Asia, at your service
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Many international services industry barriers, such as foreign ownership restrictions, must continue to be lifted in order for East Asian services industries to continue their 300% growth between 1983-92. However, the region may never duplicate its manufacturing sector dominance in services.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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World chemicals: the challenge of Asia
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The world's leading makers of plastics and related chemicals must confront a saturated market that holds prices down, especially in the petrochemical sector. As newer chemical companies in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and elsewhere seek export markets, overcapacity may increase.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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South-East Asia's octopuses
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Multinational conglomerates are expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia and are helping to build up China's economy, just as giant US and European firms are collapsing. Charoen Pokphand of Thailand, Lippo of Indonesia and the Keppel Group of Singapore are profiled.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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