It isn't black and white

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Child labor in Asia is a huge and persistent problem that international outcry has done little to mitigate, but an increasing focus on education and economic incentives may resolve it. Tens of millions of Asian children, at least 15% of those aged 10 to 14, work to help their families get by. Many schools are expensive, even if just for books and uniforms. Reformers hope to convince govts to make grade-school education mandatory wherever it is not now, rather than relying on boycotts that force children into worse work.

Cover Story, Children, Employment, Ethical aspects, Asia, Labor law, Labor policy, Child labor

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Race to the finish: Able Auto Parts gears u as car market accelerates

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Thailand's Able Auto Parts has grown strongly under the management of Yeap Swee Chuan, the Malaysian managing director, who is especially pleased with the country's market freedom. He became involved in 1985, shortly before Thailand's car market took off to become the region's leader. Able makes car jigs, which hold pieces in place during construction, as well as parts. Now it is making the transition from manufacturing for small production runs to bigger ones as regional markets grow and trade barriers fall.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Auto Parts NEC, Management, Equipment and supplies, Automotive parts, Thailand, Automobiles, Able Auto Parts Industries

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The Broker

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It is important to constantly address new challenges, according to Korn Chatikavanij, managing director of Jardine Fleming Thanakom Securities. He launched the operation in 1988, at the age of only 24, and has seen it gain the second-largest market share in the Stock Exchange of Thailand. He expects to be involved in the business for another three to five years, and then to move on to other projects.

Officials and employees, Biography, Interview, Chatikavanij, Korn, Jardine Fleming Thanakom Securities

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