Watch for another word, which is hardly new, to gain traction during 2012. If that Mayan prediction that the world will end, or almost end, this word will surge in use and popularity at the perfect time. And mercifully, it will not be “Occupy.”

Wandering around Ginza late one night last month, I had the chance to watch some the stores prop up their Christmas displays. Kaizen thrived at Louis Vuitton.

Recent moves by Qatar’s sovereign fund could help position Qatar as the Switzerland of the Middle East.

Leon Kaye will join journalist Aman Singh and UPS’ Scott Wicker for a Holiday Twitter Chat about how to be environmentally conscious, responsible and yes, enjoy this time of year.

With this week’s 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II, one thing to remember is how recycling and conservation were part of the war effort.

Timeless public markets like Seoul’s Namdaemun still thrive while Korea modernizes at a pace that is as inspiring as it is shocking.

Global demand for rare earth minerals will increase over seven percent a year, but now various reports suggest that prices for these materials will start trending downward.

The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and the Export Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) entered an agreement late last week that pledges to increase the flow of trade and investment between both nations.

While this Tokyo district has become the center of otaku (“geek” culture), anime and maid cafes, Akihabara is still a fascinating place to explore the world of electronics.

Western Union will partner with USAID to launch the second African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) that will kick start African diaspora business networks.