'I see a mass market.'(Indonesian clothing retailer Ramayana Lestari Sentosa)
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Indonesian clothing retailer Ramayana Lestari Sentosa is flourishing during an economic crisis by marketing to the poor with low prices and modern stores. The company is emerging as a favorite of foreign investors, and its net profit last year was 257 billion rupiah.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Megawati fills most posts with nonpolitical professionals
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President of Indonesia Megawati Sukarnoputri has appointed many nonpolitical professionals to be cabinet ministers, an encouraging sign that her government will be effective and not strangled by infighting. New economics minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti plans to lure back foreign investors and improve relations with the International Monetary Fund.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Malaysia's Globe tries on new look with Don label
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Malaysia's Globe Silk Store has completed a makeover of its Don clothing line. The new line, which is being advertised on TV, features cutting-edge fashion similar to those in Paris and New York. Globe executives hope that the rejuvenated line will attract suburban mall shoppers and enhance the department store's image. Globe was founded by Tan Sri Kishu Tirathrai and is a subsidiary of clothing manufacturer Tirthrai.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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