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Elections 2004: The Changing Face of Asia?
March 2004
No less than seven elections will be held in Asia this year, including in - Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Australia. The Asia Society 's Elections 2004: The Changing Face of Asia? is a series of informal discussions with experts who will assess the key election outcomes, focusing on economic and policy implications. Access program information, special reports, interviews, and transcripts.

Outsourcing: Is India to be Blamed?
March 17, 2004
Ths issue of outsourcing jobs to Asia has become important in the upcoming US presidential election in November. Access links to commentary & analysis, news, background information on the Indian economy and general reference.

Pakistan's Nuclear Program
March 16, 2004
This report provides information on the recent scandal around Pakistan's implication in the proliferation of nuclear technology to Iran, Libya and North Korea. Access news stories chronicling the controversy, as well as analysis and background information on Pakistan’s nuclear program.

East Asia

Japan’s Aging Population: A Challenge For its Economy and Society
October 7, 2003
Japan’s elderly population (aged 65 or older) is the biggest among the industrialized nations, while the nation’s birthrate is the record lowest. Yet the Japanese government has thus far failed to address the problem properly. Access to commentary and analysis, news, background and links.

Politics of Yuan: Debate over China's Foreign Exchange Rate
August 18, 2003
China’s pegged foreign exchange rate system, which is widely credited for its robust export growth, has been increasingly becoming a significant political issue in the United States in the lead up to the 2004 presidential election.

Japan's Deflation Dilemma
January 8, 2003
Japan has been in a state of recession for the past 12 years, suffering one of its longest economic downturns. The country is now struggling to take appropriate measures to change the course of its gloomy economy. Access links to news, articles, commentary, and general resources.

South Korean Presidential Election 2002
December 18, 2002
South Koreans head to the polls December 19, 2002 to elect the country's 16th president. Access latest news, information on the candidates and political parties, and key issues in the election.

North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program
October 22, 2002
North Korea, in a shocking move, admitted during talks with Washington this month that it has a nuclear arms program. This disclosure has left the US, South Korea, and Japan grappling with how best to address this dramatic break with policy. See latest news, commentary and background resources.

Koizumi Visits North Korea
September 16, 2002
On September 17, 2002 Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi was the first Japanese leader to visit North Korea and meet with its leader Kim Jong-Il.

North Korean Famine and Refugee Crisis
June 20, 2002
As the famine and refugee crisis continue, the international community faces the challenge of maintaining its fragile relationship with North Korea with the urgent need to provide humanitarian aid.

2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan
May 23, 2002
South Korea and Japan will have the distinction of hosting the first World Cup in Asia, making this also the first co-hosted World Cup event. But the two countries have a long history of conflict that has made co-hosting the games far from cooperative. Access more information on the tensions between South Korea and Japan and general resources on the 2002 FIFA World Cup in this special report.

Risking a Trade War?
March 14, 2002
Last week US President Bush announced his decision to impose up to 30 percent tariffs for three years on most steel imports from China, Japan, South Korea and Western Europe to resuscitate the nation's steel industry. This special report provides background on the economic and political issues that led to the decision including recent news headlines and news sources, economic statistics and resources, multimedia links, related websites, and a collection of commentaries.

Chinese New Year 2002
February 11, 2002
February 12, 2002 marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse. Celebrations begin on New Year's Eve featuring fireworks, family gatherings, and festivals. Find out more by accessing resources on Chinese New Year, lion dances, recipes, multimedia links, and Chinese astrology.

Japan's Upper House Election
July 24, 2001
The Liberal Democratic Party won a huge victory in Japan's Upper House election. Access information on Koizumi's reforms, news coverage, opinion, political parties, and general resource links.

Japan's First Female Foreign Minister
May 08, 2001
The new prime minister of Japan, Junichiro Koizumi, has appointed Makiko Tanaka as Japan’s first female foreign minister. Read commentary on Makiko Tanaka, as well as related articles, special reports, and resource links.

Japan Elects New LDP President
April 23, 2001
On April 24, 2001 Japan elected a new Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president to replace the unpopular Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori who resigned in March. Access news coverage, commentary, information on the candidates, and general resource links.

US-China Relations
April 9, 2001
On Sunday, April 1, 2001 a United States surveillance aircraft collided with a Chinese fighter jet and made an emergency landing on China’s Hainan Island. This incident has raised a number of issues concerning relations between the United States and China. Access information on the events following the emergency landing of the US aircraft including articles and commentary, information on related issues, and general resources.

Japanese History Textbook Raises Concerns
April 9, 2001
The approval of a controversial history textbook in Japan has prompted a wave of criticism from neighboring countries concerned about its accuracy and tone. Find links to news articles, opinion pieces, and general resources.

Whither Japan?
March 21, 2001
Access information on Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori and Japan’s economy including news coverage, commentary, and related resources.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
March 9, 2001
Access information on the most successful foreign language film ever to reach America’s shores.

Taiwan's Nuclear Power Plant
March 1, 2001
Access articles and commentary, as well as news coverage and related links on the construction of Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant.

Chinese New Year 2001
January 26, 2001
Access resources on Chinese New Year's traditions, foods, news, and e-cards.

President Kim Dae-jung Wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 13, 2000
Access related articles and commentary, as well as news sources and links on President Kim Dae-jung, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize 2000.

Jiang Zemin Speaks on China-U.S. Relationship
September 8, 2000
Chinese President Jiang Zemin gave a policy address during a luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria on September 8, 2000. Access video, audio or text transcript of his speech as well as other resources.

Korean Independence Day
August 15, 2000
Find links on the history of Korea, recent news coverage, and articles and commentary on the liberation of Korea.

Obon: Japanese Festival of the Dead
August 9, 2000
Find resources on how to celebrate Obon as well as links to the history and social context of the festival.

The 55th Anniversary of the Bombing of Japan
August 3, 2000
Access resources on the history of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, various articles and commentary, as well as personal accounts of the bombings.

Japan's Lower House Elections
June 21, 2000
This report includes news sources, commentary, and links to political parties.

China: Investing in the Internet
June 14, 2000
This special report examines some of the prospects and pitfalls of investing in the Internet in China.

Historic North-South Korea Summit
June 7, 2000
This report includes news sources, commentary, and links having to do with the Summit, as well as an interview with the President of the Korea Society.

Remembering Tiananmen Square
June 2, 2000
This report provides a collection of online articles, commentary, and links pertaining to the incident, changes in China since 1989, and other human rights issues.

China and WTO: The Congressional Vote
May 23, 2000
Access articles, analysis and useful links on U.S. Congressional approval of permanent normal trade relations with China.

Japanese Animation: What is Anime?
May 12, 2000
Find links, articles and more on Japanese animation.

South Korea's National Assembly Elections
April 7, 2000
Access information on the political parties, commentaries and links.

Opposition Wins Taiwan Election
March 14, 2000
Access information on Taiwan's elections: candidates, political parties, campaign issues, news and more.

China in the WTO: An Interview with Amb. Charlene Barshefsky
March 2, 2000
In this AsiaSource Q&A, Ambassador Barshefsky discusses the EU-China WTO negotiations, China's Internet and E-commerce sectors, and recent tensions between China and Taiwan.

China Threatens Taiwan
February 29, 2000
In an 11,000-word white paper, Beijing has warned that it will use military force against Taiwan if the island leaders don’t agree to join talks on reunification.

Lost Seouls: South Korea's Political Clean Up
January 24, 2000
In an unprecedented move against corrupt politics, the South Korean group Citizens' Coalition for the 2000 General election (CCGE) released a blacklist of politicians unfit for the April 13 general elections.

E-commerce in China
January 12, 2000
An overview of the rapidly changing e-commerce market in China.

Tibetan Lama Flees China
January 12, 2000
Tibet's third highest-ranking lama has fled to India after a week-long journey over the Himalayas.

Macau Returns to China
December 14, 1999
Resources examining the political and economic implications of the Macau handover to China.

Japan's Bank Mergers
December 1, 1999
This AsiaSource Business and Economics special report provides news, analysis, and collected resources.

China and WTO: Battles Ahead
November 24, 1999
Go to our collected resources on China and the WTO—analysis, links, trade statistics, and news.

Falun Gong: Cult or Just Cultivating?
November 15, 1999
This Falun Gong special report examines the controversial banning of the spiritual group by the Chinese government.

No Gun Ri Massacre
November 2, 1999
This special report provides an ongoing compilation of news and opinions on the No Gun Ri massacre from both S. Korean and U.S./U.K. sources.

South Asia

A New Phase of China-India Relations
July 30, 2003
On June 20, 2003, Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee visited China after forty years of cold relations between the two countries. It was the first time in ten years an Indian Prime Minister visited China, marking an important milestone for the relationship between the two most populous countries in the world. Access links to commentary and analysis, news, history of China-India relations, speeches, and full-text agreements.

Maoist Insurgency in Nepal
August 7, 2002
Nepal's bloody Maoist uprising has claimed an estimated 4,000 lives in over six years, with over half of those lost in the last six months. The current hardline stance of both the Maoists and the government has raised concerns about the fate of Nepal's democracy. Access news, commentary, reports and papers, and online resources in this special report.

Tensions Rise in South Asia
January 14, 2002
Tensions between India and Pakistan have been high since December 13, 2001, when suicide bombers stormed the parliament in New Delhi, leaving 13 people dead. Keep track of developments in South Asia with this special report.

Crisis in Nepal
June 7, 2001
On June 1, the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal was thrown into a deep political crisis when most of the royal family, including King Birendra, were shot dead. Find out more in this Special Report.

Bharatnatyam: Indian Classical Dance
April 27, 2001
Bharatnatyam, one of the most popular forms of classical Indian dance, has undergone several major transformations in its 2,000 year history. Access a comprehensive collection of articles, multimedia resources, and links to dance schools.

Indian Independence Day
August 15, 2000
Find information on the history of Indian independence, articles and commentaries on the day, and resources for celebrating Indian Independence Day.

Bhangra: Punjabi Beats Go Global
June 28, 2000
This special report includes links, information, and events, on bhangra music and dance.

Indian Fiction
June 28, 2000
This special report highlights contemporary Indian fiction in English.

Clinton in South Asia
March 22, 2000
Access commentaries and links on Clinton's visit to South Asia.

Coup in Pakistan
October 20, 1999 (updated)
This report includes annotated links to selected commentaries from the international press, as well as a list of news sources providing extensive coverage of events as they unfold in Pakistan.

Indian Elections
September 24, 1999 (updated)
This report contains selected commentaries and editorials on the elections from the Indian press and elsewhere, annotated links to news sources and to some political parties and organizations.

E-Commerce in India
September 21, 1999
This special report provides an overview of the rapidly changing e-commerce market in India.

Southeast Asia

ASEAN and Economic Integration in Asia
November 14, 2003
In Bali, Indonesia, in October 2003, leaders from 10 Southeast Asian nations agreed to create a single free trade area of 500 million people in the region by 2020. Envisioning European-style economic integration, the agreement is a significant step for unifying these economies to enable the region to compete with China and India. Access to commentary and analysis, news, background and links.

Southeast Asian Tourism suffers after Bali Bombings
August 04, 2003
The two bombs that exploded in a nightclub district of Bali on October 12, 2002 have drastically hurt the tourism industry throughout Southeast Asia. This special report examines the economic and political repercussions for the island of Bali. Access commentary, news and general resources.

The State of Vietnam's Economy
April 21, 2003
Vietnam has shifted from a central-command economy based on agriculture to a market-oriented one since the mid-1980s, and has successfully opened up to international trade and investment and integrated into the world economy. Access to Commentary and Analysis, News, and Background information on the Vietnamese economy.

Elections in East Timor
April 14, 2002
Xanana Gusmao, former guerrilla and independence leader, won 83 per cent of votes cast in East Timor's first presidential elections. Access news, background information, news sources and links in this report.

Celebrate Thai New Year
April 11, 2002
April 13 - 15 officially marks the Thai New Year, known as Songkran. Songkran, one of the most important and celebrated holidays in the country, combines Buddhist belief, ancient astrology, and the solar calendar. Learn more about Thai Songkran through news stories, video clips, links to temples, and other cultural resources.

Living Faith: Inside the Muslim World of Southeast Asia
This feature on photojournalist Steve Raymer's new book, Living Faith: Inside the Muslim World of Southeast Asia, includes excerpts, numerous photographs, and an extensive interview with the author.

East Timor Votes
August 30, 2001
In its first election since independence in 1999, East Timor is widely expected to vote for Fretilin, the National Front for East Timorese Resistance. Keep abreast of election news with this report.

Indonesia and the IMF
August 27, 2001
Even with the new Megawati administration, Indonesia still faces a rocky road to economic recovery. Suffering from a stalled banking system and unstable currency, the country is still struggling to emerge from the Asian economic crisis of 1997-1998.

Cambodia: War Crimes Tribunal
August 16, 2001
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk has signed legislation for a special tribunal to prosecute members of the Khmer Rouge. Learn more in this Special Report.

Indonesia in Conflict
March 1, 2001
This Report provides some context to the different social conflicts in Indonesia, including the present violence between the indigenous and settler populations of Kalimantan.

What's next for Thailand?
January 6, 2001
Access election commentaries, information on political parties, and post-crisis restructuring efforts in this special report.

Estrada's Impeachment
November 29, 2000
This special report includes articles and commentary on the Estrada impeachment trial, as well as several interviews, and related news sources and links.

Clinton in Vietnam
November 16, 2000
Access articles, commentary, useful links, and Asia Society's latest Asian Update on this historic visit.

Indonesia Independence Day
August 17, 2000
Access links on the history of Indonesia, recent news coverage, and articles and commentary on the independence of Indonesia.

Vietnam 25 Years Later
April 26, 2000
Access commentary, links and analysis on the Vietnam War.

Malaysian Elections (updated)
December 6, 1999
A guide to the snap elections.

The Future of East Timor: An Interview with Constancio Pinto
October 28, 1999
Constancio Pinto, the UN and North America Representative of the CNRT, discusses, in an exclusive interview with AsiaSource, the future of East Timor.

Crisis in East Timor
October 20, 1999 (updated)
This report provides extensive information on the tumultuous events unfolding in East Timor.

Central Asia

Cultural Heritage Preservation in Asia
July 15, 2002
The destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan in March 2001 made it clear that the capacity of the international community to act in such cases is limited by the insufficiency of current agreements governing cultural preservation. Access resources, interviews, and links in this special feature.

Human Rights and Wrongs in Central Asia
July 1, 2002
This report addresses the human rights issues that have arisen in Central Asia since independence as well as the implications of the present 'War on Terrorism' on human rights in the region. Access commentary, links, and news sources on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in this Special Report.

The Arts of the Silk Road
June 6, 2002
Compelled by recent events in Afghanistan, Central Asia has regained its strategic significance and captured interest worldwide. The world's desire to learn more about Central Asia has extended beyond politics to the cultural and artistic traditions of the countries along the historic Silk Road. Access news stories and online exhibition sites, information on textiles, music, and performing arts, as well as links to festivals, resources, and publications in this special report.

Central Asia Today: Rulers and Regimes
April 10, 2002
From Genghis Khan to Stalin, external forces have shaped the politics of former Soviet Central Asia as much as internal forces. After independence in 1991, each of the five states has grappled with the effects of the Soviet period. Access commentary, news, reports, and resources on the governments of Central Asia in this special report.

Women in Afghanistan
March 14, 2002
The plight of women in Afghanistan has been given a great deal of attention in the international media recently, with particular focus on harsh restrictions under Taliban rule. While the appointment of two women in the interim government represents an improvement, many Afghan women still lack access to healthcare and education. Keep track of new developments with this special report.

The Drug Trade in Central Asia
January 30, 2002
The "Golden Crescent" (Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran) and the former Soviet republics of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, play a central role in the global heroin trade. Access commentary, news stories, online reports, and multimedia, along with international resources and conferences and papers, in this special report.

Afghanistan: The Humanitarian Crisis
January 25, 2002
The war in Afghanistan has brought international attention to the large-scale humanitarian crisis in the country, with relief organizations estimating that at least five million Afghans will rely on aid in order to survive the harsh winter. Keep track of the Afghan relief effort with this special report.

Afghanistan's Economic Challenges
January 15, 2002
Rebuilding Afghanistan's economy poses huge challenges for a country ravaged by war and drought. Access commentary, news sources, multimedia, and resources in this special report.

War in Afghanistan
November 9, 2001
On October 7, the United States began air strikes against Afghanistan aimed at bringing down the Taliban government, and by so doing, creating the conditions for the capture of Osama bin Laden, and the eventual dissolution of his Al-Qaida network. Access editorials and commentary pieces from publications around the world in this report.

Iranian Elections 2001
June 7, 2001
On June 8, Iran will host its eighth presidential election since the Islamic Republic was founded in 1979. The incumbent, reformist president, Mohammad Khatami, is widely expected to win a second term in office. Access links, news and more.

Taliban: What prompted Bamiyan?
March 28, 2001
This report on the Taliban's destruction of heritage sites in Afghanistan provides background material and analysis of what factors might have influenced their decision.

Freedom of the Press in Iran
August 28, 2000
Access more information on the issue of press freedom in Iran through articles and commentary, news coverage, links, and other useful resources.

Whither Iran? Parliamentary Elections 2000
February 23, 2000
Access information on Iran's February 18th parliamentary election.

AustralAsia

Asylum Seekers in Australia
August 1, 2002
Australia is becoming known as one of the toughest countries on asylum seekers who arrive illegally on its shores. Though its strict asylum policies are widely criticized by the UN, refugee organizations, and opposition parties in Australia, domestic support still remains strong. Access news, commentary and resource links for more information on asylum seekers in Australia.

Crisis in Fiji
June 12, 2000
This special report investigates the history of racism in Fiji in light of the recent hostage crisis.

Asian American

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May, 2002
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in May every year to honor the history, culture, and accomplishments of Asians in America. AsiaSource provides a number of resources that explore the diversity and heritage of Asian Pacific Americans.

Ten Years Later: The Impact of the Los Angeles Riots on the Korean-American Community
May 3, 2002
Los Angeles, home to the largest Korean population outside of Korea, was overtaken by some of the worst scenes of civil unrest in recent history. The Korean community became a prime target of violence as the riots revealed deep-seated racial tensions in one of the most multi-ethnic cities in America. Access commentaries, background, and additional resources in this report.

Chinatown after September 11
April 17, 2002
The impact of September 11 on New York's economy is still being tallied. While businesses in more affluent downtown neighborhoods such as Tribeca and Wall Street receive the world's attention as they struggle to reopen, New York's Chinatown and its immigrant community are silently suffering.

Japanese American Internment
October 17, 2001
Sixty years ago, in the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans on the West Coast were forced to relocate to internment camps further inland. Access a collection of Japanese American responses to the recent backlash against Muslim Americans, mulitimedia links on the internment camps, primary documents relating to the evacuation, and links to Japanese American organizations with this special report.

Asian American International Film Festival 2001
July 18, 2001
The Asian American International Film Festival 2001 ran from July 19 to July 28, 2001 in New York City. Access information on Asian-American cinema, filmmakers, and films appearing in the festival with this special report.

Asian Americans and Census 2000 Results
May 30, 2001
Results of the 2000 U.S. census show that Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the U.S. Access a comprehensive collection of articles, commentaries, and links with this special report.

How Will Asian Americans Vote in the US Presidential Elections 2000?
October 2, 2000
Access a variety of articles and commentary, speeches and interviews, and links on Asian Americans in politics and elections. Also, read an AsiaSource Interview with an 80-20 Initiative leader Dr. S. B. Woo.

Asian American International Film Festival 2000
July 19, 2000
Find commentaries on film, links to interviews, reviews and more.

General

The Economic Impact of the SARS Epidemic
June 19, 2003
Asian governments have now begun to focus on the economic damage caused by the rapid spread of the disease combined with the effects of the Iraq war, devising contingency plans and emergency economic packages. Access to Analysis and Commentary, and News.

Race to contain deadly virus in Asia
April 4, 2003
Asia's deadly virus known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has caused widespread fear and the need for emergency measures in the region. Access news, travel advisories, scientific analysis, and more.

Cultural Heritage Preservation in Asia
July 15, 2002
The destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan in March 2001 made it clear that the capacity of the international community to act in such cases is limited by the insufficiency of current agreements governing cultural preservation. Access resources, interviews, and links in this special feature.

Asian Religions Resource
January 3, 2002
Almost every major world religion finds significant representation in Asia. AsiaSource has put together a number of helpful resources that explore the diversity and breadth of Asian religions both in Asia and throughout the world.

WTO in Doha
November 7, 2001
The World Trade Organization’s Fourth Ministerial conference took place in Doha, Qatar, November 9 - 13, 2001. Trade ministers agreed to launch a new round of talks to boost trade flows and focus on the needs of developing countries. Access resources and commentary on the WTO as well as information on Asia-related issues including China's bid for membership.

An Update of the 2001 APEC Summit
October 25, 2001
This year’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shanghai, China focused on the theme: 'Common Development Through Market Opening, Capacity Building and Full Participation.' In light of the global economic slowdown, the forum’s proposed agenda sought to address globalization and the new economy, advancing free trade, and promoting sustained economic growth.

America's Crisis: Asian Perspectives
September 24, 2001
This Special Report provides some background to the important issues, regions and players involved in the September 11th attack so that we may better understand the consequences of these events. Check regularly for updates.

The Kyoto Protocol and Climate Change
August 27, 2001
Environment ministers from 178 countries agreed on the operational outline for the 1997 Kyoto Protocol at a meeting in Bonn in late July. Find out more about the implications of the Protocol, as it was agreed upon, in this Special Report.

Asian Wine
August 8, 2001
The popularity of wine in Asia has increased considerably over the past ten years. Learn more in this special report on efforts at domestic production within the region.

Asian Art at the Venice Biennale 2001
July 5, 2001
This year Asian and Pacific Islander artists are making a big splash at the Venice Biennale, the oldest and most prestigious exhibition of contemporary art in the world. This special report offers a comprehensive collection of articles, information on participating artists and links to art resources.

Buddhism in the U.S.
June 18, 2001
While many Americans think of Buddhism as a recent trend, the religion has a long and multi-faceted history in the U.S. Access a comprehensive collection of articles, links to temples and Buddhist associations, online Buddhist publications, and general links with this special report.

The 25th Hong Kong International Film Festival
April 20, 2001
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) took place from April 12, 2000 through April 27, 2000. This report provides a broad overview of Asian cinema, which includes region-specific Articles on cinema plus reviews of films appearing in the festival.

Asia Society's Annual Corporate Conference
February 20, 2001
The 12th Annual Corporate Conference in Bangalore, India, will address a number of topics including IT, telecoms, biotech and e-commerce. Access highlights from last year's Corporate Conference in Shanghai, including a video excerpt of the keynote address by Zhu Rongji, Premier of the People's Republic of China.

Hinduism Online
January 3, 2001
Access articles, multimedia resources, devotional links, temple sites, resources, and general links with this special report.

APEC 2000
November 15, 2000
Access APEC related websites, news sources, articles and commentary, and APEC resources.

The Feng Shui Phenomenom
November 10, 2000
Meaning "wind" and "water" in Chinese, feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of living in harmony with the natural world. Access information on articles, best-selling books, institutes, multimedia resources, and links on feng shui.

Management in Asia: The End of Womb-to-Tomb?
October 5, 2000
Asian Business Wisdom offers the firsthand accounts of 32 Asian CEOs who have successfully grown, managed and in some cases, revived, their companies. Access management links, articles, top Asian management schools, and resources.

United Nations Millennium Summit
September 6, 2000
Find news, links, and commentaries on the United Nations Millennium Summit.

Jewish Communities in Asia
July 12, 2000
This special report highlights several prominent Asian Jewish communities.

Asia's Competitiveness in the Global Economy
May 10, 2000
This comprehensive six part series featured themes from Asia Society's 11th Annual Corporate Conference in Shanghai.

Part One: Asia's Competitiveness in the Global Economy
Part Two: Capital Mobilization and Asian Competitiveness
Part Three: Growth Models: Fostering Competitiveness in Asia
Part Four: Technology Age: Investment in Innovation
Part Five: Human Resources in the Information Age
Part Six: Corporate Governance: Creating A Fair and Competitive Business Environment

The 24th Hong Kong International Film Festival
April 21, 2000
Find commentaries on film, links to film schedules, reviews and more.

AIDS in Asia
October 14, 1999
Access a compilation of articles and links on the medical, political, economic, and social issues surrounding the epidemic in Asia.

APEC 1999 in New Zealand
September 10, 1999
In this Business and Economics Special Report, AsiaSource provides an in-depth look at the many issues that shaped the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum 1999 Joint Ministerial meeting in New Zealand.