How Financial Madness Overtook Wall Street (Financial Crisis)
For years the financial markets roared along as if there were nothing to fear. Now it's payback time — and all of us will be feeling the pain


Can China Compete? (Manufacturing)
The nation's vaunted export machine is losing ground. Here's how factories are trying to get back on track

Topsy-Turvy (Economies)
Amid the U.S. financial crisis, globalization is standing some conventional wisdom on its head

Anatomy of a Meltdown (Viewpoint)
As the U.S. housing-market crisis spreads to the global economy, more pain is ahead


Postcard: Naples
One of China's best-known painters transforms a pile of garbage into an artist's statement. A new genre of recycling in an Italian city riddled with waste

Depth of Field (Photography)
A Singapore photo festival exposes plenty of new talent

More to Love (Music)
Indonesia's trip-hop darlings release their sparkling sophomore album

Circles of Life (Books)
Against the backdrop of partition, Anuradha Roy unveils a debut novel of endings and beginnings


Venice Architecture Biennale: Ideal Homes (On Show)
In Venice, architects share visions of "What if?"

Far-Flung Luxury (Check In)
Easter Island's first proper hotel is a marriage of authenticity and luxury

How to Really Shine (Living It Up)
Bling My Thing specializes in customizing products with hand-painted Swarovski crystals

A Perfect Day in Cape Town (TIME Traveler)
Our Africa bureau chief, Alex Perry, reveals the best places to eat, drink, walk and swim


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