
A S I A
"I'M HONEST, AND I DON'T DENY ANYTHING"
The Philippines: President Joseph Estrada looks back at his first months in power--and toward the crises buffeting the region
E N D P A G E S
SPOTLIGHT
MILESTONES
TRAVEL WATCH
Crossing Sands and 'Stans on the Silk Road
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
ESSAY
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C O V E R S T O R Y
INTERVIEW
Eisuke Sakakibara, Japan's "Mr. Yen," emphasizes the need for cooperation
OUTLOOK
TIME's Asian Board of Economists evaluates the chances for recovery in the region
GOOD START
Thailand has better reviews than returns
THE RIGHT MEDICINE
Korea accepts a bitter pill
VIEWPOINT
David Roche sees trouble, but no depression
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