Sony and the Indonesian Ostrich

Japan's electronic giant Sony will close down its plants in Indonesia-yet another reminder of how dismally unprepared we are for global competition.

December 10, 2002

MANY strategies can be used to promote industrial growth, but equally as many are constraints that stand in the way. It required the resolute support of Governor Ali Sadikin and the participation of Nelson Mandella, dressed always in batik on many public appearances, to popularize Indonesia's traditional product overseas. It's not easy to produce quality goods and sell them to the world. Long-term planning, capital, business instincts, invent

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