Desktop mapping steps into faraway territories

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MapInfo Corp. has become one of the leading providers of geographic-based information systems available on desktop computers. The company has an extensive presence in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. MapInfo Pres. and CEO Brian D. Owen describes his company's entry into the Asia-Pacific market. He believes that building strong relationships with regional partners and continuing to innovate its products will ensure MapInfo's success.

Information retrieval services, Digital Map Database Vendors, Foreign operations, Digital mapping, MapInfo Corp., MAPS, Owen, Brian D.

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Vietnam is virgin land for fast-food chain AFC

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America's Favorite Chicken Company Pres. William Van Epps discussed some of the reasons on the company's success in the Southeast Asian fast-food market. Van Epps credited much of the company's success to its joint venture agreement with P.T. Cipta Selera Murni, which has had a vast experience in the food service industry. He also discussed AFC's new outlets in Vietnam which he hopes to be as successful as its other endeavors in the region.

Eating places, Limited-Service Restaurants, Fast Food Chicken Restaurants, Officials and employees, Restaurant industry, Fast food restaurants, AFC Enterprises Inc., Van Epps, William

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U.N. report paints a mixed picture of women's advances over 20 years

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The UN's report 'The World's Women 1995' concluded that declining birth rates, increased literacy and labor-force participation are prime indicators that women's social status is improving. However, regional disparities in the Asian region exist, with South Asia have the highest female illiteracy rates and lower life expectancies. Southeast and East Asia registered the highest literacy rates and lowest infant mortality rates in the region.

Social aspects, Reports, Women, Asia, United Nations

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