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Presents the speech of the president of Weyerhauser Far East Limited to the American Chamber of Commerce in Kobe, Japan on American investment in Japan. Model of Weyerhauser's Japanese operations; Commercial policies of both nations; Public perception of viability of Japanese business; Comment on the American Chamber of Commerce.

The article looks at the economic relations between the Philippines and the U.S. as of August 1983. The author discusses export and import trade between the two countries, Philippine government's policies for economic development, and the opportunities the country offers for foreign American investments. Special attention is paid to Philippine President FerdinandE. Marcos's visit in the U.S.

The article focuses on the restrictions on U.S. industries' foreign operations due to increasing nationalism in different countries in 1969. It states that in Bolivia and Peru, major American oil operations have been expelled and in Latin America, pressures for domestic involvement in foreign investments are increasing. It says that counties, particularly those in Latin America and Europe, will harden toward American firms in the succeeding decades.

Discusses how Russian President Boris Yeltsin made a pitch to American CEOs for more investment. Complaints that he heard from executives on the difficulty of doing business in Russia. Taxes, Bureaucracy; Crime; Laws; Protectionism.

Highlights the July 2001 forum titled 'Energy Opportunities in Baja California,' organized by the Forum Fronterizo Council. Focus on improving the global competitiveness of the San Diego, California and Baja California, Mexico region; Role of energy infrastructure in the economic development of Baja California; How the promise of an export market will encourage companies to invest in power plants in Baja California.

Reports on New York companies' preparation of plans to invest in China or to expand their operations there. Anticipation of China's acceptance into the World Trade Organization (WTO); United States Congress' move to approve permanent normalized trade with China; Reduction in tariffs approved by the Chinese government; Potential number of consumers of foreign goods in China.

Focuses on the problems encountered by Illinois-based companies in their investments in foreign countries. Emergence of complications in companies' decision to pull out their overseas operations; Consequent cost and losses from the pull out decision; Suggestions on how to reduce companies' liabilities on their foreign operations.

Reports on the development of trade and economic relations between the United States (US) and China after their establishment of diplomatic relations. Amount of Chinese imports and exports to the US in 1997; Number of US corporate investments in China; Number of investment projects in China involving US firms.

Provides information on establishing ventures with Saudi Arabia. Four things you should know before you decide to do business with Saudi Arabia; Need for persistence, patience and personal contacts; Governmental requirement for a Saudi sponsor for every foreign business; Annual trade expositions hosted by Saudi Arabia; Choosing the right markets; The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Hottest United States exports.

Reports on recommendations by Iowa state officials to repeal a ban on South African business investments by state agencies and pension funds. Movement towards democracy; Costs in potentional investment earnings losses; Comments of South African parliament member Peter H. Gastrow; Implications of the repeal; Projected schedule for the repeal.

Reports on the surge in entry of New York-based firms in South Africa. Trade shows; Re-establishment of ties; Success factors; Tariffs and trade restrictions; Financial services.

Reports that many United States companies are investing in other countries not because of cheap labor but because of profitable markets. Building of products in countries where they are sold to avoid tariffs and high shipping costs; Foreign countries' offer of financial incentives; Use of investments in developing countries to serve regional markets.

Presents excerpts from an address by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister at the US-Thailand Business Workshop, New York, October 1993. Need for greater flows of investment with a minimum of public sector interference; Need for upgrading technologies across the board; Key area of education and training; Potential for United States public and private sector participation; Need for a high-level bilateral forum.

States that the Senate has approved an end to the embargo against Vietnam. Possibility that President Bill Clinton now thinks the wrath of big business is more dangerous than the anger of ex-servicemen; Numbers of foreign investors from Asia and Europe piling into Vietnam; Citibank and Bank of America representative offices in Vietnam; Probable new surge of Asian investment in Vietnam.

Focuses on the problems with American firms' handling of their business operations in Vietnam. Attitude by the Vietnamese government towards American-style capitalism; Basis by the government in granting business licenses; Impact of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act on American businesses in Vietnam.

Reports that American firms have signed deals in India following the January 1995 trade mission to India. Soros-Chatterjee's investment in the Haldia petrochemical complex in West Bengal; Export-Import bank loan to India Petrochemicals Ltd.; Enron's oil and gas production deal; Petrodyne's deal with Indian Oil and Petro Energy Products India.