EDITORIALS
Agenda: Why the new U.S. president should focus on Asia

Casualties: Ways to help the mentally disturbed

Letters & Comment: Struggle for Tibet's soul

THE NATIONS
MALAYSIA: Foreign companies are giving the country a pass despite a pro-investment budget

INDONESIA: The latest bout of anti-Americanism is another sign of political intrigue

WTO: Don't pay attention to all the smoke and the mirrors. China is going to join
• Rivals: Li Peng, more than Zhu Rongji, is feeling the heat

SINGAPORE: The widening wealth gap and restless Singaporeans
• Parallel: Hong Kong is afflicted too

Viewpoint: Malaysia must invest in education

LOOKING BACK
India: Golden Temple under siege

TECHNOLOGY
Iron Face: Microsoft is getting religion in Asia
• Interview: Mapping a new Asia strategy
• MSN: Can Microsoft Network compete?
• Shrinkwrapped: A competitor's view on packaged software

Cutting Edge: Riding the elevator to heaven

ARTS & SCIENCES
Art: An avant-garde exhibition tests public tolerance in Taipei

Theater: Silenced -- Singapore play on domestic violence

Books: The roots of a glittering obsession

Health: When pumping iron may not be a good idea

People: Life after diving for Chinese champion Fu Mingxia

Newsmakers: Jiang blows his cool

BUSINESS
Business Buzz: "Le cost killer" strikes gold