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role in economic growth at the sub-national, national, regional and global levels. Transport is indispensable for the well-functioning of and development of economic activities, for the production and distribution of goods and services as well as for trade [1]. Road transport plays a very important role in the economy of all nations globally. Road transport is, of all modes of inland transport, the one which has increased the most in all countries in recent times. The road transport industry is…

The motivation for growth has led to Aerolift looking for a new market. According to Greening et al. (1996) expansion into markets in foreign countries is a tremendous way for a company to develop further. Market entry basically means activities associated with bringing a product or service to a potential market. Kumar and Subramaniam (1997) and Nakos and Brouthers (2002) emphasise that entry mode is a critical strategic decision for companies intending to conduct business overseas. The choice…

1. What is the Middle East like? What is it like compared to the U.S. or Europe? In The Mummy, the Middle East appears frozen in time, stuck in the time in which “the Mummy” originally lived, supposedly 3,700 years ago. The film opens on images of ancient ruins and desert landscape, and its magical qualities are also immediately established with the words of the Scroll of Thoth speaking of Amon Rah (the God of gods) and of the “magic words,” through which the mighty one will return. Not only…

Introduction There are two internationalization strategies which play an active role behind the development of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs): exporting and foreign direct investment (FDI). They either act jointly or individually to affect the growth of such firms. FDI is more effective than exporting strategy for the growth of SMEs. A strategy which incorporates high rate of exporting with high FDI will have obviously higher rates of firm growth. Those firms who take up the…

Is Temasek the right model for reforming Chinese SOEs? Temasek is a sovereign wealth fund created after British occupation, it helps to promote nation-building, create jobs and invests in priority enterprises. As an active shareholder and investor, its portfolio covers a broad spectrum of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, media and technology, transportation and industrial. It is owned by the government, important for government revenue and national growth but is…

country in key growth industries. Strategic location of Philippines which flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea makes it a critical point to some 500 million people in the ASEAN market. Therefore, Philippines this country offering larger trade opportunities and an ideal base for business. Philippines also considered as the best Asian country in terms of overall quality of expatriate life and considering its cultural compatibility with expatriates.…

JURONG International Holdings is synonymous with Singapore’s industrialisation efforts. The company was established in the 60’s and it has adapted to changing market conditions and needs of challenging environments. They are able to provide excellent service close to customers all over the world as they also have branch offices in China, India and the Middle East. They help customers scheme their dream of urbanization, the construction of the economic zone, life science facilities, marine and…

A multinational corporation is a firm that is controlled and produces good in services in countries other than its home country. It has a high efficiency and is very productive on a whole. It is spread around the world, and it usually opens branches in countries where resources are accessible and cheap. Generally, the headquarters are in the home country, and the headquarters has full ownership and control over company. Advantages of MNC’s include level of investment increases, more income and…

Today English is no more territorially and culturally bound. It is internationalized. It cannot be treated as a foreign language .It’s prominence is attributed to its dynamic and borrowing nature. It is used both as a link language and an official language. It is simplified according to the needs of people. English infuses confidence and confers status and prestige on an individual. It promotes a sense of oneness and togetherness. IT sector is playing a vital role all over the world. The…

Sector: Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Slogan: MODERN DAY HEROES CHANGING MINDSETS: BE FINANCIALLY LITERATE Slogan Explanation: Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are claimed to be the country’s modern day heroes because of their contribution to the economy, they provide strong remittance inflows in the Philippines’ ailing economy. The number of OFWs who worked abroad at anytime during the period April to September 2015 was estimated at 2.4 million and the total remittance sent by OFWs was…