In June 1998, The Board of Directors of INSEAD, a leading international business school based in Fontainebleau (France) had to decide to proceed with an investment in a second campus in Singapore. Over the past 20 years INSEAD had established an international reputation and had developed some expertise on Asian business.
In June 1998, The Board of Directors of INSEAD, a leading international business school based in Fontainebleau (France) had to decide to proceed with an investment in a second campus in Singapore. Over the past 20 years INSEAD had established an international reputation and had developed some expertise on Asian business.
On September 12, 1998, Christian Michelon, CEO of Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (PT Palyja), heard that his company was being sued by an association of contractors and a group of lawyers. His company obtained the concession of water treatment for the western part of Jakarta, the Indonesian capital.
On September 12, 1998, Christian Michelon, CEO of Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (PT Palyja), heard that his company was being sued by an association of contractors and a group of lawyers. His company obtained the concession of water treatment for the western part of Jakarta, the Indonesian capital.
Honda became the new joint venture partner of the Guangzhou Automobile Group, after Peugeots pullout from Guangzhou in 1997. The new joint venture, Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., has made remarkable advancements from the start of the operation, although the competitors were operating in the red.
Honda became the new joint venture partner of the Guangzhou Automobile Group, after Peugeots pullout from Guangzhou in 1997. The new joint venture, Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., has made remarkable advancements from the start of the operation, although the competitors were operating in the red.
In 1999 Renault acquired 36.8% of Nissan, the Japanese troubled car manufacturer. This case describes the successful integration process that leads to the recovery of Nissan.
In 1999 Renault acquired 36.8% of Nissan, the Japanese troubled car manufacturer. This case describes the successful integration process that leads to the recovery of Nissan.
Chemical Corporation of America (Chemco) is a US based oil chemical diversified corporation based in Houston, Texas. In 1994, the companys presence in Asia Pacific was limited: 11% of sales and 4% of assets.
Chemical Corporation of America (Chemco) is a US based oil chemical diversified corporation based in Houston, Texas. In 1994, the companys presence in Asia Pacific was limited: 11% of sales and 4% of assets.
The case describes Whirpool's decision to enter India via a joint venture with an Indian partner to produce washing machines for the nascent local home appliance market. Supplier and marketing problems lead to financial difficulties at the JV and Whirlpool finally decides to take control. It must then transform the plant into a world-class operation.
The case describes Whirpool's decision to enter India via a joint venture with an Indian partner to produce washing machines for the nascent local home appliance market. Supplier and marketing problems lead to financial difficulties at the JV and Whirlpool finally decides to take control. It must then transform the plant into a world-class operation.
A European company establishes the only modem facility for its products in Korea, in partnership with a local firm, as part of its globalisation strategy. Quality problems, marketing difficulties and a shaky relationship with the local partner are finally overcome. The company must now decide how to develop its presence further.
A European company establishes the only modem facility for its products in Korea, in partnership with a local firm, as part of its globalisation strategy. Quality problems, marketing difficulties and a shaky relationship with the local partner are finally overcome. The company must now decide how to develop its presence further.
Case (B) looks at the prospect of establishing Carrefour stores in Malaysia, Thailand and China, finishing in 1993 with five stores operating and another two to be opened. As a complement, a note on "Retailing in Taiwan" describes market and competition in this sector.
Case (B) looks at the prospect of establishing Carrefour stores in Malaysia, Thailand and China, finishing in 1993 with five stores operating and another two to be opened. As a complement, a note on "Retailing in Taiwan" describes market and competition in this sector.
