Corrigan's costly win

Article Abstract:

Lang Corporation has spent 1997-1998 in turmoil; efforts to improve the productivity of the waterfront sparked trouble with the unions, and resulting debts rose to $40 million Australian. Victory on the waterfront issue is expected to bring increased earnings in 1998-1999, but now the fear of the industry is that the new waterfront capacity will result in a destructive over-capacity.

Marine cargo handling, Stevedoring, Management, Marine cargo handling industry, Corrigan, Chris, Lang Corporation

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US action lures our rich

Article Abstract:

Australian investors are pouring capital into the foreign markets, particularly the US. Frank Lowry and Richard Pratt, the second and third richest people in Australia, respectively, have boosted their exposures to the US market. The US is particularly attractive as it offers higher returns and richer incentive packages than does the domestic market

Australia, Foreign investments, Column

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Technology, the weapon that creates giant killers

Article Abstract:

The aggressive strategies of Foster Brewing Group and National Australia Bank to gain business throughout the world are described, with focus on their use of advances in information technology.

Usage, Information technology, Market share, National Australia Bank Ltd., Fosters Brewing Group Ltd.

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