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Chinese consumers hit tough times
Julia Coronado Mar 13, 2013
Global markets are mixed this morning after China reported that inflation hit a ten-month high in February and consumer spending came in worse than expected.
Japan marks two year anniversary of tsunami
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes Mar 11, 2013
Today's anniversary is being marked with protests against nuclear power in Japan. But can the country sustain a non-nuclear energy policy?
At Intrade, all bets are off due to financial probe
Stephen Beard Mar 11, 2013
Intrade, the online betting site, has shut up shop as it investigates financial irregularities. The Irish based company allowed customers to bet on a wide range of non-sporting events including U.S. elections and the Academy Awards.
Is China's one-child policy on the way out?
Rob Schmitz Mar 11, 2013
China's government has announced plans to remove power from the agency that oversees the country's controversial
one-child policy. Observers say this could spell the beginning of the end for the rule.
North Korea threatens U.S. nuclear strike ahead of U.N. sanctions vote
Lucy Williamson Mar 7, 2013
North Korea's government has said it reserves the right to carry out a preemptive nuclear attack against the United States ahead of a U.N. vote on tighter sanctions against the communist regime.
Facebook experiments with free Wi-Fi, for a price
Queena Kim Mar 7, 2013
The social network has started offering free Internet in a few places. The catch? It makes it easier for advertisers to find you.
Rachel Haot: New York City's digital commander-in-chief
David Brancaccio Mar 7, 2013
New York City's Chief Digital Officer, Rachel Haot, began in the city's startup world and rose to prominence quickly. Now, as member of Mayor Bloomberg's administration, she advocates for more private-public collaboration to make the city a tech mecca that rivals Silicon Valley.
How to bring high-speed Internet to America
David Brancaccio Mar 7, 2013
ERF Wireless uses radio waves hopscotched over short to medium distances to bring high-speed wireless Internet to places that wires or fiber optic cables can’t reach.
Seizing homes, seizing lives: The anatomy of a Shanghai land grab
Rob Schmitz Mar 5, 2013
The story of Maggie Lane, a Shanghai land grab gone wrong. Forty million Chinese people have lost their homes to local governments, bent on boosting GDP. The incoming government of Xi Jinping may change that.
Fannie and Freddie to launch joint securities venture
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Mar 5, 2013
The regulator overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has announced an idea to reform the mortgage giants. It involves starting a joint venture to bundle mortgages into securities that people can invest in.
