Behind the smile

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A survey of Asian lifestyles shows that family values are important and children are expected to care for aged parents. Respondents tend to want only two children except in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore, where they would prefer three, and they tend to want boys. It is becoming less common for generations to share the same roof. The likelihood of political instability causes concern among three quarters of respondents though the particular issue of Hong Kong's relations with China causes least concern to the people of Hong Kong themselves.

author: Vittachi, Nury
Social aspects, Life style, Lifestyles, Family life surveys

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Secrets of success, Asian style

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A poll of Far Eastern Economic Review subscribers reveals trends in Asian business at the executive level. Topics covered include average hours per week worked, annual salaries and assets of Asian executives. Favorite types of reimbursement, women executives, climbing the career ladder, workers' rights, Asian stockmarkets and office ladies are also discussed.

author: Vittachi, Nury
Work hours, Work environment, Executives, Wages, Wages and salaries, Employee benefits, Job security

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There she blows...

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A compilation of newsworthy strange occurrences in Malaysia, Nepal and Taiwan are presented. Prominent amongst these being decomposing whale blubber descending on shocked cars and passersby.

author: Vittachi, Nury
Taiwan, Malaysia, Evaluation, Tall tales

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