Mission impossible for Japan
Article Abstract:
Japan's space program, much like the country's economy is in doldrums with not much being done to get their space programs off the drawing boards and on the launch pad but all analysts agree that the problem is one of attitude rather than that of technology. The Japanese are in a period of transition from being a developed country capable of producing the best systems to a developing country that can pioneer new avenues of research.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Digging Japan Inc. out of its grave
Article Abstract:
This article describes the work of the Industrial Revitalization Corp., the government owned corporation charged with curing Japan's decade-old bad-loan problem. A beak-through in the loan area could bring Japan out of its economic morass by freeing up bank capital and encouraging growth.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2003
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Japan's soft underbelly
Article Abstract:
The economic conditions of Japan are discussed. Although the economy of Japan is reasonably strong many parts of the country are still so weak that a few troubled big companies can bring them down. The various companies that may effect the economic recovery of Japan are discussed.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Attritional politics: Ramos looks for ways to end communist rebellion. Going solo: return to single-chamber legislature mooted
- Abstracts: Home laundry appliances. Two TV solitudes. Tissues & kitchen towels
- Abstracts: Section 11: production and operation: London congestion charging. Edinburgh congestion charging
- Abstracts: How many Ps in marketing? Changes in the focus of marketing in practice. Section 12: marketing: Muda in the food chain--driving out waste in the retail grocery sector
- Abstracts: Questions and answers: value at risk. Free trade and protection. Deflation