In five years, Spanish clothier Zara has grown from 179 stores mostly in Spain to 450 stores in 29 countries. Forbes explains how the fashion giant does it. Site requires registration. BusinessWeek advises American leaders in international business to become an advisory board to the White House. E-business is fueling the growth of the economies of South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Textiles are the hot trend in much of Asia today.
Fortune profiles the positive business climate in this growing economy. These include pay for performance, large bonuses for executives, and stock options. Site requires registration. While an Internet blueprint in is place, many obstacles remain. With trendy goods and low prices, U.S. News observes, some European retailers are making an impact.