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State control of industry and poor infrastructure are the greatest impediments to foreign investment in Myanmar, after human-rights abuses. Although Myanmar no longer considers itself socialist, the government controls most aspects of business and spends mostly on military procurements funded by foreign debt. Currency rules are in danger of collapsing the monetary system. Foreign investors generally are interested in establishing footholds. For example, petroleum and mineral firms wish to establish claims, and Japanese companies want to take advantage of cheap labor for labor-intensive manufacturing in the future.

Foreign investments, International trade, Cover Story, Myanmar

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Packaging for profit: Thailand's Alucon exploits consumer-spending boom

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Alucon is the largest Asian manufacturer of aluminum tubes and cans used for the packaging of popular products such as toothpaste, ointments and hair sprays. Company chairman Hartmut Schneider attributes their success to their products' quality. As sales continue to surge, Alucon faces the problem of expansion to keep up with the rising demand from clients. As the company's market shares enjoy an above average price, Alucon is sure to retain its top position in the industry with its top quality products.

Metal cans, Production management, Packaging industry, Aluminum in packaging, Aluminum packaging, Alucon Manufacturing

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Power up: bidders charge to electrify Thailand

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Thirty groups bid on June 30, 1995, to build electric plants in power-starved Thailand, which seeks another 4,000 megawatts or more by 2002. Insiders say all the bidders are strong, but those for gas-fired plants should get the first nods because they go up faster. Oil- and coal-fired plants, however, would have a more certain fuel supply. Bidders include Sahaviriya Steel Industries, Loxley, Italian-Thai Development, and other major Thai companies in partnership with major international energy firms.

Heavy construction, not elsewhere classified, Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction, Electric Generating Plant Constr, Energy policy, Electric power plants, Power plants, Electric power plant construction

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