North Korea's block on food aid reflects regime push for control

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North Korea is to ban international food assistance in a move to reduce outside contacts and regain food distribution control. The Asian country has requested development aid for power plants which it is not likely to receive if North Korea develops nuclear weapons. The Asian country may face political unrest due to high unemployment and rocketing inflation although foreign investment could improve the economy.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Administration of General Economic Programs, Legal/Government Regulation, North Korea, Food Needs, Laws, regulations and rules, Political aspects, Food relief, Food assistance, Foreign assistance

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Retail's one-China problem: immense, fragmented market poses problems for Wal-Mart, other chains seeking to expand

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is seeking to become China's largest retailer with the hopes of acquiring Taiwanese company Trust-Mart. However, Wal-Mart faces competition from local retailers, as well as facing cultural differences that make running a national chain in China very difficult.

Taiwan, China, Strategy & planning, Acquisitions & mergers, Market share, All Other Specialty Food Stores, Variety stores, Discount Stores, Consumer Behavior, United States, Planning, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Company acquisition/merger, WMT, Demographic aspects, Company market share, Company business planning, Consumer behaviour

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