COVER
Settling Old Scores (Asia)
The Montagnards are still paying the price for taking the wrong side in the Vietnam War
What Makes Tom Tick? (COVER STORY)
A behind-the-scenes look at the life of a mega-star
ASIA
The Punisher
Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte keeps the peace in a once lawless city
The Cup Winner
Can football supremo Chung Mong Joon save Korea's ruling party?
BUSINESS
Tin Men
Japanese engineers are creating a race of obedient machines for the masses
BRIEFING
Person of the Week (NOTEBOOK)
Brazilian star Ronaldinho outshone his more famous teammates — until being sent off
It's My Party... (NOTEBOOK)
Malaysian PM resigns, breaks down, and is re-installed in a bizarre televised address
SPORTS
Korea's Home Run (ASIA)
The host country's string of wins lifts it into the World Cup semifinals
Superpower Status? (ASIA)
They lost this time, but they'll be back
Free Kicks (ASIA)
Fan Zhiyi's ex-fans; Italy's vendetta; England's prayer
Lay Off the Refs (WORLD CUP 2002)
It's time to stop blaming the refs
TRAVEL
Thailand's Big Little Airline
On Bangkok Airways, Getting There is Half the Fun
Hot Seat
A spate of luxury offerings in newly revamped business-class cabins
Detour
Fishing For Customers