Continuing a program of change
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The Philippines successfully weathered the Asian currency crisis much better than its Southeast Asian neighbors and peacefully held national elections as the country celebrates its 100 years of independence in 1998. The new president, Joseph Estrada, told business leaders that he would not introduce dramatic changes to economic policies. The country's sound political system served as the major factor for the relative soundness of the Philippine economy.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1998
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China's WTO entry could fuel fundamental economic change
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China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) is expected to affect the global mainstream, as it opens the large Chinese economy to foreign products and services. China has worked out bilateral agreements with 36 member countries of the WTO, and has committed a number of its economic sectors.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Unleashing a formidable financial sector
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The finance sector of China is expected to be impacted by the country's entry into the World Trade Organization. The country's economy is described as unbalanced with state-owned enterprises accounting for half of the gross domestic product and using up over 3/4 of the available bank loans.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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