Decline of Confucianism in Vietnam
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A 7 page research paper that charts the decline of Confucianism in Vietnam. Confucianism arrived early with Chinese conquerors. It persisted for centuries, but ultimately faded from influence because it never gained a secure foothold with the common people. The writer argues that Confucianism met its demise, at least in part, because the common people associated it with the oppression of the ruling classes and resented the efforts of the elite to force this belief system on the populace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khconnam.wps

Dell Computers: Establishing A Presence In Hong Kong
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20 pages in length. The writer helps to analyze and prepare a strategy for the multinational presence of Dell Computers within the economically ailing Hong Kong, attempting to form the basis of a market entry strategy. The elements addressed include country analysis, reasons for entry, identify the main barriers, and key competencies required for success. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TLChkong.wps

Development in South East Asia After 1997
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This 12 page paper considers the impact of the financial crisis of 1997 on development within South East Asia. The paper considers economic development such as financial controls aimed at aiding recovery, the way in which international investment patterns changed and slowed down internal technological development as well as economic development. Issues such as social development and environmental development are also included. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEasia97.rtf

Developmental states: planning and welfare
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A paper which looks at planning in developmental states in East Asia, the role of welfare in economic growth in these states, and how they differ from western states based on a welfare model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLdevstsea

Dictatorships / Cause & Effects
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A 4 page paper on Turkey and the dictatorship of that country. The writer describes the factors common to dictatorships, and the long and short term effects. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Dictturk.wps

Dien Bien Phu
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A 5 page paper discussing the battle of Dien Bien Phu which involved the French and the Vietminh. The battle surged amidst monsoon weather and the French were beaten nearly to the ground by the attacks of the Viet Minh. within a few months the battle was over and the French had lost any hold in Vietnam. The European struggle in Vietnam ended with this battle.
Filename: Dienbien.wps

Does Asian-Style Democracy Exist?
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A 5 page paper discussing this question. South Korean president Kim Dae Jung insists that "democracy has to go hand in hand with economic growth," a statement that can be verified by history. As more Asian nations seek solid positions within the still-emerging world economy, we can expect them to drift more toward democracy, even if they are not particularly fond of it. Such changes are apparent even in China, where the communist government is fully opposed to democracy. There is indeed an Asian-style democracy, and it is one that may have lessons for friends in the West. Singapore is used as example throughout. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSAsianDemo.wps

Dual Roles: A Chinese American Woman Torn Between Tradition and Assimilation
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A 7 page discussion of the dual role led by one Chinese American woman. Written in the first person this paper details the dilemma faced by one woman who is torn between the traditional world of her mother and the assimilated world of her daughter and indeed her own career. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPwmnRle.rtf

Early Democracy in Indonesia
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This 5 page paper consider democracy in Indonesia under President Suharto who took over the presidency from Sukarno and how the administration has been influenced by this former government. The development of democracy in this country may have left a lot to be desired, but we can also argued that it has been the model of economic development and has avoided many of the political conflicts seen in other Asian countries. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEindona.wps

Economic Development in ASEAN Nations
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This 5 page paper briefly discusses the advantages and disadvantages of regional integration, and the economic development of the member nations of ASEAN. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVDevASE.rtf

Economic Issues in Singapore; Measurement of an Economy and Supply Side Economics;
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This 6 page paper considers the Singapore economy. The first part of the paper looks at the difference between Gross national product (GNP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) going on to consider which is the best measure of the economy for Singapore. The second part of the paper then looks at supply side economics applying them to the Singapore economy and considering how successful they may be if used by Singapore in recession conditions. The paper includes 1 graph and the MLA style bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEsingec.rtf

Electronic Commerce in the Construction Industry in Singapore
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This 45 page paper looks at the position and influence electronic commerce of the construction industry in Singapore. The demonstrate that there is a wide variety of opportunities for e-commerce in this sector and that to understand it best the reader should first appreciate the business culture and other influencing factors in relation to both the construction industry and e-commerce in the unique island state of Singapore. The paper looks at the culture the economy as well as the influence of the population on both the construction industry as well as the e-commerce sector. An in-depth understanding of the construction industry and it unique problems as well as unusual circumstances in Singapore is then applied to the way in which the sector is coping and being influence by e-commerce, both as a supplier as well as being able to benefit as a customer. This is examined in more detail with different companies as well as more general tools such as a SWOT analysis as well as Porters model for competitive advantage.
Filename: TEconsin.wps