The Business Times, 17 April 1982
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Title Section11 1982-04-17 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) No. 93/1/82 SATURDAY, APRIL 17, ISB2 60 CENTS11 words
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417 1982-04-17 1 MAUDRENE NITHIANANDUM - By MAUDRENE NITHIANANDUM THE four publicly listed, closed-end investment trust companies have been granted a tax concession by the Government. The concession, which allows part of the management fees paid by the companies to be tax-de-ductible, takes effect for the year of assessment 1962.417 words
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183 1982-04-17 1 Reuter MORE than a quarter of Britons want British forces to bomb Argentine military and naval bases in an attempt to regain control of the Falkland Islands. An opinion poll published yesterday by Market and Opinion Research International in the Economist magazine, shows thatReuter - 183 words
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359 1982-04-17 1 SOH TIANG KENG - By SOH TIANG KENG THE US dollar yesterday shot past the 2.15 mark against the Singapore dollar its highest since last September in nervous trading in the foreign ex* change market. Riding the wave of strong buying demand, the US currency also firmed against major359 words
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Article545 1982-04-17 1 WANG LOOK KEAH - By WANG LOOK KEAH GROWTH of the aerospace industry slowed down to 15 per cent last year from the high rates achieved in the *****. But it is expected that this will be a better year for the industry. It is, however, commendable that the industry545 words
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391 1982-04-17 1 HOTEL Pavilion Intercontinental Singapore, the latest in a line of luxury hotels in town, is expected to gross over $«0 million next year, with more than $16 million coming from its food and beverge division. Expected to open in June, it will have391 words
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BRIEFLY...
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Article58 1982-04-17 1 Reuter SYDNEY, Fri. Sydney wharves have begun returning to normal after the lifting of bans on cargo movement caused by a union demarcation dispute. Executive director of the Association of Employers of Waterside Labour, David Erskine, said it will take one or two days to clear container terminalsReuter - 58 words
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Article65 1982-04-17 1 Reuter TOKYO, Fri. The Finance Ministry does not intend at present to invoke emergency measures, allowed under the amended 1960 foreign exchange law, to defend the yen. Vice-Finance Minister for International Affairs Kiichi Watanabe said that although the ministry does not like resorting to such measures it willReuter - 65 words
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Article82 1982-04-17 1 Reuter AMSTERDAM, Fri. Libya has almost certainly bought a Belgian oil refinery in pursuit of efforts to increase its oil earnings by processing more of its own crude. West German refiner Mabanaft said it sold its Antwerp Albatross refinery, with a capacity of around 110,000 barrels daily, inReuter - 82 words
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Article57 1982-04-17 1 AP BEIJING, Fri. China has warned foreign businessmen who engage in swindles, bribery, speculation or espionage in China that they may face prosecution, but said legitimate traders can make profits. Articles in official communist party publications reiterated the importance China places on keeping the door open to foreignAP - 57 words
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Article62 1982-04-17 1 Reuter BANGKOK, Fit West Germany has agreed in principle to extend loans and grant to Thailand totalling 88 million deutschemarks for various development projects. The first loan of 35 million marks will finance construction of two dams in Namphong about 440 kilometres north-east of here and theReuter - 62 words
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Article70 1982-04-17 1 Reuter TOKYO, Fri. There is no scope for restrictions on specific agricultural products to be lifted in Japan's next round of market opening measures to be decided by Japanese economic ministers on May 7. The remark was made by Japanese Agriculture Minister Kichiro Tazawa. The US has beenReuter - 70 words
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Article92 1982-04-17 1 Reuter PARIS, Fri. The French government plans to cut the revenue from the professional tax, which is levied on companies, by 11 billion francs, or more than 10 per cent, over two years. After a meeting between Prime Minister Mauroy and Employers' Federation leader Yvon Gattaz, a spokesmanReuter - 92 words
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213 1982-04-17 1 LLOYDS Buk later—tt—»1, already a leader la leaae ijadhstlsa la Hugkaag, will to slupplag ap He Mmm la Ike regiea through Hi hue la Sagkpera. With aa lOtktm hraaeh here aad a aew mwrtut haak wkiek U hapee te •tart iemetlme aext213 words
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419 1982-04-17 1 LOH HUI YIN - By LOH HUI YIN MORE developers are using the services of marketing consultants and real estate agents to find buyers during the current property market downturn, said Mr Wan Fook Kong, a partner of Jones Lang Wootton. This is because developers are facing difficulty419 words
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Advertisement243 1982-04-17 1 Bookshops THE American Federal Reserve may have tightened monetary policy but the evidence is not yet conclusive Page 2 THE Emporium Holdings group is actively looking into new areas for diversification in anticipation of stiffer competition in the retail trade by the middle of this decade Page 3 THERE is243 words
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Advertisement25 1982-04-17 1 The Straits C T2. a !l' es Times Key PersonneL DIRECTORY Agencies Singapore (Buku Merah) .])/]<>-=|-\@{/~&%>)~~|[_'{\?$$ J?- A% z AT k? ,-Cr o^V® A D*K&i^ or25 words
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BANKING AND FINANCE
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477 1982-04-17 2 Reuter THE Federal' Reserve may have tightened monetary policy, some money market analysts said. But the view was not unanimous and the analysts who suspect a tightening said the evidence is not yet conclusive. The Fed's activity in the open market, however, leadsReuter - 477 words
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244 1982-04-17 2 Reuter THE UK broad based money supply aggregate sterling M-3 rose by £200 million or 0.2 per cent, seasonally adjusted, in the four wesks to March 17, the Bank of England said. This was broadly in line with the bank's preliminary estimate lastReuter - 244 words
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606 1982-04-17 2 NYT AMERICAN corporations would gain a more immediate advantage from the controversial tax-leas-ing programme under a new ruling released on Tuesday by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. It would allow companies to report the income they earn from selling tax benefits in the year theNYT - 606 words
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227 1982-04-17 2 THE GROWING demand far treasury ceasaltaacy has led te Bank ef America stepping ap these services for HseUeats. At the —meat, the Sngapere branch of the hank Is one at the few here giving advice Is its eustimere regardlng the foreign expected rlsslng mles227 words
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Article67 1982-04-17 2 Reuter CHASE Manhattan Corp will acquire a unit of Suburbun Savings and Loan Association of Wayne, New Jersey, for about US$7O million. It signed an agreement with the bunk's Suburban Constal Corp unit to acquire most of Its assets. The exact purchase price win be adjusted toReuter - 67 words
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728 1982-04-17 2 Reuter ARGENTINA is unlikely to be declared in default on its foreign borrowings unless it engages in full-scale war with Britain, chairman of Lloyds Bank PLC Sir Jeremy Morse said. Morse said: "If we engage in full war, (default) is bound to happen,Reuter - 728 words
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Article180 1982-04-17 2 Reuter FRENCH President Francoil Mitterrand called for the International Monetary System to be rebuilt on the of concerted —n> ment of the US dollar, the yen and the European Currency Unit (ECU). During fab official visit in Tokyo, he aaid erratic fluctuations of currencies and Interest rates areReuter - 180 words
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MONEY AND EXCHANGE$
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Article434 1982-04-17 2 TRADING oa the foreign exchange market yesterday was thin and quiet. Dealers said there was a lot of uncertainty among traders as bankers and economists forecast a large Jump in US money supply. The American unit strengthened against some of the major currencies but weakened against others. Against434 words
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Article79 1982-04-17 2 THE US dollar in Hongkong yesterday eased to 247.00/75 yen from an early 248.60/70 and New York's 248.20/30 finish. The Hongkong dollar extended its loss to 5.8300/8410 to its US counterpart from 5 8300 30 earlier and Thursday's 5.8240/70 .close in Hongkong. Banknote rates yesterday: US 5.81/5.82 UK 10.70/11.7079 words
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Article164 1982-04-17 2 THE tiollar for overnight delivery in Tokyo yesterday closed weaker at 247.70 yen, having opened at 248.30, dealers said. It also was lower than the 148.20/30 close in New York overnight and the 248.30 close in Tokyo on Thursday. Trading volume was a light *1-14 billion. The dollar rose164 words
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Article39 1982-04-17 2 RANGE at prices ottered by discount house* on April M: Overnight: Oil deposits S*« ClaiUf ItariM 8*U»»« 3-month Treasury bills 3H 3H 3-month Bank bills 8'« 3 months CD 8H «monthsCD 8 9/1« 87/1« Source: National Discount Co39 words
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Article22 1982-04-17 2 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are earreatly prepared to lead to their beet customers is 10.13 per cent.22 words
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Article175 1982-04-17 2 ASIAN ASIAN currency deposit Interbank rates as at close on April 16: US MUrt<8*M) Offsr ad 7 days 151V*****1/U 1 month UK 1SH 3 months 15% 15V. 3 months 15% 15W months 15% 15H months 154k 15* 13 months 155/10 15 VW Dm. 'Ml Jli r 1 month (■■■air ram175 words
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Article54 1982-04-17 2 RESULTS of tender held yesterday for 91-day Treasury bills to be issued from April 19 to April 21 and on April 23: Offered: 1100,000,000 Applied far: 1139,000,000. Allotted: $100,000,000. Accepted Uds: 599.16 approximately 84 per cent higher bids in full. Average rate af diacwunt an aUatmeat: 3.37054 words
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Article330 1982-04-17 2 SINGAPORE gold futures yesterday closed slightly firmer compared with overnight levels after fluctuating marginally throughout in light trading, dealers said. Total sales for the day was recorded at 144 kMs while kerbs volume at seven lots, they said. Prompt dosed slightly higher at US$3B6/3B an ounce against 363J0/365J0 on330 words
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Article33 1982-04-17 2 New York 7.C5B 7.718 7.42B 7.«B Zurich 7 «B 7 4KB 7_71S 7 JK Wmt Shpport 7JBB 7.<28 75JS Ootfocprk a troy ouac to US c. doUan Source: Credit Suisse, S'pore33 words
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Article115 1982-04-17 2 THE dollar in London yesterday was generally firmer against other major currencies in quiet early trade while sterling was slightly steadier against continental currencies. Dealers said the market was fairly subdued in the absence of fresh developments in tense political arenas such as the Falkland Islands and the Middle115 words
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85 1982-04-17 2 Reuter THE Bank of Japan has offered to sell TOO billion yen of OMay Japanese government bills, maturing May 31, to flnsnrisl institutions and securities houses. The bills will yield 18» per cent. Last Friday, the central bank sold 800 billion yen of theReuter - 85 words
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Article780 1982-04-17 2 Reuter THE Japanese Finance Ministry denied a local press report that the ban on sales in Japan of zero-cou-pon bonds would be lifted at the end of this month. The Jiji News Agency had said the ban would be lifted temporarily for about three years under aReuter - 780 words
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Advertisement108 1982-04-17 2 J HER L WORLD tJ COOKBOOK OP 4 I The first ever complete Singapore home (cooking book consisting of over 470 ■recipes. All the recipes were tried and ■tested by Terry Tan over some 25 years. [These are typically Asian dishes close to ■the hearts of SingaIporean, whether they fare108 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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Article, Illustration392 1982-04-17 3 LLOYDS Bank International Ltd has announced the following appointments: Mr Ng Chaaa Baa has been appointed account manager with specific responsibility for developing local business for the bank. Mr Peter Waag Maa Teh has been appointed assistant manager (administration) in succession to Mr CP Badcoe, who will392 words
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Article221 1982-04-17 3 wSI PWtvtotf iMpMprMi Inan deatiaTZts. Tkw «aSakm Boor areas ranging from M sq ni to Mt sq m. For the larger aatts, bttwuu 170 sq m and SO sq m, the price to slightly above market rates. However, the developers are still confident they can be221 words
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341 1982-04-17 3 A CONFERENCE on computerising the construction industry will be held later this month at the World Trade Centre. The conference from April 26 to 28 will be attended by about 40 contractors, architects, engineers, property managers and quantity surveyors. It is considered timely because of the341 words
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322 1982-04-17 3 SINGAPOREANS looking for long-term property investments overseas should take advantage of the "very flat situation" in the Australian property market. This is especially so in the commercial and industrial sectors, where supply is still insufficient to meet demand. However, the same cannot be said322 words
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218 1982-04-17 3 THE Vocational and Industrial Training Board will apply to the Skills Development Fund for training grants to finance its staff fellowship and scholarship schemes. The VITB expects a total of 50 fellowships and scholarhips to be awarded in the next five years. The staff218 words
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Article720 1982-04-17 3 SEMINARS AND COURSES March 1-May 6: Certificate in Computer Programming Part I COBOL Programming, NPB, NPB March 6-May 22 (Saturdays): BASIC programming for Beginners, Waterloo Centre, Department of Extramural Studies, NUS March 23-April 22: Certificate in Computer Data Procuring Module 3 Computer Applications in Accounting and Finance, NPB,720 words
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302 1982-04-17 3 IT IS the ability to get along well with one's fellow workers and to work together that ensures the highest productivity. Teamwork is the key to successful management and survival in the world market. Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister of State for Defence,302 words
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551 1982-04-17 3 LIM SOON NEO - By LIM SOON NEO THE Emporium Holdings Group Is actively looking into new areas for diversification in anticipation of stiffer competition in the retail trade by the mid-1900b. Mr Wang Tlng-Min, research and public relations manager of the group, explained: "We foresee that competition will551 words
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402 1982-04-17 3 THE Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) is confident that its hotel industry will be able to achieve a ratio of one worker to one room by 1985. This is because the hotel industry now recognises the need to reduce its manpower needs through higher productivity.402 words
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133 1982-04-17 3 LONDON-BASED periodical Business Traveller has launched an Acta/Pacific edition to tap the growing market in the region.^ The first issue was released this month with a lift-out air fares guide. It win publish 10 issues a year. The guide, to be updated in each issue,133 words
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Advertisement43 1982-04-17 3 Clean motor tanker with zinc coatings in excellent condition available for prompt delivery. Particulars are as follows: Horse Power 1,000HP Qrt/Nrt Loading Capacity Port of Registry Flag Class Speed 673.71/403.33 1,300 M/tons Jakarta Indonesian B.K.I 12 Knots For more details, please caH *****65/643 words
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Advertisement324 1982-04-17 3 ![{/?)*@<{;">;]>?!^"<*%&",@)&!; The Hospitality Industry Is Big Business! If you are seeking an introduction into this lucrative market, Hotelex '82 is for you! We invite you to exhibit in the second Hotelex series. This exhibition is officially supported by the Singapore Hotel Association (S.H.A.) and offers a unique pletform to market324 words
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OVERSEAS
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Article569 1982-04-17 4 Reuter AP THERE is now a higher risk of Hongkong's actual growth in domestic exports for 1982 as a whole not reaching the 7 per cent forecast in this year's budget, Financial Secretary John Bremridge said. The higher risk also applies to the forecastReuter; AP - 569 words
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150 1982-04-17 4 UPI THE military geverameat sf lift»—l Geaeaeral B M Bnhai may be ikNt to abandon the 11-yMMU ladastrtal psttey ef aattwah- ■•ties la favear el "a dynamic private sector". Ershad, ohirt martial law administrator, told last week's meettag ef ladsstrtalists aad laveeton abeat theUPI - 150 words
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Article663 1982-04-17 4 NYT THE REAGAN Administration has decided to avoid further conflict with European allies over a Soviet natural gas pipeline and will seek instead to establish common ground rules far East-West trade at the Versailles economic summit on June 4-6. Officials said the administration has alreadyNYT - 663 words
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342 1982-04-17 4 SAWMILLS in Malaysia are bearing the brunt of the recession in the timber market. Falling prices in the wake of a slump in orders from traditional markets like Europe, US and Japan have put a number of sawmills out of business. It is believed342 words
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320 1982-04-17 4 Reuter NIGERIA is unlikely to attend next week's Opec committee meeting to consideroil company pressure for a price cut by Nigeria because Lagos thinks the session is unnecessary. Officials said Nigeria's presidential adviser on petroleum,* Yahaya Dikko, had no plans to travelReuter - 320 words
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304 1982-04-17 4 NYT IN REMARKS implicitly directed at the Reagan Administration, the president of the World Bank. In Lagos for a visit, complained of a "tragic" failure by Western governments to meet development aid commitments designed to alleviate suffering in the Third World. AlthoughNYT - 304 words
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298 1982-04-17 5 Reuter FRENCH inflation and unemployment rose last month, indicating that the government may have trouble achieving a rapid economic revival. The state Statistics Institute issued its figures as Prime Minister Mauroy held a week of "confidence-build-ing" consultations with French union and employers'Reuter - 298 words
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300 1982-04-17 5 AP CHINA has entered the airplane export market, putting a new 9&seat airliner on sale at the Canton Trade Fair that opened on Thursday, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Xinhua said that for the first time, the fair features products of Joint venturesAP - 300 words
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Article228 1982-04-17 5 AUSTRALIA'S third largest corporation, Conzinc Riotinto Australia Ltd (CRA), has bought a 50 per cent interest in Japan's second largest aluminium smelting, fabricating and marketing company, Showa Aluminium Industries KK. At a cost of AHOO million, it is the first large direct investment of228 words
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273 1982-04-17 5 AFP China plans to increase substantially its exports of strategic minerals such as titanium and uranium, according to the bi-monthly Communist Party theoretical journal Red FTsg. The English-language CA/na Daily yesterday carried a Red Fl*g article saying: "It is a hackneyedAFP - 273 words
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178 1982-04-17 5 AFP KAMPUCHEA'S pro-Viet-namese government has announced that the 1981-82 dry seaaon rice planting campaign was better than ex- pected, although it said the fixed target waa not met. The latest estimates by the UN Pood and Agriculture Organisation (PAO) in Bangkok put Kampuchea's food shortageAFP - 178 words
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522 1982-04-17 5 AP INDUSTRIAL production in major industrialised countries declined in January following a larger fall in December. The decline in January was 0.2 per cent following a 0.9 per cent fall in December, the US Department of Commerce reported on Thursday. Industrial production in five ofAP - 522 words
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562 1982-04-17 5 Reuter NYT THE output of US Industry tell (or the seventh time In eight months during March. Washington yesterday reported that the recession has not yet run its course. Industrial production fell OJ per cent after a temporary weather-related spurt inReuter; NYT - 562 words
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Article566 1982-04-17 5 NYT OPPENHEIMER and Co, a securities firm, has come up with a surprising of Wall Street opinion on President Reagan's economic policies. A poll of 138 money managers yielded an emphatic consensus that "the Reagan politics are salutary." Seven out of every eight respondents expressed agreementNYT - 566 words
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582 1982-04-17 5 UPI NYT US SECRETARY of State Alexander Haig arrived in Buenos Aires on Thursday with a call for a supreme effort to avert war after Argentina sent a fleet sailing towards the British blockade and vowed to take "selfdefense measures" around the FalklandUPI; NYT - 582 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article403 1982-04-17 5 Agencies GENERAL Motors and Toyota Motor have agreed in principle to the joint production of passenger cars in the US in 1985. A Japanese newspaper, Yomiuri Shim bun, said both sides also agreed to asaembie 300,000 units a year of the Corolla type front-wheel driven 1,600 ccAgencies - 403 words
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Article, Illustration538 1982-04-17 4 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Anubis (after Niaga XXI ft Brilliant) 27/28 Atlantis (0530 shifts) 8/9 Barber Taif (Ro/ro) (0400 after General Franczek Kleeberg must starboard a/ side) 46/17 Bromelia (0900 after Atlantis shifts subj. freeboard) 19 Barber Tsu (after Barber Taif) 47 Eizan Maru (after Phoenix538 words
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Article750 1982-04-17 4 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Tine From PAA PA005 0145 JFK SFO HKG Cargoiux CVT96 0315 LUX DXB MAS MH15A 0020 KUL CAL CI331 0700 TPE SIA SQI01 0005 KUL MAS MH671 0920 KUL RBA BI421 1000 BWN MAS MH651 0920 KUL MAS MH680 0955 KCH SIA750 words
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Advertisement342 1982-04-17 4 Asia, at your fingertips... Other than speed reading, there is another way you dan know a great deal more in much less time. The ASIA RESEARCH BULLETIN is a monthly information-packed report backed by in-depth and extensive research and ten years of editorial expertise. We have extracted and accumulated all342 words
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Advertisement196 1982-04-17 5 South East Asia Development Corporation Berhad NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS Your Directors are pleased to announce the results of the operations of the Company and of the Group for the year ended January 31,1982 as follows: 31.1.1982 Company Group $000 $000 3,445 16,014,506 31.1.1981 Company Group $'000 $'000 3,406 6,442,390 Turnover196 words
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Advertisement455 1982-04-17 5 HcrttS(MALAYSIA) BERHAD —————J (Incorporated in the Federation of Malaya) PRELIMINARY FINAL REPORT The Directors of Bata( Malaysia) Berhad have pleasure in announcing the audited reaults of the Company's operation for the year ended 31 st December, 1961 with comparative figures as follows: ANNOUNCEMENT The normally peak-selling second half-year did not455 words
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Article376 1982-04-17 6 PEOPLE WHO find themselves suddenly in deep waters will naturally shout "Help!" But some property developers are expecting to be saved though they know the under currents are too strong. Even if marketing consultants can play life guards, they cannot be expected to perform miracles.376 words
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291 1982-04-17 6 FEW HOTEL GUESTS realise that the average hotel in Singapore employs more than one person for every room. This labour-intensity is the result of personnel practices which were established a decade ago when labour was cheap and plentiful. The economy has changed remarkably since291 words
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Article, Illustration1340 1982-04-17 6 ERNEST HOLSENDOLPH - By ERNEST HOLSENDOLPH THE ANTITRUST agreement between the American Telephone and Telegraph Co and the US Justice Department has provoked a deep sense of uneasiness across America. Consumers are concerned that the breakup of the company and the passage of bills in Congress could hurt1,340 words
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Article1162 1982-04-17 6 NATHANIEL NASH - Bic, displeased with Gillette lor coming into their pen market, has countered the competition by moving into the latter's razors and blades market. NATHANIEL NASH relates the rather bitter fight between Bic and Gillette. NATHANIEL NASH NYT BIC and Gillette are at it again.NYT - 1,162 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous657 1982-04-17 6 CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS 4 Double-barrelled name? <•) 7 They cover up (or the dirty work (8) I But it may give serious offence (9) 10 Run alter Lorraine? (5) 13 Uae seme (4) 14 Support from Rachel Perkins (4) 15 The success this may spell (4) 19 Is such wood657 words
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Miscellaneous20 1982-04-17 6 Br: Jt Sv': Jt Ll. xi see tue>/ ve spk%£> \utG> TfeoPut orl RjTr\rtG 1 cwewif*>e rTT^rnwrrm t>DNtXJ uOPvc. lEL?*!20 words
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Miscellaneous652 1982-04-17 6 B Report on the lassa virus IN THE paat SO years, the eu myd «alj be lAmUM mm ■uibcr ef wh iwwii wttk MrtaWf vhn the mm* Tlriici iflcettai kiaki bml iti|«r«u Is, ef bcli|i ku liereuci wi the 10th day, hM tun inaw>W IK. Om ef these I. etete652 words
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Article, Illustration979 1982-04-17 7 RALPH NEERAJ - By RALPH NEERAJ MANY things in Malacca today tell the story of the centuries. Of Kings and Kingdoms. Of conquerors and the conquered. And of pomp and pageantry of an unforgettable ancient civilisation which carved a distinct personality for Malacca. In 1402, a Telugu prince named Parameswara of979 words
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Article, Illustration1159 1982-04-17 7 PAMELA HOLLIE - Macao, reports PAMELA HOLLIE, is seeking to recapture the past glories of Portuguese merchants of okl Macao, the fame and wealth achieved since the first Portuguese, Jorge Alvares, first stepped foot in southern China in 1513. PAMELA HOLLIE NYT THE ROUND CASINO on the first floorNYT - 1,159 words
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Advertisement330 1982-04-17 7 the Britannica advantage! it's the key to success in a competitive world That's why you should gtve your child all the advantages you can. Especially the tools for success. (That's what a parent's love and responsibility are all about) Certainly there's no better tool for improving school grades and assuring330 words
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EUROPEAN MARKETS
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Article169 1982-04-17 8 APR u m CORBKILLK Air-Ltaud. rn Bl» Oonala 1 DUOM MM +1 CBr (ThomsonC**l~ 1» *1 CI* PrancalM PMfOtoi U< +0l1 Cn»np««nt* Ptnanclart Oooipagni* Q«n*rm]* Cr*dlt Fonder D* Franc* MM ♦IJ HtclMUt •liSSSTtarrz; !ii iS KSSf"" P*chln«y Cigint Kuhhnann P*ug*ot Hi Phlfip* <M» Qm _M*> Tl.» PrtatMBn S A169 words
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Article59 1982-04-17 8 FORWARD Mi Arm* Aftoad HR 433 1431 KBT -1 -40 Aatur Bnaemo ■ru-Loafe -40 Da Bocn m i J-3 1W 44K -u 411 j~5Sas5 tz -M -M M -5 fc -U a 8oJ»«y A XI IB 2114 -m •IK Tinki U Mln V Mont ion .m CASH MAR Ajaur59 words
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Article245 1982-04-17 8 APR U taj nd i/. INDUSTRIALS a Alpha M 1 unch Aberrate SM i >1 At And ci 7* unch W +U C| Sunt 3* im>> <*A Currtt riniAct •JO unch 9ft ItMh Dt Baara lad Bdcon unco 14MB unch Ev*r*»d> Pad Voik 4MB Pu«H tat «s Oardlan QHmnl245 words
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Advertisement224 1982-04-17 8 lie, dine and entertain Don't leave home without it. To apply for the American Express Card Call: *****33 Ideal for picnics rDotpfpnSnadiShop Thursday Beef Rendang f r Saturday Ayam Goreng Sunday Fish Ball Rendang All served with pickle and plain rice Delicious Nonya Packs 4k available 7 days a week224 words
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Advertisement64 1982-04-17 8 JAPANESE RESTAURANT h( >r sushi. hor teppaniaki. h)r other authentically Japanese delights «•■••til \I i i'U """*1 m il< >i i i »«»r« NUTMEGS liU 10.30 a.m.-3 p.m. $21 per person P»WM art *****88 663 (or r«s*vohons MVATT f?EG€NCYOSNGAPORf n V Xf* i-fi'ibij Jk!j 7 m» t -"V I#* -f*l,64 words
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Advertisement89 1982-04-17 8 '/=**[>">~'[?+\:=|<)@?&.=)--?$~ I lu perfect end to .t roin.iniu dri\«. 11\ I Jniifaeftiai AMerlmCriiSperialMy com b»rt>«cu« more ukuM more debctous than any barbecue you have ever tried before Onty at the Singapore Merlin Lunch from 12 noon 2.30 pm at <17.00 pec head. Dinner from 7.00 *»< ch,r fl®* subject to89 words
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Advertisement180 1982-04-17 8 When you dine, dine Cantonese. If pleasing your palate is achieved only by eating the best, then dine Cantonese at The Inn of Happiness for the best Cantonese cuisine outside Canton. And a standard of service that's exquisitely Hilton. So come. The stage is set for an evening to remember.180 words
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Advertisement107 1982-04-17 8 ftk as good as going to Bangkok. vK f A This it Thai Seafood at its authentic bast. So fresh, it could have bean alive 15 minutes before coming to your table It was An •normous variety of succulent seafoods expertly prepared by Thai chefs in our kitchen Siamese Seafood107 words
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Article758 1982-04-17 9 COFFEE: Robusta futures yesterday finished a quiet morning mixed, £7 above to £2 a tonne belpw Thursday's close in traded positions. Dealers said prices moved narrowly after the opening which reflected New York's firmer close on Thursday. May traded between £1,246 and £1,250 a tonne. There was no758 words
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Article126 1982-04-17 9 THE Kuala Lumpur palm oil market yesterday closed steadier on renewed buying interest in fairly active trading, dealers said. In April, south was traded MJ7.50 higher at $947.50 a tonne. In May north and central gained $2.50 and $5 each to close at $942.50 and south rose $7.50126 words
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Article1152 1982-04-17 9 NEW YORK STOCKS A LATE rally in New York on Thursday brought stock prices higher after losing ground most of the day. Analysts said investors may have been encouraged when the market did not fall apart despite a string of lower corporate earnings. The Dow Jones industrial1,152 words
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Article60 1982-04-17 9 THE STRAITS tin price in Penang yesterday dropped fear cents to M529.4# a Idlo, 25 cents away from the ITA fleer price ef $21.15. The marginal (ail was attributed to reduced activity (rem operators despite continned strong support (rem the buffer stock manager at this level. Turnover rose60 words
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Article34 1982-04-17 9 Rubber. Apr 16 Singapore: May: 186.00 cents (down 2.00 cents) Malaysia: May: 207.26 cents (down 0.26 cent) Tin: M 929.40 per kilo (down 4 cents) Official offering: 196 tonnea (np 8 tonnes)34 words
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Article86 1982-04-17 9 THE Malaysian Minister of Finance has fixed these rates for the period from April 16 until further notice: Bahher: 206*4 cents a kilo for RSS One; Caara: M 5471.82 a tonne; Palm kernel: $955.75 a tonne; White pepper: $3,256.00 a tonne; Btaek pepper: $2,370.00 a tonne; The86 words
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Article221 1982-04-17 9 RUBBER prices in Singapore yesterday closed slightly lower with May One RSS buyers quoted at 186.00 cents per kilo, down two cents from Thursday's close. Morning prices were marked down slightly on speculative selling and long liquidation with lower London advices also depressing sentiment. Afternoon prices lost further ground221 words
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Article330 1982-04-17 9 RAfl price* In eenu per klto yesterday MM (P* Buyers kilo) Sritcn (par Mo) Int. 1 R-S.S prompt U Int. 1 R.S.S. May lit 1 Ri.S Juw lot m.s UK/Ont Int. 3RJ.S. UK/Coat IM.4RA& UK/Coat. laL S RJS.S. UK/Ooat b 190.30 1X7-B MMO 100 JO 100.30 144.00 10.00330 words
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Article92 1982-04-17 9 MOON Ml mi 81 fll prim jM mriar Ul ■v ICwmt 1 hsz" MM tik) (fMWtH R|in h 1CLW 1(1-00 MUl am 5 umZ ss Bmm U4J0N 1MOON Bar* 10U0N i«unN MUU Mmj Jmma SMRCV (1 SMS L (1 8MB* (1 SMXGP (1 ■tm -MM too CSS92 words
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Article167 1982-04-17 9 CHINESE Pntoiii —*m par 1M kg jwMtj. Cu—l «fl: Bulk fob W OO sellers, old drum (la second hand drum) fob $110.00 sellers, new drum fob $114.00 setters. Copra: Mixed (loose) $48.00 buyers. Pepper; Muntok white pepper fob Asta NLW $375.00 sellers, Sarawak white pepper taq fob NLW167 words
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Article191 1982-04-17 9 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday. (In HK dollars, spot ex-go-down) Cotton yua: China Blue Phoenix 30s 2,430; 32s 2,970, 40i 3,110 (per bale of 400 lbs). Pleee feeds: China Butterfly and Globe brand unq; Dragon Head unq; Five Lambs unq; Flower and Butterfly191 words
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Article312 1982-04-17 9 SINGAPORE: Yesterday's closing prices in SI per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent first dan (Kangaroo) new crop 1.10, 100 per cent second class 0.92, 100 per cent third class 0.88, 25 per cent new crop no stock, B-10 per OA. THAI BROKEN: A-super 0.65, Special 0.80. THAI312 words
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Article164 1982-04-17 9 SOYBEAN futures in Chicago on Thursday closed on or near the lows, down 2Vfc to 5 H US cents per bushel after trading in a cent range in May in moderately light trade. Prices drifted lower most of the session, primarily due to a lack of fresh fundamental bullish164 words
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Article203 1982-04-17 9 WHEAT future* In Chicago on Thursday closed on or near the highs, up six to three US cents per bushel in moderate trade. Rumours of aggressive bidding for deliverable receipts and upcoming FarEastern export demand for soft winter wheat kept old crop firm relative to new crop. Continued movement203 words
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Article392 1982-04-17 9 Agencies THE 1979 international rubber agreement entered into force definitively on Thursday following receipt of the required number of ratifications, or their equivalent, the UN* Legal Office said. The agreement entered into force provisionally on Oct 23, 1900 and was to become definitive if,Agencies - 392 words
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280 1982-04-17 9 Reuter CHINA'S summer grain harvest this year is predicted to fall one million tonnes down on last year to 59 million tnanrs. the US Agriculture Department's counsellor in Beijing said in a field report. The report, dated April 12, said mild spring weather hasReuter - 280 words
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Advertisement199 1982-04-17 9 r Mj ny nsv6f b6fofo t.H-1 1* pufNisnea' Relive the War year* through historic frontline battle photographs behind-the-scenes insights declassified files unforgettable eyewitness accounts authoritative explanations of tactics and technology A Japanese kamikaze plane thunders toward the deck of the new U S carrier Mornef m 1945 It missed aa199 words
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1510 1982-04-17 10 BID and offer prices officially listed and business in and reported to the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday, with the number of shares traded shown in brackets fti lots of 1,000 units, unless otherwise specified. SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Acma (2.805) AlUed1,510 words
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Article93 1982-04-17 10 llllpEy DIAMOND MOT STORE prlMbr April n It) Diamond Spore Fd(USI) 0C1 0 65 St 140 (MmrMtoday) INCOME BOND OMR (farreal prim) Income Bond 127 134 First B'putrm Second Bputrm Third Bjjutrm Fourth B'putrm Fifth B'putrm Sixth B putra Seventh B'putrm (A) Seventh B'putra (B) Eighth B'putrm (B)93 words
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Article2897 1982-04-17 10 1982 High Low Compaay Last Sale orGrt Div Div Cvr Gr** Y*W Net P/E Vol (•000) Day High Low 8ECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 306 233 283 320 141 291 480 292 247 472 246 320 96 199 350 240 Acma Alcom Allied Choc BAT Bata Ben Berjaya2,897 words
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Article1523 1982-04-17 10 BID mad offer price* officially listed and business in and reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday, with the number of shares traded shown in brackets in Lots of 1,000 units, unless otherwise specified. MMmUU Ms»» (4 108 UK) call Atoaa (1 238 1 MS) (3)1,523 words
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Article148 1982-04-17 10 SEMBAWANG Shipyard UaM: Thirteenth AGM to be held at the shipyard, Admiralty Road East, Sembawang, Singapore 2775, on April 27 at 9.30 am. CABLSBEBG Brewery Malayrta Berfcad: Twelfth AGM to be held at Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad, Ladang Perusahaan Shah Alam, Selangor on April 28 at 11.30 am.148 words
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633 1982-04-17 10 THE fflagspsr* stock market yesterday toned easier acnea Ike keari except far Tradlag was rather slaw threagheat toe day kat toe evaslsa la valaes waa atoe mild. Per toetoaee, aeae ef «ere traded leet mare toaa 1« eeate fcy toe aeea cleee which saw633 words
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Article619 1982-04-17 10 SHARE prices fell on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday in mildly less active trading. There was a shift of attention to the normally quiet counters but interest seemed to have waned considerably in the recent market favourites United Engineers (M) and Yeo Hiap Seng619 words
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774 1982-04-17 11 Market Talk... CONFIDENCE is expected to return to the local market soon, barring any major up6et in the coming Malaysian general election. This is despite the anticipated exaggerated movements of share prices of certain companies that are perceived to be connected to political candidates774 words
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320 1982-04-17 11 HEAVY losses incurred by its engineering subsidiaries and increased cost of borrowing have apparently contributed to the dismal performance of Bousteadco Singapore Ltd last year. The extent of the earnings setback even exceeded chairman Alan Cbarton's warning of a "possible 10 per cent shortfall in320 words
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177 1982-04-17 11 both part of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, are to establish a London investment management operation to service the rapidly growing foreign investment needs of US pension funds. The operation is understood to be the first joint venture between Wardley, a Hongkong merchant bank,177 words
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42 1982-04-17 11 final 1981 dlvi- dend is 18 cents on capital increased by two-for-five bonus issue (same on smaller capital) making a total of 29 cents (same on smaller capitd). Books will be closed from May 3 to 14.42 words
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Article45 1982-04-17 11 net 1981 profit is HKJ20.89 million (»71.87 million). A final dividend at eight cents (same) on capital increased by one-for-four rights issue, is proposed, making a total of 14 cents (same). Books will be closed from May 12 to 25.45 words
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38 1982-04-17 11 net 1981 profit is HKJ80.47 million (963.36 million). The company earlier announced a final dividend of $2.85 ($2.15) making a total of $3JO (13.00). Books win be closed from June 4 to IS.38 words
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Article315 1982-04-17 11 HONGKONG STOCKS IN Hongkong yesterday closed easy in thin trading, with falls coming mainly in the morning, dealers said. Sentiment was weighed by Financial Secretary John Bremrtdge's statement on Thursday, which was pessimistic about Hongkong's ability to reach the forecast GDP growth rate of 8 per cent315 words
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Article387 1982-04-17 11 SHARES IN Tokyo yesterday ended narrowly mixed alter a day of thin trading, during which a waiting sentiment prevailed due to uncertainty over likely developments in the Falkland Islands dispute and Middle East tension, dealers said. The market average added 8.83 at 7,129.69 on a volume387 words
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Article262 1982-04-17 11 WEAKER gold bullion prices overseas and a bout of resource sector profittaking pushed the Sydney market marginally lower on poor volume yesterday, dealers said. The All-Ordinaries index closed 1.5 points at 477.3, while the resource marker lost the same amount to 627.2 and the industrial measure fell262 words
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Article61 1982-04-17 11 SHARE prices in Bangkok yesterday closed mostly higher in quiet trading as turnover remained low, dealers said. The Book Club index rose 0.46 to 90.Tp on a turnover of 6.3 million baht. RSSf International Cos&cUci International Trust And Tm.... *75 +1 Ui H Tot [7 man M >a»nt Mr61 words
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Article64 1982-04-17 11 THE Manila stock market was mixed yesterday as commercials and industrials continued higher, oils rallied and minings eased, dealers said. Turnover rose to 1.1 million pesos from 689,000 on Thursday. OrtauJ B JM uneh Phli Owmi jM 0.001 PtiUax A Ptonwr 401 uneh PLOT SXJ* +0JS Mi mo uneh64 words
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Article375 1982-04-17 11 IN SPITE sf a substantially minced turnover, Kltl| Gsaa Haldlags (Malaysia) BM's aaaadltod grasp pretax earnings (before ex* traardlaary Hems) far the year ended Dee SI, I*sl, registered enly a marginal deerenae sf U per cent to M$4M milltoa tram $4.« milHsn prevtoualy. Tnrnever tor375 words
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Article, Illustration1369 1982-04-17 11 DAVID CHOW - Wa bagin today i MriM on aogoahoahaa tho giant Japanaaa trading houaaa on a waakly ba»ii. Tha aogoahoahaa, of which nina ara particularly larga, hava bacoma a bmlniM phanomanon, wortdwida. Tha top nina hava a turnovar aqufvaiant to aoma 30 par cant of Japan's1,369 words
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Advertisement236 1982-04-17 11 Confucianvalues for modem Singapore CONFUCIUS THE ANALECTS Edited by D.C. Lau As a thinker, Confucius held up an ideal for all men to perfect one's own moral character. For this he held out no hope of reward either in this life or the next: the benefit lies in doing what236 words
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Article150 1982-04-17 12 Rises Indices Suagai BmI Jack* lit Kappal Skip Aakuu4or 720 226 530 710 60 26 15 10 BT Indicator: Industrials: Apr 15 *****3 747.38 Apr 18 *****6 743.67 C K Tu| 660 10 Finance: 1733.81 1717.32 Bats Kiwu 308 +8 Hotels: 1887.18 1084.86 OhMtljr M Raaourcei Sta H««f Ckan150 words
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Article, Illustration152 1982-04-17 12 Rises Indices Steamers 240 32 Apr 15 Apr 16 DKramat 1100 +20 BT Index: *****9 *****7 Utd Plants 575 15 Industrials: 881.81 881.28 M Resources 268 +11 Finance: 1550.01 1541.76 Bata 3T0 10 Hotels: 607.81 607.68 Tlmuran 580 10 Properties: 842.63 837.87 A A ma] 680 +10 Tins:152 words
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Article51 1982-04-17 12 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Thursday M4-B Wednesday S64.4 Week Ago 580.3 DOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Friday 1182.48 Thursday 1201.26 Week Ago -.closed AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIALS Friday 827.2 Thursday 828.6 Week Ago closed Thursday.— 830.61 Wednesday 838J» Week Ago 842.94 ALL ORDINARIES Friday 477.3 Thursday 47JUJ Week Ago cloeed H.K.HAN G51 words
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Article705 1982-04-17 12 LONDON, Fri. The long three weelt account clowd on a mixed aote today after a quiet session with the Falkland Islands crisis still dominating market sentiment, dealers said. At 3pm, the Financial Times index «as up one point at SCi. King Shawm, Oversea* Gems Income Portfolio: Bid 102.06;705 words
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171 1982-04-17 12 Int'l Trust Finance profits on target RECENTLY lifted latoraatleaal Traat Flaaacc, the flrat tt the Oag grasp rf ewputee te he ttrted, has achieved Its earaiags fereeast far the year eaM De SI, I*l. The eaaqpaay, which earner projected earaiags at 92 milttea taraed la pre-tax preflts ef $LB nllllea,171 words
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Article378 1982-04-17 12 MSB «7*l w mmm Companies Editor: Mano Sabnani STRAITS Trading Company has experienced a sharp 33.4 per cent fall in group pre-tax profit to 158.02 million for the year ended Dec 31.1961. Group turnover dropped a slower 11.7 per cent to 11.028 million. Along with the378 words
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Article582 1982-04-17 12 NAJEEB JARHOM - By NAJEEB JARHOM INTRACO, Singapore's international trading company, has identified several potential investment areas to cushion the expected difficult times in its mainstay trading activities. These include property development, chemicals, engineering, hiitMing materials and food and other industrial projects. And at the same time, Intraco has582 words
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Article161 1982-04-17 12 SOUTH-east Asia Development Corporation (Seacorp) has reported an encouraging 30.5 per cent increase in group pre-tax profit to MJ8.35 million for the year ended Jan 31. This was achieved on the back of a steep 148 per cent rise in group sales from (6.44 million previously to161 words
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284 1982-04-17 12 UNITED Overseas Bank,' one of the Big Four banking groups, has obtained approval to set up a representative office in Sydney. It is believed to be the first local bank to do so. Business Times understands that, so far, no concrete plans284 words
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Article274 1982-04-17 12 2ZZL Bonus of 2 tar 5 Ex Date Apr 23 Bssks a May5 F E Li iii|ilii Bonus issue of 2 lor 5 Apr IS Apr 22 Rights issue of 2 for 5 ®$3 30 per share Apr 15 Apr 22 May 12 Cllwinbr Bonus issue of one274 words
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Article, Illustration811 1982-04-17 12 mim by HOCK LOCK SIEW THE disclosure last week that Selangor Properties is going ahead with its Damansara town centre project via a Joint venture with a bumiputra group has killed some of the speculation on the fate of this massive project. The bumiputra partner, nominated byby HOCK LOCK SIEW - 811 words
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Miscellaneous57 1982-04-17 12 OUTLOOK for Singapore today:' Cloudy in the morning, showers in the afternoon. Report for 24 Inn prior to 7M pm on April llitw airport: Maximum temperature 29.0 Associated humidity 79 Minimum temperature 24.3 Associated humidity 95 Hours of sunshine 1.25 Rainfall in millimetres Nil Total rainfall for the month 76.757 words
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