This chapter examines Asia, where the greatest diversity of state experiences occurred. It considers the experiences of India by focusing on the politics of a multinational firm, Unilever, that predate sovereign independence and continue in the current privatization program involving firms such as Modern Food. The chapter also examines the marketization program of the Chinese government with a consideration of the international listing of Huaneng Power, International. Thailand and South Korea are included, with case studies of Thai Airways and the Samsung chaebol, respectively.
Keywords: Asia, India, Unilever, Modern Food, China, Huaneng Power International, Thailand, Thai Airways, South Korea, Samsung,