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Now, Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, two formidable American entrepreneurs, aim to transform Macau into a first-class tourist destination for millions of Asians, mainland Chinese in particular. Adelson and Wynn are credited with reviving Las Vegas' flagging fortunes in the 1990s by building a succession of spectacular complexes that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Macau's Big Score | 5/24/2004 | See Source »

The purges signal that corporate boards and shareholders across Europe are fast catching up with the U.S. in refusing to tolerate scandal, sustained losses or other indications of poor management. In a study published last year of 2,500 publicly traded companies, consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton found a sharp...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Eurobosses: Spring Cleaning | 5/17/2004 | See Source »

A succession of events has combined to breathe new life into the dying embers of the southern Muslims' separatist cause. First came the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. and the accompanying global revival of radical, jihadist Islam, fueled by the U.S.-led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Coupled with that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Road to Jihad? | 5/3/2004 | See Source »

The choice would certainly be in keeping with Chinese tradition. Victor has been the classic filial understudy. He lives with his wife and daughters in the same house as his father. In a rare interview, Victor declined questions about succession but stressed how much he is like his legendary dad...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Li CHEUNG KONG HOLDINGS/HUTCHISON WHAMPOA | 4/19/2004 | See Source »

Succession is always a thorny topic, but Li's case is sensitive because of his reputation as a dealmaker whose instincts may be impossible to duplicate. Li is also considered one of Asia's most forward-thinking businessmen. Hutchison Whampoa was an early investor in cell-phone companies such as...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Li CHEUNG KONG HOLDINGS/HUTCHISON WHAMPOA | 4/19/2004 | See Source »

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