Indonesia is struggling to fight its highest rate of inflation and some fear the situation may be worsening. Central bankers are trying to bring its inflation down to five-percent and as Bloomberg's Rosalind Chin reports, that sometimes means getting their hands dirty.
There's a gender revolution under way in Japan, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushes for greater numbers of women in senior positions in the workforce. Yet one of the most successful female engineers couldn't find success at home. Bloomberg reports on what she was able to achieve elsewhere.
Spend time at a bar and you start to notice something: People are drinking a lot more bourbon. Revenues are up more than 40 percent since 2009 and, in an attempt to capitalize on this boom, the number of bourbon brands has exploded. It
Maureen Downey has become a top wine fraud investigator, helping to rid the wine industry of counterfeit and stolen wine. Downey met Bloomberg at Wingtip in San Francisco, where she showed us how to tell if that $200,000 bottle in your cellar is a fake.
The Consumer Electronics Show has kicked off its first Asian event in Shanghai. For global brands, it's a chance to get into the Chinese market. But it's also a global showcase for up and coming Chinese brands. Event organizers forecast the Chinese retail consumer electronics market will reach 281 billion dollars this year. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle takes us for a spin.
Bloomberg Pursuits' Hannah Elliott discusses Mercedes-Benz pulling out of New York Fashion Week. She speaks with Bloomberg's Betty Liu on "Bloomberg Markets."
Puerto Rico is sliding towards a possible default, and as a territory of the United States, many people are asking "Is Puerto Rico America's Greece?" Due to a smaller economic footprint and a different set of debt holders, the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States makes a bailout unlikely.
The blind can now see with the help of bionic eyes. In this edition of Wiring the World, Bloomberg's Ramy Inocencio meets one man diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, an incurable form of eye decay, who sees his wife's face, the ocean's surf and fireworks for the first time.
Bloomberg sent models Lisa Marlier and Steven Beck to the Bailey's Arboretum in Lattingtown, New York to test out our favorite summer styles. After an aggressive day of lawn games and picnicking, we can attest: these outfits are party approved.
Whether for recreational, commercial or surveillance purposes, drones are becoming a more common presence in our skies. Now Japan is hosting its first Drone Expo and Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Pavel Alpeyev went along to see which direction they're heading.
Many people plan on supplementing their retirement funds by working past 65, but this plan may not be as sound as it seems. Bloomberg's Suzanne Woolley breaks down the expectations and often unfortunate truths of working through retirement.
Myanmar is open for business. After decades of economic isolation, the country (once known as Burma) is rolling out the welcome mat for Western companies. And Hilton Worldwide is the first U.S. hotel giant to set up shop. Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker traveled to Myanmar to see the potential and challenges of operating in a new frontier.
China and India have a lot to talk about when Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a 3-day visit today. On top of the agenda will be defence concerns, the Silk-Road revival, and bilateral trade that currently tilts heavily in China's favour.
The Sony Walkman ZX2 is a far cry from the cassette players that dominated the 1980s and '90s. This gadget plays high-definition audio files, is filled with components usually found in home stereos, and will set you back $1,200. But is it any good?
Middle class is a favourite term of politicians and economists alike, but there is no agreed upon definition of what it actually means. Bloomberg looks at three different explanations of who the nebulous label applies to.
Jake Knapp, design partner at Google Ventures, and Savioke Chief Executive Officer Steve Cousins talk to Bloomberg about the Google Venture "Design Sprint" and how the process helped develop a unique personality for Savioke's Room Service Robot.
Never mind the austerity drive, China is becoming a driving force in the world of ultra-high-end boating. Super-yacht makers Ferretti of Italy and the UK
It's Election Day in the UK British voters have until 10 pm ET to cast their ballots. But Election Day across the pond is a lot different than it is here in the states.
Brooks Brothers, Lacoste and L.L. Bean were once the purveyors of the preppy lifestyle. Vineyard Vines has made its name as an alternative to those aging labels. The growing company, known for its nautical and casual style, has just moved into a new 90,000-square-foot headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Founders Ian and Shep Murray gave Bloomberg the exclusive first look at the retailer's new digs.