Tobacco firms turn attention to Asia
Asia is the newest battle ground for Western cigarette manufacturers and faces the biggest threat of death and disability from tobacco, organisers of an international anti-smoking conference warned.
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Shoe maker Pou Chen keeps one foot on Taiwan terrain
Footwear maker Pou Chen International Group said it has devised a way to stay profitable while allaying the Taiwan government's concerns over capital flight from the island. The Taiwan-based shoemaker now makes high-priced sport and leisure shoes for top brand names like Nike, Reebok, Adidas and Timberland in mostly offshore factories.
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