Business Asia articles from December 2002

Business Asia archives from December 2002

The Philippines: is it worth the risk? (Frontline).
December 1, 2002... Gloria Arroyo steps to the microphone to do what she does best: reassure investors she's on top of problems in the Philippine economy. "We've done significant reforms, including anti-money laundering, privatisation, banking asset reforms,...

India/Singapore trade deal could widen through Asia. (Update).
December 1, 2002... A free trade agreement between India and Singapore may pave the way for a broader accord between the second-most populous nation and a grouping of 10 countries in South-East Asia. An accord between the two nations could become the model for...

Is China killing the Tigers? China is now the world's most popular investment magnet, with more than US$50 billion expected to flow into the country this year. But has the dragon's growth been at the expense of Asia's "Tiger" economies? (Cover Story).
December 1, 2002... For most Western corporations, China represents a land of golden opportunity. Cheap labour, a gradually opening business regime and a gigantic potential market makes an attractive package many companies looking to expand find hard to resist....

What next for Indian IT? (Technology).(information technology services)
December 1, 2002... Described by Microsoft's Bill Gates as a "software superpower", India has carved a niche for itself with a burgeoning IT industry, selling itself with the two gems of cost efficiency and outward looking development. An example is India's...

Hong Kong to chase data. (Eye On Hong Kong).(disaster recovery systems; Invest Hong Kong)
December 1, 2002... Hong Kong is keen to position itself as an ideal back-up data centre for organisations globally as the importance of disaster recovery systems increases, Invest Hong Kong's associate director general John Rutherford says. Hong Kong, which...

At the top: industry market cap (US$) *.( eight largest companies in each of 11 Asian countries and Australia)
December 1, 2002... AT THE TOP Industry Market Cap (US$) * AUSTRALIA Rank Market Cap last Industry ...

PM praises. (2002 Australian Export Awards).( Australian Prime Minister John Howard presents export awards)
December 1, 2002... Australian Prime Minister John Howard has praised the efforts of Australia's trading community, saying exporters added valuable strength to the economy. The Prime Minister was speaking at the 2002 Australian Export Awards, which were held...

Australian exporters. (Australian Export Awards).(lists winners of 2002 awards)
December 1, 2002... HONOUR ROLL: 2002 AUSTRALIAN EXPORT AWARDS P&O NEDLLOYD AGRIBUSINESS AWARD WINNER: Casella Estate Wines NSW Inland Trading Co. (Aust) Pty Ltd ACT...

Award winners shine in industry night of nights. (Australian Export Awards).(includes names of 12 awards and winners)
December 1, 2002... P&O Nedlloyd Agribusiness Exporter of the Year Award. Casella Estate Wines' managing director John Casella with P&O Nedlloyd general manager Australia Bob Kemp. IDP Education Exporter of the Year Award. Central Queensland University's vice...

Australia's best exporters: the winners of the 2002 Australian Export Awards. (Australian Export Awards).
December 1, 2002... DHL Australian Exporter of the Year and Australian Made Large Advanced Manufacturer Award ResMed Ltd ResMed Ltd was born global. From day one the Sydney-based company operated in more than one country. Today, products are marketed and...

Awards finalists gather in Canberra. (Australian Export Awards).(National Finalists Breakfast)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Before the winners were announced at the gala 2002 Australian Export Awards in Melbourne, the event's finalists gathered in Canberra on 13 November for the traditional National Finalists Breakfast. The Finalists Breakfast, held in...

Get the guide to Australian Made products. (Sponsor's Message).
December 1, 2002... A comprehensive index of Australian products across all industry categories has been launched by the Australian Made Campaign. The guide for business and consumers includes all companies and products that are certified Australian made. ...

New ads to boost Australia's image in the US. (Television).
December 1, 2002... Australia's growing reputation as an outstanding location for regional headquarters will receive a significant boost next year thanks to a new series of television advertisements being produced by First Charlton Communications. First...

The new form of marketing. (Recruitment).(Human Resources Marketing)
December 1, 2002... Companies are generally starting to discover that the simple action of advertising a vacancy in the newspaper is no longer adequate means for successful recruitment. The process of waiting for a response, short-listing candidates and appointing...