With a global recession, advertisers are cutting back and many online sites are markedly suffering. We look at one company that looks as though it might just survive, and perhaps even flourish - GREE.

With Obama fully backing up the R&D for Green energy, how about a petite internet controlled wind turbine for starters?

Even during a recession, closely analyzing the economy can expose a wealth of profitable markets. Uniqlo is one, and rising SNS star GREE is another. But how can we identify the right markets?

The recession is predicted to to be with us for a while. Are low costs and government funds to SMEs good enough reasons to start up a business now?

A much extended recession, a collapse of the US dollar, and The Big One finally hitting Tokyo? What will 2009 have in store for us? Check out our predictions.

Thousands of foreign workers in Japan are continuing to lose their jobs, and with it, their homes. One of the worst cases involves a mother turfed out of her home with her baby. Luckily, there is an organization to help - but they need your support. Find out how.

An end of year round-up of M&As in 2008

Against a bleak backdrop of a failing auto industry, it appears that a silver lining can be found in a new system - car sharing.

Who says print is dead? The future of publishing will lie in free papers and more engagement.

With a decrease in demand from China, Japan's waste trade is going downhill.