Asia

Infographic Of The Day: Which City Has The World's Most Expensive Real Estate?

Credit Sesame offers a global perspective on America's (relatively affordable) real estate market.READ»

160 Million Girls Missing From Asia

Growing scarcity of girls and women has tilted the balance of the sexes and the rich and poor in nations where “gendercide” is practiced on a large scale.READ»

Is American Express Creating The Future Of Small Business Communications?

Started in 2007, American Express began publishing OPEN Forum, a platform for small biz owners to share advice and get information about their trades-in-question. With a rise to mobile use, AMEX execs see a shift to business owners needing on-the-road information, and the OPEN Forum is following them there. READ»

iFive: Facebook Slimes Google And Doubts China Expansion, New York Times Traffic Slip, Asian Software Piracy, Yelp In Spain

Slow getting into the swing of the day? Here's iFive, our early news summary, to help:READ»

Malaysia: An Alternative Eastern Option

For Malaysia, entrepreneurship is a big driver of the economy--the industrial sector is the largest contributor of GDP. Beyond these sectors there are not many options for people who want to pursue a corporate career. Instead you must start or join a small business. Luckily, Malaysia makes that easy--it only takes a few days to incorporate a new company. READ»

The Future Of Subway Swiping

Take a good look at these transit cards -- thanks to new technology, they might be on their way out.READ»

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Google, Local Platforms Respond to Japan's 8.9 Earthquake Crisis

Online tools help those at the heart of the disaster.READ»

Driptech Makes a Splash as China Invests $600 Billion in Water Conservation

The Palo Alto-based company is rapidly expanding in India and China with a simple tool to save farmers and governments large amounts of water and cash.READ»

China's Health Care Reform Could Save Consumers $1.5 Billion

The country recently announced plans to spend $26 billion on health care this year. It also wants to ban smoking from public spaces. READ»

American Expat Helps Hong Kong Startups Find Footing

Giants Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs dominate the metropolis. But is there now room for entrepreneurs?READ»

Women Farmers a Force in Fighting Global Food Shortages: Report

Women can help prevent hunger, says the United Nations on International Women's Day.READ»

Nearly 20% of Female Chinese Managers Are CEOs

Among China's female workforce in managerial positions, 19% hold the title of CEO, according to the Grant Thornton Business Report released this week.READ»

Sleepy Kochi, India, Gets a "SmartCity"

A 246-acre IT park is to be built in the Southern state of Kerala.READ»

China Plans to Make Plans to Address Climate Change

Climate change, water conservation, and pollution top the agenda of the emerging nation.READ»

China Threatens Death Penalty for Food Safety Violations

China hopes stiffer sentences force domestic dairy producers to clean up their acts--and better compete with foreign imports. READ»

As Rising Seas Swallow Kiribati, World Bank Throws a $20 Million Life Preserver

Threatening to swallow the country whole, climate change is taking its toll and the World Bank is giving a much-needed buffer.READ»

China Looks to Control Traffic Congestion With Cell Phones

Beijing's unfortunate history of traffic jams provides just the motivation the government needs to start tracking vehicles more closely.READ»