The 25 leaders at the forefront of change in Asia. Helping you get to know these movers and shakers better is what BusinessWeek's seventh annual "Stars of Asia" special report is all about. Includes the following articles and tables published in the printed issue: Stars of Asia-25 Leaders At the Forefront of Change (feature article). The achievements of individual policymakers, entrepreneurs, managers, financiers, and opinion shapers (listed by name, title and company) are driving the region. Helping you get to know these movers and shakers better is what BusinessWeek's seventh annual Stars of Asia special report is all about. Power Behind the Throne (article). Highlights Sonia Gandhi turning down the top office and setting a new tone for India. Stars of Asia, Policymakers. Malaysia's High-Flier (article). Features Air Asia, a new discount air carrier attempts to revolutionize Southeast Asian air travel and boost tourism at a time when airlines worldwide are struggling. Stars of Asia, Entrepreneurs. Setting the Standard (article). Features Stan Shih, a pioneer of Taiwan's electronics industry. Stars of Asia, Managers. A Gaijin's Long Shot Pays Off (article). Features Timothy C. Collins of Ripplewood Holdings LLC, which sold off its stake in Shinsei Bank (formerly known as Long Term Credit Bank of Japan). Stars of Asia, Financiers. Silver-Screen Satirist (article). Features Feng Xiaogang. Stars of Asia, Opinion Shapers. |