New book examines legal realities of doing business in Asia

Nov 04, 2003

CAPSTRANS Advisory Board chair Brian Finn officially launched two books at the Sydney Business School which address business practices in Asia.

The first of the publications launched was a new book Law and Development in East and Southeast Asia which examines the role of commercial law in Asian economic development and the efforts at law reform since the crisis, edited by Asia expert Professor Christoph Antons. Drawing on the expertise of a range of international experts, the book asks about the 'Asian model' and what has become of it since 1998.

This book is essential reading for Australian companies currently in Asia or considering investing there, and people who want to understand more about the nations that are so important to Australia's future.

Professor Antons is Professor of Comparative Law and Director of the Centre for Asia Pacific Transformation Studies (CAPSTRANS) at the University of Wollongong. He has carried out extensive research in ASEAN countries, Japan and Australia and held fellowships at a number of international Institutes. Contributors to the book include experts from Asia, Australia and Europe.

The book has been published by the International Institute for Asian Studies (AIIS) in The Netherlands, in the Routledge-Cuzson-IIAS Asian Studies Series.

The Handbook of Human Resource Management Policies and Practices in Asia-Pacific Economies (Vol.1 ∓ Vol.2), by Associate Professor Michael Zanko and Matt Ngui from UOW's School of Management, Marketing and Employment Relations was also launched at the Business School.