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Men's tennis is giving up on China as the location for its season-ending tournament. Next year's is set for London. The ATP will still have a tournament in China, but the pro tour has its work cut out trying to establish itself in the minds of Asian sports fans.

—Bruce Einhorn, Eye on Asia

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Asia Insight

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China and India: New Innovation and Talent Forces

China and India are catching up quickly with Western nations in providing homegrown talent as well as heavy investment in R&D

 

Debate Room

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Bring on U.S. Economic Stimulus Package, Part II

The U.S. needs a second economic stimulus package to help struggling Americans and invigorate the economy by putting more money into circulation. Pro or con?

 

IN YOUR FACE: NESTLE'S GREEN CHALLENGE

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Reader Jacquelyn Ottman Writes:

"It's clear to me that Nestle's real problem was not a lack of green marketing communication, but rather the failure to eco-innovate."

Tell Us: Is Sustainability Part of Your Business Model?

 

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Chavez, Oil, and Venezuela

President Hugo Chavez has relied on oil wealth to support his fiery brand of socialism. But oil prices are falling and Venezuelans are getting restless

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Surprise: Japanese, Korean Carmakers Want a Detroit Bailout

For Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai, a collapse of GM, Ford, or Chrysler would create more problems than opportunities

Why Seoul Backs Obama on North Korea

The U.S. President-elect's head-on approach to ending Pyongyang's nuclear program and its isolationism are in line with South Korean policy

Bank of America's Savvy China Bank Deal

The timing of BoA's move to up its stake in China Construction Bank might seem puzzling, but it could prove to be a profitable strategy

Investors Shrug off Spansion's Samsung Lawsuit

So far, the market is unimpressed by the huge patent infringement claim Silicon Valley's Spansion is filing against Samsung

Indian IT Companies Count on Cash Reserves

Indian tech firms are hoping their extra cash will see them through the financial crisis, and allow them to seek out M&A opportunities

Technology

A Backlash Grows in Bangalore Over Tech Revolution

Samsung Topples Motorola as No. 1 in the U.S.

Can Nintendo Play Hard Through a Recession?

Sony Chases Apple's Magic

Samsung: Good News Despite Bad Earnings

How the Philippines Can Be a Solar Power

Companies

DoCoMo's $2.7 Billion Investment in India

Medical Tourism: Surviving the Global Recession

What to Expect from a Panasonic-Sanyo Deal

Las Vegas Sands Rolls the Dice

Nestlé Combats China Food Scandals

Asia Investing

Yen Keeps Rising as Japan Stocks Hit 26-Year Low

The Housing Crisis Spreads to China

As Credit Crisis Sinks in, Won Plunges

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Innovation & Design

Buffett Backs China Green-Auto Venture

Japan's Next Mission: Be Creative

The Nano: Tata's Costly Promise

Video Game Music Strikes a Bigger Chord

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Economics & Policy

Factory Slump Puts China on Verge of 'Recession'

Indian Textiles: Weaker Rupee Is No Help

McCain Wins Fans in India

Losses Grow as China's Economy Weakens

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Management

The Upcoming Battle for Asian Bank Deposits

How Asian Companies Can Beat the Recession

UCLA B-School Sees a Surge in Applicants

India Inc.: Investing in America

After Work

Virtual Reality Golf Takes Off in Korea

Can Chinese Tourism Beat the Credit Crisis?

Case Study: Cricket Goes Bowling for Dollars

Tainted Rice Causes Food Scare in Japan

Around the Globe

Congo Fighting Revives Tainted Phone Fears

Pirates Up the Ante with Supertanker's Capture

HP's Glad Fourth-Quarter Tidings

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China News & Analysis

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China Prepares for Urban Revolution

By 2025, at least 220 Chinese cities likely will have more than 1 million people. Such a colossal population shift requires massive building

Slide Show: China's Mega-Cities

 

India News & Analysis

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India Inc. Battered by Credit Crisis

Strapped by recent M&As, companies like Tata Motors, Hindalco, and Suzlon Energy are scrambling to come up with cash to pay for big-ticket acquisitions

 

Japan News & Analysis

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Toyota Profits Tumble as Yen Soars

The Japanese automaker's projected earnings are down drastically from last year. And the drop at Toyota is even sharper than at Honda or Nissan

Plus: Will Japan's Carmakers Catch Bailout Fever?

 

Korea News & Analysis

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Obama Faces Tests in Japan and Korea

From security issues to trade, multinational executives from Korea and Japan aren't yet sure whether to celebrate the Democrat's victory or not