Still no friends of the earth

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How to succeed in business by really trying

A landmark book shows combining free markets and government intervention made Japan, Taiwan and South Korea rich. Continue reading →

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Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

Bertelsmann subsidiary’s publication of modern and classic Chinese novels in English opens a new window to Chinese culture, whatever its motives may be. Continue reading →

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Ask not what’s happened to America since JFK

Everything changed on that sunny day in Dallas 50 years ago. Continue reading →

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Chefs without borders

Leading Indonesian and Malaysian chefs show, like good fences, good food makes good neighbors. Continue reading →

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Still no friends of the earth

Efforts to reduce climate change are still mainly hot air. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, climate change, Earth Day, environmental groups, global warming, Hong Kong On Air, The Guardian, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change | Comments Off on Still no friends of the earth

How to succeed in business by really trying

A landmark book shows combining free markets and government intervention made Japan, Taiwan and South Korea rich. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, Asian economies, Asian Godfathers, China’s economy, development economics, economic history, Hong Kong On Air, How Asia Works, Joe Studwell | Comments Off on How to succeed in business by really trying

Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

Bertelsmann subsidiary’s publication of modern and classic Chinese novels in English opens a new window to Chinese culture, whatever its motives may be. Continue reading →

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Ask not what’s happened to America since JFK

Everything changed on that sunny day in Dallas 50 years ago. Continue reading →

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Chefs without borders

Leading Indonesian and Malaysian chefs show, like good fences, good food makes good neighbors. Continue reading →

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Books


ID, "url", true);?>">Hong Kong On Air
Hong Kong On Air
Insider view of TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie

ID, "url", true);?>">Red-Blooded Risk
Red-Blooded Risk
The Secret History of Wall Street

ID, "url", true);?>">Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

ID, "url", true);?>">The Poker Face of Wall Street
The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers