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Article: NT still `bullish' in the region.(Northern Territory)
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- Business Asia
- Article date:
- June 29, 1998
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The Northern Territory brains trust remains bullish about its long-term relationship with its Asian neighbours in the face of regional turmoil.
Darwin has staked its future on business expansion in the region and seems undeterred be recent currency crises that have swept through Asian nations. The NT Expo remains a significant tool in its Asian expansion.
In addition, Darwin is pushing industries such as live cattle, oil and gas to extend its reach into Asia.
The development of rail links with southern Australia and the extension of Darwin port facilities is seen as crucial to the NT's business future.
In the rural industry, an ...