Global Issues

China: From workplace of the world to big spender

China: From workplace of the world to big spender

The world’s largest exporter is on track to becoming the No. 1 importer. It’s a shifting balance in the United States’ favor

Canadians eager to slake Brazil’s thirst for everything

Canadians eager to slake Brazil’s thirst for everything

Trade has surged as business leaders capitalize on its growing middle class

Argentina’s unwritten rules on protectionism

Argentina’s unwritten rules on protectionism

With no documents, only a commerce minister’s spoken messages, it’s difficult to challenge a trade regime

The group of 14: A world forecast for commodities

The group of 14: A world forecast for commodities

The next two years will be interesting times for 14 industrial materials

Korea: democracy, prosperity, now what?

Korea: democracy, prosperity, now what?

South Korea has come a long way in 50 years. The challenge now is choosing a way forward

The ‘unprecedented’ year in exports

The ‘unprecedented’ year in exports

An unprecedented year in U.S. Exports

Ghana’s double-edged opportunity

Ghana’s double-edged opportunity

One of Africa’s best performing opportunities is about to reap the results of oil production. Will it be good for the country?

Rolls-Royces and potholes

Rolls-Royces and potholes

India’s long-term economic success may make its current way of doing business obsolete

Ireland’s Turnaround Offers Hope for Europe

Ireland’s Turnaround Offers Hope for Europe

After a banking crisis and bailout, Irish leaders are repairing their broken economy. Their strategy offers important lessons for Greece and others

Not every firm wants to send work to China

Not every firm wants to send work to China

Maker of sonar technology questions common wisdom