To waste or not to waste: that is the question.

There is more than one way to solve a problem. Look at things from different perspectives and maybe you'll be able to come up with even better solutions.

Being kind is a choice. Be kind to the environment because our future generations will still have to live in it.

Learn about some invaluable negotiation techniques for the business world.

Learn 12 essential negotiation tactics for the business world.

Learn 12 essential negotiation tactics for the business world- and some tips on how to deal with different negotiation counterparts.

Handy tips on how to conduct business negotiations are continued with the importance of establishing good relationships, not revealing too much too soon and having breadth and depth of knowledge and a good memory.

Learn about the different negotiation styles in the East and the West.

Learn how the "Pygmalion Effect" can help you become a top negotiator.

November's economic data was released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China this morning including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) as well as data about investment, consumption and other important indicators.

A weather forecast from Japan's NHK 8 channel that involves heavy snow, a storm and possible tornadoes. Watch the video and learn some useful weather terms.

Find out how much would the bank charge for 5 cents loan for 5 years.

Lodging a complaint: Is it a new way to avoid paying bank fees?

This informative video talks about the public launch of a new type of credit card designed specifically for business travelers.

Wealthy Chinese are notoriously fond of buying property overseas and of sending their kids to university abroad. The mother in this news story is an extreme example of these two trends.

Delayed retirement is set to become a trend in China. But what factors need to be considered?

Find out how much a full-time housewife is really worth.

E-commerce is a rapidly growing sector of the Chinese economy as consumers increasingly turn to the internet to find cheap goods. Now, the government wants to start taxing the sector, which businesses say means prices will increase.

Find out some tricks that pharmacies utilize to try to sell medicine.

This is a countdown of the major financial events of 2013, starting with the "dama" gold-buying frenzy. The term "dama" literally means "aunty" and is a term for Chinese middle-aged, bargain-hunting women.

The second major financial event of 2013 was Alipay's "Balance treasure." Watch to find out more about this controversial initiative.

The third major financial event of 2013 was the development of online lending. While it offered much higher rates of return, a much higher risk was involved as well.

National Day means "crazy shopping" in Japan for Chinese tourists.