Abstracts

Business, international

Search abstracts:

The new kids in town

Article Abstract:

Software developers in Asia are competing on an international market, where they had previously been unable to compete with the US. Software companies are thriving in markets for anti-virus programs, Chinese language software, and customization of programs for individual users. Asian companies are working with American developers to produce programs that operate on American platforms. The Internet has helped Asian developers in providing a means for marketing and answering design questions. However, obstacles to success include the high rate of piracy, government control, and reluctant investors.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Cover Story, Asia

---

Detour in China: companies skirt logjams on route to the marketplace

Article Abstract:

The growth of roads and rails in China is not keeping up with the growth in the economy. While China's GNP is expected to increase 10% annually for the next five years, road and rail capacities are expected to only grow between 2% and 4%. Poor transportation is limiting the growth of multinational companies in China. However, the large companies are finding some solutions to the transportation problem. McDonald's is using truck fleets, while Coca-Cola is employing peddlers to carry their product.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Support Activities for Transportation, China, Transportation industry, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Transportation

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The race for cyberspace: Asian companies plan to use the Internet for marketing drives. French links: patriarch's business empire reflects his passions for golf and France
• Abstracts: The missionary widow: Filipina builds on business legacy left by her charismatic husband. Pressler under pressure: U.S. Senator fights to maintain Pakistan sanctions
• Abstracts: Western companies send video vans to tap rural India's booming market. Queen of the South Seas charms spiritual travelers
• Abstracts: Made in Japan; Taiwan vies for a piece of the other big screen market. No transport of delight
• Abstracts: SingTel on the line: Singapore's phone monopoly braces for competition. Tokyo's last frontier

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.