.com readers
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
They're not as pricey as their U.S. counterparts, but they offer a first-rate education—as well as the chance to live overseas
SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
Here's at look at 12 of the region's best performing companies from this year's Asian BusinessWeek 50
SEPTEMBER 14, 2006
With detailed craftsmanship, Patek Philippe creates watches that are the epitome of excellence and--as one expects from the Swiss--reliability
SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
Europe's commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions is leading to more interest in solar, wind, and wave power--and even nuclear plants
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
DVD players that run Windows, laptops that double as TVs, phones that talk to cars—technology comes together at the International Radio Exposition
AUGUST 28, 2006
China may be the fabled factory of the world, but it is also home to a pack of rapidly emerging global brands. Here's a look at China's 20 strongest publicly traded brands, plus five more up-and-comers.
AUGUST 21, 2006
Meet Asia's next generation of up-and-coming business leaders—and then cast your vote
AUGUST 18, 2006
These collectors are obsessed with anime—and are willing to pay high prices for the cream of the collectible crop
AUGUST 7, 2006
The fast food giant hopes free wireless, sleeker-looking stores, and a Japanese version of the dollar menu will bring customers back
AUGUST 7, 2006
Here's a look at the world's most valuable 100 brands according to an annual survey by BusinessWeek and Interbrand
AUGUST 7, 2006
Attention, connoisseurs! The Italian purveyor is rolling out a chain of cafes that sell an experience as much as a fine brew
AUGUST 2, 2006
Our correspondent journeyed to the island, where there has been little change during Castro's rule. Here's a look at Cuba as it is poised for transition
AUGUST 1, 2006
The U.S. will retain the No. 1 spot, but emerging markets will see the most dramatic growth in new car sales by decade's end
JULY 31, 2006
Multinationals from China, India, Brazil, Russia, and even Egypt are coming on strong and they're changing the global game
JULY 24, 2006
Multiplayer online role-playing games could be a $2 billion market on the mainland by 2010. Here's a look at Chinese gamers' popular favorites
JULY 24, 2006
Check out these six companies,all listed in the U.S., for a snapshot of tech dynamism in India and China
JULY 19, 2006
At the Farnborough International Airshow outside London, the airplane maker tried to steal a little limelight from its U.S. rival
JULY 17, 2006
Think the biggest challenge is cutting carbon emissions? If only. The costly effects of global warming are already being felt the world over. A few examples:
JULY 17, 2006
Toyota controls dozens of companies that have nothing to do with making cars
JULY 17, 2006
Motorcycle makers in Japan know that despite huge demand, China is a competitive market. Here's a look at what Honda and Yamaha are riding in on
JULY 12, 2006
After a rocky opening, the theme park looks to raise its profile with three new attractions and draw closer to its target number of visitors
JULY 12, 2006
Seven explosions rock commuter trains in India's financial capital, killing more than 160
JULY 3, 2006
The Value Innovation Program Center at the electronics maker has led to the development of these new and user-friendly products
JUNE 26, 2006
From all ranks in the listing, these companies—in mining, aerospace, and more—represent some of the most vibrant sectors in Europe
JUNE 5, 2006
There has long been a strong worldwide trade in Indian and Chinese antiquities, but interest in Asia's modern art has lagged.
MAY 18, 2006
From the iPod Nano to a BMW M3 coupé, prices for consumer goods vary wildly around the world. Where can you find the best deals?
MAY 17, 2006
Last year car sales rose 26%, and auto makers keep rolling out new models to keep pace. Take a look at what buyers are snapping up
MAY 15, 2006
See how Korea's industry-leading builder assembles and launches a massive vessel for a Greek shipping company
MAY 15, 2006
On Sakhalin, in easternmost Russia, Royal Dutch Shell is staking out an expensive oil and gas subsidiary. These pictures show what life is like
MAY 15, 2006
From Bolivia to Russia, petrol-producing states are driving harder bargains with global competitors, while some national companies move aggressively overseas
APRIL 20, 2006
The Tokyo International Anime Fair showcases the genre's leading artists. Here are some of wonders their imaginations conjure
APRIL 19, 2006
At the International Forum design awards, simplicity was king, as were products that got their inspiration from Mother Nature
MARCH 30, 2006
Is Bejing born to ride? The motorcycle manufacturer roars into China with these nine mighty machines—throttle up.
MARCH 30, 2006
Looking for tranquility? Japan's Buddhist and Shinto shrines are among the world's spiritual wonders
MARCH 30, 2006
Top architects from around the world are at work on projects designed to respect tradition while introducing the best of the modern.
MARCH 20, 2006
Inspired by legendary designing Larry Shinoda, head-turning models from 1968 to the present day are winning a new generation of admirers
MARCH 16, 2006
Fairy tales can come true if you spend your vacation at one of these opulent getaways. History, luxury, and beautiful landscapes await you
MARCH 2, 2006
A building boom in the emirate has led to a whole host of chart breakers, in categories including highest apartment, biggest mall, and one of the world's most unique resorts.
MARCH 1, 2006
Part trade show, part food fair, and part livestock exhibit, the Biggest Farm in France draws more than 625,000 visitors annually from all over the country and 97 other nations.
FEBRUARY 16, 2006
The Eastern European nation's celluloid dreams stand to benefit from U.S. production company Nu Image's purchase of Boyana Film Studios
FEBRUARY 13, 2006
You may not have to travel far to find authentic French cuisine or ambiance, as many of the masters are setting up shop around the world
FEBRUARY 9, 2006
Here are the minivans, SUVs, crossovers, and compacts from Hyundai and Kia that aim to take driveway share from Detroit
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
It's sure that its third attempt at this rich market will muscle past its earlier efforts, pictured here
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Chinese millionaires aren't afraid to show off anymore. Check out these homes and luxuries they've acquired
JANUARY 30, 2006
Outsourcing is still more of an art than a science. But it's now part of the corporate toolkit, and it's important to use this tool right
JANUARY 30, 2006
Some companies and global outsourcing partners work so tightly that they practically are part of the same organization. Here's a look at how Penske and India's Genpact collaborate on one process
JANUARY 24, 2006
We asked top officials from eight carmakers how GM and Ford can regain traction and whether the shift away from SUVs will continue
JANUARY 24, 2006
An expanded look at Garner Inc.'s analysis of the who, what, where, and how much of offshore outsourcers
JANUARY 23, 2006
Here are some images activists are using in their campaign sparked by killings of Coca-Cola workers in Colombia
JANUARY 9, 2006
Check out these lush resorts where you'll find blue water, white sands, and first-rate amenities
DECEMBER 27, 2005
It's a hotbed of innovative architecture, from diaphanous theaters to buildings heated and cooled by water
DECEMBER 22, 2005
Cities and towns across the country vy to stage the most extravagant of these seasonal festivals. Here's a survey of some top venues
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
Here's a look at some of the names that are bringing innovative thinking and a fresh look to the Middle Kingdom
AUGUST 30, 2005
Here are images of the devastation around the Gulf Coast region caused by the deadly hurricane
AUGUST 22, 2005
From Shanda Interactive's wildly popular online game World of Legend to a five-star hotel, check out these trendsetters
AUGUST 22, 2005
As the Middle Kingdom's economy has grown, so have the environmental costs of largely unregulated growth
AUGUST 22, 2005
See the faces and the places that are giving China and India the chance to transform the 21st-century global economy
AUGUST 22, 2005
Take a quick trip through 4,600 years of economic, political, and cultural history
AUGUST 22, 2005
A local look at a globalized worker
JULY 7, 2005
London counts the dead, treats the injured, and the world heightens precautions against terrorism
JULY 11, 2005
25 Leaders on the Forefront of Change
JUNE 27, 2005
Europe's BW 50 Leaders
JUNE 27, 2005
From Astroboy to Howl's Moving Castle, here's a look at some well-loved Japanese cartoons over the last 50 years
MAY 30, 2005
Clothes From a Renaissance Man | Karl Lagerfeld—photographer, collector, author, and designer—demonstrates why his creations draw celebrities, and cash
MAY 16, 2005
Here's a gallery of the island's top corporate chieftains and where their companies fit in its economy
MAY 16, 2005
Where Taiwan's industries rank globally
APRIL 18, 2005
Here's what's going on, from screening to target practice, in the largest police-training effort the U.S. has ever undertaken.
FEBRUARY 7, 2005
The global counterfeit business is out of control, targeting everything from computer chips to life-saving medicines. It's getting so bad that even China may need to crack down.
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