Neighbor's hands are tied amid Indonesia's meltdown

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The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is impotent in the face of the economic collapse of Indonesia, the situation driving the economic crisis that is roiling Asia. ASEAN members are trying to help each other, but they are committed to non-interference in each other's affairs. This is important as the dictatorship of Indonesian Pres Suharto, who is recognized as the unofficial head of ASEAN, is seen as the major stumbling block to Indonesian economic recovery. Suharto has been thwarting the implementation of International Monetary Fund-mandated economic reforms that would threaten his financial power.

International Affairs, Intnl Economic Policy, International Groups NEC, International Monetary Fund, Column, International relations, Indonesia, International economic relations, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesian foreign relations, Association of South East Asian Nations

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Talent follows the money trail

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The Victorian motion picture industry, despite $12 million in government funding, may be taking its business out of Melbourne and into Sydney or overseas. The Victorian film industry has suffered from a lack of adequate production facilities, absence of tax concessions, and one-off financing arrangements. Palace Films and Scanbox are two film companies that may be moving. Scanbox cited the lack of tax rebates and physical support in Victoria. The Victorian industry is also slow in adapting to the Film Licensed Investment Companies scheme, which is designed to raise $4 million for the industry.

Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Motion picture and tape distribution, Motion Picture Distribution, Motion Picture and Video Distribution, Business Aid Programs, Victoria, Statistical Data Included, Management, Finance, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Movie production, Movie distribution, Business assistance, Victoria, Australia. Minister for Information Technology and Multimedia, Scanbox, Palace Films

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Apple growers test the toughest market

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Tasmanian apple growers have been cleared to begin selling to Japan, a difficult market due to demand specificity and restrictive trade protocols. Several varieties failed to generate consumer interest, and import costs decrease profits, as each variety requires approval. French and U.S. growers have protested the protocols, viewing them as a restraint of trade.

Apples, Apple Orchards, Deciduous tree fruits, Import Regulations, Japan, International trade, Fruit industry, Fruit trade, Tasmania, International trade regulation

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