Business Asia articles from May 2003

Business Asia archives from May 2003

Will Ghosn leave Nissan with a local? (Frontline).(automotive executive Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Company Ltd.)
May 1, 2003... It's hard to imagine Nissan Motor without Carlos Ghosn in the driver's seat. The 49-year-old chief executive has become a cult hero for morphing the near-bankrupt automaker into a highly profitable one. That Ghosn accomplished in four...

Convention downturn hits HK, Singapore. (Update).(economic effects of SARS, Hong Kong)
May 1, 2003... There is no doubt that the SARS virus is having a drastic effect on business in Asia. One of the main victims of the resulting fear is the multi-billion dollar events industry. Hong Kong and Singapore's US$13 billion conference industry is...

Apocalypse Asia: horror story or hype? It seems like plenty of bad news has been coming from Asia recently, but just how dire is the economic situation?(SARS, terrorism and economic and political instability)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2003... SARS has infested the region. North Korea is becoming dangerously unstable. Terrorist cells are everywhere. Investors are staying away in droves. Japan continues to lie stagnant. For a casual observer, the above sentences may seem to be an...

After SARS, perception next big battle for tourism. (Business Travel).(managing misinformation)
May 1, 2003... It seems Asia can breathe a little easier again, with all signs pointing to the fact that the worst of the SARS crisis is over. There is no doubting that the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has hit Asia's tourism and...

Air travel safe from SARS. (Business Travel).
May 1, 2003... The global airline industry and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reassured air travellers who have avoided flying since the SARS outbreak that the risk of catching the deadly virus on planes was "very low". Giovanni Bisignani,...

Victoria sets ambitious trade targets; echoing a similar push by the Federal Government, Victoria has set itself the deadline of 2010 to double the number of exporters from the State, Business Asia asked Premier Steve Bracks to outline how he aims to meet this ambitious target. (Victoria In Focus).(Interview)
May 1, 2003... Q: A significant amount has been invested in improving Victoria's capabilities and attractiveness to offshore markets. How have recent world events (eg Iraq war, SARS, global economic downturn) affected interest from other regions, particularly...

Business relationship stronger: holding. (Victoria In Focus).(Minister for Manufacturing and Export Tim Holding)(Interview)
May 1, 2003... Since Victorian Premier Steve Bracks appointed a Minister dedicated to export, there has been a critical culture shift in the relationship between government and industry, according to Tim Holding, Victoria's Minister for Manufacturing and...

Export Awards turn 40 in 2003. (Australian Export Awards).(Australian Export Awards)
May 1, 2003... The Australian Export Awards have reached a significant milestone this year, with 2003 marking the event's 40th birthday. The Awards have gone from strength to strength since their inception four decades ago, with its very longevity...

2003 Business SA Export Awards. (State Organiser's Message).(South Australia)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... South Australia's export performance continues to be impressive by national standards. If your business has helped South Australia lead the nation's export success, then consider applying for the 2003 Business SA Export Awards. The...

2003 Premier's NSW Exporter of the Year Awards: Australian Institute of Export, Driving Export Excellence. (State Organiser's Message).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... 2003 Premier's NSW Exporter of the Year Awards is an integral part of the drive to lift Australia's export performance. The wide range of categories makes it possible for all exporters to enter. The New South Wales event was officially...

2003 Governor of Victoria Export Awards. (State Organiser's Message).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The 2003 Governor of Victoria Export Awards will be launched by John Landy, Governor of Victoria, on Tuesday 27 May and will run until Friday 1 August 2003. These Awards showcase the truly remarkable achievements of Victoria's export...

IDP a world leader. (Sponsor's Message).(IDP Education Australia)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... IDP is a world leader in international education and development services, and a leading supporter of Australian education exports. An independent, not-for-profit organisation owned by Australia's universities, IDP has been promoting Australian...

The mark of Australian Trade. (Sponsor's Message).(Australian Made Campaign trade mark)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The green and gold kangaroo trade mark of the Australian Made Campaign is truly Australian. It is the talisman of Australian industry and products: universally recognised and trusted by Australian consumers and used on products sold throughout...

A new DHL to sponsor Awards. (Sponsor's Message).(rebranded DHL to sponsor 40th Annual Australian Export Awards)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... In 2003 a newly rebranded DHL, which unites DHL, Danzas and Deutsche Post Euro Express businesses, will sponsor the 40th Annual Australian Export Awards. As the world's leading express and logistics company, DHL now offers customers...

Commonwealth Bank helping exporters. (Sponsor's Message).(2003 Australian Export Awards sponsor)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... As a leading provider of financial services to Australian businesses the Commonwealth Bank recognises the importance of exports and exporters to our economic future. In our 16th year as a sponsor, the Commonwealth Bank is once again proud...

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC). (Sponsor's Message).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... As Australia's export credit agency, EFIC increases Australian exports by providing internationally competitive finance and insurance services to Australian exporters and investors. EFIC's market expertise in Asia has been a contributing...

DHL expects growth under one brand. (Sea Freight And Containers).(DHL International Ltd.)
May 1, 2003... The new DHL expects to increase its market share in the Asia Pacific following a massive global rebrand, and is confident its new model is one its competitors cannot easily replicate. Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) has rebranded its parcel,...

Shipping lines look to increases. (Sea Freight And Containers).(raising rates)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Mitsui OSK Lines, EverEreen Marine and other shipping lines, which lost US$2 billion ($3.03 billion) last year on trans-Pacific routes, started to raise rates by as much as a fifth this month after US-Asia trade increased. A group of 14...

Hong Kong to screen for US. (Sea Freight And Containers).(container terminal security)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Hong Kong has joined a US-led effort to improve security in container terminals and prevent the international movements of weapons used by terrorists. The city's Government signed a customs agreement with the US last September as part of...

Port of Brisbane becomes wired. (Sea Freight And Containers).(integrated IT service)
May 1, 2003... Port of Brisbane Corporation has dubbed itself "Smart Port" with the introduction of an integrated IT service designed to increase revenue and build on customer loyalty relationships. The service, PortNet, was officially launched in March,...

Oil fall boon for shippers. (Sea Freight And Containers).(lower oil prices )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The rising and falling price of oil has taken another turn since the end of the war in Iraq, with prices taking a considerable dip. For the shipping industry, this is good news, as lower operational costs combined with raised freight rates...