In short, the current path is unsustainable and the only course to prevent the U.S. from following down the well-worn path of the PIIGS debacles is to cut spending, dial back the social guarantee escalations, reduce the tax burden on businesses, flatten the burden on individuals, and live within our means.

FORBES: The Spending Must Stop

After Martin Hartono finished his studies in the U.S. and returned to Jakarta in 1998, he took the well-worn route of joining the family business.

FORBES: BY ARUNA HARJANI