SPECIAL REPORT
ASEAN: As the grouping loses clout and cohesion, a broader East Asian Community is emerging

Roundtable Leading thinkers on Southeast Asia's future

Trade: Why AFTA is in trouble


TECHNOLOGY
Profits: A Chinese tech company must change its focus

Baang: South Korea's edgy computer cafes

Language: Computer scientists borrow from mother nature

Cutting Edge: Compaq unpacks its new Net devices

ARTS & SCIENCE
People: Indonesian singer Anggun's driving ambition

Books: The forces behind Mindanao's tragedy examined

Heritage: Protests fail to save Manila's Jai Alai sports stadium


NEWSMAP
This week's news round-up by country

STATISTICS
The Bottom Line: Asiaweek's ranking of world economies

THE NATIONS
Indonesia: President Wahid's new cabinet — stacked with his
own people — promises renewed battles with parliament

Philippines: Money, guns and lives — the crisis continues in Jolo

Koreas: After an emotional reunion, Koreans hope for more

China: Succession and other issues are on the table at Beidaihe

Newsmakers: Lee Kuan Yew tells it how it is

Viewpoint: Hugs, smiles only start Korea's peace process

BUSINESS
Dogfight: An airline free-for-all in Indonesia's skies

Interview: The IMF's Stanley Fischer on Asia's recovery and America's slowdown

Investing: What U.S. political uncertainty means for Asia

Business Buzz: ZIRP: RIP


EDITORIALS
Malaysia: Tensions over Anwar make reform imperative

Migrants: Hong Kong's mainlanders deserve just treatment

Letters & Comment: India — great and poor