August 1999
Volume XI, No. 8
Features
ASEAN Market Trends: Cause
for Concern or Hopeful Portents?
Here’s a look at region-wide trends and individual market
prospects in ASEAN countries.
The Financial Crisis and ASEAN: Root Causes, Market Effects–and a Silver Lining
Until mid-1997, Southeast Asia’s emerging economies offered U.S. agricultural exporters some of their most robust and fastest growing markets. What went wrong, what’s being done about it and when will things improve?
How Exports Are Faring in ASEAN’s Rough Waters
Even in the face of today’s slump, the mid-1990's stand as a reminder of the true market potential of the ASEAN region.
Signs Point to a Recovering
Korea
Stay tuned! Despite a recent serious downturn, Korea is on the
mend–and still ranks among the top economies in the world.
Dalian, Snapshot of a Typical Chinese City
Amidst the bright market glow of Shanghai, perhaps your product looks like a winner. But how will it play in Dalian?
Frozen Vegetables Grow
Popular on Taiwan
More and more, mothers on Taiwan admonish their offspring to finish their (U.S.-grown) corn, broccoli, peas and cauliflower.
| Editor Jeanne McLaughlin Tel.: (202) 720-0061 |
Writers Priscilla B. Glynn Jeanne McLaughlin Marlene Phillips Eric Van Chantfort |
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