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Tweeting videos through the Vine; Should Skype be more like Google?
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
Twitter new acquisition, Vine, allows users to share short videos. And, privacy advocates are demanding Skype be more transparent about what data it shares with the government.
The Street of Eternal Happiness: China's sandwich generation
Rob Schmitz Jan 24, 2013
A look at China's 'sandwich generation,' Chinese people in their 30s who carry the burden of caring for both their children and their parents. Being stuck in the middle is intensified for China's 30-somethings because they're typically only children and because of the historical arc of China's economy, they have almost nothing in common with their parents.
In modern Japan, being a ninja is no way to make a living
Mariko Oi Jan 21, 2013
The ninja is one of Japan's oldest and most mysterious professions, but today modern methods to spy, sabotage, and kill are putting them out of work.
China's economic growth drops to 13-year low
Rob Schmitz Jan 18, 2013
The world's fastest growing economy just posted it's worst growth figures in over a decade. Is it time to be concerned?
Is China's Huawei a threat to our national security?
Rob Schmitz Jan 18, 2013
The Chinese telecommunications equipment company is the largest in the world, but it struggles to gain a foothold in the U.S. Lawmakers say it's a threat to national security.
Boeing Dreamliner problems could hinge on Japan
Shannon Mullen Jan 16, 2013
The FAA has grounded U.S.-registered Boeing Dreamliners until the planes pass a safety inspection, following a similar move in Japan Tuesday.
Dreamliners grounded by two of Japan's largest airlines
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Jan 16, 2013
After another incident on a 787 Dreamliner, Japan's two largest airlines have grounded Boeing's new flagship plane.
Dangerous air pollution levels hit Beijing
Rob Schmitz Jan 14, 2013
Air quality in China's capital this weekend was at levels judged hazardous to health. Authorities fear environmental concerns could spark social instability.
Googling the flu and going high speed cable in China
David Brancaccio Jan 14, 2013
Is this a regular flu season or one for the record books? It depends a bit on whether your metric is the official numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or Google. In China, the government is requiring each new home close to necessary infrastructure to get a fiber optic cable hookup.
Japanese economy gets a $224 billion boost
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Jan 11, 2013
The new government in Tokyo has unveiled a $224 billion stimulus plan in its latest bid to support the world's number three economy.
