level. From this analysis we learned that the political system is similar to Irelands, but has experienced some recent turmoil. The economic situation is still very strong, but has been in a slow and pretty steady decline caused by the Asian financial crisis and the recession. We learned they are a typical high context culture with strict rules, and long decision times. As well they are a technologically advanced culture with good infrastructure. To look at the relation of our product in the market
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Regional Perspectives on ASEAN - the United States Enhanced Partnership By Endra Introduction The signing of the ASEAN declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand marked the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). As the regional organization, the top priority of ASEAN is to accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region. Later on other
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commonly abbreviated ASEAN ( /ˈɑːsi.ɑːn/ ah-see-ahn,[5] rarely /ˈɑːzi.ɑːn/ ah-zee-ahn),[6][7] is a geo-political and economic organization of ten countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.[8] Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Its aims include the acceleration of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, the protection
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Starbucks has been leading the coffee shop market in more than 40 years now. It has always been the place to find the world's best coffees. Its first store was founded at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, United States. It has given a positive outcome so they serve consumers all over the world. The success of Starbucks coffee had come this far because they expand their operation and services
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Development Trends in Southeast Asia and the Philippines I. DISCUSSION ON THE ESE PROBLEMS OF SEA AS A REGION A. ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS SOUTHEAST ASIA IS OBJECTIVELY one of the most beautiful regions on Earth — it’s covered in dense jungle, it’s peppered with gorgeous beaches, and it’s full of incredible wildlife. It also has some spectacular urban centers, recently stimulated by massive economic growth. Unfortunately, the act of pulling people out of poverty and into
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CHAPTER I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dragon Noodles Restaurant came from Japan. The owner of the restaurant is Mr. Akihiro Agatsuma, a Japanese national. Mr. Akihiro wanted to share the culture of Japan by establishing a restaurant here in the Philippines. Dragon Noodles have four branches here in Pampanga. The main branch is located here in Angeles City and the other branches are in Subic, City of San Fernando and Seaside Clark. They have started their operations last 2010. The researchers have
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AMUSEMENT PARK Introduction: An Amusement Park is an attraction within a city that provides different kinds of rides that would cater tourist and also local people wherein they can enjoy their time. My topic will focus on building an amusement park here in Iloilo City to provide entertainment wherein no other amusement parks are locally located Defining the proposed problem: * An Amusement Park is composed of different rides and others facilities that cater the needs people for them
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English 106: Writing Intensive May 7, 2008 Global Organized Crime Globalization has brought about many new ways of communication and different ways of interaction. Helping societies progress in the ever changing world by introducing beneficial styles and ideas to each other are just some of the positive concepts to result from globalization. Unfortunately, globalization has also led to negative concepts such as illegal trade and other various crimes. Organized Crime has been around for centuries
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other economies. Income Inequality in Indonesia, as measured by its Gini index of 37.56, is similar to other economy in the region such as Malaysia and Vietnam. The distribution of income is more equal than in many countries, such as Thailand, the Philippines, or major economies such as China or the United States. This is part of the reason why Indonesia does better in international comparisons of economic development than it does in measures of income or economic growth. In previous decades, Indonesia
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opportunity in producing aluminum toothpaste tubes for Colgate and Unilever and by 1977; he invested and opened Aluminum Container Inc. It was the start of his battle against entrenched giants to becoming the number one toothpaste producer in the Philippines. However, in 1986, a new packaging arrived and the two multinational companies (MNC) decided to switch to plastic tubing. Instead of closing down, Pedro decided to use his machinery and make and offer his own toothpaste. Knowing little about
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