And never the twain shall meet ... building business relationships in Asia, and then keeping them, is proving far harder than foreign companies imagined

Article Abstract:

Differences in the approach to building relationships and developing networks are hampering the efforts of western firms to do business in Asia. Asians, particularly the Chinese, believe in making the relationship paramount. Other factors also stymy western businesses in Asian countries.

Foreign operations, Asia, Corporations, Social networks

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The mass that roared: a state's foreign policy

Article Abstract:

Massachusetts has passed a law banning trade with Myanmar, which has drawn complaints from Europe, Japan and the World Trade Organization. Massachusetts Governor William Weld and Representative Byron Rushing, who introduced the bill, are both standing firm against the criticism.

International trade, Economic policy, Massachusetts, Economic sanctions, Sanctions (International law), Myanmar

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