81.   The good news is that the bankruptcies would make survivors stronger, and that the crisis would force Asian markets to open to foreign competition, experts said.

82.   The crisis has forced thousands of Ecuadoreans to flee to seek a better life, usually in the United States.

83.   THE current water crisis has forced residents in Kampung Baru Ampang to dig wells in their compound to ensure a regular source of water.

84.   The hostage crisis forced a reluctant Yeltsin to purge his security services on the eve of a vote of no confidence in parliament.

85.   The economic crisis is forcing Singapore to cut down on preparations for Christmas, usually one of its biggest events.

86.   The financial crisis forced international ratings agencies to sharply downgrade credit to South Korean banks.

87.   The monetary crisis has forced many local companies to slash their spending, and given the decline in public buying power, the first budget to go was promotion.

88.   The move comes amid concern the recent Asian economic crisis will force Indonesia to slash cotton imports this year, which would negatively affect credit arrangements with Australian companies.

89.   The public financing crisis is also forcing the state to cut back on basic services.

90.   The regional economic crisis forced Malaysia to tighten its purse strings.