The Business Times, 27 December 1994
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Title Section13 1994-12-27 1 Business Times MITA(P) 194/12/94 Tuesday December 27 1994 WE KNOW ASIA 75 c13 words
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51 1994-12-27 1 Reuter MOSCOW Deputy Defence Minister Boris Gromov, who commanded the Soviet retreat from Afghanistan, yesterday criticised Russia's Chechnya war, saying he did not understand why young conscripts had to die there. He said the government had learned nothing from the disastrous Afghan campaign.Reuter - 51 words
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Article36 1994-12-27 1 AP SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzego-vina Shuttle negotiations began yesterday to extend a truce in Bosnia, but a United Nations spokesman said attacks by allies of Bosnian Serbs in the northwest could unravel a three-day ceasefire.AP - 36 words
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Article156 1994-12-27 1 Stock market indices Monday Change STII closed KLSE Comp closed Nikkei 19.726.75 +93.22 Hang Seng closed SET Index 1.352.80 -8.55 Jakarta Comp 466.27 -0.46 CLSA China B unav Aust All Ord closed FTSE 100 closed Dow Jones closed Average of prime or equivalent lending rate Singapore* 6.58 Kuala156 words
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774 1994-12-27 1 Abdul Hadhi - By Abdul Hadhi SINGAPORE Prices of private residential property are expected to hold in 1995, barring sharp interest rate hikes and any untoward development, say market observers, with some believing that there could be a small upturn after the Lunar New774 words
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166 1994-12-27 1 SINGAPORE Trading in the local stock market is expected to be quiet this week, and prices are forecast to remain in narrow trading ranges. In their weekly roundups, Keppel, Alliance and Phillip Securities said they do not expect any volatile movements in either prices166 words
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94 1994-12-27 1 AFP JAKARTA Indonesia is to include the province of West Sumatra in the southern growth triangle linking Batam island, Singapore and the Malaysian state of Johor, a minister said here yesterday. The decision, taken by President Suharto yesterday, was expected to further accelerateAFP - 94 words
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306 1994-12-27 1 AP JAKARTA In a bid to protect its vast rain forests, Indonesia yesterday announced a plan to distribute parcels of land to migrant farmers who would cultivate one half and grow trees in the other. Beginning next year, about 40,000 hectares willAP - 306 words
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593 1994-12-27 1 NYT NEW YORK The many predictions of a strong holiday shopping season were apparently wishful thinking for many retailers, particularly in apparel. While the numbers will not begin to come out until today, the early indications are that the season's sales,NYT - 593 words
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494 1994-12-27 1 Reuter, AP, AFP MARSEILLE, France French police who stormed a hijacked French airliner yesterday killed all four Algerian hijackers and of some 170 hostages, only seven six passengers and the plane's chief pilot were injured, the Interior Ministry said. Seven members ofReuter,; AP,; AFP - 494 words
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370 1994-12-27 1 Reuter, AFP SHANGHAI China's central bank will launch an investigation into illegal business activities of foreign financial representative offices, including B share trading, the Shanghai Securities News reported. The paper quoted an announcement by the People's Bank of China saying someReuter,; AFP - 370 words
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Advertisement9 1994-12-27 1 Property: Pg 6 HK to sell more housing sites9 words
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THE REGION
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442 1994-12-27 2 Reuter TOKYO Japan will soon start drafting a new economic plan to replace a programme which was written before the country felt the full force of recession and is now out of date, a cabinet minister said yesterday. Economic PlanningReuter - 442 words
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279 1994-12-27 2 AFP JAKARTA Two Indonesian state firms are in the running to take over two chemical factories once owned by jailed business tycoon Eddy Tansil who is serving a 20-year sentence for fraud, reports said. PT Petrokimia Gresik, a stateAFP - 279 words
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267 1994-12-27 2 Reuter, AFP HONGKONG China has introduced work permits to 25 million peasants working in rural areas in a move to control the influx of migrant workers into cities, it was reported yesterday. The Chinese Labour Ministry has started issuing work permits whichReuter,; AFP - 267 words
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Article, Illustration52 1994-12-27 2 Reuter TOKYO Jan 1 is the major holida> of the year for the Japanese. It is also a time for feasting. Open-air market vendors were seen on Sunday yelling out prices of seasonal delicacies to lure shoppers swarming on the city's busiest shopping street ofReuter - 52 words
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473 1994-12-27 2 Reuter MANILA The Philippine economy is revving up for higher growth in 1995. buoyed by brisk domestic sales and growing investment from businessmen willing to bet on a rejuvenated market, industry analysts said. Money will pour into the stock market, realReuter - 473 words
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146 1994-12-27 2 AFP SEOUL Fears that the South Korean economy will overheat will dominate economic policies next year, with the Board of Finance and Economy (BFE) trying to hold the growth rate down to 7 per cent, news reports said yesterday. Following a yearAFP - 146 words
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236 1994-12-27 2 AFP. Reuter BEIJING Faced by widespread ignorance about sex, rising prostitution and permissiveness and venereal disease. China has inaugurated its first national sex study organisation. the China Daily said yesterday. More than 50 scholars, professors and doctors from around China converged onAFP.; Reuter - 236 words
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REGION/WORLD
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510 1994-12-27 3 Loh Hui Yin - From Loh Hui Yin in BANGKOK A THINK-TANK has forecast that the Thai economy will expand by 9 per cent next year, one of the most upbeat so far. The forecast by Thailand Development Research Institute is higher than the 8.5510 words
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Article, Illustration46 1994-12-27 3 AFP BEIJING A train driver clambers aboard a locomotive with a Mao Zedong emblem welded at the front on Sunday, the eve of the 101 st anniversary of Mao's birth. The train, named after China's famous leader, regularly travels around China for exhibitions. AFPAFP - 46 words
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337 1994-12-27 3 Reuter MOSCOW President Boris Yeltsin said yesterday the first stage of Russia's military operation in Chechnya was coming to an end and Moscow now planned to set up its own government bodies in the breakaway region. Mr Yeltsin, speaking atReuter - 337 words
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110 1994-12-27 3 Reuter SHANGHAI China will attract U5533.5 billion (Ss49 billion) of contracted investment this year, up 3 per cent over last year, according to official statistics cited in the Shanghai Securities Mens. Contracted investment next year should jump 15 per cent to US$3B.5Reuter - 110 words
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323 1994-12-27 3 AP TOKYO Japan's fair trade watchdog plans to file a criminal complaint against nine electronics firms, including giants Hitachi Ltd and Toshiba Corp, accusing them of rigging bids on public projects, local reports said yesterday. The criminal complaint would answer demands by theAP - 323 words
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172 1994-12-27 3 Knight-Ridder SYDNEY Recent reports from Asia of counterparty refusal to pay up on leveraged derivatives positions serve as signposts to the likely news stories of 1995, risk managers in Australia believe. While the conservative Australian over-the-counter derivatives market and the experience ofKnight-Ridder - 172 words
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WORLD WATCH
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86 1994-12-27 3 AP KUALA LUMPUR Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is a harsh critic of Russian military action against Chechnya, but he said yesterday he had no plans yet to cancel Malaysia's purchase ot Russian MiG-29 jet fighters. "The time has not come yet for us toAP - 86 words
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113 1994-12-27 3 AP SEOUL A high-level meeting yesterday with North Korea yielded "no substantive progress" towards the release of captive American helicopter pilot Bobby Hall but left US officials optimistic. "The meeting itself is a positive sign," said Jim Coles, a spokesman for the US and UNAP - 113 words
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84 1994-12-27 3 AP JAKARTA Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, yesterday rejected a call to allow Israeli tourists to visit. "Our position on Israel is not changed. We will continue to deny entry permits to Israeli tourists," said Andi Mappisameng, director general of the TourismAP - 84 words
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100 1994-12-27 3 AFP TOKYO The ratio of trade union members in Japan's workforce stood at 24.1 per cent in June, down 0.1 of a percentage point from a year earlier and marking a record low, the Labour Ministry said yesterday. Ministry officials said the fallAFP - 100 words
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Article72 1994-12-27 3 Bernama LANGKAWI Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday expressed his disappointment with the widespread bribery in Malaysian soccer. He said he was shocked that soccer, which had millions of fans in the country, was influenced and tainted by corruption. "All this while I had believed theBernama - 72 words
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94 1994-12-27 3 AP TOKYO Tokyo inspectors have found a high level of radioactivity in mushrooms imported from France and the city has asked the central government to strengthen checks at airport and ports. Spokesman Katsuaki lino said yesterday that the metropolitan government's bureau of public health discoveredAP - 94 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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THE WORLD
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474 1994-12-27 4 AP WASHINGTON Many corporate donors who misjudged last month's election prospects and put money on Democratic incumbents have found a way to show appreciation for victorious Republicans paying off their campaign debts. In political vernacular, it is called "catching the lateAP - 474 words
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524 1994-12-27 4 Move will have far-reaching impact on business world Bloomberg Business News ZURICH Confronted with growing popular resentment, corporate ambivalence and funding problems, Switzerland has been forced to reform one of its most cherished institutions: the army. Switzerland is about to slash the size ofBloomberg Business News - 524 words
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Article, Illustration325 1994-12-27 4 Reuter LONDON Former US presidential candidate and senior civil rights leader Jesse Jackson equated conservative politics with racism and fascism in an alternative Christmas message to Britain on Sunday. But he said blacks, other minorities and women must take responsibilityReuter - 325 words
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307 1994-12-27 4 Reuter DAMASCUS Syria's latest peace talks with Israel, held at the highest level so far, ended without any progress, the Syrian news agency Sana reported. It said Israel made "impossible demands" at meetings which began in Washington last Thursday, and contacts would now dropReuter - 307 words
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217 1994-12-27 4 AFP CAIRO The Palestinian Authority will take the issue of Jewish settlements on the West Bank to the United Nations. Palestinian finance minister Mohammad Zohdi Nashashibi said on Sunday. Mr Nashashibi told Egypt's Voice of the Arabs radio that "the Israeli practiceAFP - 217 words
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Advertisement193 1994-12-27 5 We've set the table. And what we're offering will stir up a lot of interest. i more than normal, if you open a Citibank I CITIBANK TIME DEPOSIT I or Unfixed Wammmaammamammmmmmmmmmamm^ and January HHj■ A quick look at the way we've A wk I 6 months 4.63% I dressed193 words
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PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
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552 1994-12-27 6 Offer is attempt by Lands Department to increase land disposal revenue after poor auction results, say analysts Eastern Express THE Hongkong Lands Department has decided to release for sale three extra residential sites, estimated to be worth a total of HKSS billion (SS94OEastern Express - 552 words
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Article, Illustration366 1994-12-27 6 Bloomberg Business News Property giant Cheung Kong (Holdings) said construction hasn't started on its big Oriental Plaza development in Beijing because city authorities haven't cleared the site. Cheung Kong, the flagship of Hongkong tycoon Li Kashing, was responding to media reports thatBloomberg Business News - 366 words
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173 1994-12-27 6 AFP TOMEN Corp will build two condominiums in Beijing after becoming the first Japanese firm to obtain approval for a housing construction project in the Chinese capital. The trading house will set up a subsidiary in Beijing next month toAFP - 173 words
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529 1994-12-27 6 Karl E Meyer - Low-cost housing need not look cheap, writes Karl E Meyer Karl E Meyer NYT PHRASES like socialist planning, Weimar Germany and public housing almost always evoke negative overtones these days. Yet socialist planning in Weimar Germany led to the construction of publicNYT - 529 words
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Article245 1994-12-27 6 Selected transections In the pest week O ""nj.trW OmW« Twm W* l« i T-M1 I transaction P""* Proj«ct 1>pi Ttmr> (8$) s f PRIVATE Dec 19,1994 2057 Thomason View Condo Condo apt 1310 99 653,000 498~ Dec 19,1994^~1544 View Condo apt 1700 99 668,000 392 Dec 19,1994 j245 words
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Advertisement976 1994-12-27 6 Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #01-212, Singapore 1852 (off Tampines Ave 1 Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 An efficient and well-established auto servicing/repair centre located in the east of Singapore, we are only 15 minutes away from CBD. Residents in Katong, Siglap, Bedok, Tampines and Changi have976 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration598 1994-12-27 7 Chicago team survive blunder to charge past bitter rival in overtime AP CHICAGO Scottie Pippen scored a season-high 36 points and the Chicago Bulls survived a last-second blunder in regulation by Steve Kerr on Sunday to beat the New York Knicks 107-104 in overtime.AP; Reuter - 598 words
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297 1994-12-27 7 AP NEW YORK If I9Bl's US Major League Baseball strike is any indication, it will take owners years to recover financially from this year's walkout. Owners lost US$lO5 million (S$ 153.3 million) during the strike-shortened 1981 season and US$2O6 million more in theAP - 297 words
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Article, Illustration386 1994-12-27 7 AP LOS ANGELES A visitor stopped by the jail to see O J Simpson on Christmas Day, while his former sister-in-law complained that the media was being too sympathetic towards him. Prisoners at the Men's Central Jail were notAP - 386 words
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614 1994-12-27 7 Reuter MIAMI The Miami Dolphins held Detroit running back Barry Sanders in check, dominated the first half and held on in the second to clinch the AFC East with a 27-20 victory over the Lions on Sunday. Dan Marino completed 26 of 35Reuter - 614 words
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SPORT SHORTS
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Article, Illustration82 1994-12-27 7 AP NEW YORK Saturday's games: Atlanta 10. Arizona 6; Indianapolis 10, Buffalo 9; New York Giants 15, Dallas 10; Green Bay 34. Tampa Bay 19; New England 13. Chicago 3; Cincinnati 33, Philadelphia 30; Cleveland 35. Seattle 9; Kansas City 19. Los Angeles Raiders 9; New Orleans 30.AP - 82 words
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Article, Illustration97 1994-12-27 7 AFP MELBOURNE England closcd at 148 for four in their first innings on the second day in the second Test against Australia here yesterday. After being in a sound position at 119 for two in the final session. England lost two important wickets as leg-spinner Shane Warnc began toAFP - 97 words
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Article, Illustration89 1994-12-27 7 Reuter BANGKOK Danny Nunez of the Dominican Republic was in critical condition in a Bangkok hospital yesterday being knocked out in a World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight title bout, a doctor said. Nunez was rushed to Bangkok late on Sunday after he was knocked out by Thai champion SacnReuter - 89 words
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Article, Illustration95 1994-12-27 7 AP NEW YORK The fate of the 1994-95 National Hockey League season could be decided this week. No firm date for cancelling the season has been set. although NHL commissioner Gary Bcttman has the authority to shut it down if it becomes impossible to play a 50game scheduleAP - 95 words
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Article, Illustration70 1994-12-27 7 Reuter SI PEIERSBLRG, Florida I women's money earners issued by the WTA Tour on Sunday: I. Arantxa Sanchez Vicano (Spn) U552,943,665 2 Conchita Martinez (Spa) USS 1.540.167 3 Steffi Graf (Gcr) USS 1.487.980 4 Jana Novotna (Czech Rep) U*****.119 5 Natasha Zvereva (Bel) U*****.592 6 Gabriela Sabatini (Arg) U*****.470Reuter - 70 words
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Article, Illustration166 1994-12-27 7 AP SYDNEY, Australia With spinnaker sails billowing in every colour of the rainbow, the largest fleet in the history of the Sydncy-to-Ho-bart yacht race set sail yesterday for the 50th anniversary of the blue-water classic. The 25 m maxiyacht Tasmania led some 370 boats through the North and SouthAP - 166 words
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Advertisement116 1994-12-27 7 1 AUROCOMP] TRADE EASY The Integrated Business System 4? User friendly, menu-driven Multi-currencies transaction with dual base currencies 0 Cater for bank charges and revaluation Instant on screen response to customer's accounts outstanding and ageing information Comprehensive financial report 0 OST capability incorporated On-line help functions available Incremental search available116 words
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Advertisement1698 1994-12-27 8 Nothing Beats A Bud- Bitiyfl where t wm > dine and entertain OK I I Li li '.-I ri tl H u~m rTI il'Ai ft wl\ k\ b* (New Year's Eve Dinner) f 1 &$62.00 PER HEAD CARPACCIO Dl BRESAOLA ALIA SICIUANA An inviting entiw of thinly sliced BraaoU richly1,698 words
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LIFESTYLE
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Article711 1994-12-27 9 Lawrence Van Gelder - Lawrence Van Gelder finds out how a father's story for his two little daughters became an overnight publishing success Lawrence Van Gelder NYT ONCE UPON a time, there was an advertising man in Salt Lake City who decided to write a story for his two littleNYT - 711 words
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Article, Illustration457 1994-12-27 9 AP VOLUNTEERS passed out meals to the destitute and gifts to the needy in the US on Sunday while some postal workers donned Santa suits to suspend children's disbelief for one more year. At the Blue Dolphin restaurant in Kalamazoo. Michigan, ownerAP - 457 words
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Article382 1994-12-27 9 CHATTERBOX UPI AP AP AP AP MOTHER TERESA, the world-renowned missionary and Nobel Peace Prize winner, offers a few words of wisdom for this Christmas and the coming year. "When our attention is turned only to the parties and the presents, it becomes too easyUPI; AP - 382 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1116 1994-12-27 9 TV RADIO Pa I ma".'' h*' w'o rds* and music Nick \olu above) pitting his wits against Patrick O'Neal by Paul Williams. and junior attorney Timothy Hutton in Q A, 8.30pm, TV 2 Channel 12 Dragon Ascends: Be- 12.00 MN Close. 1 1 yond the Courtyard. 6.00 PM Sesame Street.1,116 words
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COMPANIES & MARKETS
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502 1994-12-27 10 Al Labita - From Al Labita in MANILA THREE more Singapore firms have joined a consortium led by Ayala Land lnc that will bid on Jan 6 for Fort Bonifacio, a former army camp in Manila that will be Asia's biggest privatisation project.502 words
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207 1994-12-27 10 MBT KUALA LUMPUR Rashid Hussain Securities (RHS) is making an ofTer to sell 195 million warrants in DCB Holdings Bhd on a one-for-four basis to DCB shareholders at 40.4 sen each. The offer, on a non-re-nounceable basis, was approved by the shareholders ofMBT - 207 words
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253 1994-12-27 10 MBT KUALA LUMPUR MBf Holdings Bhd's shares have been rccommcndcd as a "buy on weakness" by Yamaichi Securities in, view of anticipated earnings growth driven by its 31.7 per cent associate, MBf Capital Bhd. Yamaichi, in its investment analysis, expects MBf Capital toMBT - 253 words
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Article, Illustration1025 1994-12-27 10 Florence Chong - HOCK LOCK SIEW By Florence Chong SYDNEY Interest rates are rising and the housing market is turning sour. Indeed, the residential sector is likely to be the bleakest sector of the Australian property market1,025 words
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332 1994-12-27 10 Ruth Wong - From Ruth Wong in KUALA LUMPUR CASH-RICH Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM) has proposed to expand into the pharmaceutical business by buying Upha Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd and its related companies for MssB million (5533.14 million) in332 words
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420 1994-12-27 10 MBT KUALA LUMPUR Sarawak Securities Sdn Bhd is planning to launch a unit trust fund in a joint venture with Bank Utama. following the runaway success of the MSSOO million (SS2BS million) Amanah Saham Sarawak (Assar) earlier this year. The unit trust fund, tentativelyMBT - 420 words
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COMPANIES
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589 1994-12-27 11 MBT KUALA LUMPUR The year 1994 may not have been a spectacular one for the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) compared to its historic performance last year, but it is a memorable year where new listings are concerned. A record 65MBT - 589 words
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192 1994-12-27 11 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR Berjuntai Tin Dredging Bhd will set up a joint venture with Anglo Oriental (Annuities) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Mining Corporation Bhd (MMC), to develop mining and freehold lands. A Berjuntai Tin statement here on Friday saidBernama - 192 words
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Article1321 1994-12-27 11 Mwm' prion Dcc 24 A 27 us C.r Fund 0.9S 0.98" Singapore Unit Trust UOB Asset Mgt Ltd The Commerce 1.64 1.74 Unifund 1.44 1.50 The Savings Fund 1.60 1.69 Unitond-f 1.04) 1.07 S'pore Prog Fund 0.61 0.65 United Gr Fund! 1.69 1.77 S'pore See Fund 0.97 1.03 United Asia1,321 words
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Article, Illustration636 1994-12-27 11 Reuter HONGKONG The rising optimism that pushed up Asian stock markets at the start of 1994 has been replaced by rising interest rates and economic worries which are likely to slow growth on the bourses in 1995, analysts say.Reuter - 636 words
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Article169 1994-12-27 11 Bloomberg Business News HONGKONG The troubled MKI Corp said on Friday it may have to delay the release the company's interim results, originally scheduled for this week. In a statement, MKI said it would definitely delay its board meeting from tomorrow to Jan 26 becauseBloomberg Business News - 169 words
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449 1994-12-27 11 AFP HONGKONG China's listed stocks on the Hongkong bourse, or H shares, are starting to show signs of fading a year after their sparkling debut, with dull trading widely expected in the new year, analysts say. Despite indications of continuing economic growthAFP - 449 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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77 1994-12-27 11 SINGAPORE Two companies linked to Singapore Technologies Industrial Corp (STIC) have joined hands to set up a freight management, warehousing and distribution logistics, and project forwarding joint venture in Yangon, Myanmar, with a local party The company said over the weekend that its subsidiary. Chartered77 words
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70 1994-12-27 11 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR Long Huat Group Bhd has named Long Huat Capital Sdn Bhd as the vehicle for its proposed foray into China's property development. Long Huat Capital will take a 60 per cent stake in Chongqing Dazhongya Real Estate Development Co. Ltd (CDRED)Bernama - 70 words
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Article62 1994-12-27 11 KUALA LUMPUR Group pre-tax profit of HIL Industries Bhd for the six months ended Sep 30 fell 41.8 per cent tc M 5595,000 (*****,626) from M$LO2 million previously. An HIL statement said the fall was due to steep increases in raw material prices. The company62 words
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69 1994-12-27 11 Reuter JAKARTA The Jakarta stock exchange said it plans to spli: listings into two boards to boost trading. A draft plan include measures to improve stock and bond trading and also deals with the commitments of issuing companies. The main board woulc be reserved forReuter - 69 words
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Article35 1994-12-27 11 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR TSH Resources Berhad has acquired a licence for the marketing rights and manufacturing know-how foi products manufactured under the trademark "Royale Chocolati Confectioners" from Royale Chocolate Confectioners SA.Bernama - 35 words
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Article40 1994-12-27 11 OUR report on Dec 24 on CWTs bonus share issue carried wrong headline. The company is planning a onc-for-two bonu issue, as was stated in the report, not a one-for-onc issue. Wc ar sorry for the error.40 words
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331 1994-12-27 11 MBT KUALA LUMPUR Investment holding company Gateway Splendour Sdn Bhd has acquired 45 million shares, or 30 per cent of the equity, in main board-listed Econstates Bhd for MS2O2.S million (SSI 15.6 million), or M 54.50 per share. In a statement to the KualaMBT - 331 words
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COMMODITIES & FUTURES
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Article, Illustration3290 1994-12-27 12 Annual review of commodity prices LONDON A recovery in world economic growth translated into inflationary turbulence on the commodity markets this year, with prices soaring to record highs on strong demand in the US, Europe and Asia, except Japan. Speculative buying by investment funds,Source: Simex - 3,290 words
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Article4879 1994-12-27 13 CORPORATE RESULTS VI tarn FPS Dale rV IV IV LV Company ann (Sm) (Sin) (cts) lets) \BK Hldgs Sep H I 1.109 I MS 2.5 3.3 Acma Sep 16 I 48 926 19.517 71.0 28.6 MSB* No\ :i I* 3 05 7L 2 095 2.04 Alex4,879 words
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Article, Illustration752 1994-12-27 13 Relative Strength Index: The RSI measures the rate at which prices move. In theory, it ranges between zero and 100. In practice however, it fluctuates between 10 and 90. RSI is calculated over a specified period, say 13 days, and is derived from the formula: 100 100/ [(upCHARTS BY BRIDGE - 752 words
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MARKET REVIEWS
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Article, Illustration463 1994-12-27 14 AFP New York NEW YORK Blue-chip shares began last week on the slide after a wave of profit-tak-ing. but the traditional yearend rally had the Dow Jones index jumping by the end of the week. The index of 30 leading industrials picked up 26.24AFP; AFP picture - 463 words
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Article655 1994-12-27 14 Sydney SHARES tracked Wall Street through most of the week and closed on Friday just 0.6 per cent firmer, led by gains in resources stocks. The All Ordinaries Index closed at 1,908.2 points, up 12.3 on the previous week's finish. The All Industrials Index slipped 1.9 to655 words
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379 1994-12-27 14 AFP London LONDON Stocks celebrated the festive season, rising 2.2 per cent during the week on the traditional end of year spending spree, higher Wall Street shares and a positive outlook for the UK economy. The FTSE-100 Index of leading shares rose 66.7 pointsAFP - 379 words
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329 1994-12-27 14 AFP Tokyo TOKYO Share prices continued gaining ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange last week as brisk futures-led buying supported market sentiment. The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 selected issues in the first section rose 470.10 points, or 2.5 per cent, last weekAFP - 329 words
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308 1994-12-27 14 AFP Hongkong HONGKONG Stock prices soared 1.78 per cent on strong overseas institutional buying during the week, with the key Hang Seng Index gaining 145.49 points to close at 8,311.88 on Friday. Average daily turnover amounted to HKS2.B4 billion, down from the previousAFP - 308 words
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Article845 1994-12-27 14 18.51 BLUE chips closed with strong gains for the third straight day on Friday as investors snapped up stocks before the long Christmas holiday weekend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 18.51 points at 3,833.43, building on a strong December rally. It ended the week with a845 words
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Article290 1994-12-27 14 -21.57 Stocks finished a sluggish pre-holiday session higher and little extreme activity is expected to enliven the week. The Toronto Stock Exchange will be shut today and will re-open tomorrow. "Obviously people are in a holiday mood. But nevertheless, holiday mood or not, there was still a fair amount290 words
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Article2259 1994-12-27 14 London Dec 23 Ptuct Industrials A. A. Corp Adr S7 6/8 Abtwy National 434 I 4/* Allied Lyons 54J I Amcc 69 I Argyll 261 unch AiJa (iroup i$ -.470 BAT ln<J 44} I 2 KC 355 -3 (MX (iroup 714 -2 BR Petroleum 42V -2 BTR 2% 5 Barclays2,259 words
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Article2792 1994-12-27 15 Vol Dec 13 HKS High Low I "000) K£ XSM PacilW 4400 -0.100 4900 4WO 10 13 6 AWT World Transport 1.130 4)020 1130 1120 80 7.1 Wn* I jikJis ...0.130 unch 0930 0.930 5.2 Vtco HkJgs 1410 <-0 020 1440 1440 30 4 0 Allied Ind ImI 0.4102,792 words
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Article735 1994-12-27 15 Bloomberg Business News MANILA Stocks rose for the seventh time in eight days yesterday as investors bid up companies they think will acquire a huge government property up for redevelopment. The PSE Composite Index rose 5.90 points to 2,791.40. The value of shares traded was 990 million pesos. LosersBloomberg Business News - 735 words
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Article, Illustration2532 1994-12-27 15 Reuter TOKYO Stocks closed firmer on arbitrage-linked buying which emerged soon after the lunch break. There were strong expectations that stocks will go up further, partly because of strength in the Nikkei 225 futures contract. "When the index dips, arbi-trage-linked buying emerges due to futures' underlying strength. Sentiment isReuter; Source: Bridge Info - 2,532 words
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Article579 1994-12-27 15 Bloomberg Business News SEOUL Stocks fell yesterday as institutional investors sold stocks to raise cash, squeezed by the Bank of Korea's tight money policy. To cut the swelling money supply and keep inflation low, the central bank on Saturday issued US$2.5 billion worth of Monetary Stabilisation Bonds which commercialBloomberg Business News - 579 words
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Article, Illustration1839 1994-12-27 15 Bloomberg Business News BANGKOK Stocks fell, led by communications companies. as a government agency sold stock in Telecom Asia Corp after a one-year freeze on trading expired last week. Investors were also worried about interest rates rising next year, hurting profits and drawing foreign money out of the market,Bloomberg Business News; Source: Bridge Info - 1,839 words
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Article, Illustration1139 1994-12-27 15 Reuter JAKARTA Share prices closcd mixed in very quiet trading yesterday as the market struggled for momentum with the main centres in Asia closed for a public holiday. "Overall, the market was really quiet with many of the big capped stocks finishing the day unchanged. With Hongkong and SingaporeReuter - 1,139 words
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Article2493 1994-12-27 16 Gr l»r IW Last \ol \\<*k U«l gwHc Di» IM» Nrl \l(i High l oo (itmpunv Sale ("000) High l.ow Bu>er Seller t"*r S P'K Smil MALAYSIAN STOCKS 398 160 m \ISB MM. 298 cd -2 112*) 320 287 298 299 10 -2 9 0 1 W (i2,493 words
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Article, Illustration7101 1994-12-27 16 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian share prices rose sharply over the week on news of sound economic growth and speculation that the government will call soon for elections. The 86-stock weighted Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Composite Index gained 42.27 points to 988.87AFP; Source: Bridge Info - 7,101 words
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Article8923 1994-12-27 17 I MAIN BOARD Gr Gr M Wl l"W4 I *\l Vol Week Quulr l)i» l)i* \W Nat (if A*t High I «m i omp*n\ Sal* f/- (*000) High l ow Bmer Seller C *»r S P/E Smil Krire INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL 7 20* 417.5* in I s VmaJk 4X2 tj)8,923 words
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Article, Illustration2030 1994-12-27 18 R Sivanithy - By R Sivanithy SINGAPORE: Until about two weeks ago, the possibility of a year-end stock market rally appeared almost non-exis-tent as the pullout of funds from regional markets moved into top gear. While this scenario has not changed dramatically, the market's recovery since thenSource: J M Sassoon; Charts by Bridge Info - 2,030 words
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413 1994-12-27 19 Ramesh Divyanathan - By Ramesh Divyanathan SINGAPORE A leading ship surveyor has warned the industry against being complacent about double hull tankers. Lloyd's Register deputy chief ship surveyor John Ferguson said tomorrow's ship accidents could be caused by design and construction factors. In contrast, many413 words
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516 1994-12-27 19 John Helmer - From John Helmer in MOSCOW THE RUSSIAN Foreign Ministry's expert on maritime law told BT that Moscow rejects Turkey's attempts to regulate shipping in the Bosphorus Strait, and does not accept Turkish claims in the Aegean Sea. Yakov Ostrovsky, Russia's chief negotiator516 words
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176 1994-12-27 19 Reuter HANOI Vietnam said yesterday that two Russian ships had helped its meteorologists conduct surveys in the disputed Spratly Islands and other sea areas also claimed by China. The Russian vessels Pavel Gordienko and Academist Yocanski took part in studies in theReuter - 176 words
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685 1994-12-27 19 Page Col Able Shpg 7 4/5 Accord Group 8 1-3 •Ahlers Lines 13 5 Ahrenkiel Liner 4 1/2 •Appenship 4 4/5 •ANL 3 4/5 •ASCI. 5 5 Astro Shpg 8 4 Avant Shpg 6 4/5 •Bank Line. The 9 5 Batamindo 7 3685 words
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Article, Illustration436 1994-12-27 19 NYT NEW YORK The troubled cruise of what was to be a stunningly redone Queen Elizabeth 2 has moved back to the open seas, albeit stormy ones, after the Coast Guard decreed on Saturday that it was safe for the liner to sail.NYT; Reuter - 436 words
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219 1994-12-27 19 AFP SHANGHAI The Shanghai Maritime Court has resumed the hearing of a US$7.B million (S$ 11.5 million) SinoJapanese shipping dispute dating back more than 50 years, a newspaper reported here yesterday. The Shanghai Star reported that seven people, claiming the rights toAFP - 219 words
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Article1435 1994-12-27 20 THE Baltic Freight Index for spot dry cargo shipping rates fell to 1,982 on Thursday from 1.987 on Dec 21. Trading on the freight market continued to slow with details of concluded business in short supply. brokers said. Seatrans paid a firm US$l7,OOO for the 66.908-dead-weight-tonne Panayia Moutsaina1,435 words
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Article, Illustration1063 1994-12-27 21 Taiwan's minister of transport and telecommunications, Liu Chao-shiuan, has the unenviable task of privatising the country's ports and telecommunications industries Lloyd's List Magazine Focus THE TERM "wide-ranging brief in government-speak around the world is usually shorthand for a difficult task that is hard to define. In theLloyd's List Magazine Focus - 1,063 words
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Article10189 1994-12-27 28 This is a list of ships loading at Singapore for ports around the world. It tabulates, by destination, the name of the ship, the shipping line involved and the estimated dates of arrival and departure from the Port of Singapore. LEGENO PN: ship calls at Pcnang after10,189 words
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Article3070 1994-12-27 32 Coataiaerline NV: Bclsin Shpg Agcncies Pte Ltd (SVMarinc Handling Sdn Bhd (PK/PN). Vtord Croup: Accord Shpg Pie Ltd (SVAccord Contr Line (PK/PN). Adkris Business Corporation Philippine Cabource Shpg A Trdg Pte Ltd (S) Ahreakiel Liner Service: Kim Shpg A Trdg(S). Übatros Sea-Air Service: Frata Shpg Pte Ltd (SV3,070 words
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Article156 1994-12-27 32 CONFERENCES CONSORTIA 'fuSm*Kjbha •(Narifc Anertoß/Pflr CaalK American Resident G Trtßß*PaeMle Frdpt Cantaraßca ti Japan lST ovtnas Hit M| Mi Apraeaeeat (CAM): American '•President Lima; Orient Overseas Container line; "K" Line; Malaysian International Ship* ping Corporation; Neptune Orient Lines; SeaY Land; A P MoUer Maersk Line; TSK Line. ACS (Far Eaat/Earepe):156 words
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Article275 1994-12-27 32 Abacus Couriers Td: 545-8011. Fax: 545-1898. Air Express t ravel Td: 533-5771. Fax: 535-6144 Airborne Freight Corporation Tel: 542-8844 Fax: 542-3716 *****80. Airawift Worldwide Courier Td: 278-0188. Fax: 273-8283. AJS Supplies Td: 748-6322 (2 lines). 747-7421. Fax: 742-8975. City-link International Td: 344-3377. Fax: 345-6450 Cluster Link Supplies A275 words
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Article1531 1994-12-27 32 Abex Express Freight Td: 542-7171 Fax: *****84. Actinic Forwarder Td: 225-1833. Fax: *****42. Actirair Singapore Td: 542-7822. Fax: *****20. Aeroliak Freight International Td: 545-8033. Fax: *****05. Tet°s4M9ll. Fax: *****18. Air Cargo Novo Express Td: 542-5454. Fax: *****06. Air Express International Td: 542-7666. Fax: *****74. *****50. Air Market Express1,531 words
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Article2563 1994-12-27 33 ARGENTINA Santa Ke: No vessels berthed, no vessels in roads, no vessels due. Diamante: One vessel berthed loading wheat, no vessels in roads, no vessels due. San Ivoren/o: Six vessels berthed of which 3 loading soya bean meal pellets. 1 by-products, I maize, I discharging butadiene, 3 vessels2,563 words
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Article450 1994-12-27 33 CRUISE FERRY SCHEDULES CRUISE SHIPS Air l)tp Name of Vessel ETA EI'D Ports of (alls Fort Agent telephone No DECEMBER 27 27 Langkapuri Star 1800 2200 Pcnang Jardine Shpg Agencies 224-1052 Aquarius 27 27 Leisure World 1000 2015 Cruise to Nowhere New Century Tours 227-8284 Corpn 27 Renaissance 1 1000450 words
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Article857 1994-12-27 33 The information was contributed by Simpson Spence Young. WITH the festive season almost upon us there has been no let up in the number of transactions coming to light, especially in the dry bulk market, noticeably very well supported by Greek buyers. For example there are reports ofThe information was contributed by Simpson Spence & Young. - 857 words
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Article518 1994-12-27 34 Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure hirong Port Welgiow Tane 2512A* POIA atongsde »13/1500 flumond Star 15/6 alongside 2712/1800 Batam Spe*lJ B/194 P01A 21 13/1200 21 13/1400 IMS I B 015.94 113 alongside 27 12/1700 Batam Spe«d5 ****** P01A 27 12/2100518 words
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Article1401 1994-12-27 34 RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO Record Bookinf/Balance Rstts Ship Voy No Etb/Btr Period From To From At. S»» IMA 27/2359 IB 26/1 MO 26/1659 26/1900 26 26/1/00 27/0659 27/0900 3 27/0700 27/1159 27/ HOP Atx Violet 04261,401 words
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Article827 1994-12-27 34 THIS twice weekly report, compiled by Cockett Marine Oil Ltd, shows price ranges in US dollars instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the market. Prices shown are based on average-sized stem. Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and827 words
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Article563 1994-12-27 34 Carta Dec 21 Dcnaty Water Residue Mi himm Sednent MM I Exxon KG/M*3 V/V M/M 1 M/M PPM method BO/Qnac Imts Spec E25 991 10 15 0 010 30* 010* Spec G35 991 1.0 18 0 015 30* 010* Northern Europe 180 Ave 981 0.2 12563 words
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378 1994-12-27 36 Reuter PARIS A recovery underway in European car sales will bring only brief relief the industry must sharpen its competitive edge before the home market is opened to the Japanese. Europe's car sales, which plunged 15 per cent last year, are expectedReuter - 378 words
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447 1994-12-27 36 Reuter HONGKONG As the earth and rocks mount up on the world's largest reclamation project of its kind, Hongkong s USS2O.3 billion (5529.8 billion) airport and associated projects seem poised finally to take off. For a smooth flight, however, China and Britain mustReuter - 447 words
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193 1994-12-27 36 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has won a substantial stake in Cambodia's revamped national carrier while its rival. Air Asia Sdn Bhd, has been relegated to doing ground services, news reports said on Saturday. MAS, through executive chairman Tajudin Ramli, isAFP - 193 words
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Article, Illustration59 1994-12-27 36 AFP FOLKESTONE, England Cars being loaded on the first shuttle to carry fare-paying passengers on Thursday as the Shuttle service prepared to leave the UK for France. Until the new year, there will be one shuttle departure an hour in each direction before the service gradually movesAFP - 59 words
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250 1994-12-27 36 BernamaKyodo JAKARTA Vehicle sales in Indonesia are expected to reach an all-time record of 320,000 units this year, up more than 50 per cent from last year, a news report said on Friday. Indonesia's English-lan-guage daily Jakarta Post quoted an announcementBernama- Kyodo - 250 words
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Article110 1994-12-27 36 Reuter LONDON Rover Cars yesterday said it was launching the new version of its veteran Metro small car in the UK. restyled and renamed as the Rover 100 series. The new range is priced at between £6.495 (S$ 14.700) for the basic 1.1 litre enginedReuter - 110 words
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132 1994-12-27 36 KnightRidder NEW YORK Delta Air Lines on Friday said that US District Judge Robert Patterson has ruled that Delta has no liability in a suit hied by the Pan Am Creditors Committee and Pan Am Corp. In December 1991, Pan Am creditors andKnight- Ridder - 132 words
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129 1994-12-27 36 Bloomberg Business News NEW YORK A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved a plan to liquidate Eastern Airlines' remaining assets. Most of Eastern's creditors will receive about 11 US cents on the dollar for about USSI.4 billion (SS2.I billion) in allowed claims. Eastern lawyers saidBloomberg Business News - 129 words
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72 1994-12-27 36 AFP BEIJING China has produced 4.5 million motorcycles this year, a 34 per cent increase over 1993, the Economic Daily reported on Friday. Production, which totalled 960,000 units in 1990, was expected to rise by more than 20 per cent in 1995, it added. DemandAFP - 72 words
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234 1994-12-27 36 Knight-Ridder ATHENS The Greek government on Friday picked a German contracting group to build a new international airport for Athens, estimated to cost 1.5 billion Ecus (552.6 billion). Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou, after a cabinet meeting that discussed several large planned infrastructureKnight-Ridder - 234 words
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