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Who will fuel Facebook's growth? India.

Facebook users in India could surpass US totals in three years as its Internet population is set to triple. The challenge for Facebook: average revenue per person is just $1.79 in Asia vs. $9.51 in North America.
The New Economy
As Chinese wages rise, US manufacturers head back home

By 2015, Chinese wages will be high enough that it will be just as cheap to manufacture goods for the US market in America. Some US manufacturers aren't waiting.
The Reformed Broker
Are US manufacturers quitting China?

Citing rising labor costs, many US manufacturers say they're planning to leave China and come back to the United States.
The New Economy
Currency move latest sign of China's transformation

China is transitioning away from being the world's discount manufacturer. But it will have to loosen its currency even more to avoid the pitfalls of development.  
Hillary Clinton: Women the key to economic growth

Hillary Clinton and diplomats from 20 Asia-Pacific nations pledged to try to improve women's economic participation, a task Clinton said will take a generation and will mark one of the most profound transformations of the world economy.
Fuel economy: Big leap for efficiency, not hybrids

Fuel economy is headed to an average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. But higher fuel economy standards won't force an end to the gasoline engine.
Change Agent
Putting pizzazz into pet adoption

Adopt & Shop flips the somber animal shelter into a snazzy pet boutique.
How dictators stash their cash 101: How can Egypt track stolen assets?

A first step is identifying where assets are held. Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi is said to have billions stashed in bank accounts from Dubai to Switzerland.
The great electric car race of 2010

This year, more automakers will roll out electric cars to American roadways.
Chinese firms’ new challenge: Sell to Chinese

Jack Yin and other factory owners find it's not easy to sell to their countrymen.
Public service is cool again

Peace Corps and others see ’60s-style interest from recent grads.
Next big global market: Unhappy women

A new study shows that women's economic clout is growing, but they are also more stressed. Tools to help women manage their lives will be an enormous business opportunity.
Global News Blog
Obama promises united front with South Korea over North’s planned launch

At a G-20 sideline meeting, he affirms the alliance and avoids discussing controversial trade deal.
In Korean elections, conservatives' win boosts president

President Lee can lean on his new Assembly majority to pursue economic reforms and a tougher N. Korea policy.