The Business Times, 13 October 1979
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Title Section11 1979-10-13 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) No. 1411/1/1J SATURDAY, OCTOBER IS, \VT% 50 CENTS11 words
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Article77 1979-10-13 1 AP LONDON, Fri. The dollar strengthened on the world's foreign exchanges today, finishing the day in Tokyo at a record high for the year. The gold price fell sharply to below US$39O an ounce in both London and Zurich. In Tokyo, the US currency finished the day atAP - 77 words
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Article73 1979-10-13 1 Reuter CANBERRA, Fri. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser and his New Zealand counterpart Robert Muldoon will hold talks in Wellington early next year in a major initiative between the two countries to move towards closer economic and trade ties. Diplomatic sources today said the meeting between theReuter - 73 words
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Article61 1979-10-13 1 Reuter LONDON, Fri. US prime rates will probably rise to 15 per cent, and possibly higher, following the weekend package from the Federal Reserve Board, foreign exchange company Forex Ltd said. It said the package should push the dollar up to between 1.80 and 1.85 marks, butReuter - 61 words
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Article56 1979-10-13 1 Reuter AUCKLAND, Fri. Singapore Airlines hopes to increase its services to New Zealand, according to SIA manager here, Mr B Y Khoo. But plans to boost the frequency of flights were subject to agreement with Air New Zealand, he said. At present, each airline flies two return Auckland-SingaporeReuter - 56 words
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Article68 1979-10-13 1 AP BANGKOK, Fri. South-east Asia could reap substantial profits by increasing exports of wooden furniture to Japan, whose current demand for the product stands at about US$5 billion, a UN report says. The 195-page document issued by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and theAP - 68 words
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Article73 1979-10-13 1 AFP Manila, Fri. Japan will seek an investment protection agreement as soon as its trade treaty with the Philippines takes effect in mid 1900, Japanese Ambassador Kiyohisa Mikanagi said yesterday. The ambassador in a speech to the Rotary Club of Manila said plans for an investment protection agreementAFP - 73 words
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Article93 1979-10-13 1 UPI NEW YORK, Fri. The Dow Jones industrial average fell for the fourth consecutive session Thursday but the rest of the market was mixed as the October selling blitz cooled off a bit. Trading was active but trailed Wednesday's record-setting pace as bargain hunters and seller slugged itUPI - 93 words
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Article136 1979-10-13 1 Falls M Banking 730 -40 Kemavan 312 -18 Intraco 300 -18 Straita Trading 730 -15 Nat Iron 575 -15 PAN 565 -15 Kempai 505 -15 T Harbour 476 -14 Sin Chew 390 -14 Metro Hide* 350 •14 Shell 384 -12 HOB 330 -12 C K Tang 208136 words
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Article, Illustration151 1979-10-13 1 Falls Malayan Tin 2150 -100 D. Keramat 1190 -60 Sg Besi 990 -50 M. Banking 750 -45 S. Trading 720 -30 Tronoh 955 -30 Tongkah 478 -22 F and N 565 -20 OCBC 685 -20 A. Hitam (T) 1490 -20 PMRI 290 -18 Intraco 302 -18 Kemayan 316151 words
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Article, Illustration783 1979-10-13 1 MARGARET THOMAS - China may tap Asian market REPAYMENT GUARANTEES By MARGARET THOMAS A LEADING Chinese banker yesterday hinted that his country may begin tapping the Asian Dollar market for funds. The managing director of the Bank of China, Mr Lin Chi Hsin, said yesterday that China is "turning mainly to the Eurodollar783 words
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192 1979-10-13 1 THE GOVERNMENT yesterday began proceedings in court against a stockbroker accused of making a profit of $85,000 from share dealings on the basis of inside knowledge. Solicitor General Abdul Wahab Ghows told District Court Judge Francis Remedies that Yong Teck Lian, 43, a director of192 words
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Article462 1979-10-13 1 A JAPANESE executive yesterday expressed scepticism that a Chinese joint venture company with foreign partners could have a separate legal identity and said the view will probably stand in the way of companies setting up joint ventures in the near future. "In my personal view, under462 words
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Article223 1979-10-13 1 SINGAPORE'S strategy (or diversifying export markets is beginning to pty off, although at a barely perceptible pace. Although 63 per cent of the 119.3 billion worth of exports shipped abroad in the first eight months of the year went to Just 10 countries, the rate of growth223 words
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254 1979-10-13 1 AFTER kavlag rlsea steadily aver the last few week*, the Stack Exterday teak a Jtoe at teat as tt kad scaled tke At tke clase ef tradlag yesterday, tke Straits Tines tadastrtal ladex, wklek tsaeked a six-year Mgk at *OM aa ttct S, decllaed254 words
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Article391 1979-10-13 1 JOHN LIM - By JOHN LIM SWEDISH television manufacturer, Luxor, will start marketing minicomputers from Singapore early next year. It also plans to start the manufacture of minicomputer components locally by the middle Of next year. Luxor's managing director, Mr Lars Lindquist, said the market for his company's range391 words
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Advertisement213 1979-10-13 1 Mdaysu's conuowUl industrial awadtaatton act Sin>;.ipiifv's low-wage problem Intra-ASIAN seaborne trade 11mvt\ -uppl* .nxJ ikmind AM.VN s piirrurv c<>mn*» <lu» s Brief an electronics industry in ASEAN Vl,»U> »u pt'ifM iiTijr, Mvrk and reality of Sionpae'i indu* trial production index l lu> •i;uv su <>f Revenue through tanshow ASEAN doa213 words
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Advertisement32 1979-10-13 1 LEISURE TIMES thmt te Arise AMERICA may ■lilfj gaii ■ate ftUej SHABR MTtrtrfytfl DATUK KermnuU CHANCES «f Chlu Of PUGHTB S, TV AND KAMO CBOBSWOI TO WINE AND DINE S, SHAKES M32 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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531 1979-10-13 2 JOHN LIM - By JOHN LIM AUTOMARINE (Singapore) plans to have subagents and joint-ventures in the region for local assembly of switchboards. The company, which was officially opened yesterday, currently assembles switchboards and other products in Singapore for the local and regional markets. A joint-venture itself, between531 words
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Article, Illustration428 1979-10-13 2 SINGAPORE still facet a shortage of tourist guides, especially those who can converse in foreign languages, but this situation appears to have been artifi- dally created. Mr Tan I Tong, chairman of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB), made this point when428 words
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620 1979-10-13 2 THERE appears to be a discernible trend of exhibitions in Singapore being geared towards major trade fairs with specialised themes. This view was voiced by a leading exhibition organiser, Mr Thomas Y.C. Khoo, who is managing director of Interfama Pte Ltd. Mr Khoo returned620 words
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332 1979-10-13 2 SEVENTEEN American companies participating in the coming printing and packaging exhibition, Printpack Asia 79, are seeking sales representation v in Singapore and the region, the United States International Marketing Center said yesterday. Their senior executives will be present throughout the five-day exhibition, beginning Nov 5332 words
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Article373 1979-10-13 2 A NEWLY developed metalalloy audio cassette tape, from Japan's leading tape manufacturer, TDK, is being introduced in Singapore, the first launch outside Japan. TDK tapes, both audio and video, are represented in the Republic by local agent, Hock Cheong and Company. There are currently two373 words
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164 1979-10-13 2 A GROUP SI preeHcats ud director* «f Jkpum fimpißtw an la Shpfwe to slady the toirslmial rttmate vttk the aim sf setttag sp Jaiat veatorss hare. The tear Is argeatoed by PraMiat laearparated, a ay f iTSC The head at the eWea to Mr Chla Yeag164 words
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Article477 1979-10-13 2 COURSES AND TALKS Sep 17-Oct 29: How to be literate in Chinese, Nissen Hut 58, University of Singapore Department of Extramural Studies Sep 17-Oct 29: English Pronunciation, New Lecture Theatre 5, University of Singapore Extramural Studies Department Sep 18-Dec 4: Financial Management Part n (12 lectures), Bukit Timah477 words
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Advertisement68 1979-10-13 2 The indispensable guide to men and women at the helm of Maiaysia, Singapore and Brunei. A wealth of data fa better insight and professional reference. r h > ul?*i ,>.i :-y *v j H > *f f kAr i •0* o fi Hi' <3 ■01 ftAvailable now at $40.00 a68 words
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REGIONAL
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THE REGION IN BRIEF
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Article475 1979-10-13 3 CHINESE Premier Hua Guofeng had "threatened again to reserve the right to counter-attack Vietnam for self-defence". Radio Hanoi denounced tonight. The radio quoted the Chinese Premier's statement at a press conference in Beijing last week before his scheduled visit to Paris, Bonn, London and Rome. Earlier in the475 words
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190 1979-10-13 3 AFP THE economic trends in South Korea and Taiwan appear bound for stagnation with inflation, despite their tight money policies, the Bank of Japan announced on Thursday. The Central Bank, in a report on the Asian economic situation, said that on the contrary,AFP - 190 words
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Article104 1979-10-13 3 AFP SOUTH Korea has won a total of US$4.6B billion of overseas construction contracts, mostly in West Asia, during the first nine months of this year, industrial sources reported. South Korea's overseas construction activities have steadily increased in recent years, with contract values amounting to 12.50 billion inAFP - 104 words
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Article, Illustration56 1979-10-13 3 Beijtag University students squatting nenr plies of potatoes and onions to take their meals. The wall slogan in the background says "To win greater victory." Thousands of these students eat their meals standing up, strolling around or squatting on dirty concrete floors because dining facilities areSource: AP photo - 56 words
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410 1979-10-13 3 UPI FRANCE hailed the forthcoming West European tour of Chinese leader Hua Guofeng as a "historic first" and indicated it was hoping to clinch major commercial deals with him during his Paris visit. French officials said the Chinese leader's arrival in France nextUPI - 410 words
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Article224 1979-10-13 3 UPI AUSTRALIAN Deputy Prime Minister Douglas Anthony has appealed to Japanese utility firms to grant an early conclusion of long-term contracts for coal imports and investment in development projects. Otherwise, he warned, Australia would not be able to meet Japan's needs because foreign interest in Australia's resourcesUPI - 224 words
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398 1979-10-13 3 DATUK Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia needs the technical knowhow, management skills, capital and export marketing outlets available in industrialised nations to ensure its success as a moderate manufacturing nation. The Deputy Prime Minister told the 80-odd Swiss industrialists and financiers attending398 words
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Article138 1979-10-13 3 UPI INDONESIA is considered fey the Usited States to have one of the best flasactal climates far US ia vestments, the US trade attache David Rehfasssaid. The archepaige is alse coasldered to he America's best trading partner. US experts to ladaaesia last year totalled USfMUPI - 138 words
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Article130 1979-10-13 3 UPI JAPAN'S wholesale prices continued to rise in September in reaction to rising oil and other raw material prices, the Bank of Japan reported yesterday. The central bank said the wholesale price index for the month jumped 12.6 per cent against the corresponding monthUPI - 130 words
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Article33 1979-10-13 3 Reuter NEW Zealand could possibly double its exports to China over the next two years, chairman Ron Trotter of Challenge Corporation, one of New Zealand's biggest pastoral companies, said yesterday. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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740 1979-10-13 3 MORE small and mediumsized Japanese companies can be induced to set operations in Malaysia if the present restrictions on the activities of Japanese trading houses are relaxed. Major Japanese trading houses, which are important in the marketing and distribution of manufactured products and740 words
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359 1979-10-13 3 THE Malaysian government has decided to lease out the planning and construction of telecommunications projects to the private sector in an effort to accelerate implementation. Although no details were disclosed, it is understood that the concept will be similar to one adopted by the359 words
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Article221 1979-10-13 3 AP WESTTNGHOUSE Electric Corp of the US has finally concluded a US$267 million (SJS6O million) contract to supply Korea Electric Co (Keco) with two nuclear reactors and two turbine generators for two projected Korean nuclear power plants. Westinghouse garnered the contract, signed in Seoul on Thursday, through fierceAP - 221 words
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194 1979-10-13 3 A BILL enabling the Malaysian federal government to increase its allocation to state governments was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur. The Revenue Growth Grant* (Amendment) Bill in general seeks to bring about more balanced economic and social conditions in the states,194 words
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Advertisement39 1979-10-13 3 Looking for EXECUTIVES PROFESSIONALS.. CZJ Reach them at their homes through the appointments page in Sunday Nation reaches 60% of the English literate executives and professionals in Singapore. For more details pleose call Francis Ng at 284-8844 Ext. 335.39 words
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Advertisement8 1979-10-13 3 Which is the oldest foreign bank in Singapore?8 words
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RAW MATERIALS
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410 1979-10-13 4 Reuter THE Hongkong Commodity Exchange has informed its members the exchange will start soybean futures trading on Nov 1, subject to the approval of contract and trading facts by the Commodities Trading Commission. The exchange management committee president John Wilson said soybeanReuter - 410 words
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Article270 1979-10-13 4 AFTER an uncertain start, the market turned slightly easier in a week of quiet trading, as November One RSS moved back from 294 to finally close at 289 cents per kilo, says H*Ud»y, Cutler, Bath ft Company in its review for the week ended Oct 11.270 words
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Article100 1979-10-13 4 FUTURES closed eight to three US cents a bushel lower in Chicago on Thursday, capping a session of light trade. Traders noted late prehedging and scattered stoploss selling at the close. Beans traded within a narrow price range, which traders attributed to caution ahead of the USDA crop report100 words
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Article49 1979-10-13 4 WHEAT futures closed one to two US cents a bushel higher in Chicago on Thursday, ending a session of light volume trade. Some traders attributed the gains to prolonged dryness in south-western and north-western wheat growing areas. Others said there is no obvious reason for the higher close.49 words
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Article241 1979-10-13 4 THE SINGAPORE market closed slightly lower yesterday with November One RSS buyers quoted at 288.00 cents per kilo, down one cent from Thursday's close, dealers said. Morning prices were marked down about 0.75 cent on after-hour easiness here on Thursday and some upcountry selling, they said. Afternoon values eased241 words
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Article349 1979-10-13 4 R.A.S. prices In cents per kilo yesterday: 3 Noon (per kilo) Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Int. 1 R.S.S. prompt f.o.b. 282.50 283 SON *2.00 283 00N Int. 1 R.S.S. November 288 75 289 25 moo 288.90 Int. 1 R.S.S. December 294 00 294 50 298 00 293 50349 words
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Article124 1979-10-13 4 NOON SSR u id SMR prices yesterday RAS Novel ■bar Deeeaber (Currea it Mth) (Forward Mth) Buyer* Sellers Bayers Sailers SSR 20 < 1 -ton pellet 1 266 SO 268 SOS 288.00 270 00N SSR SO (1 ton pallet) 263 50 266.506 266 00 267 80N MRELB124 words
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Article64 1979-10-13 4 THE SHI AITS tin price to Peaaag yesterday fell M$2S per plcml to M|l,K5, Men said. lie metal weakeaed farther to Itoe with Lm> dea aad en slightly higher sapply «tf tto eeaeeatrates (ran miaers. Bat there was eacearagiag haylag fram Japaaese aad laeal traders, with total taraever64 words
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Article32 1979-10-13 4 Rubber: Oct 12 Smjgapqre! November: 288.00 cents -{down 1 cent) Malaysia* November i' 288.25 cents (dowa 1.25 cents) Tin: Mt1,085 (dowa $25) Official offering: 175 Vi tonnes (up 12Vi tonnes)32 words
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Article138 1979-10-13 4 THE SUGAR futures market yesterday closed easier in continued quiet featureless trading, dealers said. January closfed at 11.90/92 US cen)s against Thursay's 12.06/10 cloGe, March at 12.9/34 against 12.62/66, with October at 13.20/26 against 13.48/52 cents. Sugar future* closing prices: riidst Jan 11.S0/S 1206 10 March 12.28/34 12.62138 words
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Article320 1979-10-13 4 SENTIMENT in the copra and coconut oil market improved yesterday with some renewed buying interest from some of the regular buyers such as Korea, Taiwan and Bangladesh. Some tenders were received for coconut oil. prompted by the mark-up in prices in the Philippines. According to the Singapore Chinese320 words
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Article193 1979-10-13 4 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday (In HK dollars, spot ex-godown) (tttM yarn: China Blue Phoenix 20s 2.313; 32s 2.815. 40s 3.045 (per bale o( 400 lbs). Piece gnOs: China Butterfly and Globe brand unq; Dragon Head unq; Five Lambs unq; Flower and Butterfly193 words
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Article327 1979-10-13 4 SINGAPORE: Yesterday's closing prices in SI per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent first class (Kangaroo) new crop 101, 100 per cent second class 0 83, 100 per cent third class 0.80, 25 per cent new crop no stock, B-10 per cent 0.70. THAI BROKEN: A-super 0.65. Special327 words
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Article616 1979-10-13 4 COCOA: Futures finished a thinly traded morning with overnight losses of £12 to £5 per tonne, contrasting with extreme losses ranging to £23 and average opening call gains on New York of £8. Turnover totalled 2,881 lots but 2,045 lots were crossed. Traders attributed the decline from early616 words
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Article68 1979-10-13 4 C.I.F. North European ports, in US dollars per ton unless otherwise stated. LONDON: Thu Previoua Malaysian 5'. ffa bulk per tonne December 61.5.OOslr 620.00slr Sumatra 5'. ffa bulk October 62VOOslr 630.00»lr November 6:*).00slr 635.00slr December 625/622.50pd 637.50slr January 630/627.50pd 632.50pd Feb/Mareh ortch 642.50pd Nigeria 5'. ffa bulk stg68 words
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ASIAN STOCK
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Article507 1979-10-13 4 TOKYO Source: DBS-Daiwa k SUBSTANTIAL rally was seen in stock exchange yesterday, mainly on oil refinery issues, some tracing firms and pharmaceutical issues. However, most quality issues were quiet despite the recent sharp price declines in. Trading volume was rather thin. Tokyo's market opened firm in view ofSource: DBS-Daiwa - 507 words
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Article290 1979-10-13 4 THE shakeout continued' yesterday as investors left the market, and the All Ordinaries index finished 10.41 points down, at 723.86 points, the largest drop during the week's trading, brokers said. However, some situation stocks gained, with South's finishing the day five cents up at $3.55 a share. Prices delayed.290 words
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Article136 1979-10-13 4 THE market closed generally lower yesterday with turnover dipping to 5.73 million pesos from Thursday's 7.09 million, dealers said. Atlas Con B. Baguio Gold, Lepanto B, Philex B, Oriental B and BF Goodrich lost ground, while Phil Overseas, First Phil Holdings and PLOT firmed. oct a Paaoa Aco)* Mining136 words
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Article226 1979-10-13 4 OCT 12 Asia Credit Bah is 210 -g Trust Mah Boonkrong nry And 336 -2 Asia Fibre 1M -3 Metal Box 17.25 unch Ayuthaya In* And Trust 137. -3 New City Raja Finance Bangkok Investment Bangkok Bank Bangkok Drying And Silo 230 346 4 unch Rama Tower Safety InsurAnce226 words
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Article304 1979-10-13 4 Source: SHK Sec AFTER a fairly firm start yesterday, the stock market was affected by some very large selling orders which appeared to come from only one source. Local operators who have been uncertain as to the market's short-term potential preferred to remain on the sidelines and so dealingSource: SHK Sec - 304 words
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Article64 1979-10-13 4 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS H.K.HANG SENG Thursday 471-6 Friday (H87S Wed nesday 472-0 Thursday 045.88 Week Ago 481.4 Week ago 881.91 dOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Thursday 844.82 Wednesday ***** Week ago ***** LONDON DOLLAR PREMIUM Thursday 32 1 to 33 Wednesday 31 1 > to 32 SYDNEY INDUSTRIALS Friday64 words
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Advertisement234 1979-10-13 4 Now! The Buku Merah offers you an ever more effective way of selling your products and services In the Buku Merahs pink pages, classifieds business section Which is why we'-re starting our new classifieds section. You can take up anything from a column inch space to a full page to234 words
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OVERSEAS
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334 1979-10-13 5 Washington Star PRESIDENT Carter, addressing the AFL-ClO's Building and Construction Trades Department, on Thursday promised that windfall profits tax on oil will finance one of the biggest construction projects in world history. Addressing the 60th annual convention of the AFLCIOWashington Star - 334 words
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Article, Illustration783 1979-10-13 5 OIL EMBARGO LIKELY TOPIC Agencies ARAB heads of states will meet on Nov 17 to discuss Middle East problems, and possibly the use of oil as a weapon to achieve their political goals, officials said on Thursday. An official announcement said Lebanese PresidentAgencies - 783 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article476 1979-10-13 5 Agencie THE Boeing Company clinched a deal worth more than US$l billion (552.14 bUlion) with four United States companies for the supply of components needed for its new 757 plane. Boeing also announced that a banking consortium had agreed to provide a $1.25 billion line of creditAgencie - 476 words
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Article, Illustration416 1979-10-13 5 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Bunga Bindang (2330 tide after Lilac Ace shifts) 19 Chuwa Maru (Ro/Ro) (1600) 31/32 Filipesti (1500 after Jag Dtaarma) 46 Golden Sea 707 (tanker) (1500 after Fujikawa Maru P/O subject gas free) 16 Good Samaritan n (Tanker) (after Fujikawa Maru P/O subject416 words
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335 1979-10-13 5 THE US House of Representatives handed President Carter a significant victory on Thursday by upholding his decision to permit a phasing out of government price controls on domestically produced crude oil. The House decided to accept Mr Carter's plan for allowing the price of such335 words
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Article121 1979-10-13 5 Reuter SAVINGS gained by ratifying the SALT II strategic arms limitation treaty between the Soviet Union and the United States could create nearly 1.8 million Jobs, a trade union report said. The Geneva-based International Metalworkers' Federation, in a report prepared for its central committee meetingReuter - 121 words
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Article744 1979-10-13 5 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Nuber Tiae Froa MAS MH671 0M5 PEN/KUL CAL CD06 1000 HLP CPA CX710 1006 HLP GIA GAM) 1030 HLP SIA SQ2U 1045 HLP S1A SQ103 106 KUL MAS MH605 106 KUL GIA GA944 1055 PKU GIA GA908 1100 MES SIA SQ240 1125 MES744 words
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Advertisement229 1979-10-13 5 itiißri THE INTERNATIONAL LAUNDRY, DRVCLEANING AND FABRIC CARE EXHemON. 30 JAN. 2 FEB. 1980. WORLD TRADE CENTRE. SINGAPORE. The last few years have seen a sudden upsurge in the demand for more efficient and sophisticated laundry and drycleaning services in ASEAN, brought about by rapid industrial and social development The229 words
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Article429 1979-10-13 6 THE immediate response to the International Labour Organisation's idea of having labour representation on company boards in Asia is that the ILO has drifted from reality. It has become so influenced by the norms and practices of some European unions that it is seeking to transfuse429 words
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Article285 1979-10-13 6 INVESTOR confidence in the stock market has been shaken by news that share markets all over the world are cracking and indices are foiling, some by as much as 100 points a day. Next week's trading will therefore be important in determining the direction prices will285 words
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1341 1979-10-13 6 SUMANTA BANERJEE - By SUMANTA BANERJEE Depthnews Asia THE famous "Long March" of the CMhrm communists in 19® led to the final overthrow of Chiang Kai-shek. Will China's "New Long March" its worldwide export offensive lead to the extinction of Indta and other Arias countries from world commerce?Depthnews Asia - 1,341 words
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Article, Illustration943 1979-10-13 6 JASON CRISP - By JASON CRISP FT EVERYBODY KNOWS about managers. They are Them and we ate Us. They all went to public school and Ostadge. They have "middle class" stamped through their banes as if they were sticks <( seaside rock. They are dyed hi the wool Tories. TlleyFT - 943 words
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237 1979-10-13 6 Letter to the Editor Dear Str, I would like to thank Mr John Koh for his historical sketch of the telephone service in Singapore (October 8 issue). Mr Kdh has successfully given his readers a comprehensive account of the development of the telephone service, without237 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1366 1979-10-13 6 Chuckle with MASH THE mk 11JS pm at Umm (aa te deadly kaclag) aart of tew by the platllae la frightfully apart yan. Jnrt switch off familiar. after MASH which jrti "Dwtar la Law" la ma wale* IMb 11 pi tram a ami by tavarii. Thla series Richard Gariaa. It1,366 words
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Article, Illustration2182 1979-10-13 7 QUENTIN PEEL - South Africa seems to be reappraising some of its racial policies. QUENTIN PEEL reports on why the Prime Minister, Mr Botha, has run into trouble with the rank and file of his own party. QUENTIN PEEL FT A SERIOUS reappraisal appears toFT - 2,182 words
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Article, Illustration864 1979-10-13 7 JUDITH PERERA - By JUDITH PERERA FT WITH world attention focused on the oil issues of the Middle East the serious problem of dminishing water supplies in parts of the region has been overlooked. Yet, water is an important factor in the Arab-Israeli conflict and helps to explain Israel's reluctanceFT - 864 words
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916 1979-10-13 7 Leonard Silk - ...with Leonard Silk NYT WITH its new economic-re-straint plan, the Federal Reserve has initiated an experiment in money management more or less along the lines urged by its monetarist critics. The monetarists have been telling the Fed to stop manipulating interest rates andNYT - 916 words
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Advertisement17 1979-10-13 7 The oldest foreign bank in Singapore is also the largest international Dutch bank in the world. ABNBank17 words
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Miscellaneous53 1979-10-13 7 mR. Jones WRS Kimoly P<b«££D To Be fepnufcLD IN ooC rvTRGRIiME DESKS P>ND SURROUNDS" WB. 'Buuw focA Him J u)cix ec scnding R PWcfl<D&»tf>REß RLON& TornoßfaDcj To tINC€, P» Feu> p,cTv^es... J y/ w W: <\ rnR ooMes MRS RSkreD »F OJC CRN INCLUDC NOJ iM tmc Ptcruße RND uje53 words
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INTERNATIONAL STOCKS
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EUROPEAN MARKETS
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Article256 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 Frs CORBEILLE Air-Liquid* B 8 N GervaU Danone C S F (Thomson472 830 -10 -30 Cit) Cle Francatse des Petroies Compagnle 435 286 -15.9 4 Financiers Compagnle Generale Credit Foncler 358 unch De Franc* Hachette (Librairle) Machines Bull SOB 201 86 SO -7 unch -2 Mtchelln (B)256 words
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Article194 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 Francs Actions Suisse* Alusulsse Br Alusuisse Reg 300 1345 506 1 4-5 1 Brown Boven Br Cite Qelgy Br Cite Qelgjr P C Cite Gelgj Rh Credit Suisse Br 2005 1300 1045 708 2280 -5 unch 5 -1 -IS Credit Suisse Reg Elektrowitt Br George Fischer Br194 words
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Article198 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 Din 4-/-Aeg-Telefunken Akao m*__ AUx Leben Alls Vers 4100 asoo 962-00 407J0 -0.5 2 06 BASF Bay H T Wbank Bay Vbank *****B 244 30 2ff7 00B I Bayer I3250B ■an BMW 295 20 7J OOB -4.1 Cassella Chetn Verw ***** -1 Commerzbank Contl Oumml Daimler-Benz Defussa198 words
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Article189 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 FU ABN 347.00 •1 Ahold 87 50 -1_2 Ak»o 28 90x6 .j j AMEV 99 70 -1.6 Amfe* 125.00 -1.7 Amro Bank 71 TO -1 Berfoaa 58 00 unrh Berk 103.50 -13 BoU 97 50 -1.8 Borsumij 172.50 .1 Burhmann 61 JO -0.4 Byenkorf TO 00 -13189 words
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Article94 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 Fr» FORWARD MARKET A#*r Artwd Astur Braacmn Bra-Lamb Canpac 386 2386 MO 828 1775 938 •1 -36 -34 -S unch -a Cock D» Be«re Ebrt Eleclrobel 402 Z. 2185 6540 8 •1 -IS -80 Ob-Inno-Bm o«* Hobok Prtro 25*0 1044 2830 58BO -45 20 30 -20 Ryl94 words
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Article94 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 UK Ante Asaoc Oen U ***** unch •1230 Butugl Centrmle PUl Sift aooo m -9 -250 -45 Unsidtr Ofn 1 mmob IFI Prl lUirementl 1» w 2915 -€.75 -175 lUlfU lUlslder Macneli M Pf Margin Ere m MUO aoe JM -20 •U Mediob Miralanu Mondadort MonKdn 4J46094 words
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Article1297 1979-10-13 8 NEW YORK THE STOCK market on Thursday attempted to regain its composure after three days of tumultuous selling and ended mixed on greatly reduced but still heavy volume. Mr John Smith of Fahnestock and Co said: "You rarely, if ever, see a market get bruised the way this1,297 words
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Article226 1979-10-13 8 OCT 11 c* Hud Bay Mm Bit Imp Oil 41* 1 AMUhl 18"* In" 244 Alcan 4«S Int Pro* pipe IS* unch Alcorn* 21* 1 Int Uts IS* Bank Mont JJ", unch Inti Nickel at* Bank Nova Scotia 2S* 4-* Kerr Add 13 4-* Bell Tel to*, ■f H226 words
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Advertisement142 1979-10-13 8 Where to wine, dine and entertain itCjtf** otfSQ AU^°?' cvvV Xe s^*** fctf 1 Join the OKTOBERFtST QUIZ and win: lit Prize: 1 MAS *ingjc return tir-ticket to Frankfurt 2nd Prize: 1 SMNVr -MAS 3 nitc* 4 day* Fly Drive Holiday for 2 3rd Pria: 1 SMNW Scif-drivc car for142 words
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Advertisement205 1979-10-13 8 J fitlULi JAPANESE RESTAURANT For sushi. For teppanyaki. For other authentically Japanese delights. Open daily 12 noon 3p rn 630pm. 10 30p m For reservations rail *****77 A wH *iilun I *nrk Slh-i'iiii>i■ ii££ii|MmHUGOS LUNCI I EON SIDEBOARD Sri y<xirown f **c < xxjmm (lisf "S tJVSVIII Snk'lxvm) THI thr205 words
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Advertisement105 1979-10-13 8 See Page 4 for Asian stocks See Page 9 for Jo'burg prices J. Si imese >» w f"y 41 1 J Curkpit t^nlrl v 1 /r'ly m if Steak House Mhw-Q Try our Teppan-Yaki steak In our cosy, personalised atmosphere A truly mouth-watering delight And a time that you'll remember.105 words
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Advertisement171 1979-10-13 8 LUNCH JIT HHPS Savour the true flavours of Singapore in cool, exotic, tropical surroundings at the newlook Hin's Heavenly Cookhouse Choose from a whole variety of local f oods like M u rtaoak. Steam Doat. M a lay Curries Noodles. Smoked Duck and Suckling Pig, Satay. Chilli Crabs Exceptional Cantonese171 words
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Advertisement37 1979-10-13 8 to (>L Have fun this Sunday. Take a break from the stresses of office, house and school work. Relax at our pool side. Take a dip. m Y fl m X? m r>r. M a V> r37 words
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361 1979-10-13 9 UPI Reutcr THE London gold market has recognized the gold refinery of the Philippine Central Bank as an internationally accepted producer and assayer of "good delivery" gold bars. The recognition, which sets the international free market price of gold, means that gold bars refined, melted andUPI; Reutcr - 361 words
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Article158 1979-10-13 9 AP INTEREST rates on loans in Kuwait reached a record high on Sunday as a result of a shortage of liquid currency, the Commercial Bank of Kuwait reported in its weekly bulletin. It said the money was being used to buy shares in newly-formed BahrainAP - 158 words
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189 1979-10-13 9 MANY Americas haaks will eaeaaator Mriwi pwWtmi abtalalag moaey la camlag moaths aad same could (ail If the; are wt careful, the ehM US federal baak regulator nys. "We should prepare tor aaaatlcipatod shacks, sack as the Fraaklis Natlsaal Baak's failure, which, If mlshaadled,189 words
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Article439 1979-10-13 9 THE foreign exchange market yesterday opened quiet with activity picking up only in the afternoon. The US dollar firmed fairly sharply against the yen, but managed only some smaller gains against the other currencies. Opening at 226.75/85 yen, compared with 225.85/95 on Thursday night, the dollar rose sharply439 words
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Article50 1979-10-13 9 RESULTS of tender held yesterday for 91-day Treasury bills to be issued from Oct 15 to Oct 19: Offered: $40,000,000 Applied for: $120,600,000 Allotted: $40,000,000 Accepted bids: $98.58 approximately 43 per cent; higher bids in full. Avenge rate of discount on allotment: 5.695 per cent per annum.50 words
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Article322 1979-10-13 9 Pep 555 -5 Oe Beers Def 880 -40 OCT 11 Rand Piknpai 3300 unch E R Cons 006 Plate Ol 310 unch E R Props 1210 unch INDUSTRIALS Pp Cement 510 Easdrle 1825 -125 Prem MU 610 unch FWhlirJ 287 .4 A Alpha Abercom 210 275 5 -10 Protea322 words
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Article183 1979-10-13 9 Asian rates ASIAN currency deposit interbank rates as at close on Oct 12: 7 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months US Dollan(Spot) Offer Bid 14 7/16 14 5/16 15 v < 15H 15 14% 151/16 1415/16 15 14% 145/16 14 3/16 14% 14183 words
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Article47 1979-10-13 9 RANGE of prices offered by discount houses on Oct 12: Overnight Call deposits 5WX Cloiiaf Buying Selling 3 month Treasury bills 5' 5H 3 month Bank bills 8 3 8'« 3 month CD 811/16 89/16 6 month CO 8% 8 1 Source: National Discount Co Ltd47 words
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Article22 1979-10-13 9 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their best customers is 9 per cent.22 words
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Article57 1979-10-13 9 AUSTRALIA/NZ exchange quotes on Oct 12: US dollar 1.1213/1.1165 Sterling 0.5198 0.5134 Ninety-day air mail buying rates: Sterling 0.5421 US dollar —1.1667 Ninety-day forward buying rates: Sterling 0.5251 US dollar 1.1347 NEW ZEALAND Reserve bank midrate. US dollar 0.9900 Trading bank indications: Sterling— 0.4587/0.4557 US dollar 0.9860/0.9850 Ninety-day airmail57 words
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Article323 1979-10-13 9 THE SINGAPORE gold futures market yesterday closed between US$B.BO and US$l6.OO lower in quiet selective trading in line with London and Hongkong markets, dealers said. Turnover was 339 lots against 371 lots on Thursday with interest mainly on December and February contrcts. December closed at U*****.60/401.00 an ounce against323 words
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Article220 1979-10-13 9 THE US dollar opened firm yesterday morning in continuation of its overnight trend in New York and the Par East, dealers said. Expectations of a further rise in US prime rates and some short-covering helped extend gains made following Federal Reserve Board governor Henry Wallich's comments on the need220 words
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Article134 1979-10-13 9 THE US dollar was mixed in thin quiet late Hongkong exchanges yesterday, dealers said. With no new factors affecting the market, the dollar stood at a late 1.7932/37 marks, marginally firmer on the opening 1.7913/23 and New York's overnight closing of 1.7885/7900. It stood at 1.6220/40 Swiss francs after134 words
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Article165 1979-10-13 9 THE US dollar for overnight delivery closed firmer at 226.90 yen yesterday, compared with a 226.80 opening and 225.90 at Thursday's close, despite modest central bank yen-support intervention, dealers said. Trading was moderate with volume at US$726 million. The Bank of Japan sold an estimated $20 million to $30165 words
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Article, Illustration796 1979-10-13 9 AFP AP THE US Treasury might modify its strategy of selling gold from its official reserves, according to reports circulating in Washington. Speculation on a possible shift in the Treasury's policy in this regard developed in the wake of Wednesday's monthly gold auction by theAFP; AP - 796 words
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Article546 1979-10-13 9 BANKERS in Hongkong are cautiously optimistic about the rebirth of the Hongkong dollar certificates of deposit (CD) market, which began with a trickle of new issues in May, ending a year's absence of new names. Five new issues this year totalling more than HKJ3OO million,546 words
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174 1979-10-13 9 Japan unlikely to raise discount rate UPI JAPAN'S central baife haft no immediate plans to raiafc the official discount rate to keep it in line with interest rates in the Jyhited States. Disclosing this, the Bank of Tokyo's governor, Teiichiro Morinaga said "I have no intention to follow the'lead ofUPI - 174 words
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Advertisement179 1979-10-13 9 MC(P) a3iT9 \AX 3NO 9 15(1' SEPTEMBER 1979 P«CE S3OO MOHTHUr X i K5323E9 I mi m* Haw t Economy GiOal <>C A. x?isß*". £5? n V' y £y,s// jgs- c9v The troubled world economy notwithstanding, some sectors of the Singapore economy look set to enjoy continued growth. The September179 words
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1572 1979-10-13 10 BUSINESS DONE ON THE SES THE KLSE BID tad Oder prices officially listed and bustnim in an reported to the Slock Exchange of Singapore yesterday with the number of shares traded shown in brackets in iota of 1.080 units unless otherwise specified SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Acam (IMS) Allied Choc1,572 words
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Article162 1979-10-13 10 SINGAPORE UNIT 1WJ ST S'pore Growth Fund 1.1* 1J4 (Mfc—flM** prtM ihrOetU) INCOME BOND UNIT The Commerce 2.1S 2 28 (C-i Income Bond <—8 pr ton) 1.16 The Savtng Fund S pore Prof Fund 1.38 0* 1.48 l.Olxd 1.22 S pore Sec. Fund 1.71 1.81 S pore Invest162 words
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Article2658 1979-10-13 10 1979 Gr*« Gr'a Net Last Div Div Yld P/E Vol Dav High Low Compaay Sale or- C'vr COOO) High Low SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 261 207 Acma 240 15.0 2.2 61 113 196 123* Alcom 196 10.0 11 5.1 26.1 148 110 Allied Choc 125 -1 8.02,658 words
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Article78 1979-10-13 10 4 1/2* 1/8/80 (230.000) (98X0B 98.758) 4 3/4% 16/9/80 (230X00) (90.708 90X38) 6 1/4% 1/3/81 (230X00) (98.408 98X08) 6% 16/4/81 (230,000) (97.758 97.868) 6 1/2% 1/5/79-81 (230.000) (90.408 90X08) 6 3/4% 1/9/78-81 (250,000) (98.258 90X58) 6% T F 1/6/83 (250.000) (100.178) 1/4* T F 15/10/93 (260 000) (9978 words
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Article1877 1979-10-13 10 BID and otter price* officially listed and business In aad reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the number of (hares traded dwra In bracket! la lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise sped fled. INDWRUU AJM—H (2 9KB) Akwai (1.918 1.965) xd Ales BaM (1.268)1,877 words
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Article, Illustration740 1979-10-13 10 sharks raiti ap la mint territory at the Stack Exchange «f Slagapare yesterday whea there waa a tot mare urgency ta sell thaa had heea mM earlier la the week. Sentiment was all bat (aesaraMe la the ssase that the iateraattaaal eosasmie scenario was all740 words
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Article394 1979-10-13 10 ShXrE prices plunged across a broad front in nervous trading on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. There were signs of near panic as sellers, in an effort to get out, swamped the floor right from the opening bell. All sectors were taken markedly lower,394 words
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Article126 1979-10-13 10 KEMAYAN Oil Palm Bhd has reported an unaudited group after-tax profit of MR24 million ($2.88 million) for the year ended May 31. The company has declared a first and final dividend of 10 per cent gross (same), payable on Jan 7 to shareholders registered on Nov 25.126 words
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624 1979-10-13 11 DAVID CHOW - By DAVID CHOW IN COMPARISON with the performance of its major competitor in the smelting business, Datuk Keramat Holdings appears to have taken a slip during the first half of its current financial year. Pre-tax operating profit of the group for the first624 words
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Article442 1979-10-13 11 MALAYSIA Mining Corporation (MMC) the world's largest tin mining conglomerate is working on plans to set np its own smelter. Whether this materialises, however, will hinge on the outcome of negotiations being conducted by MMC to secure an interest in existing smelting companies. The two442 words
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Article49 1979-10-13 11 SINGAPORE Glass (1974) said that the sale of its Henderson Road property to Messrs Hong Fok Realty has now become unconditional and that the completion of the sale will take place by June 2, 1980 or at the option of the company three months after that date.49 words
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Article462 1979-10-13 11 MINERAL Securities Malaysia (Minsec), which is the subject of a takeover bid by sugar-based Perl is Plantations, has reported a significant earnings rise. The company pushed pretax profit for the year ended June 30, 1979 up 20.6 per cent to M 52.70 million. After a slightly462 words
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Article253 1979-10-13 11 TAN CbMg Meter Holdings has confirmed that its six months' results released on Sep 1 were stated to the nearest thousand dollars. The group's net profit after taxation for the six months ended June 30, 1979 should read $13.49 million ($5.82 million). SEAUON Hotels said the Sale and253 words
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Article761 1979-10-13 11 TIN Production at Southern Kinta Consolidated (M) (SKC) should improve for the current year ending March 31, 1960, chairman Encik Abdul Ghafar Baba has told shareholders in his annual report. This is because SKC's three dredges at Bernam and Southern Kampar are expected to work on761 words
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Article, Illustration251 1979-10-13 11 FORMER University of Malaya deputy vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Mokhzani Abdul Rahim has confirmed his appointment as executive director of the United Motor Works group. Professor Datuk Mokhzani has been given specific responsibilities over four UMW companies. These are trading units United Industrial Supplies (UIS) and United251 words
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Article575 1979-10-13 11 Current Payment Ex Date Books Close Date Payable Total for Total for the year Previous year Apollo Dunlop Ind Pub Text UOB M U 1 N S O P A loom Gold Coin Hume FE UAC Temerioh M Brew Nat Iron Killinghall T ronoh Shell Harimau Conv Aust575 words
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Article532 1979-10-13 11 um SSQBCL™, HOCK LOCK SIEW ROBINSON'S the department store seems to be having an identity crisis. Seven years after its main store at Raffles Place was razed in a fire, the company now appears undecided on whether it would like to be an investment holding companyHOCK LOCK SIEW - 532 words
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Article183 1979-10-13 11 Date Last Fall Year Company Period Announced Net EPS Gross Pre-tax last year (cents) Div. Profit <%) (S**) Bo vis I 15/9 14.509L D Keramat I 20/9 89.8 146.5 25,895 Mai Bank F 23/9 28.6 17.5 25,742 Sea View F 30/9 282L Guinness F 3/10 45.1 38.0 20,582183 words
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Advertisement29 1979-10-13 11 KFC RESTAURANT Hong Leong Building Basement. Shenton Way FISH HEAD CURRY Daily Also PRAWN CURRY CRAB CURRY SOTONG CURRY subject to availability Open daily Bam 11 pm Tel *****0729 words
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Advertisement114 1979-10-13 11 m For a Successful BANKING Career study with Wblsev Hall OXFORD for the Institute of Bankers CONVERSION COURSE The duration of the complete Wolsey Hall Conversion Course is 26 weeks so enrol now for the December 1979 examination. Also available. Wolsey Hall Courses for the Stage n Year 1 examination114 words
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206 1979-10-13 12 Reuter US Federal Reserve Board governor Mr Henry Wallieh said a variety of measures to control the Eurodollar market may be necessary. Mr Wallich, speaking at a bond market conference here, estimated that US$5O billion (SJIOS billion) of the Eurodollar market flowReuter - 206 words
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Article, Illustration100 1979-10-13 12 Worried over US government plus to control inflation, nervous investors went on n selling stampede on Thursday. They traded 81.12 million shares, the heaviest volume in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. Treasury Secretary William Miller said he was not alarmed by the stock market slide.Source: UPI picture - 100 words
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Article280 1979-10-13 12 THE Far Eastern Freight Conference (FEFC) has proposed to shippers' councils in Asia and Europe that an exploratory meeting be convened to discuss the existing formula for calculating the currency adjustment factor (CAF). The conference has informed the Singapore National Shippers' Council and Malaysia National Shippers' Council280 words
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Article807 1979-10-13 12 LONDON, Fri. Share prices closed quietly firmer, though off the day's highs, dealers said and at 3 pm the FT index was up 3.4 at 475.3. Industrial leaders were up to 5p higher as in Glaxo. ICl'was weak losing lOp, following news of a plant closure. Government bonds807 words
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196 1979-10-13 12 SHAREHOLDERS of Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering (SSE) unanimously approved a proposal last Tuesday to strengthen the company by restructuring its share capital. All four of the board's resolutions were approved during the company's Uth annual general meeting and a specially convened extraordinary general196 words
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Article63 1979-10-13 12 First SinoJapanese venture soon UPI THE FIRST Joint SinoJapanese industrial venture is likely to go into operation by the end of this year, Japanese dispatches from Beijing reported on Friday. Reports in major Japanese dailies said the plan was disclosed by Mr Yoshihiro Inayama, chairman of Nippon Steel Corp, afterUPI - 63 words
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423 1979-10-13 12 ACCOUNTANT Quek Shi Kui agreed with the prosecution in the Tar ling trial yesterday that it is wrong for an auditor to state that the accounts of a public company are "true and fair" if he believes there are "hidden profits" with the company.423 words
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513 1979-10-13 12 TRADE WITH CHINA CONFERENCE b AN AMERICAN banker has suggested that China will be under no pressure, at this time, to Join the ranks of the Organisation ot Petroleum Exporting Countries as a major oil exporting nation. It is likely, however, to513 words
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Article238 1979-10-13 12 CHINA'S economic strategy will involve the upgrading of her technology and the expansion of her export earnings. These approaches constitute the main elements of any deal that the Chinese enter into these days, an executive of Jardine Mathesons said. Speaking at the Trade with China conference yesterday, Mr238 words
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Article304 1979-10-13 12 IT IS NOT necessary and not advisable for exporters to-confirm with their banks letters ot credit opened by Bank of China. The Bank of China, a major international bank, does not see why its letters of credit need to be confirmed and exporters should be304 words
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Article237 1979-10-13 12 SINGAPORE'S role as a bridge between foreign investors and China would be greatly enhanced if China were to provide easier travel arrangements into the country. Under certain circumstances, it is now possible for a foreign businessman to obtain an entry visa from China237 words
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Advertisement79 1979-10-13 12 OF SUB-CONTRACTORS Sembawang Engineering is an internationally reputed Company engaged in the engineering and fabrication of onshore/offshore oil, gas and petrochemical industries. We plan to increase the existing number of sub-contractors registered with our Company. All interested Contractors experienced in structural, steelwork and pipework and conversant with the relevant AWS79 words
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Advertisement156 1979-10-13 12 Study Accountancy with the Specialists Study with Foulks Lynch J io\i)o\ Since ISS4 1 milks I \ikM ha\c s|xvutllncJ m luioninj -I iklcih sllr in .ill numd ihe w orkl 101 the ;tr XeeoiinKtiKx cxainmaiioib and o\ci these \cais ha\c 11 chl c\c 11 149,000 SUCCESSES 406 FIRST PLACES 376156 words
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Miscellaneous61 1979-10-13 12 Outlook for Singapore from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. today: Mainly fair or cloudy. Bepwt for U Inn prior to Ml p.m. m Oct. 12 at the airport. Maximum temperature 28.4 Associated humidity 80 Minimum temperature 23.0 Associated humidity 100 Hours of sunshine Nil Rainfall in millimetres 77.3 Total rainfall61 words
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Article, Illustration261 1979-10-13 13 MARGARET THOMAS - By MARGARET THOMAS LAST Friday's full moon marked the end of the Moon Cake festival but the Milky Way of the stars wound its way down to earth. As it reached the earth, it brought along six sexy dancers (five girls and one hero) to give261 words
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Article, Illustration1060 1979-10-13 13 SINGAPORE is just one big suburban sprawl when compared with Hongkong or, to be exact, when compared with that 10 per cent of the 403 square miles of Hongkong taken up by the cities of Victoria and Kowloon. I used to fret about the density of life1,060 words
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Article, Illustration107 1979-10-13 14 **1*25 Marvel With Ptg-tailß. Oct 19, Friday. "Sport develops the will and courage of a person, makes him confident of his own k v strength." This k was depicted in this film on A the plight of a young sportswoman who eventually succeeded performing the most complex107 words
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Article, Illustration560 1979-10-13 14 THE STORY line of "Caravan". is simple without being boringly predictable. The slightly longer than two-hour show is nothing to rave about, but it is also hard to put it down on paper. It is a refreshing change from the million-dollar thrillers and offers560 words
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Article, Illustration696 1979-10-13 15 HIGHER DEMAND FOR SHOPHOUSES THE NEED for a commercial property rent index to measure the performance of the property sector in Malaysia has long been felt. Interested observers who have been observing rent levels in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and its vicinity696 words
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Article, Illustration319 1979-10-13 15 FOR the intending investor in property, this singlestorey individual-styled detached bungalow in Raffles Park will seem aa appealing proposition. The fivebedroom dwelling, completed about nine months ago, stands on over 970 square metres of elevated ground along Oriole Crescent which is off 9km Dunearn Road. The house comprises319 words
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Article, Illustration235 1979-10-13 15 YORK HOTEL will spend about $4 million over the next half year to carry out renovation of its lobby and public areas with expected completion in the first quarter of next year. Renovation of the lobby alone will amount to $1 million. A new driveway will be235 words
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Article, Illustration641 1979-10-13 15 THE MARCO Polo hotel's 12-storey extension, the Grange Wing, will be completed soon and will be partially open next month. The expansion will cost Marco Polo a hefty $33 million. It will add 296 hotel rooms and suites to bring the total number of rooms at Marco641 words
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137 1979-10-13 15 WITH completion of demolition work, actual construction has begun on the first phase of the over $300 million Hongkong/USA shopping complex-cum-trade centre, located at Oakland, California. The contract for construction work has been finalised between its developer Sunrise California Inc. and Turner Trans-Bay137 words
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Article, Illustration317 1979-10-13 16 RUTH CHENG - RUTH CHENG DISCO glitter ud summer sunton these are the colours Rodensteck is introducing in its new 1979 range. Its sunglasses display sun coleurs in hues of srange beige/ brewn and in lively shades of red, green and blue summerdarks to represent the sea, the sand, plants and317 words
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Article413 1979-10-13 16 BOOK OF THE WEEK Title: It's Kiddles Stall Anther: Dally Sewell Publisher: W H Alien Price: SflJi Reviewed by Margaret Hamas THE FIRST book I ever bought myself was a collection of children's writings called "Don't get perconel with a chicken". I was no more413 words
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Article133 1979-10-13 16 MANDARIN Singapore and Singapore Airlines will present an Australian fashion show from Oct 17 to 20. The opening show on the seventeenth will be exclusively for men. The Lesley Parade Internationale Show, formerly associated with the June Dally Watkins Show, will present creations from six Australian133 words
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Article, Illustration1098 1979-10-13 16 ■OTORnra Hermes WHAT is a good sports coupe? Essentially, it must possess the ingredients of exceptional response, good road behaviour and have entertainment value (i.e fun to drive). It must also, of course, possess the kind of looks that make the people who buy themHermes - 1,098 words
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Advertisement39 1979-10-13 13 I* w V _raj)a_ One, two five treats at Soviet Film Festival ......................Page D Unique index of Malaysia's commercial property rents JO The bark and bite of the Alfa Sod JV Orange, red, green, blue the Rodenstock spectrum JV39 words
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Advertisement380 1979-10-13 13 Vk~ Vt:' f mr lUR KODAK EKTACH»I» rrrrr? Time" SANDpWKES Jk Her sensational true account^ days and night* with a psychopath mass murderer KILLING TIME by Sandy Fawkes Sandy Fawkes felt like screaming inside. The man she'd spent six days and nights with "a cross between Robert Red ford and380 words
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Miscellaneous936 1979-10-13 13 1 WHAT WHERE FILM SHOWS THREE more films this month for French movie-goers. The French Embassy and Alliance Francaise's joint presentation of French films at the RELC auditorium every Tuesday at 9pm continues with Cent Briques Et Des Tuiles (1964) on Oct 16. A comical detective show about a successful936 words
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Advertisement115 1979-10-13 14 rvive leeling Jtee ily < afte iia Are life m I ■to* > vX 1 I BROKE THE 22.500 BARRIER In fact she reached 22,530. The face that broke a record in July. With 22,530 copies of HER WORLD. The face that also saw us bringing back the Under 21115 words
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Miscellaneous249 1979-10-13 14 JADE (*****80): The Premise. A pair of lovers are forced to part, no thanks to Mother. Stars Kathleen Quinlan and Stephen Collins. 11,1.30, 4, 6.30, 9. LIDO (*****14): Mesaraker. James Bond is back, with his fancy action, fancy weapons and fancy girls. This time, he's defying death in even more249 words
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Advertisement246 1979-10-13 15 ANTIQUES EUROPEAN PAINTINGS WANTED We will pay the highest prices for 19th Century European Paintings. German, Belgian Dutch of most interest. Send Photograph Particulars to: P.0.80x 1590 P. MELBOURNE 3001. Australia. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY REAL ESTATE SALES BE IN YOUR OWN BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN We supply everything to put you246 words
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Miscellaneous45 1979-10-13 16 b 6 r* BRR! BRR! BOO-HOO! Meienie rwlMd into Mm kitchen where her mother was preparing lunch. "Quick, Mummy," she urged. "The telephone's crying to be picked upr <9 b 4/0.8 [6 IN SHORT PANTS looli vhcl ym*if sfi# i m aM out ot brNtk."45 words
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