Chapter 12. Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific

Figure 12-1. Asia Pacific

Where else on earth will you find the world’s oldest civilization doing business with what was once the world’s largest penal colony? Asia Pacific (AP) is a vast, developing region that is anchored by China on the continental mainland and Singapore, Australia, and Japan in the Pacific. These four countries account for our tour of Asia. Do not get me wrong. The rest of the region is abuzz with activity. The Philippines and Vietnam as outsourcing destinations, South Korea’s business renaissance, the Taipei 101 building, and Malaysia’s Petronas Twin Towers—all of these are landmarks of corporate growth ...

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