Tag: indonesia
Indonesia Based Astra International Responds to Economic Downturn
PT Astra International (Astra), Indonesia’s largest conglomerate, recorded a profitability of USD7.7 billion at the end of 2007. However, the shifts in economic welfare towards the end of 2008 have toned the company’s high hopes a few octaves lower for 2009. Astra perceives this year as being one embalmed with necessary adjustments in order to [...]
Online Marketing: Key to Global Ambitions for Muslim World based Corporations
It used to be that attracting audiences regionally or globally was always a major investment adventure – ad-hoc trade show trips, local partnerships, local talent recruitment, distribution arrangements, physical offices, and local marketing agencies – the list goes on. Today, the internet – considered the great equalizer – is providing an extremely cost effective option [...]
Leading Business Cities of the Muslim World A profile of 25 leading business centers
Climate, labor force, political environments, economic policies, regulatory environments, and available markets – these are all among the myriad of variables that affect businesses strategy. One of the key factors is also where to locate a business. Location provides accessibility to suppliers, buyers, and regional markets, as well as other distinct competitive advantages based on [...]
