Stairway to heaven

Article Abstract:

Indonesian-Chinese companies look to Singapore to hedge their bets as unrest grows in Indonesia. Three giant Indonesian-Chinese companies have recently bought companies listed on the Singapore stock exchange. The July riots in Jakarta have spooked the companies as have rumors about President Suharto's poor health. Singapore offers several advantages besides political stability: cheaper money, easier access to worldwide markets, and available management talent. Still, Indonesian companies will not abandon their home market unless there is serious political upheaval.

Singapore, Indonesian foreign relations, Singapore foreign relations

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Model partners

Article Abstract:

Models Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer joined the movers and shakers of Jakarta, Indonesia when they arrived to market and open the first of 11 Fashion Cafes planned for Asia. Jakarta's low rents in prime locations are said to allure businesses, including the boutique/eatery chain. In addition to locations in the United States, cafes are expected to open in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; and in 1988, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Officials and employees, Foreign operations, Marketing, Restaurant industry, Restaurants, Jakarta, Indonesia, Schiffer, Claudia, Campbell, Naomi, Fashion Cafe

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Obstacle course

Article Abstract:

Indonesia's tourist industry finds itself under pressure from President Suharto to become the country's primary foreign exchange producer while saddled with poor infrastructure, marketing and services. The country lacks a well-trained work force to contend with visitors from Japan and other countries. One Australian tour operator complained that his firm receives virtually no cooperation from Indonesian tourist authorities.

HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Tourist Travel, Travel industry, Tourism

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