Asia, at your service

Article Abstract:

Many international services industry barriers, such as foreign ownership restrictions, must continue to be lifted in order for East Asian services industries to continue their 300% growth between 1983-92. However, the region may never duplicate its manufacturing sector dominance in services.

Service Industries, Services industry, East Asia, Industrial promotion

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World chemicals: the challenge of Asia

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The world's leading makers of plastics and related chemicals must confront a saturated market that holds prices down, especially in the petrochemical sector. As newer chemical companies in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and elsewhere seek export markets, overcapacity may increase.

International trade, International aspects, Asia, Chemical industry, Petroleum chemicals industry, Petrochemicals industry

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South-East Asia's octopuses

Article Abstract:

Multinational conglomerates are expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia and are helping to build up China's economy, just as giant US and European firms are collapsing. Charoen Pokphand of Thailand, Lippo of Indonesia and the Keppel Group of Singapore are profiled.

Conglomerate corporations, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Southeast Asia, Asia, Southeastern

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