While Westerners often take shortcuts to get to the results assigned to them, the Chinese often expect a long, complicated negotiation process. Experts offer advice on bridging these cultural differences. Read more..

By INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE - International Herald Tribune

Representative Eric Cantor said states already had the tools needed to ease deep budget deficits, so they did not need the authority to declare bankruptcy. Read more..

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - The New York Times

Germans will be better able to block Facebook's ability to contact their friends, including non-Facebook users in their e-mail address books. Read more..

By KEVIN J. O'BRIEN - The New York Times

The carmaker will call back workers from a pool of about 3,000 nationwide and add a shift to build versions of the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. Read more..

By NICK BUNKLEY - The New York Times

Eric E. Schmidt is giving up the post as chief executive and is being succeeded by a founder of Google, Larry Page. Read more..

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - The New York Times

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, which is wrapping up its work, has made authorities aware of potential misconduct. Read more..

By SEWELL CHAN - The New York Times

The company said it was past a “short and shallow downturn” that hit in the second half of 2010. Read more..

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - The New York Times

As growth picks up, employment steadies and financing to add new rooms remains tight, hotels may begin to raise their rates. Read more..

By MARTHA C. WHITE - The New York Times

As President Obama prepares to tackle the economy in his State of the Union address Tuesday, economists and industry executives are sifting through the data. Read more..

By MOTOKO RICH - The New York Times