Case (A) describes the creation and development of a joint venture (ATG) in China between a Japanese (Teikoku Piston Ring Co Ltd), a European (T&N plc) and a Chinese State-Owned Enterprise (SOE, APR) company. The JV is set up fast to benefit from central government tax breaks.

The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post-crisis. Western cement giants had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategy.

The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post-1997 currency crisis. Western cement giants had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategies.

The case is set in the context of the restructuring of the cement industry in SE Asia, post 1997 currency crisis. Western cement giants, jostling for the number one position in the industry, had long had ambitions to gain a foothold in this highly profitable industry as part of their globalisation strategies.

Case A: describes the creation and development of a joint venture (Ferodo Thailand Ltd) between the UK-based auto components firm T&N Plc, its long-time associate the Japanese brake manufacturer; Japanese Brake International (JBI), and the Thai Boonpong Group.

Case B: looks at how T&N bring a new management team, including for the first time a marketing director, in the hope of raising morale, improving market share and increasing productivity all this in the wake of the Asian crisis. It traces the new management team’s efforts to turn the joint venture around.

Case A: describes the creation and development of a joint venture (Ferodo Thailand Ltd) between the UK-based auto components firm T&N Plc, its long-time associate the Japanese brake manufacturer; Japanese Brake International (JBI), and the Thai Boonpong Group.

A Malaysian Corporation, pistons parts manufacturer and supplier to the national carmaker Proton, finds itself in receivership as its main bank refuses to roll over an overdue loan. What reasoning should the Board follow in making a decision about what to do? Several alternatives are possible, most of which will result in a loss of control to foreigners.

The chairman (ethnic Chinese) of a large, Sumatra-based pulp and paper company, is considering what to do to save his previously very successful business empire, which is now in a critical situation following the collapse of the Indonesian rupiah. The case explores different alternatives open to Benny to save the company from bankruptcy.

How much is Singapore affected by the Asian crisis? What is the future of Singapore, given the current difficulties of the region and beyond? Different perspectives are given, from very optimistic to some negative ones. It goes beyond the particularity or uniqueness, or singularity of Singapore, to look at the region.