This book examines the issues of globalization and media ownership, and provides a comprehensive overview of the major government structures, institutions, organizations and sources used by journalists in the search for news and information around the world. It also provides information on reporting finance and statistics in a global context, with chapters on how to use statistics, produce graphs and visuals etc. and how to use them as news and feature sources in print, broadcasting and on the internet. The international media environment is viewed through the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China and Latin America as relevant case studies, and discusses ethical considerations from a global point of view.