Industrial Restructuring in East Asia : Towards the 21st Century

This book is about the restructuring of industry in ten East Asian economies at the start of the twenty-first century. It examines the dynamic aspects of the region's industrial structures -- the changes occurring with globalisation fuelled by liberalisation and by a paradigm shift from industrial technology to information technology. The traditional "flying geese" concept is less relevant to explaining the economic and industrial development in the region as the pattern has become less predictable.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

Contents List of Tables List of Figures Acknowledgements List of Contributors Foreword Introduction 1. Industrial Restructuring in East Asian Economies for the Twenty-First Century PART I: Industrial Restructuring in Southeast Asian Economies 2. Sectoral Contribution to Indonesia’s Economic Recovery The Potential of Agriculture and Agribusiness 3. Directions for Industrial Restructuring in the Twenty-First Century The Philippine Case 4. Industrial Restructuring in Thailand A Critical Assessment 5. Industrial Restructuring in Malaysia Policy Shifts and the Promotion of New Sources of Growth Part II: Restructuring In Asia’s Newly Industrialised Economies 6. Singapore: Towards a Knowledge-based Economy 7. Economic Restructuring of Hong Kong on the Basis of Innovation and Technology 8. Taiwan as the Asia-Pacific Regional Operations Centre Its Significance and Prospects 9. Industrial Upgrading of Korea Process, Prospects, and Policies Part III: Industrial Restructuring In The Two Large Asian Economies 10. China’s Industrial Restructuring in the Twenty-First Century 11. Restructuring Strategy of Japan’s Service Sector in the Twenty-First Century Divided into three parts, this volume covers: industrial restructuring in Southeast Asian economies; restructuring in Asia's newly industrialized economies; and industrial restructuring in the two large Asian economies.