Japan's web visionary

Article Abstract:

Chieko Asakawa is a software engineer employed by IBM for developing a program that would help blind people in accessing the Internet. A brief profile of Asakawa, who is sight impaired himself, is provided. Some of the features of the software are also discussed.

Prepackaged software, Product development, Innovations, Computer software industry, Software industry, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Computer programmers, Computers and disabled persons, Software developers (Individuals), Asakawa, Chieko

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GM's big man bows out

Article Abstract:

Jack Smith, the chairman of General Motors, who brought the world's largest car maker to Asia, is profiled in this article. The author describes how Smith increased market share for the company in Asia during his 11 years a chairman.

Biography, General Motors Corp., GM, Automotive industry, Smith, Jack D.

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Interview

Article Abstract:

The opinions of professor Theodore J. Kreps of Stanford University, on the implications of Asian economies for the United States, are presented.

China, Interview, Stanford University, Kreps, Theodore J.

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