Cough up

Article Abstract:

Indonesia has imposed a US$50 surcharge on tourists entering the country, baffling people in the country who depend on tourism and who would like the government to promote, not discourage, tourism, which is the country's second-largest economic sector after natural resources. Tourism has also been adversely affected by the war in Iraq, the bombing of nightclubs and now the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Nearby Hong Kong, also suffering from the SARS outbreak, was unable to cancel an advertising campaign that used the slogan: "Hong Kong will take your breath away".

Marketing procedures, International economic relations, Hong Kong, Taxes, Taxation, Marketing, Company marketing practices

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Battling the new millennium bug

Article Abstract:

The alarming severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic has provoked a crisis in China and throughout Asia, which threatens to derail a decade of unparalleled growth and shake the very foundations of power. The impact of SARS in Asia is as profound politically as it is economically.

China, Development and progression

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Cough up

Article Abstract:

The imposition of $US50 as visa fees on most westerners who come to Indonesia for a visit, appears to affect the tourism industry adversely is debated. This fee comes when the tourism industry is already facing a slack due to SARS and is thus discouraging further business prospects.

Influence, Travel industry, International travel regulations

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