Worldfocus contributing blogger S. Azmat Hassan writes how President Obama’s first visit to China elicited considerable curiosity among the Chinese, though Obama could not have expected the generally rapturous welcome he has received in Europe. Additionally, the Chinese government saw to it that his visit was strictly controlled and choreographed.
All Posts Tagged With: "growth"
Perspectives
November 23, 2009
Reflecting on Pres. Obama’s maiden voyage to the East
Web Original
November 20, 2009
North Korean economy sandwiched by the dragon and tiger
Part 6 of 6 in our Inside the Hermit Kingdom series on the people and culture of North Korea. Worldfocus multimedia producer Ben Piven writes about the stark contrast between the stagnant North Korean economy and the booming economies of China and South Korea to the north and south.
Interview (video)
August 13, 2009
France and Germany report economic growth
Two of Europe's biggest economies -- Germany and France -- reported signs of a recovery. Each saw growth of 0.3 percent in this year's second quarter. Roben Farzad of BusinessWeek discusses how fast the world economy is rebounding and analyzes what it will mean for the United States.
Signature Video
April 20, 2009
Empty stores, offices tell tale of Latvia’s economic fall
Until the global recession, the former Soviet republic of Latvia was experiencing the kind of growth that some described as miraculous. Now, it has all tumbled down, with unemployment at 14.5 percent.
Worldfocus goes off the air after our April 2nd broadcast. Thanks to our partners, experts and viewers for your generous support. Please feel free to leave us your 
