Contents: Apr. 19, 2004

Cover FAMILY PLANNING From Bombay to Tokyo, close-knit clans still rule the business landscape in Asia. But in a climate that now values transparency, there is mounting pressure to change

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BRIEFS A7 Shell's game in Libya; Coke's global woes; a chip rebound; camcorder phones; the cheap skies

INVESTING A20 Arnold's budget fix might shake up the muni-bond market. Here's how you can take advantage

GLOBAL LIFE A22 India's got it all--fine palaces, serene beauty, tasty cuisine, exotic resorts. And a lousy infrastructure

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