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12-May-2008
The 2008 Beijing Olympics and the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix weekend represent significant opportunities for airport authorities, retailers and suppliers in many parts of Asia. Andrew Pentol assesses their preparations for these events and finds out how they plan to capitalise on other sporting competitions
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The 2008 Beijing Olympics is one of several sporting events on the horizon in the Asia/Pacific region. Retailers and airport authorities are putting the finishing touches to their preparations and
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