Asia's wasted lives
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A report on the current prevalence of HIV/Aids in Asia is presented. The study indicates that the disease has assumed epidemic level with more than 7 million people infected in the Asia-Pacific region. Drug use, prostitution and government's complacency is considered as the main contributing factors.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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An Asian adventure
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The life and achievements of Ta-Lin Hsu, founder and chairman of H&Q Asia Pacific are discussed. In 1980, H&Q ventured the capital assisting many small Taiwanese companies to grow. His present project is to assist the top-tier Japanese companies to move into cheaper Asian destinations.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2003
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Moving the goalposts
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Satellite TV has turned European soccer into Asia's sport of choice. Now Europe's teams and Asia's businesses are racing to convert the fans' fervor into cash, is highlighted.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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