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Survival tactics

Article Abstract:

Many ethnic-Chinese family businesses across Asia have managed to survive the region's economic difficulties because they have been managed very prudently. Their owners have not borrowed heavily, have spent carefully and have focused on a core business. Care has also been taken to keep the business within the family. These businesses have shown a considerable ability to react quickly to changing conditions. However, ethnic-Chinese family businesses that have grown too rapidly have encountered difficulties. Countries with many ethnic-Chinese family businesses may find it less difficult to recover from Asia's economic crisis.

Cover Story, Asia, Southeast Asia, Chinese (Asian people), Foreign business enterprises, Chinese in Asia, Southeastern

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Stress solution

Article Abstract:

Business travelers to Bangkok, Thailand who find themselves in need of stress relief can visit the Oriental Spa at the famous Oriental Hotel. The Spa was built at an expense of $4.5 million and a visit costs a minimum of $60. The 'Stress Solution' treatment package is a four-hour series of treatments designed for business guests that includes a 'Stress Recovery Facial', a 'Jet Lag Massage' and an 'Oriental Foot Treatment'.

Thailand, Description and travel, Health resorts

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