Jocelyn Ford

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China looking to up auto exports

Aug 18, 2006
China is producing more cars than they can sell at home, so it's priming its car companies to go global. But it may face a long road ahead, reports Jocelyn Ford.

Chinese working on their manners

Aug 17, 2006
China's growing middle class can afford to travel overseas, but the government says their behavior is hurting China's reputation. So it's giving its people some tips on how to be better tourists. Jocelyn Ford explains.

Chinese students regret going to college

Aug 16, 2006
Young people in China are a little cynical about college. A new survey says that a third of graduates say their education was a waste of time and money. Jocelyn Ford reports.

Chinese invest in art

Aug 16, 2006
There's a lot of money sloshing around in China's middle class these days and it's found a new home in art auctions houses. Jocelyn Ford looks at what's driving the craze.

Anniversary of peace in Aceh

Aug 15, 2006
Today Indonesia marks the first anniversary of the peace agreement with separatist rebels in Aceh. But they have some complaints too. Jocleyn Ford reports

Climate changes in China

Aug 14, 2006
China is cleaning up in the aftermath of the strongest typhoon to hit that country in half a century, and it isn't the only unusual weather affecting the country. Is there a pattern? Jocelyn Ford reports.

New Tibetan railway is cracking

Aug 11, 2006
The $4.2 billion dollar train to Tibet has been rolling for over a month now. The government said it plans to extend the rail, but there are some technical problems that need to be solved. Jocelyn Ford reports.

US beef arrives in Japan

Aug 7, 2006
The first imports of American beef arrived in Japan today, after being banned for two and a half years due to mad cow disease fears. But that doesn't mean Japanese consumers are ready to eat it. Jocelyn Ford reports.

Oh, what a feeling for Toyota

Aug 4, 2006
Toyota reported quarterly profits are up a whopping 39 percent from the same period last year. The news came as the automaker overtook Ford in overall US sales. Jocelyn Ford reports.

Toyota eyes No. 1

Aug 4, 2006
Toyota said today its profits were up 39 percent last quarter. Once again, the big reason: More Americans bought Toyotas. Jocelyn Ford reports.