COVER

Aging Gracefully (10 Ideas That Are Changing The World)

Forget conventional wisdom; gray-haired societies aren't a problem

Women's Work (10 Ideas That Are Changing The World)

Tapping the female entrepreneurial spirit can pay big dividends

Beyond the Olympics (10 Ideas That Are Changing The World)

Coming: constant TV coverage of global sporting events

ASIA

Strait Talker

Ma Ying-jeou aims to transform the relationship between Taipei and Beijing. But first he must overcome a tough challenge: win election as Taiwan's President

GLOBAL BUSINESS

The Fed Fights Back (Global Investing)

Central banks are being forced to use unconventional weapons to battle the credit-market crisis

GLOBAL ADVISER

Mountain Magic (On Show)

An ancient Himalayan religion comes to life in a striking exhibition

Culinary Ascent (Amuse Bouche)

Outdoorsy South Tyrol is becoming the Michelin star hub of northern Italy

Photo Finish (Diversions)

Online publishers can help turn your laptop's photos folder into your own coffee table book

Indochic (TIME Traveler)

With stylish new resorts already open or in the offing, Vietnam makes a bid for the high-end tourist

BRIEFING

LETTERS