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Japan markets down on stimulus jitters, China manufacturing data
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes May 23, 2013
After an electrifying run over the past several weeks, stock markets around the world are down this morning.
Will adding subway lines save Beijing from traffic and smog?
Rob Schmitz May 22, 2013
Beijing has announced it will add 50 miles of subway track by the end of next year, making the city's subway system bigger than New York's. But will the new additions alleviate the city's notorious traffic and pollution?
As Ben Bernanke speaks, Japan continues stimulus
David Brancaccio May 22, 2013
Today Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gives his latest economic report to Congress. His testimony comes on the same day that Japan's central bank is indicating its intention to continue stimulus measures.
Hack back: Spear phishing and how you can avoid it
Chester Wisniewski May 21, 2013
'Spear phishing', a form of targeted hacking, is drawing a lot of attention. How can you protect yourself?
Japan takes energy race overseas, promotes solar at home
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes May 20, 2013
Things have been electric on the Japanese stock market recently. But the country is in need of energy and is hunting for it in innovative ways.
Japan's economy grows under Shinzo Abe's leadership
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes May 16, 2013
Policies taken by the head of Japan are helping the country finally bounce back after decades of trouble. But is it enough -- and will it continue?
Chinese protesters oppose petrochemical plant in Kunming
Rob Schmitz May 16, 2013
In the latest series of 'not in my backyard' or NIMBY protests in China, hundreds took to the streets in Kunming to oppose a petrochemical plant.
How not to take over a company like Sony
Mark Garrison May 15, 2013
If the history of foreign investor activism in Japan is any indication, the outlook for hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb is not too loving.
Marketplace Tech's Drone Roundup
Ben Johnson May 14, 2013
Let's check in on all things unmanned drone.
Fathering seven children in a one-child society: Famous director's kids spark big debate in China
Rob Schmitz May 14, 2013
China's most celebrated movie director and choreographer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, Zhang Yimou faces $26 million in fines after state media reported he has fathered at least seven children with up to four women. The scandal has sparked a debate about the inequities between China's rich and poor.
