Business Asia articles from November 2002

Business Asia archives from November 2002

Will Asia dump the dollar? (Frontline).
November 1, 2002... If there's any leader in Asia who'd like to reduce US influence it's Mahathir Mohamad. Malaysia's prime minister wonders if he's found a way to do just that: Dumping the US dollar. Asia's longest-serving leader has never been shy about...

Hotels hit hard in Indonesia. (Update).
November 1, 2002... In Indonesia, the economic ramifications of the Bali bombing are already being felt, especially in the vital tourism sector. Bali accounted for 35 per cent of Indonesia's tourist arrivals in the first half, and is a major contributor to the...

Word of mouth.(statement from Asia Pacific Economic Conference )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... "I don't think of what's to come tomorrow. Every day is worse. We were OK until the major countries issued travel warnings, and then it was over." Arifin Darmawan, marketing director for the Grand Hyatt, Bali. "We call upon (North...

Asia unites against terror: Asia now stands united in the fight against terror. How has the recent terrorist attack on Bali affected the region, and what is being done to ensure future stability? (Cover Story).
November 1, 2002... If their own short histories are anything to go by, large regional groupings such as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) find it extremely hard to find common ground on most...

New deal sweeter for Singapore. (Bilateral Trade).
November 1, 2002... The recently announced free trade pact between Australia and Singapore could benefit Singapore more, analysts say. The Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was unveiled by Federal Trade Minister Mark Vaile early this month....

Korea and Chile sign. (Bilateral Trade).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... South Korea reached a free-trade agreement with Chile, its first with any country, a move that will remove barriers to about US$1.3 billion ($2.3 billion) in annual two-way commerce and boost growth. The accord is Chile's first with an...

The Buzz to light up the region. (The Buzz).(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2002... Leading regional news network CNBC Asia Pacific is about to get a splash of colour in its program mix, with new information show The Buzz set to air in early 2003. The Buzz, created and produced by First Charlton Communications (FCC), is a...

Malaysia still has high hopes for tourism. (Tourism Asia).
November 1, 2002... The tourism industry in South-East Asia has been under the spotlight since the 13 October terrorist attack in Bali, with mixed messages about the safety of travelling to different nations depending on which government website is consulted. ...

The MBA equation: when it comes to MBA programs, cost and quality are kings. TAMSYN SMITH examines what makes a good MBA program, as well as what schools in the region are doing to grab their share of students. (Asia's Top MBA's).(masters in business administration)
November 1, 2002... Starting out on a career path today more often than not requires a certain standard of international qualification. In business circles, meeting this standard usually means some form of post-graduate study--one of the more popular options being...

MBA programs and education directory. (Asia's Top MBAs).(masters of business administration)
November 1, 2002... Australian Graduate School of Management History The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) was established as a faculty of the University of New South Wales admitting its first MBA class in 1977. In 1999 it became a school of...

At the top: Asia's top companies by market cap.(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... AUSTRALIA Industry Market Cap Rank last (US$) * month * Telstra Corp Telecoms 33,959.30 1 News Corp Multimedia ...

Hard work worth it in the US: it's the world's largest economy, and the opportunities that are present there can be mind-boggling. But cracking the United States market will take plenty of hard work and resources. (Country Focus).
November 1, 2002... Austrade's senior trade commissioner for New York, Geoff Gray, quotes a line from a Sinatra tune when asked to sum up the value of entering the United States market: "As the song goes, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." ...

Award finalists unveiled. (Australian Export Awards).
November 1, 2002... Australia's top exporters are set to converge in Melbourne on 26 November for the gala presentation of the 2002 Australian Export Awards. 72 finalists from around Australia--all winners of their respective State or Territory Awards--will...

IDP congratulates winners. (Sponsor's Message).(IDP Education Australia Education Award of the 2002 Australian Export Awards )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... IDP Education Australia congratulates the finalists of the IDP Education Australia Education Award of the 2002 Australian Export Awards for their outstanding export achievements and innovative internationalisation strategies: * Central...

SA company has wine storage on the rack. (Sponsor's Message).(Bordex Wine Racks Australia)
November 1, 2002... Chances are that when you walk into a bottle shop, hotel, restaurant or wine bar anywhere in Australia, or in many countries around the world--and the wine is displayed in a wine rack--that wine rack will more than likely have been made by...

An Australian badge of excellence in trade. (Sponsor's Message).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Cross-border trade has always been the lifeblood of DHL's business. Today, globalisation is helping drive growth. DHL has been an innovator since pioneering the international air express industry in 1969. It now serves more than one million...

Corporate governance. (Sponsor's Message).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Corporate governance is attracting considerable attention on the global public policy agenda these days. However, it is important to keep recent developments in perspective. While there have been some high profile and spectacular examples...

Hazard is Tasmania's top exporter. (Australian Export Awards).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A designer and manufacturer of emergency vehicle warning systems received the 2002 Premier's Tasmanian Exporter of the Year Award. Hazard Systems Pty Ltd received the award at the 2002 Tasmanian Export Awards on 18 October. Tasmanian...

ACT awards winners shine. (Australian Export Awards).(Australian Capital Territory)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards are acknowledged as one of Canberra's most prestigious industry awards. Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said the ACT Government is keen to uncover and acknowledge firms that have made, and continue to...

2002 Governor of Victoria Export Awards. (Australian Export Awards).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The 2002 Governor of Victoria Export Awards were presented by Governor John Landy AC, MBE and The Honourable John Brumby, Treasurer, Minister for Innovation and for State and Regional Development, at a ceremony at Government House on Monday 21...

ABL members congratulate finalists. (Sponsor's Message).(Australia Business Limited )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Australia Business Limited (ABL) congratulates the following Services Category Award finalists in the 2002 National Export Awards: Ecowise Environmental Pty Ltd, Macquarie Bank Limited, Rooney Shipping and Trading Pty Ltd, Ausenco Limited,...

2002 premier of Queensland's Export Awards winners. (Australian Export Awards).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Queensland Premier Peter Beattie congratulated a record 125 Queensland exporters for entering the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards when he presented 13 awards at a presentation gala dinner in Brisbane on Wednesday 23 October 2002. A...

Winners of the 2002 WA Industry and Export Awards. (Australian Export Awards).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Congratulations to the export winners of the 2002 Western Australia Industry and Export Awards for their significant contribution to the State's economic development and the valuable export earnings they generate. * Premier's Award for...

SA export heroes named. (Australian Export Awards).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... SA's leading business organisation, Business SA, has paid tribute to South Australia's top exporters by announcing the 2002 Business SA Export Awards. Conducted by Business SA, the awards were judged on the overall growth of export sales over...