Fashion fusion

Article Abstract:

Aboriginal art is becoming the "in" design for ski-wear clothing in Japan. Australia's Desert Designs, which utilizes the art of Jimmy Pike, is seeking to expand its popular Japanese line into the international market. Desert Designs is planing a joint venture with Kohdera and Mori to develop an international ski-wear line to compete against copies of cheaper products made for tourists.

Australia, Innovations, Equipment and supplies, Sportswear, Fashion and art, Art and fashion, Art, Australian (Aboriginal), Australian aboriginal art, Skis and skiing, Sport clothes, Ski equipment

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The distracted contractors

Article Abstract:

The head of Western Australia's leading engineering and construction contractor, Harold Clough of Clough Ltd, is pessimistic about economic outlook of Australia in 1998. He favors the Australian Goods and Services Tax, but he argues he is not confident about it. Despite Indonesia's financial difficulties, Clough Ltd will make modest profits and stay debt free.

Management, Construction industry, Economic policy, Clough Engineering Ltd., Clough, Harold

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Condition chronic

Article Abstract:

Indonesia's recovery from its 1998 economic crisis may last as long as six months. The International Monetary Fund has instituted a 117-point plan that will help fix Indonesia's economy in return for reforms demanded of President Soeharto's government. The crisis has resulted in rising inflation and unemployment rates.

Economic aspects, Indonesia

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