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China's Electric Car
BusinessWeek Asia Correspondent Frederik Balfour takes the BYD F3 DM hybrid electric car for a test drive in Shenzhen, China
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How Asian Countries Should Respond to the Crisis
The crisis is undoing much of Asia's hard work for economic growth and financial stability. Here's what Asian countries should do to limit the damage
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Business Should Spread the Love
Employers need to work harder at inspiring their workers' loyalty, thus promoting continuity and reducing turnover. Pro or con?
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China's Fading Appeal for the U.S.
As the recession bites deeper, you'd think U.S. companies would shift more operations to China, where costs have fallen. Instead, Americans are voicing greater concern than ever about quality control and protection of intellectual property
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Top Stories
China 2009: The Confidence Deficit
Stock markets fell some 65% in 2008. Growth is down, unemployment is up. Will Beijing try to buy its way out of its problems with more exports?
New Year Blues in Japan
In normal years, keen shoppers line up by the hundreds on Jan. 2 to pick up department-store bargains. But 2008 wasn't a normal year
Which Airlines Will Disappear in 2009?
Yes, fuel prices are down, but so is passenger travel, so any new bankruptcies could prove fatal
M&A Looks Grim for 2009
Dow Chemical's ugly end to 2008, with its stock decimated and its acquisition of rival Rohm & Haas in doubt, is emblematic of the state of M&A in the new year: conservative and fearful
Breaking News from the AP
Technology
Why Satyam Backpedaled So Fast
Global Slowdown Hurts Chipmakers, Bailouts Expected
Sharp-Enel Alliance Offers New Solar Biz Model
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
Companies
Toyota Likely to Pick Scion as Next President
Now Honda Is Feeling the Pain, Too
Honda Right to Quit Formula One
Corruption Charges for China's Richest Man?
No Beijing Bailout for Chinese Automakers
Asia Investing
China's Economy: Some Reason for Hope
Goldman Sachs Stalls Panasonic's Sanyo Acquisition
China Cuts Interest Rates to Boost Economy
Innovation & Design
China's First Plug-In Hybrid Car Rolls Out
India's Hopes for its Design Industry
'Intellectual Architect' Wins Japan Design Prize
China and India: New Innovation and Talent Forces
Economics & Policy
Indian Voters' Top Worry? The Economy
Why Seoul Backs Obama on North Korea
How Risky Is India?
Currency Stalemate at U.S.-China Meeting
Management
The Foreigners at the Top of LG
Lessons for Chinese Companies as They Go Global
The Upcoming Battle for Asian Bank Deposits
How Asian Companies Can Beat the Recession
What’s Your Problem?
China News & Analysis
China's Chery Gets Closer to Being a World Player
Despite carmaker drama in the U.S., and a failed deal with Chrysler, China's auto champ may be poised to go international
India News & Analysis
India's Car Market Offers No Relief for Automakers
As sales plunge, Indian auto plants are slashing production, cutting shifts, and putting joint ventures on hold
Japan News & Analysis
Japanese Makeup Companies Buck Retail Sales Slide
Thanks to savvy marketing and changing cultural attitudes about makeup, Japan's cosmetics industry is a bright spot in gloomy times
Slide Show: Japan's Cosmetics Culture
Korea News & Analysis
Korean Carmaker Hyundai Goes Green
It'll take a lot to catch up with Toyota and Honda, but Hyundai has ambitious plans to be a fuel efficiency leader by 2015
Slide Show: Hyundai's Green Machines
Featured Special Report
What Layoffs Mean for Small Employers
Statistics show that small-business hiring is at a standstill, but some companies are finding creative strategies to retain workers for the next upturn
Where to Find Top Talent
When to Make Your First Hire
Communicating More Effectively with Employees
How to Handle Layoffs
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