Italy joins the Asian trade scramble

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Opportunities for Italian trade with developing Asian countries are rising, with particular emphasis on the manufacturing and trading sectors for automobiles and fashion and design. Of the 12 Asia Pacific countries, Japan, Hong Kong and China were the leading trade partners, with 1991 statistical data showing growth in both imports and exports. This expansion has spurred a counterpart growth in cultural exchange, as manifest by the increased Asian awareness of and fondness for Italian cuisine.

Author: Sinclair, Kevin
Italians, Italians in foreign countries

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Problem of balance: Clinton cabinet short on Asian expertise

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The Clinton administration has appointed experienced people on its foreign policy and economics teams, but lacks experts on Asia. Asian diplomats feel that Clinton's team is balanced, and will not make any undesirable moves. Clinton's choice of Los Angeles lawyer and chairman of his election campaign Mickey Kantor as US Trade Representative (USTR,) is considered a fair one. Asia, and particularly Japan, should, however, be prepared for a tough stand on trade from the US.

Author: Awanohara,Susumu
Planning, Clinton, Bill, International relations

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The new Asian onslaught

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Australia's tourism industry has been the country's top export-dollar earner since 1988. In FY 1990, the industry contributed A$7.3 billion to Australia's coffers. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts tourist arrivals in 1996 to reach 3.5 million and 4.84 million by the year 2000. The bulk of tourists have been from the Asia-Pacific region. Japan remained the largest single source of tourists with 530,000 Japanese visiting Australia in 1991.

Author: Knowles, Ron
Passenger Transportation Arrangement, Tour operators, Industry Overview, Australia, Economic aspects, Travel industry

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