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Southeast Asia Receives More Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Than China, Which Is Now The World's Third-Largest Foreign Investor

China has officially been dethroned as the global investment hot spot.

US Stock Futures Suggest A Mixed Yet Subdued Opening; Concerns Over Ukraine, Economic Data To Provide Direction

Concerns over Ukraine should rein in the market rally, keeping stocks in a range until economic data provide direction.

China Decides On Double-Digit Hike For Military Spending In 2014, Its Highest In Three Years; Japan, US Concerned

Asia Pacific is the only region that saw an increase in defense budgets between 2009 and 2014, while the world’s total saw annual declines.

Bitcoin Bank Flexcoin Shuts Down After Theft

Flexcoin had said on Feb. 25 that it was not affected by the closure of Mt. Gox, once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange.

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Here Are The February 2014 'Big 8' US Auto Sales Numbers: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Kia/Hyundai, Volkswagen

General Motors saw sales retreat this winter; a bright spot: Inventories declined from three-digit territory.

US Stock Futures Suggest Significantly Weak Opening, Tracking Asian And European Markets As Ukraine Crisis Hangs In The Balance; Economic Data Could Have A Limited Influence On Markets

US markets look set to share in the anxiety felt around the world about the outcome of the Ukraine crisis.

Canadian Grain 'Crisis' Affects More Than Just Your Morning Bowl Of Cheerios

Is the Keystone XL pipeline a possible solution to the looming shortage?

China's Communist Party Newspaper Releases Video Game 'Kill The Devils' With Japanese War Criminals

A new video game released by China's government newspaper takes aim at the Japanese.

Oscar Nominee $85,000 Swag Bag: $15,000 Trip To Japan, Fitness Deals, And More In Expensive Gift Bag

If your favorite actor does not win at the Oscar Awards, don't feel too bad for them. They still go home with a $85,000 swag bag filled with gifts.

US Stock Futures Point To Lower Open After Thursday’s Rally; GDP Data for Q4 2013, PMI, Consumer Sentiment And Housing Data Should Provide Direction

Economic data on GDP, PMI, consumer sentiment and housing should influence market movement.

Japan Feb. Manufacturing PMI Growth Eases Before Tax Increase; Jan. Core CPI Up 1.3%

The data suggests a slight slowdown in factory output prior to the sales tax being raised to 8 percent in April.

Almost 100 Vehicles Involved In Toronto Pileup

The enormous wreck spurred by quick weather changes shut down a highway running through Toronto for most of Thursday.

Japan Dropped Nuclear Bomb On U.S. In World War II, Pakistan’s Real Name is ‘Islamic Islamabad’: Indian Textbook

The faulty textbooks are being used by more than 50,000 children in scores of schools across the state.

GPM Satellite Launch Live Stream: Watch The NASA AND JAXA Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Here [VIDEO]

NASA and JAXA will launch the Global Precipitation Measurement mission of Feb. 27 and the live stream begins at 12 p.m. EST.

Apple iPhone 6 Rumors: Release Date Tipped For July With Enhanced TouchID Capabilities

An earlier launch will ensure ample supply and uninterrupted distribution of the new device during the holiday season, the analyst said.

US Stock Futures Point To Weak Start; Economic Data, More Quarterly Earnings From Retailers And Janet Yellen's Testimony To Congress Should Influence Markets

Janet Yellen's testimony to Congress along with a fresh bunch of earnings from retailers should decide how markets behave Thursday.

China's Urbanization Pace To Slow, So Will Growth

China bulls, take note: The pace of urbanization is set to slow and its contribution to economic growth is set to decline.

Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Meltdown Update: Karpeles Is Still Working, Wants To Be Left Alone

After two days of near silence from the bitcoin exchange, CEO Mark Karpeles put up a strange statement on the site.

Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks Hit Doldrums: Will Obama Visit To Japan In April make A Difference?

Japan doesn’t want to lift trade barriers. U.S. liberals want Obama to stick to his past pledges on fast-track authority.

US Stock Futures Suggest Positive Open Following Correction In Previous Session; Earnings Of Retail Majors, Homes Sales Data To Be In Focus

The downward correction seen in the markets in the previous session should pave the way for a higher opening Wednesday.

PS4 Japan Release Date Arrives: Sony Sells 322K Consoles 48 Hours

Sony's PlayStation 4 has sold 322,000 units in Japan following its launch on Feb. 22.

Bitcoin Policymakers See MtGox Fallout As A Warning, Insist On Need To Regulate

Regulators are pushing for stronger legislation and rules to mitigate the risks inherent in the digital currency.

We Spend More Time On Smartphones Than Traditional PCs: Nielsen

What's more, Americans spent about 7 more hours per month on their phones than on a computer, and the gap is even wider for Europeans.

Europe’s Growth Forecast Upgraded, But Ratio Of Debt to GDP Will Continue To Worsen In France, Spain And UK While Germany Continues To Improve

The European Commission has raised its EU and eurozone GDP forecasts, but austerity measures are nowhere near over.

US Stock Futures Suggest Subdued Opening On Day Marked By Earnings From Retail And Telecom Majors Such As Macy's And Home Depot; S&P/Case-Shiller HPI And Consumer Confidence Numbers Also To Be Watched

Earnings from retail majors such as Macy's and Home Depot will influence market movement.

Capt. Paul Watson On Protecting And Preserving Our Oceans [VIDEO]

Captain Paul Watson from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society discusses what is threatening our oceans today.

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