Swedes chopped
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Sweden has been badly hit by the fall in the high-tech sector, while Ireland and Finland have suffered less despite also having large information and communications technology (ICT) economies. Sweden has seen more speculative ICT investments, while Finland and Ireland have focused on manufacturing.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Silicon, silicon everywhere
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High-technology pockets are growing in Bangalore, India, the UK, Manhattan and Taiwan. The latter's Hsinchu Science Park was founded in 1980 by the government for the purpose of keeping native workers from staying in Silicon Valley.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Go west, young firm: British entrepreneurs
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Three British-owned high-tech firms have achieved success by establishing a strong presence in Northern California's Silicon Valley markets. The histories of Madge Networks, IXI Ltd, and Tadpole Technology are provided.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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