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Japan Toughens Up on Internet Regulation

February 7, 2008
Creating and criticizing are part of a lively internet culture. Unfortunately, the internet is also used to promote fraud, copyright violation or other crimes. The Japanese government is moving toward more active monitoring and control of the internet within its borders. “Motivated by lofty goals...

The New Barons of Bordeaux

September 12, 2012
Globalization is both blessing and curse for enchanting regions like Bordeaux. Even as Europe struggles with debt and austerity plans, centuries-old vineyards and chateaux languish on the market, and their winemakers must compete with upstarts from South Africa, South and North America. An...

Global Banks Admit Guilt in Forex Probe, Fined Nearly $6 Billion

May 21, 2015
Six major banks agreed to pay fines near $6 billion for the varying roles of their traders roles in alleged manipulation of foreign exchange rates. “In total, authorities in the United States and Europe have fined seven banks over $10 billion for failing to stop traders from trying to manipulate...

Germany a Gateway to Europe for Chinese Businesses

July 16, 2004
For years German investors have taken advantage of China’s low wages and huge market potential to expand their operations, but a recent trends show investment flowing the other way: from China to Germany. Hamburg alone now hosts over 300 Chinese businesses, and growth in Chinese investment across...

CNBC: China Refuses to Be the Globe's Trash Dump

April 19, 2018
The world’s largest importer of waste changed its mind and stopped taking in 24 types of scrap. China’s ban on waste imports went into effect this year and Europe, Japan and the United States are scrambling: Europe considers a tax on plastics, Britain looks for other export destinations, and the...

Revolution U

February 24, 2011
Following Egypt’s uprising, attention focused on links between protest organizers in Cairo and the Center for Applied NonViolent Action and Strategies, or CANVAS, in Serbia. The group was formed by leaders of the movement that overthrew Slobodan Milosevic in 2000. Online exchange of information and...

IMF to the Aid of Ukraine: Well-Intended, But Misguided

September 3, 2015
Ukraine, battling separatists and demands for autonomy in its eastern regions, confronts a debt crisis. The International Monetary Fund approved $17.5 billion over four years and also called for another debt operation. After five months of negotiations, Ukraine received another $15.3 billion,...

A Small Stove With Big Ambitions

April 7, 2008
The invention of a tiny stove in India demonstrates the link between reduced carbon emissions and improved health – and how technology can contribute to slowing climate change. Global energy giant BP is producing and marketing Oorja, which means energy in Hindi, a small pellet stove that produces...
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