Feb 19 Watch Hanesbrands Relocates Manufacturing to Asia Hanesbrands underwear company has closed 30 plants in North and South America, putting thousands out of work, while relocating its factories to Asian countries. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET-Los Angeles reports. Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch Toyota’s Losses Reflect Troubles Across the Global Economy With car sales plummeting, giant automaker Toyota Motor Corp., posted its first operating loss in 71 years. Economic analysts examine what impact the company's massive losses will have on the global economy. Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch China’s Stimulus Package Aims to Boost Economy, Help Avoid Global Recession Asian and European stocks rose Monday on news of China's $586 billion stimulus plan that aims to restore investors' confidence and shore up markets over the next two years, while sending a message of resolve and financial stability to foreign… Continue watching
Oct 22 Watch Global Recession Fears Send Markets Tumbling Stock markets fell Wednesday on news of weak corporate earnings and continued fears of a global recession. Economic analysts and reporters discuss the market's fall and the worldwide impact of the financial crisis. Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch Turkey Torn Between Eastern Heritage and Western Opportunity For centuries Turkey has been known as a bridge between the East and West due to its strategic location. Now the predominantly Muslim nation must find a balance between its 80 years of separation between religion and state and new… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch President Bush to Focus on Trade in Asia President Bush began an eight-day trip to Asia Thursday to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam. Analysts discuss the politics of free trade and the possible results of the trip. Continue watching
Jul 12 Indian Officials Investigate Train Bombings By PBS News Hour Millions of commuters in India's financial capital Mumbai (formerly Bombay) returned to the train system Wednesday, a day after coordinated bombs killed at least 200 people and injured 700 others on trains and at stations around the city. Continue reading
Jun 15 Renewed Violence in Sri Lanka Raises Fears of Return to Full-scale War By PBS News Hour Landmines in northern Sri Lanka ripped through a crowded bus Thursday morning, killing 64 people, including 15 school children, and wounding 78. Continue reading
Dec 26 Powerful Earthquake, Tsunamis Kills Thousands in Asia By PBS News Hour The most powerful earthquake in 40 years struck deep beneath the Indian Ocean near the Indonesian island of Sumatra Sunday morning, triggering tsunamis that devastated villages and resorts, killing thousands and leaving hundreds missing. Continue reading