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Presents a reprinted article from `Forbes,' magazine on the practice of illegal movie and software copying in Asia in 1998. Ease of copying video compact discs (VCD); Comments from Lowell Strong of the Motion Picture Association; How the piracy is accomplished; Lack of a real drive for enforcement in most Asian countries; Mobility of the pirates; Problem exacerbated by the region's economic collapse.

Profiles business man Robert Kuok. His talented style of management; Comments from colleagues and professionals; Family net worth; His accomplishments, including dealings with the Coca Cola Company; Philosophies on life, work ethic and education; Life history; Future ambitions.

Reports on Caltex Petroleum Corp.'s operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Rivalry with the Royal Dutch Shell; Details on the company's history; Asia's role in the growth in global oil demand in the 1990s.

The article discusses the performance of several Dow Jones stocks, as of October 2009. 3M stock traded for 41 U.S. dollars in March, but now the stock is merely a good long-term buy. The shares of aluminum producer Alcoa are off 71% from their peak and close to rock bottom. AT&T stock yields 6.3%, and its 1.64 U.S. dollar dividend looks safe and very attractive.

The article talks about tripling investment gains in the U.S. To triple money in five years, an investor must earn an annualized 24.6 percent return, such as investing in T. Rowe Price Media & Telecom. To compound money by 14.7 percent annualized, invest with a talented fund manager who looks for small and middle-size companies capable of generating growth of that magnitude. By investing in Selected American Shares, investors can triple their money in ten years. INSETS: TRIPLE PLAYS;How LEVERAGE hits home;A bet on COLLEGE costs.

Presents a reprinted article from `Forbes,' magazine comparing how Taiwan has succeeded and maintained its stability during the financial crisis in Asia in 1997 and 1998 while South Korea has not. Taiwan's small and medium-size entrepreneurial businesses compared to South Korea's Chaebol conglomerates; How Taiwan developed habits of self reliance; Taiwan investing in electronics while South Korea built plants.

The article presents questions and answers related to finance including where to find lower bank fees, investment in the stocks of emerging market and how to select a good financial adviser.