No koalas in Japan: Australian art
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At this exhibit of Australian Art, visitors may be surprised that there are no paintings of the cute and fuzzy koala. Landscapes depicting the wide open spaces of Australia are the most common subject. Curators of the exhibit hope that the showing will boost sales of Australian art in Japan.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Keeping Japan as the wallflower
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French officials are expressing doubt over an alliance between state-owned Renault and Volvo. The French government fears that Volvo may be taken over by a Japanese firm, which would result in Japanese influence over Renault.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Rip: Japan's paper industry
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Japan's paper industry is experiencing difficult times, with paper sales down. Two major companies, Jujo Paper and Sanyo Kokusaku Pulp, have announced an upcoming merger.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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