Image-boosting ads play up Singapore's new economy ideals

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The Singapore government began running full-page advertisements in the United States business magazines in 2000 that convey the message that Singapore is very compatible with the United States. In the past, the country has considered itself a bastion of Asian values, which it derisively contrasted with Western values often associated with the United States. But now with the competition for global high-tech investment increasing, Singapore is promoting itself as creative and innovative, concepts not often associated with Singaporeans.

Marketing procedures, Singapore, Foreign Information Activities, Foreign investments, Marketing, Column, Economic conditions, International communication

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Kennedy-Wilson's Hong Kong unit switches focus in Asia

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Kennedy Goldman International is advising clients to sell their US real estate properties in response to the Asian financial crisis. The property marketing company, a unit of Kennedy-Wilson International Inc, wants its Asian investors to take advantage of the bull market by selling US property to improve financial status of their Asian operations. Although more investment opportunities are seen in Asia despite the crisis, some property owners prefer to continue holding properties in the US due to their market gains.

Services information, Other Activities Related to Real Estate, Real Estate Franchising & Marketing, Services, Forecasts and trends, Real estate industry, Asia, Real estate management firms, Kennedy Goldman International

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U.S., U.K. ask Hong Kong to explain bans

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The United States and Great Britain has asked Hong Kong to explain the reason why several foreign practitioners of Falun Gong were not allowed to enter the city. Hong Kong immigration officials at the Chek Lap Kok airport have detained and expelled over 100 overseas Falun Gong members who tried to enter the city in order to demonstrate. This has occurred as the city has set up unprecedented security for a business forum being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

United Kingdom, Travel & Tourism Policy, Political activity, Social policy, Hong Kong, Tourism policy, Falun Dafa (Sect), Admission of nonimmigrants

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