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Scott Tong

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Scott Tong is a former correspondent for Marketplace. He reported on sustainability issues (energy, climate, environment, resources) for Marketplace, as well as the U.S.-China technology relationship, frequently described as “fraught.” He is Marketplace’s former China bureau chief. What was your first job? English-language audiotape (yes, tape) voice-over work. Sixth grade.Taiwan. What advice do you wish someone had given you before you started this career? Show up an hour before the interview. Fill in the blank: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you ______. Gas for kid carpools; Washington Capitals hockey tickets. What is something that everyone should own, no matter how much it costs? Smoker (plus wooden slotted spoon). What’s your most memorable Marketplace moment? Sneaking into Burma for twenty bucks.

Latest from Scott Tong

  • May 4, 2006

    Lobby reform losing teeth by the day

    The House of Representatives is considering lobbying reforms today, but compared to what some critics are calling for, the House bill seems rather…lenient. Scott Tong tells us what was left out of the legislation.

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  • May 2, 2006

    Bolivia takes back its gas

    Bolivia may be following Venezuela's lead on nationalization efforts — and in rebuffing American trade efforts. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Apr 29, 2006

    Looks like <i>this</i> Dubai deal won’t tank

    The White House has approved another Dubai purchase of another American company doing some sensitive stuff. But the administration says this time is different, and it looks like — so far — Congress is buying it. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Apr 28, 2006

    A different Dubai deal

    Another White House deal with a Dubai company. Last time it was ports and congressional heat burned it. This time it's a maker of parts for US tanks and military planes. Scott Tong reports the word from the administration: This one's different.

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  • Apr 28, 2006

    Military payroll problems

    The US military has a payroll problem. Turns out that some injured soldiers have gotten overpaid, and then received debt collection notices from the government months later. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Apr 26, 2006

    Microsoft gets in the game

    Microsoft has bought an advertising agency that has a modern day twist. Think ad placement in your video games. Scott Tong explains.

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  • Apr 26, 2006

    Petroleum 101

    Although President Bush said the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice would investigate possible price gouging, he blamed the escalation of fuel costs on the growing demand for oil and lack of new US refineries. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Apr 25, 2006

    Watch dog or lap dog?

    Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox testifies before the Senate Banking Committee today. When he took the reins of the SEC last year, many thought Cox would be a friend to Big Business. As Scott Tong reports, that hasn't been the case.

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  • Apr 20, 2006

    Business and pleasure before politics

    Chinese President Hu Jintao has been having a good old time in Seattle, even bought billions of dollars worth of American products. But the rest of his trip might not be quite as much fun. Scott Tong reports.

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  • Apr 18, 2006

    Piracy hits auto parts industry

    Counterfeit goods are seeping into the US economy in ways you might not think. As Scott Tong reports, the auto parts business has been hit hard by knock-offs. First in a series on piracy.

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