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Processing and Packaging EQUIPMENT OPPoRtunities in Malaysia
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| Title: |
Processing and Packaging EQUIPMENT OPPoRtunities in Malaysia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| ISBN: |
0597795983 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Malaysia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Malaysia
2 PROCESSING AND PACKAGING EQUIPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
2.1 Latent demand and accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 U.S. Presence
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Distribution Practices
2.4.2 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Government Agencies and Regulatory Authorities
2.5.2 Packaging Machines Suppliers, Potential Agents and Distributors
2.5.3 Food Processing Equipment Suppliers and Potential Agents and Distributors
2.5.4 Meat, Poultry and Seafood Processing Companies
2.5.5 Cocoa and Cocoa Products Processing Companies
2.5.6 Fruit Processing Companies
2.5.7 Food Based Multi-National Companies
2.5.8 Machine Suppliers-Competitors
2.5.9 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN MALAYSIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Malaysia
3.2.1 Balance of Payments Issues
3.2.2 Infrastructure Development
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Dynamic Markets
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN MALAYSIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Malaysia
4.2.1 Financing Options for Export and Direct Investment Strategies
4.2.2 Import/Export Regulation Risks
4.2.3 Import Licensing
4.2.4 Import Duties
4.2.5 Labeling Requirements
4.2.6 Export Licensing
4.2.7 Free Zones
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN MALAYSIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Malaysia
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Protecting Property
5.4.4 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.5 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.6 Transparency of The Regulatory System
5.4.7 Corruption Risks
5.4.8 The Local Labor Market
5.4.9 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.10 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.11 Expropriation Risks
5.4.12 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.13 Political Violence Risks
5.4.14 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.15 Foreign Investors
5.4.16 General Policy for Manufacturing Investment
5.4.17 Policy on Equity for Non-Renewable Resources
5.4.18 Export Incentives
5.4.19 Incentives for Manufacturers
5.4.20 Expatriate Employment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN MALAYSIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Malaysia
6.2.1 Joint Ventures
6.2.2 Selling to the Government
6.2.3 Agents and Distributors
6.2.4 Advertising
6.2.5 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.6 IPR Protection
6.2.7 Trade Promotion
6.2.8 English Language Newspapers
6.2.9 Performing Due Diligence
6.2.10 Setting Up a Business in Malaysia
6.2.11 Living in Malaysia
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN MALAYSIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Malaysia
7.2.1 Unionization in Malaysia
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Malaysia
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Malaysia
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Malaysia
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Malaysia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN MALAYSIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Malaysia
8.4 Political Issues in Malaysia
8.4.1 Political Risks
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN MALAYSIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Malaysia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Malaysia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Malaysia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN MALAYSIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Malaysia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Malaysia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Malaysia
10.2.3 Religion in Malaysia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Malaysia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 The Role of the Military
11.1.6 Historical International Relations
11.1.7 International Affiliations
11.1.8 Trade and Investment
11.2 Business Customs in Malaysia
11.2.1 Business Infrastructure
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