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It has been two decades since the Berlin Wall fell. The marriage of East and
West Germany has been an economic and cultural struggle, but reunification
seems finally to be working
A biannual study from consultancy A.T. Kearney, the Chicago Council, and
Foreign Policy magazine ranks the world's top cites based on
business, people, information, culture, and politics
While the rest of the world's population grows, these 25 nations with more than
a million residents will see their populations fall dramatically by the year
South Africa has splashed out $1.5 billion building and upgrading stadiums for
the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but the country's natural beauty may impress visitors
more
The 32 teams from around the world competing in the 2010 FIFA
World Cup in South Africa offer dazzling players and fancy footwork. Only one
will take home the trophy
In its annual ranking of the world's best cities for corporate relocation, consultancy Mercer once again finds 7 of the top 10 in Europe, with Vienna heading the list
The annual ranking from Swiss business school IMD of the world's most competitive countries finds Singapore and Hong Kong on top, the U.S. down, and some BRICs in retreat
The annual Global Information Technology Report from the World Economic
Forum finds European countries still dominating the top ranks, with a
decline for the U.S. and a steady climb for emerging economies
A survey by consultancy A.T. Kearney finds that China remains the most
popular destination for foreign investment, with the U.S. and India right
behind and Brazil and Poland climbing
The Commerce Dept. surveyed companies to determine which countries are
suspected of the most counterfeit activity. China, Taiwan, and Singapore top
the list
A new study by Grant Thornton International surveyed companies in 36 countries to see which nations have the best expectations for increased profits in 2010.
From presidents and business moguls to the occasional celebrity, nothing attracts the world's top leaders like the annual World Economic Forum in Davos
The global financial crisis may be over, but big bailouts have brought on a new crisis in sovereign debt. Here's a look at the debt levels of top countries
From U.S. President Barack Obama to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, here are the 10 world leaders likely to top the news in 2010, according to consultancy Eurasia Group
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Human resources company ORC Worldwide has made a list of likely "hardship posts" based on risk criteria like pollution, disease, and political violence
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
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
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.
Consumers have plenty of incentives to buy small, fuel-efficient cars. To meet the demand, automakers worldwide are bringing out new or resurrected models
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
Farzad goes to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and learns about outside investors' plans to run the only nitrogen-based fertilizer producer in sub-Saharan Africa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The top three earners age 25 or younger worldwide in nine sports: basketball, football, tennis, soccer, Formula One, baseball, NASCAR, golf, and hockey
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
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
French botanist Patrick Blanc has become the latest architectural wunderkind by designing vertical gardens that hang from walls, balconies, and even elevator shafts
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.
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
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:
From Bolivia to Russia, petrol-producing states are driving harder bargains with global competitors, while some national companies move aggressively overseas
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.
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.
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
Clothes From a Renaissance Man | Karl Lagerfeld—photographer, collector, author, and designer—demonstrates why his creations draw celebrities, and cash
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.
Technology should make life easier. When it doesn't, it's not your fault. Each Tuesday Senior Technology Writer Arik Hesseldahl answers your toughest tech questions–in plain English.
This weekly podcast series will help people learn how to invest by covering the mutual fund managers, institutional investors, and hedge fund hotshots who are wracking up scorching returns. Part personal profile and part investment expose, it will examine the investment philosophies of the masters in plain and simple terms so that BW listeners learn how to manage their own investments.
How do I get an interview for a job? What should I do to get the best possible start in a new leadership position? Climbing the Ladder tackles these questions and more -- drawing on the experience of Executive Editor John A. Byrne
Each month BusinessWeek editors will distill useful insights and practical guidelines from select stories in BusinessWeek magazine and explore the broad spectrum of issues facing top managers.
New technologies are revolutionizing the way companies -- from Web startups to Dow titans -- manage their businesses. This monthly series highlights innovation in areas like next-generation Web applications, IT security, and even podcasting and provides practical advice on how CEOs and other top executives can and should harness these high-tech tools
In ways large and small, in places near and far, the Internet is changing just about everything. This monthly podcast spotlights innovative companies or organizations that are using the Web to improve sales, management, customer service, marketing, and more.
Jack & Suzy Welch's answers to readers' questions about business, managing, and careers. Drawing on Jack's experience as the legendary former CEO of General Electric and Suzy's background as the former editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, the pair debate and discuss the issues addressed in their highly popular BusinessWeek column.
Profiles of pioneers who are pushing the limits of design. Spanning ten weeks, this special series highlights the opportunities that emerge on the fertile edges of innovation, where architecture blurs with branding, information design becomes a business tool, video games morph into training tools, and more
Drawing on the reporting prowess of BusinessWeek's network of correspondents in Europe, Asia, and Mexico, this weekly series highlights the trends and events that matter most to listeners interested in such vital topics as globalization, international energy markets, Asian technology, and foreign trade.
Cruise Control, a nationally syndicated automotive radio show now available here as a podcast, takes viewers on an inside tour of the car industry with reviews and interviews with industry designers, engineers, and executives. With plenty of trivia contests and giveaways, Cruise Control is the radio show for car enthusiasts who enjoy racing and restoring all kind of vehicles.
From blogs and podcasts to open-source journalism on Wikis, BusinessWeek's Heather Green, co-author of Blogspotting.net, talks with startups and traditional companies alike about the latest in social media, collaboration, sharing technologies, and online video.
Get the story about the cover story. On Thursday evenings, we'll complement the new issue's cover story with an extensive interview with its writers and editors.