Diminishing returns
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East Asian banks have been helped by a growth in demand following a bad debt crisis in 1998. Excess productive capacity means that companies are less willing to borrow, and they aim to avoid companies that represent bad risks. The banks also have to compete in a world market.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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East Asia's new shape
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East Asian economies are recovering, and corporate behavior is changing, while banks need to modernize and carry out further mergers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Free at last
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Changes affecting the Turkish banking industry are examined in detail, as is government policy toward the banks.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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