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- Source :
- Far Eastern Economic Review. July 30, 1998, Vol. 161 Issue 31, p51, 2 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Cargo problems at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport are creating difficulties for Hong Kong's small businesses. These businesses rely on receiving regular small import shipments of parts, quickly assembling and exporting the finished products and receiving payment to purchase the next input. The government estimates that the cargo delays could cost the Hong Kong economy $590 million, but other experts believe the cost could be higher. Hong Kong's 1,500 watchmakers have been particularly badly affected. Watchmaker Enders Lam describes his problems.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00147591
- Volume :
- 161
- Issue :
- 31
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Far Eastern Economic Review
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.20997347