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Kim Jong-il’s Slush Fund Woes?
Bureau 39 has been dubbed Kim’s own slush fund. A chain of eateries offers a glimpse into how the North Korean body makes cash.
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China—Pricier, But Still OK
With rising labour costs, doing business is becoming more costly in China. But foreign firms still find it the best value.
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Iran’s Bizarre Share Prices
The Tehran Stock Exchange is defying gravity. Could Ahmadinejad have a political stake in keeping share prices artificially high?
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China’s Greedy ‘Communists’
There’s little doubt China has a real estate bubble. The only question now is when taxpayers will have to foot the bill for it.
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Why China Wins Africa Game
There are many reasons for Chinese success in Africa. But democracy could still be a trump card for rival India.
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Could Japan Collapse?
The Japanese Prime Minister has warned it could happen to the debt-ridden nation. Is Japan poised to be the next Greece?
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Ma’s Backdoor China Embrace
The trade deal between China and Taiwan is about much more than economics. China admits it, so why won’t Taiwan’s president?
