The price of water is starting to rise in a big way, at least in China. I’ve expected this for a few years.

Asia is poised to become the “new” Detroit.

Understanding that high-speed rail (HSR) could provide millions of Americans with a cleaner, more efficient way to travel, President Barack Obama allocated $13 billion to its development over the next five years as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed in February.

Chinese stocks are dominating the domestic equities market. If you think the trend is going to end sometime soon, you had better think again. Winners like China GrenTech (NASDAQ:GRRF) are here to stay.

Man’s hope! Yes, it’s the ‘miracle economy’. China, that is. Many analysts think it has ‘de-coupled’ from the rest of the world economy. While the rest of the world sinks into the ‘worst recession since the ‘30s,’ it is said to be growing at 8% per year. Go figure.

Brazilians used to joke that their country was the country of the future – and always would be because a new crisis seemed to crop up every time the economy came close to fulfilling its potential.

With sales volume plunging in Western markets, Molson Coors Brewing Co. (NYSE: TAP) and SABMiller PLC (OTC ADR: SBMRY) are tapping into emerging markets for refreshing growth.

Currencies adrift all day yesterday…Data prints begin today with Productivity…Stop to think! Chinese data is impressive…And Now… Today’s Pfennig!

What’s the name of the world’s best-selling beer? Hint: It’s not Budweiser. And it’s not Bud Light. It’s called Snow Beer, and I’ll wager that most U.S. investors haven’t even heard of it before.

It’s been a rough year for dividends, but if you know where to look, your income will be just fine.