Russia yields no ground to G-8
2006-03-17 13:30:27
Russia lined up with its partners from the Group of Eight leading nations in endorsing free markets and competition as critical to ensuring global energy security.
A red-hot desire for copper
2006-03-16 14:11:09
With demand for copper sending prices higher, there is a worry for everyone from mining companies to microwave-oven makers: the lack of new mother lodes to tap.
Vodafone tackles tough issues in new era
2006-03-15 10:16:02
Running Vodafone Group PLC has never been easy for Chief Executive Officer Arun Sarin.
New members soft focus on adopting Euro
2006-03-13 14:09:11
Almost all of the European Union's new members once shared the goal of joining the bloc's single currency as soon as possible.
WSJ: Lobbyists target Chinese legislators
2006-03-09 10:21:37
China's legislature is taking on a new role: a target for interest groups to lobby. And the lobbying has picked up markedly, delegates say.
Seeking a Foothold in Selling Chinese Cars to U.S.
2006-03-01 11:35:10
Malcolm Bricklin, the man who brought Americans the Yugo, wants to sell U.S. consumers a new line of cars made in Wuhu, China. But this time, instead of going after bargain-hunting buyers with cut-rate compacts, Mr. Bricklin says he will aim squarely at the middle of the market.
Slashing prices: Ikea hits home in China
2006-03-03 14:18:51
When Ian Duffy was first put in charge of Ikea's China stores four years ago, he spent hours at the checkout line observing customers. He didn't see many.