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From oil, to television, to steel, Hugo Chavez has a bold vision of nationalisation. But is he biting off more than he can chew?
Since Plato's Republic, man has wrestled in the political arena, concealing various daggers behind many cloaks. The New Economy investigates
Small Thai firms are taking on the giants over the production of generic versions of potential lifesaving drugs. And this time they have government backing
Telepresence is tipped to become the norm for international business, but will it fulfil the promise of ubiquity?
Direct investment is approaching record levels, but which countries are attracting the most money?
China's move to open its banking sector to the West creates lucrative opportunities for foreign institutions, but they will have to tread carefully
The UK used to claim it was at the forefront of efforts to tackle international corruption, but not any more.
The current credit crisis has led to scaled-back projections for growth around the world. Governments and central banks are responding to damaged balance sheets and credit lockups in an attempt to limit extreme harm to their economies
Put the world's most powerful men and women in one room and what do you get? The New Economy looks ahead to this year's World Economic Forum
Recent fiscal reforms in Germany have had far-reaching implications for businesses of all sizes, especially those looking for acquisitions or make corporate divestments. Dieter Endres of PwC Germany talks to Lyndon Driver
As the outsourcing industry becomes increasingly competitive, the question of which provider to choose, and how to engage them, is becoming key.
Forget stuffy speeches from the podium. Global Energy Basel is about real debate and discussion from global energy market players aiming to create integrated solutions and services for the future.
New research suggests that a tit-for-tat mentality in the workplace can be a strong factor on pay and productivity, writes Neil Baker
Although it can be argued that email has only recently become universally popular, it is already under threat. Social networking sites are now providing a credible, hipper alternative.
Elbot brings scientists closer to artificial intelligence as the winner of the Loebner Prize for 2008 comes tantalisingly close to passing the Turing test.
Can business personalities be characterised as specific types? How useful are such classifications in determining an individual's leadership qualities? Neil Baker investigates.
The world economy will shrink this year for the first time since 1945, and some economists worry that the current crisis could spell the beginning of the end of globalization, writes Joseph S. Nye
Car sales have collapsed since the recession took hold. One way of encouraging customers back into the market is to make the decision to buy easier, writes Neil Baker
The next stage in the evolution of the internet is going to be one of improved communication protocols and wireless connectivity ń and companies are investing heavily in research.
The Chinese art bubble has burst. Long live Chinese art! Or so seems to be the refrain of artists and galleries in China, where prices are sagging after a decade when the country's contemporary paintings were the hottest segment of a booming global art market. By Simon Rabinovitch
Biofuels have become a focus for worldwide investment recently, but is the market sustainable? We investigate the questions being raised regarding an industry still in its infancy.
A revolving gold statue, pink champagne and a “Pleasure Brigade” of nubile retainers all feature in this list of history's most decadent dictators. While their people suffered, these men – and sometimes their wives and children – agonised over how best to spend their ill-gotten gains...
Two million euros in three months: that's the cost so far for Vienna's Albertina Museum, home to landmark Impressionist works by Monet and Renoir, as the financial crisis pulled some of its most generous sponsors. By Sylvia Westall
An increasing number of companies in Europe and the rest of the world are switching to renewable energy. Those making the leap are reaping economic and other benefits as a result.
The market for RFID or Radio Frequency Identification is already worth billions of dollars, but few people have a full understanding of the technology. We attempt to explain all.