The Business Times, 19 November 1996
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Title Section12 1996-11-19 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MITA (P) 046/12/95 SINGAPORE Internet: http://www.asial.com.sg/biztimes TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19,199612 words
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Article33 1996-11-19 1 ("■sin M H7BJ3 (-15.61) Diwbh P| moamr' VMM (-10.84) DS5u-7.«) T T A"KLSKOOMf 3S3J55 MEKM IMKS7 -ISUe HAW SENG HyMUl—xa« sasw-ss-is MAMLAOOXP —JUMM *tt» WPf3WVI.__jMil.71 4«US MKHHiCM* ?ift» iM WHI +*M33 words
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Article, Illustration570 1996-11-19 1 Loh Hui Yin - Brokers say make-up of Chavalit's ecenomic team at heart of concern From Loh Hui Yin in Bangkok THAILAND'S stock market dived 5.8 per cent yesterday to signal its concern over the economic team of former military strongman Chavalit Yongchaiyudh who willSource:; Source: Bloomberg - 570 words
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Article, Illustration358 1996-11-19 1 Jenny Lam - Sate is third highest for mainboard offers this year By Jenny Lam [SINGAPORE] Manufacturing and distribution group Ossia International's initial public offering has been 15.4 times subscribed, with an impressive 50,000 or so applicants putting in almost half a billion dollars in application monies. This is358 words
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185 1996-11-19 1 [SINGAPORE] The government will act decisively if the economy slows further next year. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has said. Speaking at the People's Action Party 24th Ordinary Party Conference on Sunday, he said the current economic slowdown is cyclical. "But185 words
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427 1996-11-19 1 Neil Behrmann - BatfcaaksayiaMfe of payment for Lotus was agreed oa earlier From) Neil Behrmann in London MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has accused Britain's Midland Bank of not accepting a cheque from national car manufacturer Proton and blocking its acquisition of British sports car maker Lotus. But427 words
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Advertisement78 1996-11-19 1 ui Saaift^lPO Specialist construction firm Wee Poh Holdings yesterday launched its initial public offering of eBCh iUMiiMIB •MtHttMltfVVWth *mMir.anFlQ*, Wspg. An election rally •the stock market could be onthe cards. ■RkfnflMfetatatato Company Ikst replenishing itslandbank. hearting for another record jimu. pgSB. Stock la stiif&ading bekm its IPO price of 5778 words
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Advertisement17 1996-11-19 1 Major eoomalo reforms on the way, Pg 7 Not all IPOs guarantee windfall for stags, Pg 1917 words
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Advertisement59 1996-11-19 1 Ccuj&er Solid steel. Chronograph and dale. Water-resistant to 150 YEARS OF ROMANCE SMGAPORE Tokaihlmoya Shopping Cantra Tai: 734 2420 Lucky Plaaa Tat 733)262* Scotts W: 236 6627 BB C««voMW:7]4 199e.PMK*)M*****09 'W 1 I B RcMm HoM Arcoda Tat: 334 3241 ft fIOU R Q LASS U MALAYSIA lot 10 Shopping59 words
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Advertisement14 1996-11-19 1 Plus for discounted unit trust shares and bonds PAPpfaus to counter by-election effect, Pg314 words
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SINGAPORE AT HOME & ABROAD
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Article, Illustration756 1996-11-19 2 Audrey Tan - COMPANY VISIT Firmenich For the Swiss-based mfnpi>ny gnmllg and tastes are part of a serious business Byi Audrey Tan THEY make things irresistible at Firmenich, as the company's tagline proudly proclaims. One of the world's leaders in the fragrance and flavourCHRIS LOH - 756 words
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320 1996-11-19 2 Agnes Wee - By, Agnes Wee MAJOR international airlines are working out the details of implementing a proposed 3 per cent hike in fares. The International Air Transport Association (lata) announced over the weekend that its 251 member airlines had proposed a global 3 per320 words
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Article, Illustration253 1996-11-19 2 PEAK Properties part of banker Wee Cho Yaw's personal investment arm will be developing 10 freehold bungalows in the prime Bukit Timah area. The project is expected to get building plan approval soon and is likely to be marketed at around $6 million253 words
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153 1996-11-19 2 Reuter [FRANKFURT] Germany's BHF-Bank AG said it would turn its Singapore office into the headquarters for its Asia business in a reorganisation of its activities in the region. The bank said in a statenent it would move its trading business from TokyoReuter - 153 words
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Article, Illustration313 1996-11-19 2 Diana Oon - EYE ON THE ECONOMY Construction By Diana Oon CERTIFIED progress payments in the construction sector totalled $3.7 billion in the third quarter, according to figures from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). The number, which includes preliminary figures for September, is 18 per cent L:nSource: - 313 words
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425 1996-11-19 2 He holds talks with top govt members and will visit RAD centres The Straits Times (LONDON] Brigadier-general (NS) Lee Hsien Loong arrived here early yesterday morning for a four-day visit, his first official trip to Britain as Deputy PrimeThe Straits Times - 425 words
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209 1996-11-19 2 [SINGAPORE] The 36-unit Princeton residential project at Ewe Boon Road in District 10 is expected to be marketed at around $1300 per sq ft (psf) when launched next month. Being developed by Teck Chiang Realty, which is linked to Malaysia's Lion Group,209 words
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NEWS Roundup
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Article61 1996-11-19 2 THE Singapore Broadcasting Authority (SBA) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the School of Communication Studies (SCS) of Nanyang Technological University. The MOU will enable SBA and SCS to formulate strategic ideas for Singapore's broadcasting industry. They will also conduct studies on the broadcasting industry,61 words
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42 1996-11-19 2 THE Ministry of Education said yesterday that its director of education, John Yip, will be retiring next month. Wee Heng Tin, currently director of schools, will replace Dr Yip while continuing in his current post.42 words
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49 1996-11-19 2 A TRADE mission organised by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be in Singapore from Nov 22 to 26. Led by chamber president Bojidar Bojinov, the delegation is expected to sign a business cooperation agreement with the Singapore Confederation of Industries.49 words
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61 1996-11-19 2 A DELEGATION of officials from the Trade Development Board and the Economic Development Board will visit China's Shandong province to attend the 3rd Singapore-Shandong-Bavaria State of Germany Tripartite Economic Cooperation Meeting tomorrow. The delegation will be led by Tang Guan Seng, political secretary61 words
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Article, Illustration456 1996-11-19 3 Chuang Peck Ming - PAP'S 24th ORDINARY PARTY CONFERENCE Govt looking at ways to share success with singles and very poor; $500 m fond for aged Reports by Chuang Peck Ming FIRST, it was discounted shares. Now, selling savings bonds and unit trust shares at a456 words
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439 1996-11-19 3 Chuang Peck Ming - By< Chuang Peck Ming A SMALLER proportion of the older population are working today than before, says a justcompleted survey of senior citizens in Singapore. Only 27.4 per cent Singaporeans aged 55 and above were employed last year compared with 34.3 per cent in439 words
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405 1996-11-19 3 Each constituency election to be treated like picking local govt A LOCAL government election strategy will be the answer from the People's Action Party to the opposition's by-election move in the coming general election. Unveiling a three-pronged offensive last Sunday, Prime Minister Goh Chok405 words
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IN Brief
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Article54 1996-11-19 3 PAPissynonymous with Singapore, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong told the party's cadres last Sunday. 'The values of Singapore are the values of the PAP. Without the continuous leadership of the PAP since I9se.. .Singapore would certainly not have survived, leave alone enjoyed todays high standard of54 words
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Article66 1996-11-19 3 ca didate D®vid Lim wished for care, adventure and joy to make Singapore "our best home". The caring Singaporean is concerned about how the community grows, he said. The spirit of Adventure of Singapore's ptoneen must also be sustained to energise Singaporeans. Finally, he said,66 words
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Article54 1996-11-19 3 our tf not only, natural resource," female candidate Lim H wee Hua told PAP cadres. But to stay ahead of the economic race and improve their lives. Singaporeans must also be aware erf where they stand-be flexible to changing demands and explore ways to ease their labour54 words
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Advertisement58 1996-11-19 3 Tung Centre 745 sf 3,165 sf Parkway Parade 925.36 sf/1,592.48 sf Parkway Parade 15,537.44 sf (enbloc) A-Z Building 1,991 sf to 13,982 sf 174 Paya Lebar Road Short term lease Built-up area: 14,477.58 sf First Capital Property "fr 5_P Management Pte Ltd m: r(A member of Fint Capital Corporation Groap)58 words
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Advertisement105 1996-11-19 3 The Garden Bar, I Tokyo I Tke garden is a decent size, scattering tie guests I BVr Z' faefy ameng the shrubs, conifers and clambering I I vines. The fead, as yen would expect, is all I sSHB surroundings. After a liberal watering even the I I wst secluded comer105 words
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FOCUS: PROPERTY
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Article, Illustration818 1996-11-19 4 Lee Han Shih - Will SembCorp make billions in property THE PROPERTY COLUMM Or Is Goldman Sachs too bullish about its ahipyarH By Lee Han Shih WHICH property player could soon grow to nearly the size of Far East or City Developments, could secure very high plot ratios and sell condominiums at a margin818 words
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Article, Illustration292 1996-11-19 4 Diana Oon - By Diana Oon LOCAL company Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte Ltd (TWC) is introducing a new concept in construction cranes it is importing a machine which can function as either a standard lifting crane or an extended jib crane, without having to dismantle and convert292 words
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333 1996-11-19 6 Abdul Hadhi - First 9 months' figure almost 90% of last year's total number of units sold /fc/. Abdul Hadhi [SINGAPORE] The HDB resale market is poised to overtake last year's record volume, despite the introduction of stiff measures in May to curb speculation, consultants333 words
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218 1996-11-19 6 Surinder Singh - From I Surinder Singh in Sydney SINGAPORE property owner Great Union has just signed a lease agreement with music retailer HMV, which is expected to pay up to As2.l million (552.33 million) a year in rent. THe deal will see HMV, a fully-owned218 words
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Advertisement128 1996-11-19 4 W J 7-storey L industrial bldg area i 7?%? f Rental income j|B k9|| exceeds $2.3 M per annum Reputable Close to MRT, CTE, PIE For details and tender documents, please contact Yong Choon Fah *****27 Dennis Yeo *****20 Karamjit Singh *****29 Wilson Ang *****21 Lint Gnee Kiang *****26 Tan128 words
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Advertisement197 1996-11-19 4 Prime East Coast Residential Development Site Location The stem prominently located r— at the junction of Fort Road and Mayer Road. Dunman High School is nearby as is the q FORT ROAD Singapore Swimming Club. < q Legal Description Lots 3396,3624,4945,292-6, 0■» < 292-8, 292-3, 292-2, 292-28 jlfl Mukim 25197 words
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Advertisement444 1996-11-19 6 THE BUSINESS TIMES LIFESTYLE EXCLUSIVE CT^S/#vS^TD jjk PiciußE YoußSElf wiih GolFiNq Greats at tlhe 1997 JohiNNiE Wall<er CUssic The seventh Johnnie Walker Classic will be held from 21 26 January 1997 at Hope Island Golf Club on the stunning Gold Coast of Australia. You could be among Johnnie Walker's honoured444 words
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Advertisement90 1996-11-19 6 I COLLECTIVE SALE I I SHELFORP GARDEN Prime Freehold Land DGP plot ratio of 1.4; Up to 4 storeys Land area: 4,129 sqm(Approx) ESW /i?/ SI cfiiiwi I Exclusive Hilltop Condominium .■■■j,.... °i /j/ jWjJjjjj u Near reputable schools, institutions and amenities unsm 0 15 TOWN 1 ViACC T*nderClosM:s Dm90 words
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Advertisement176 1996-11-19 6 Y 7 7 Area: 52,434 sq ft I •Redevelopment ANGMOKK? AVE 3 ANGMQKIO AVE 3 potential up tO I plot ratio 25 S > I •60yrHDB o or leasewefl97B 5 2/ tech i o jo/ PLACEI Ground rent 2mm /J 112 J* < amk ino. /s/ 'Existing L5 rk 3-storey176 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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645 1996-11-19 7 Quak Hiang Whai - THAI ELECTIONS Govt also needs to take drastic steps against graft, says man who will head new economic team From Quak Hiang Whai in Hongkong THAILAND'S Deputy- Prime Minister in the outgoing government, Amnuay Viravan, yesterday flagged major political and economic reforms, including645 words
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121 1996-11-19 7 Reuter [BANGKOK] Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor Rerngchai Marakanond said yesterday there would be no change in the central bank's monetary policies, even though a new government is set to take office. "The BOT will continue our current monetary poli- cies, there willReuter - 121 words
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238 1996-11-19 7 HANOI AFP VIETNAMESE President Le Due Anh, said to be ailing in hospital after a stroke, is tired and "needs some rest", a foreign ministry spokesman said yesterday. Mr Anh, 76, is believed to be in a military hospital in Hanoi in critical conditionAFP - 238 words
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229 1996-11-19 10 PHNOMPENH Reuter PARLIAMENT passed Cambodia's first environmental law yesterday, but analysts said the legislation was too weak to tackle the country's environmental problems. "This law won't make any difference. It is so weak, I have trouble thinking it even has symbolic significance,"Reuter - 229 words
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295 1996-11-19 10 KUALA LUMPUR He says agreement seeks to make developing countries colonies of the West Reuter MALAYSIA is urging developing countries to reject a multilateral investment agreement that is being pushed by the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said. Speaking late onReuter - 295 words
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Article220 1996-11-19 10 Al Labita - MANILA By. Al Labita A LISTED unit of Singapore Telecom has earmarked US$66 million (5592.4 million) for its expansion to Mindanao island in the south, the company said yesterday. Globe Telecom said the move calls for installing 56,000 digital lines in five provinces Lanao del Norte,220 words
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125 1996-11-19 10 ■YANGON Reuter Myanmar's military government, ignoring foreign criticism and calls for boycotts, launched its official tourism year yesterday with ceremonies featuring dancing, music and traditional costumes. The inauguration of Visit Myanmar Year the government's strongest effort ever to open the once-isolated country toReuter - 125 words
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Advertisement23 1996-11-19 10 Ladies' choice! 1 i tm Rado 'DiaQueen'. Scratchproof high-tech ceramics, solid 18-carat gold and nearly diamond-hard sapphire crystal in perfect harmony. RADO Switzerland23 words
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Advertisement6 1996-11-19 10 Challenge for multilateral trade, Pg 136 words
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Advertisement476 1996-11-19 10 I PERTH# BEST YEAR-END BUY I YOUR BEST BONUS! i^NDURAH 16 v»Mo» priced from A$ 180,000, fully completed, ready to move in. Villas include: 2-storey 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. I II Single Storey 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Single storey 2 1^ bedrooms 2 bathrooms. The WaHrfront also offers mooring iUIA476 words
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CHINA-HONGKONG-TAIWAN
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368 1996-11-19 11 Lu Ning - SINGAPORE It's said to be buying 5% stake from S'pore Technologies which holds 15% in project By Lu Ning TAIWAN Aerospace Co (TAC) will "definitely" be part of the consortium that will co-devel-op a 100-seat passenger airplane with Chinese and European aircraft makers368 words
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374 1996-11-19 11 HONGKONG Legco members and Chinese parliament deputies sign np AFP CANDIDATES yesterday rushed to put themselves forward for the controversial legislature China has said will take over Hongkong's assembly after the July 1 handover. 1 China, overriding Western has set aside four weeksAFP - 374 words
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184 1996-11-19 11 9 TAIPEI Reuter HONGKONG, under pressure from China, has rejected several visa applications from Taiwan officials to visit the litish colony, Taiwan's offiil Central News Agency reported yesterday. "Communist China recently has pressured the Hongkong and British governments restrict visits by Taiwan officialsReuter - 184 words
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SINO Briefs
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Article81 1996-11-19 11 AFP [BEIJING] Chinese President Jiang Zemin will pay a state visit to Russia in April next year to sign an agreement on border troop reductions, Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen announced here yesterday. In a joint press conference with his visiting Russian counterpart YevgeniAFP - 81 words
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68 1996-11-19 11 AFP [BEIJING] One of China's leading financial newspapers warned yesterday of deep-rooted problems hidden under the nation's rosy economic situation. "Attention must be paid to the slowing down of economic reforms," the Economic Daily said. "Some state-owned enterprises are facing greater difficulties, profits areAFP - 68 words
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Article73 1996-11-19 11 Bloomberg Business News [TAIPEI] The Taiwan government may lower its forecast for 1996 economic growth, already at a six-year low, citing lower-than-expected investment and personal spending. The Economic Daily News, Taiwan's top-circulation business daily newspaper, reported yesterday the cabinet's budget, accounting and statistics directorate willBloomberg Business News - 73 words
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Article, Illustration298 1996-11-19 11 HONGKONG Reuter EUROPEAN Commission vice-president Leon Brittan yesterday said China's entry into the World Trade Organisation still required tough negotiations but added it would be "good for the world". "The Chinese will have to accept theReuter; REUTER - 298 words
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168 1996-11-19 11 TAIPEI AFP TAIWAN'S justice minister yesterday surprised lawmakers here by revealing that a number of elected deputies had previous connections with organised crime groups. "More than a fourth (40) of the provincial and city councillors previously had links with criminal gangs," Liao Cheng-hao toldAFP - 168 words
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249 1996-11-19 11 TAIPEI AFP TAIWAN'S ruling Kuomintang (KMT, or Nationalist Party) yesterday released a draft peace treaty with mainland China, and called for the swapping of representative offices between the two rivals. The draft peace treaty was prepared by the director of the diplomacyAFP - 249 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration494 1996-11-19 12 Anthony Rowley - TOKYO They believe Japanese investors are looking to invest in other markets Reports by Anthony Rowley EUROPEAN and Asian investment houses have been expanding their Tokyo operations ahead of deregulation in financial markets. Leading the way, the HSBC group recently broke ground on building itsAFP - 494 words
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316 1996-11-19 12 US FEDERAL Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan yesterday threw his weight behind proposals to grant increased independence to the Bank of Japan as part of an overall restructuring of the Japanese financial system. He also urged Japan to accelerate its proposed "big bang" under which316 words
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152 1996-11-19 12 NEWDELHI AFP A POWER struggle has broken out in the Congress (I) over who should control the country's oldest political party, sources said yesterday. Former premier P V Narasimha Rao. who quit as party president after corruption allegations but has refused to abandon control ofAFP - 152 words
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301 1996-11-19 12 TOKYO Brisk car exports boost Oct surplus by 31% to 354b yen AFP JAPAN'S trade surplus with the US rose for the first time in 20 months in October on brisk auto exports, although its surplus with the world continuedAFP - 301 words
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175 1996-11-19 12 ■SEOUL AFP SOUTH Korean President Kim Young Sam said yesterday he was determined to beef up the nation's flagging economy, and warned that cabinet ministers face being fired if that "historic duty" is not fulfilled. "The prime minister and all ministers shouldAFP - 175 words
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ASIA Notes
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Article72 1996-11-19 12 Reuter [TOKYO] A major Japanese realtor with debts of more than US$6 billion (SsB.4 billion), Sueno Kosan, has been declared bankrupt by a court, the semi-government Housing Loan Administration Corp said yesterday. Private credit research agency Teikoku Databank Ltd said, meanwhile, that the failure ofReuter - 72 words
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57 1996-11-19 12 AFP (SEOUL) South Korean prosecutors said yesterday that 961 government officials and civilians were arrested for corruption between May and early November in a crackdown. Those arrested included 265 government officials accused of receiving bribes or kickbacks over construction projects, tax breaks, weapons deals,AFP - 57 words
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63 1996-11-19 12 Bloomberg Business News [MELBOURNE] A seven-tonne Russian Mars space probe carrying four plutonium canisters landed in the ocean south of New Zealand at about 12.20 pm, a spokesman for the Australian Defence Department said. United States officials said earlier that if the Russian probeBloomberg Business News - 63 words
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Article, Illustration1498 1996-11-19 13 Anthony Rowley - WTO MINISTERIAL MEETING Regionalism, liberalisation fatigue and cynicism threaten free trade Reports by, Anthony Rowley NO ONE should underestimate the importance of the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to be held in Singapore from Dec 9-13 when ministers of trade, commerce and economicsFILE PHOTO - 1,498 words
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936 1996-11-19 13 ATTEMPTS will be made at the Singapore ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation to cut through what has become a jungle of arbitrary national rules linking trade and investment, especially in developing countries. But WTO officials admit that the obstacles to936 words
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THE WORLD
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456 1996-11-19 14 GENEVA S'pore conference may see pact on scrapping by 2000 of customs duties on IT equipment AFP WORLD Trade Organisation chief Renato Ruggiero does not expect any "big clash" on the vexed issue of labour standards at the agency's December conference in Singapore, heAFP - 456 words
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372 1996-11-19 14 BRUSSELS 31,000-strong force will continue peacekeeping efforts AFP NATO ambassadors yesterday issued a green light for the creation of a 31,000-strong "stabilisation force" to continue peacekeeping in Bosnia next year, an alliance spokesman announced. The ambassadors called for "detailed contingency planning forAFP - 372 words
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Article, Illustration197 1996-11-19 14 WASHINGTON Reuter THE Democratic National Committee (DNC) has laid off fundraiser John Huang, who solicited several controversial campaign contributions from foreign interests. The Washington Post yesterday quoted Amy Weiss Tobe as saying Mr Huang was among 50 DNC employees let go last Friday as theReuter - 197 words
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324 1996-11-19 14 BRUSSELS Reuter EUROPEAN Union budget ministers will attempt today to hold the line on a 1997 budget plan which achieves zero growth, an unprecedented attempt at spending restraint within the 15-nation bloc, diplomats said yesterday. Although the EU's budget isReuter - 324 words
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EDITORIAL & OPINION
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Article, Illustration735 1996-11-19 15 S N Vasuki - THE BOTTOM LDVE OPINION By S N Vasuki The writer is BT's Jakarta correspondent INDONESIA'S technology czar B J Habibie has traditionally figured in every political analyst's shortlist of vice-presidential candidates. But recent comments made by the high-profile Mr Habibie have led some analysts735 words
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Article129 1996-11-19 15 'We never even thought about the ramifications of it Actually, we liked the toe polish.' Sarah Ferguson disgraced British royal on the infamous photographs showing her topless and her former business manager, Texan John Bryan, appearing to suck her bare toes. There's a natural attraction between men129 words
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Article653 1996-11-19 15 EDITORIAL POR a number of reasons, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum will take on added significance when the group's 18 leaders meet for their fourth summit next week at Subic Bay in the Philippines. The first reason is that the Nov 25653 words
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Article, Illustration1080 1996-11-19 15 US economist offers the "fundamental asset risk" or FAE approach to valuing investments The Economist INVESTORS are rarely praised for their good sense. But for the past two decades, a growing number of firms have based their decisions on a model which assumes that peopleThe Economist; Source: The Economist - 1,080 words
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216 1996-11-19 15 Shae Hung Yee - MAILBOX Shae Hung Yee manager marketing communications/ corporate affairs Singapore Technologies Tele media Singapore I REFER to the letter by Augustine Chong Yean Joo headlined "Competing satellite systems for Sing Tel" (BT, Nov 7). In his letter, Mr Chong made reference to a report which was216 words
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Article155 1996-11-19 15 Sarah Koh - Sarah Koh public relations manager Comfort Transportation Pte Ltd Singapore I WOULD like to respond to the article, "Taxis and The WTO", published in The Busi ness Times on Nov 7. It is an exaggeration to say that there would be a shortage in the supply of155 words
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Article394 1996-11-19 15 Tobacco's horrffle toll TOBACCO takes a toll that is so great it is hard to comprehend. More than a million boys use smokeless tobacco. According to Consumer Reports, "half of the teenage smokeless tobacco users already have precancerous white patches in their mouths. With continued tobacco394 words
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Miscellaneous5 1996-11-19 15 DOOHESBURY By Garry Trudeau Bnl5 words
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EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE
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Article, Illustration875 1996-11-19 16 CAROL VOGEL - Actors, artists and other celebrities are increasingly being sought to narrate audiotours for American museum exhibitions and the visitors are just lapping it up, says carol vogel CAROL VOGEL NYT IN A darkened room at the American Museum of Natural History, visitors exploring "Leonardo'sNYT - 875 words
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Article88 1996-11-19 16 Reuter [LOS ANGELES] Actor Sylvester Stallone has been beaten up frequently in the movies and will soon take more lickings. To mark the 20th anniversary of his movie Rocky, five nations Gambia, Ghana, Uganda, St Vincent and Grenada—will unveil on Thursday Ave postage stamps atReuter - 88 words
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Article, Illustration73 1996-11-19 16 AFP [BAYREUTH, Germany] "Tiny" believed to be the world's smallest teddy bear with moveable head, arms and legs, sitting next to a German penny coin during an exhibition at the Thietfgarten Castle here on Sunday. The 16mm-tall Tiny" is stuffed with woolAFP - 73 words
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79 1996-11-19 16 Reuter [LONDON] A small Scottish smoked salmon company has dropped Pope John Paul as a customer because it was fed up with being paid late, the Sunday Telegraph reported. "Getting paid from the Vatican proved as much a miracle as feeding the 5,000," JohnReuter - 79 words
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Article60 1996-11-19 16 [LONDON] Jemima Khan, wife of former Pakistan test cricketeer turned politician Imran Khan, gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday, a hospital spokeswoman said here. The 3 kg boy is the first child for the couple, who married in June 1996. Khan and Jemima's60 words
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Article66 1996-11-19 16 [LONDON] His name was Broccoli. "Chubby" Broccoli And on Sunday, three actors who played James Bond were on hand for a posthumous homage to the uniQuely-named producer who brought lan Fleming's novels to the silver screen. Albert "Chubby" Broccoli, who died in June at 87, was66 words
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Miscellaneous794 1996-11-19 17 TVVRADIO 13 12.45 AM Earth 2. 10.00 Mahaguru. 1 m dmt\7i 1,38 In Living Color. 1030 The Wife of the Eldest Son Th u> noVatl nS 2.00 The TraceyUllman Show. (Japanese Drama, Debut). <1 m ers 225 .Tour of Duty Terms of 1130 TV Innovations. 3.00 Money. Money Money. L3O794 words
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Miscellaneous217 1996-11-19 17 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD STo change wood U Hf |H| HA |H| |Hj feH 9 Striker takes position for deci- I j 1 i j j j j sive moment of game (5.5) ""~~HB~"Hi 10 Impolite daughter overcome by PH—JH__Hl__ 11 Noisy factory hides informa- ■■■■r—U—-U B—U 12 One pulled back towards217 words
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Article, Illustration1729 1996-11-19 18 NICKLAUS D'CRUZ - The Legends Golf course showcases the designs of golfing greats, says mickXiAUS d'CRUZ NICKLAUS D'CRUZ The writer is editottf The Asian Golf Reom. This review and fiatker information about golfing in Asia art available on the Internet at the BT-Asian OoJf Review &e (http://www.asial.cqpi. sg/bizcentre/golf)1,729 words
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Advertisement352 1996-11-19 18 ;r. v v '£>f, z<r~?£**~ »> < r;. 1 t v In 1886, we invented the car. •v k •i. f.. <-*?■'■*%'■■; 7 '■'■t,' >-r > oft-./' v ><~ In 1996, we reinvented it. j». v v /j V v". *< V* 1 0n« hundred and ten yew# after Gottlieb352 words
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COMPANIES & MARKETS
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Article, Illustration438 1996-11-19 19 Michelle Low - Specialist contractor sets historical PE ratio at about 9.9 times; Sesdaq offer will dose on Nov 28 By] Michelle Low [SINGAPORE] Specialist construction firm Wee Poh Holdings yesterday launched its initial public offering (IPO) of 24.8 million Sesdaq shares at 45CHRIS LOH - 438 words
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Article, Illustration341 1996-11-19 19 Genevieve Cua - By I Genevieve Cua [SINGAPORE] Singapore Telecom fell to a low of $3.26 yesterday a 3.5 per cent drop from Friday's close of $3.38 on news that the counter did not merit a heavier weighting in Morgan Stanley Capital International's twoSource: Bloomberg - 341 words
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649 1996-11-19 19 Clarissa Tan - HOCK LOCK SIEW Clarissa Tan IPO fever is not only back, it is raging. A month ago, successful initial public offerings by Delifrance and Labroy Marine broke a worrying spell of IPO gloom. Now, with the red-hot debuts of Kian Ann Engineering and649 words
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Article446 1996-11-19 19 Siow Li Sen - Unit trust will be first to be listed on Singapore stock exchange By\ Siow Li Sen (SINGAPORE) Six local banks yesterday banded together to launch the Singapore Regional Index Fund, which will be listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES). The fund, an open-ended446 words
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306 1996-11-19 19 Michelle Low - By Michelle Low (SINGAPORE) Fresh from its $94 million purchase of five bungalows at Grange Garden, Malayan Credit is now negotiating to buy a neighbouring condominium for about $85 million to combine the sites, according to sources. The 20-unit306 words
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REGIONAL COMPANIES
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230 1996-11-19 20 Reuter [HONGKONG] Singapore Airlines Ltd's strong balance sheet and management should allow it to cope with rising competition and a strong Singapore dollar, although 1997 and 1998 earnings are set to lag the market. In a statement issued in Hongkong yesterday following the releaseReuter - 230 words
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Article312 1996-11-19 20 Ruth Wong - Firm looks set to beat forecasts with interim profit growing to MsloB.4m From, Ruth Wong in Kuala Lumpur GAMING-based Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd is poised to beat market forecasts when it reported yesterday a sharp 77.6 per cent rise in group net profit to M312 words
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287 1996-11-19 20 Conrad Raj - By< Conrad Raj [SINGAPORE] Singapore's growing importance as a financial centre has won another admirer in the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which is setting up a representative office here next month. The office will be the exchange's first in Asia outside of Japan287 words
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Article141 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE] Frozen seafood trader Pacific Andes, which listed on Singapore's mainboard last month, has reported a 22.6 per cent jump in interim net profit to HK$2B.l million ($5.1 million). Turnover for the six-month period, ended Sep 30, was up 26.8 per cent to HK5448.8 million. Interest141 words
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178 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE] Jurong Cement yesterday posted an 18 per cent rise in interim net group profit to $11.78 million. Turnover also went up, by 24 per cent to $72.13 million, for the half-year to Sep 30. Earnings per share inched upwards to 27 cents from178 words
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85 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE]HSBC Investment Bank pk is proposing to issue up to 3 million call warrants relating to the issued shares of Keppel Corporation. The issue price of each warrant is $2.49 and every warrant will initially entitle the holder to purchase one share at an85 words
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105 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE] Great Eastern Life Assurance has been given the green light by Indonesian authorities to start a joint venture in Jakarta. Its Indonesian partner is Asuransi Jiwa Bumi Ashih Jaya. The joint-venture company, known as Asuransi Jiwa Great Eastern, has a paid-up capital of105 words
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Article45 1996-11-19 20 (SINGAPORE] Main board-listed Pengkalen Investments yesterday said its interim losses for the period ended Sep 30 jumped 26 per cent to $6.2 million. Turnover fell 13.8 per cent to $35.3 million. Prospects for the second half "remain depressed", it said.45 words
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Article35 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines subsidiary Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) has incorporated a new private company called Servair-SATS Holding Company. It is a 51:49 venture with Compagnie d'Exploitation des Services Auxiliaries Aeriens.35 words
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72 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE] THE directors of newly-listed Kian Ann Engineering announced yesterday the appointment of Lim Ho Seng as an independent director and a member of the company's audit committee. Mr Lim, who is chief executive officer of NTUC Fair Price, took up his new appointment72 words
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169 1996-11-19 20 [SINGAPORE] Far East Levingston Shipbuilding Ltd (Fels), the rigbuilding arm of listed Keppel Group, yesterday increased its shareholding in Keppel Integrated Engineering Ltd (KIE) from 6.7 to 20 per cent. This was part of the Keppel Group's rational- isation of its industrial169 words
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369 1996-11-19 21 World's 7th-largest chip producer to sell 10m shares at 20,000 won each Bloomberg Business News [SEOUL] Hyundai Electronics Industries Co opens its US$24O million (***** million) initial public share sale today offering local investors a cut-price stake in the banged-up computerBloomberg Business News - 369 words
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186 1996-11-19 21 AFP [WASHINGTON] Sony, faced with huge losses from its Hollywood studios, has abandoned its hand-off policy that gave the division creative autonomy. A report in the Nov 25 edition of The New Yorker said the Japanese firm's decision was confirmed by itsAFP - 186 words
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Article, Illustration389 1996-11-19 21 Bloomberg Business News [SYDNEY] Boral Ltd, under fire from shareholders for its poor performance, has promised a better performance after operating profit in the first four months of its financial year plunged 20 per cent. The Australian energy and building products companyBloomberg Business News; Source: Bloomberg ALLAN - 389 words
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300 1996-11-19 21 Slack consumer spending adds to food firm's woes Bloomberg Business News (TAIPEI] President Enterprises Corp, Taiwan's largest food and beverage company, yesterday said it probably would not meet its 1996 profit forecast, due to slack consumer spending and the delay in the shareBloomberg Business News - 300 words
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96 1996-11-19 21 Reuter [LONDON] An argument over pricing has delayed the listing of the first-ever Chinese company to be traded on London's stock exchange, the Financial Times reported yesterday. It said Beij ing Datang Power Generation was scheduled to float simultaneously in London and Hongkong this monthReuter - 96 words
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Article83 1996-11-19 21 Bloomberg Business News {HONGKONGJ Guangdong Tannery Ltd, a leather manufacturer owned by Guangdong Investment Ltd, plans to raise HK$lOO million ($lB.l million) by selling stock In a statement, Guangdong Investment said it will retain 75 per lucent of the company after the spin-off and saleBloomberg Business News - 83 words
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61 1996-11-19 21 Reuter [ENGLEWOOD, Colorado] Tele-Communications Inc America's largest cable telecommunications company .t said over the weekend its chairman Bob Magness died on i Friday night of cancer. Mr Magness, 72, had been ill for a short while, said a company spokesman. John Malone president and chief executiveReuter - 61 words
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81 1996-11-19 21 Reuter [HONGKONG] Aviation Industries of China (Avic) Dlans to raise US$5OO million (Ss7oo million) through Hongkong listings of its car, motorcycle and civilian business operations next year, the South China Morning Post reported yesterday. The daily quoted Avic's chief economist Du JinlingReuter - 81 words
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Article, Illustration511 1996-11-19 22 Its shares dose at 33J narks on debut weQ above issue price of 2&5 marks Reuter [FRANKFURT] Shares in Deutsche Telekom traded at 33.9 marks, just off their dayhigh, by the end of bourse trade on their market debut on Monday. The shares hadReuter; REUTER - 511 words
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388 1996-11-19 22 It expects to break even on Net services only after 3 years Bloomberg Business News (NEW YORK] Microsoft Corp is putting its money where its mouth is to conquer the Internet. The company said that it will probably lose more than US$lBloomberg Business News - 388 words
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Article163 1996-11-19 22 Bloomberg Business News [LONDON] Thorn pic, a UK consumer goods rental company, said first-half operating profit before one-time items rose 11 per cent and warned competition in the US would pare future earnings. Operating profit rose to £79.3 million (*****.4 million) in the six monthsBloomberg Business News - 163 words
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Article, Illustration359 1996-11-19 22 Bloomberg Business News [SYDNEY] Shares in CocaCola Amatil Ltd dropped 11.6 per cent yesterday, wiping ASl.ll billion (5J1.22 billion) off its market value, after it shocked investors by warning its net profit in 1996 will be as much as 20 perBloomberg Business News; Source: Bloomberg - 359 words
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Article, Illustration477 1996-11-19 23 Conrad Raj - Bank wound down offices here in 1987, but returning now as its customers find the region attractive By I Conrad Raj [SINGAPORE) American bank First Chicago NBD Corporation is back in Singapore with an offshore branch because an increasing number of its customers477 words
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428 1996-11-19 23 Reuter [SHANGHAI] China is expected to shift the focus of debt issue next year to corporate bonds after three record years of Treasury bond releases have brought outstanding state debt to its highest level, analysts said yesterday. Beijing is telling firmsReuter - 428 words
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332 1996-11-19 23 Conrad Raj - Terms for USs3sm facility beat those for Thai, Indon firms By* Conrad Raj [SINGAPORE] A US$35 million (Ss49 million) syndicated term loan facility for China's Hainan Beihai Gas Co was arranged at terms better than those obtained recently by Thai and Indonesian borrowers. Although332 words
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216 1996-11-19 23 Reuter [MELBOURNE] Australian institutional investor National Mutual Holdings yesterday sketched a bullish short-term investment outlook for most of Asia's tiger economies, but sounded caution on Thailand and South Korea. The group's Hongkongbased Asian funds management arm outlined its investment assumptions at a func-Reuter - 216 words
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Article, Illustration343 1996-11-19 23 Surinder Singh - From Surinder Singh in Sydney HONGKONG and Shanghai Banking Corp chief executive David Eldon has been reported as saying that the group does not have plans for any immediate acquisitions in Australia. This follows intense rumours in the market that HSBC is interestedSource: Bloomberg - 343 words
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336 1996-11-19 24 Not yet decided whether suit will request compensation for entire USs2.6b loss Reuter [TOKYO) A Sumitomo Corp shareholder notified the company yesterday he will sue its directors for compensation because of the company's massive copper trading losses, one of his lawyers said. InReuter - 336 words
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Article, Illustration301 1996-11-19 24 Soh Tiang Keng - fhj Soh Tiang Keng [SINGAPORE] Mid Ocean Reinsurance, a big reinsurance company set up in Bermuda four years ago in the wake of Hurricane Andrew, opened its Singapore branch yesterday. The Singapore office, the company's second overseas branch after London, will serve as the regional301 words
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Article192 1996-11-19 24 [SINGAPORE] Singaporebased Asia Securitisation and Infrastructure Assurance (ASIA) will guarantee a US$5OO million (Ss7oo million) medium-term note (MTN) issued by a Cayman Islands financial company. The company, Securitisation and Infrastructure Funding Corporation (Sifco), has received approval-in-principle to list the note on the stock exchanges of192 words
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237 1996-11-19 24 AFP, AFX-Asia [AMSTERDAM] The Dutch bank ABN Amro has agreed to buy Lloyds Bank in Australia from National Bank of New Zealand, the Dutch company said yesterday. ABN Amro said that the acquisition would be made by its Australian unit, ABN AmroAFP,; AFX-Asia - 237 words
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Article226 1996-11-19 24 STMTfIE Report Reuter (SINGAPORE) Simex Euroyen futures gained from a rise in Japanese government bond (JGB) futures yesterday but dealers said activity was largely technically driven in the absence of fresh fundamental factors. "There was no interest in the trade figures whatsoever." said aReuter - 226 words
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Article173 1996-11-19 24 Reuter, AFP London THE dollar remained firm against the yen early yesterday despite a widening of Japan's trade surplus with the United States for first time for 20 months. Dealers warned that US industrialists would press for a fall in the value of the dollar. At 1455 GMT,Reuter,; AFP - 173 words
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299 1996-11-19 24 ENERGY REPORT AFP [NICOSIA] Opec crude oil output fell by 260,000 barrels a day to 25.64 million barrels a day in October, mostly because of a sharp drop in Iran's crude production, the Middle East Economic Survey (Mees) reported yesterday. It said thatAFP - 299 words
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Article, Illustration1489 1996-11-19 24 DfTEBBAMK CROSS RATES .Vor18 AS CS ECU Ffr Dw HttlKh Y«> Woo MS HZS Hfc 1 PtM S$ Bawd Sfr UTS Hht Powrf US$ Australia 1060 6178 0 621 4 027 1192 6.120 ***** 18.500 0.880 6.550 1998 1.117 31.812 20.7*00* 1699 1009 21.766 20.125 0.476 0.792 Canada 0.943 6.2121,489 words
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Article1794 1996-11-19 25 SICOM FUTURES \or is RUBBER (futures dosing as «t 5.30pm) RSS1 CONTRACTS cwitsAq) Close Volume Open Month Hiqh Low Sett (tonnes) Interest Dec 96 181.25 950 Jan 97 184.50 850 Feb 97 186.25 1575 Mar 97 188.00 900 Apr/Jon 97 189.50 3600 Jul/Sep 97 188.75 188.50 190.00 3001,794 words
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Article2365 1996-11-19 25 LONDON Mistrials «<W t« Ptatt *h AB Ports 271.400 -4 Abbey National 642 -5 Allied Domecq 452.400 -2 AmK 97 -1 As da Croup 119 -.400 BAT ind 436 .9 BICC 283.400 -1 BOC Group 836 -1 BR Petroleum 676 6 BTR 238 400 unch Bank of2,365 words
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Article1659 1996-11-19 25 Reuter D Nikkei 225 -***** STOCKS closed weaker yesterday, as participants hugged the sidelines due to an unclear outlook over Japan's financial reform plans and its economic recovery, brokers said. Trading was extremely thin, marking its smallest volume for the year. The 225-share Nikkei Average was down 133.36 pointsReuter - 1,659 words
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Article, Illustration780 1996-11-19 26 AFP Composite Index +197 SHARE prices closed 0.6 per cent higher yesterday on continued strong inflow of foreign funds, dealers said. "The market was strong today. A lot of interest on Sampoerna and Astra. Foreign funds are coming into Indonesia in a big way," a trader said. The CompositeAFP - 780 words
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Article, Illustration1680 1996-11-19 26 AFX-Asia £1 Hang Seng +153.43 SHARE prices closed up sharply and at a record high yesterday on strong gains in the property sector led by Sun Hung Kai Properties. The Hang Seng Index closed up 153.43 points at 13,042.80 on turnover of HK$B.25 billion. Dealers said the rally onAFX-Asia - 1,680 words
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Article, Illustration670 1996-11-19 26 Reuter F1 Shenzhen B Share Index +539 THE Shenzhen B market surged 5.51 per cent yesterday on active buying triggered by rumours that securities regulators were considering marketboosting measures. The B Index surged 5.39 points to 96.56, with turnover soaring to HK557.79 million from Friday's HK525.85 million. The surgeReuter; Source: Credit Lyonnsis Securities(Asia) Ltd - 670 words
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Article409 1996-11-19 26 AFP QWP Index SHARE prices finished 1.1 per cent higher yesterday as investors pursued large-capital-isation issues. "Encouraged by robust performance of the Formosa Plastics Group shares from the opening of trading, investors rushed to pick up blue chips," said a trader. The TSE Weighted Price Index rose 63.62 pointsAFP - 409 words
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Article, Illustration867 1996-11-19 26 AFP □set Infer -5a3» SHARE prices plunged 5.8 per cent yesterday following election returns that gave a major partner in the outgoing ruling coalition a chance to form a new government. Prices were, however, stable in afternoon trading after heavy losses in the morning. Sentiment was boosted after theAFP - 867 words
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Article358 1996-11-19 26 AFP P Manila *32.76 PRICES rose yesterday due to optimism in the economy ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings and summit to be held here. The PSE Composite Index rose 32.76 points to 3,105.55. The PSE said the increase was based on a revised figure of 3,072.79 pointsAFP - 358 words
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Article433 1996-11-19 26 AFP CI Composite Index -5J85 SHARE prices closed lower yesterday, with investors losing confidence amid the lack of government measures to support the market. The Composite Index fell 5.85 points to 750.82. Turnover was 22.5 million shares worth 347.1 billion won. Falls beat risers 619 to 254. Blue chipsAFP - 433 words
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Article624 1996-11-19 26 AFP DAnOrimariM -3j5 SHARE prices closed down yesterday after a slump in Coca Cola Amatil's shares. The All Ordinaries Index fell 3.5 points to 2,383.8. Turnover was 426.4 million shares worth A 5746.8 million. BHP jumped 32 cents to A 517.84 while RTZ-CRA rose 26 to A 519.60, onAFP - 624 words
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Article275 1996-11-19 26 Bloomberg Business News FlWeflmgtop *0.42 SHARES were mixed as paper stocks fell amid concerns pulp inventories are higher than expected. The NZSE Top 40 Index rose 0.42 point to 2,352.36. Rises beat falls 20 to 12. M$ (000) ANZ Banking 8 35 015 124)8 AtfvOfit*}#! Htdqs 1.27 0.02 *****Bloomberg Business News - 275 words
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Article, Illustration8216 1996-11-19 27 AFX-Asia Composite Index +124 SHARE prices closed mixed in the absence of fresh news, but with Telekom Malaysia helping to push the composite index higher. The second board, which rose over the previous week, saw profit-taking, dealers said. The KLSE Composite Index closed upAFX-Asia - 8,216 words
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Article3828 1996-11-19 28 Ven Sreenivasan - WARRANT WATCH By Ven Sreenivasan THE warrants of steel-pipe maker, Wing Tiek Holdings, came alive again yesterday, rising 70 sen to Ms 7 on a volume of 1.6 million shares. The rally is due mainly to speculation that Wing Tiek could benefit from3,828 words
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Article2269 1996-11-19 28 MALAYSIAN STOCKS Gr Cc Laat Va4 Day Lad Quata Mv CMv YM N*t M Cap High Low Stna Cwmy SH COOOt High Law tpyar Mw Of M $m« 625 360 m» 5000 AISBSOc— 402 cd "8 3 406 402 402 418 5o 4.9 0.3 85l4 412.4 119 842,269 words
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Article1570 1996-11-19 29 TURNOVER COOO) VALUE ('OOO) M«n Oo> T*« Kin Cl«» Tgtal 39,262 5.736 44.99® 130.6*9 11,547 142.236 Fin*** 6.593 2.467 9.060 55,917 3.956 59.675 8.713 198 8.911 20,844 312 21,157 Prap«rti»» 5.343 3.930 9,273 25.102 5.153 30.255 PUnUtton 524 524 1493 1493 MMn* 51 51 «7 127 7.906 7.939 15.845 6,4881,570 words
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Article4862 1996-11-19 29 Or Gr M W« 1996 List Vol Day Last Ouote 01* Wv YW Met Cap A«g Hiqh Law st so Company Sai* COOP) Hlflt L— Buyer Mhr Cw P/t $mil Prlct INDUSTRIALS 1- 5146 ASENT$10 200 US- 1000 900 ASF US$0.***** US900 885 90. 0 214 165 12584,862 words
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Article1018 1996-11-19 29 High Low StNe Cempany Sale COOP) HUti"** Lew •wy"' °sSi1c Cwr W/l *5 Price SCSOAQ 289 135 e 2000 ABR Hldqs 5c 192 *7 289 194 185 t91 192 3.0 14.2 01 120 0 85 4 186 136 68 2049 ASAutofoc 132 -2 277 134 130 132 133 ,3701,018 words
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Article, Illustration58 1996-11-19 30 Ven Sreenivasan - bf 1 Ven Sreenivasan KLSE -listed property construction specialist, Farlim Group, surged M 51.05 yesterday on takeover rumours. However, at yesterday's close at M 56.90, the RSI shows that the counter is deep into overbought territory. Though the momentum indicator suggests further upside, punters should take profit before58 words
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Article, Illustration867 1996-11-19 30 Ven Sreenivasan - STOCK MARKET COMMENTARY Analysts expect the fall to but market watchers point out that after a six-month decline, prices on the local bourse are looking attractive By Ven Sreenivasan [SINGAPORE] Stocks fell yesterday as investors took profit following last week's gains.867 words
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Article142 1996-11-19 30 NM ROTHSCHILD SONS, which underwrote FJ Benjamin's IPO, yesterday said it had done its best to speed up refunds to unsuccessful applicants. It was responding to an item in this column on Saturday about the frustrations of an applicant who had to pay interest on142 words
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122 1996-11-19 30 FOR the once-mighty Palang Dharma Party (PDP) in Thailand, it was a case of "It never rains but it pours". At its election rally in Bangkok last Friday, a giant billboard collapsed behind the stage, hurting an actress who was roped in to122 words
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Article78 1996-11-19 30 COULD it be that local property giant Pidemco Land doesn't find its own properties good enough for its corporate headquarters? It recently leased 22,000 sq ft of office space at Millenia Tower developed by Pontiac Land at Marina Square. Pidemco, now the property arm of the78 words
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Article95 1996-11-19 30 OVERHEARD at yesterday's launch of the Singapore Regional Index Fund when the MC asked guests to rise when the heads of the six local banks walked in: "Why should we stand up, isn't Singapore a democracy?" But few shared those sentiments and the bankers were duly95 words
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Article88 1996-11-19 30 SARAWAKIANS are baulking at the prices foreigners are willing to pay to live in flats, which one Kuching friend of ours says are Spartan but command monthly rentals as high as M 55,000 (552,770) similar to KL condominiums. Many of the foreigners are contract staff working88 words
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Advertisement257 1996-11-19 30 THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 5« EMMA PAGE JEWELLERY PTE LTD (In Members' Voluntary Wlnding-l p) At an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held at 30-32 Glenferrie Road. Malvern. Victoria 3144. Australia on 12th November, 1996 the following special resolutions were passed (i) that the Company be wound up voluntarily257 words
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Advertisement28 1996-11-19 30 For real-time stock information, call Quickstock on 1900-913-0003 at 30 cents a minute. Stock numbers are available in the stock pages of The Business Times and Lianhe Zaobao.28 words
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Advertisement112 1996-11-19 30 real time stock information, call Quickstock on 1900 91 UXX)3at 30 cents a minute. Stock numbers are available in the stock pages of The Business l imes nnil Lianhe Xaobao. y' Us 'song'? PL Kua gets Asian buyers 9 s timing right BUB beat path to London fl hUllMltt I112 words
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Article283 1996-11-19 31 Bridge News, Reuter. TRADING was quieter than expected on the freight market, and rates for Panamaxes appear to be on the slide while rates of Capesize vessel appear to be still holding firm, brokers said. With yesterday witnessing last week's bullish sentiment the rest of the week hasBridge News,; Reuter. - 283 words
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Article266 1996-11-19 31 a w CWTOMrftutton 1.18 -0.02 70 ChuanHup 0.99 *0.005 18 Coko Invastmant —1.48 rtu 7.30 -aos 824 FraipMLMu 0.65 -0.02 2 MHeMnqt 0.99 -0.01 19 Hal Sun Hup L02 uncti 108 Wtac« Zomti 0.82 -0.02 87 IMC HaMnqs HK5.60 JayaHeMlngs L09 -0.01 29 Jurena Shipyard —7.00 *0.05 1859266 words
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Article, Illustration468 1996-11-19 31 Yong Mei Fong - It also aims to maintain its position as Japan's busiest port ahead of Kobe Reports by' Yong Mei Fong [SINGAPORE] Japan's busiest port, Yokohama, plans to be the first in Japan to reduce port charges, while at the same timeARTHUR LEE - 468 words
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238 1996-11-19 31 [SINGAPORE] Yokohama is aiming to be a transhipment hub to other ports on the east coast of Japan, despite the increased use of non-main ports in the country which are drawing more direct shipments. Director general Hiroshi Koike conceded that Yokohama was currently238 words
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218 1996-11-19 31 Alec Almazan - From, Alec Almazan in Manila A DRAFT bill has been completed amending the Philippine Merchant Marine Officers Law to conform with the provisions of the 1978 Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) convention and its 1995 amendments. The proposed bill is intended to update218 words
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243 1996-11-19 31 Reuter [ROTTERDAM] Bunker players in Rotterdam have formed a working group aimed at maintaining the port's position among the top flight of bunker suppliers with stress on reliability of supply, the port authority said. "There are no specific problems, but it's aReuter - 243 words
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163 1996-11-19 31 [MUMBAI] The decline in crude oil production at Bombay High may make a dent in the year-end revenues of the country's biggest port, Mumbai Port Trust (MPT), reports Business Line. Also affected by the production dip are estimates of oil traffic163 words
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160 1996-11-19 31 Reuter [BEIJING] China Ocean Shipping Co (Cosco), the mainland's biggest shipping line, has sued two domestic shipping firms in a dispute over a crew labour contract, the Business Weekly said on Sunday. Cosco Qingdao Manning Cooperation Ltd brought a suit against Hainan Antaeus ShippingReuter - 160 words
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Article147 1996-11-19 31 [SINGAPORE] Four vessels belonging to national carrier Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) were christened yesterday at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea. The newbuildings are two 73,000-dwt panamax bulk carriers, NOL Sirius and NOL Schedar, and two 99,300-dwt crude oil tankers, the Eagle Beaumont and147 words
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Article, Illustration1204 1996-11-19 32 KEVIN CHINNERY - AUSTRALIA TO SOUTH-EAST ASIA SHIPPING ROOTS: SHIFTING ALLIANCES Anro, given an extra boost by NYK joining its Grand Alliance partners in Australia, is reasserting what it regards as its rightful position as the oldest and biggest carrier on the trade By I KEVIN CHINNERY Lloyd'sLloyd's List - 1,204 words
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260 1996-11-19 32 PACE 8 DraftCargo n ACL H Eastmal 2 Aeiocean 13 ECL 6 AMI 5 EES Able J3 Ethiopian 6 Accord 12 Eurohans 6 Ahrenkiel 4 Evergreen 6 Appenship 4 f »**h Astro 5 Fl-Bright tl Austral ti EooogSon 12 Avant 6 12 BSA260 words
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Article10833 1996-11-19 38 EXPORT ETA ETA Advartisar v«ni Voyaga Talaphona ETA ETA AdvwtlMf Vrn* Vovasa T^vwi SIN Dastn Noma N«n* Nwntar Numtar SIN DasTn Nama SS ?5? ®*'''®'®'*®'O'''*'0'00'®'00B0***®®'*'******MBBBBWBBBHM>>BBBBB®MB*B*(HMBBI 1 1 A 22 nordkap v.« ts-nmss 2*/n 13/12 Blua St* PRESTIGE UM (5 220U44 To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 sco seabright oootw (5220*0010,833 words
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Article588 1996-11-19 45 Voy Wo Bftfc Arrival lijirtw HMi' Jmmmt* IV* M <upl«l 22IV2J0O «>m m <niim M.n/2100 mi jm m*m n.mw g JM larvwoc 2~f.fTL JM MM** It.VKM M jMITtj? OHM jo, Hiiplli «W« 5J**J IV* JO) Mm*) MIV2015 4M* JM <nprn »VOMO ?Jf S7/M JOt lllipm M.IVWOO VM JB588 words
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Article1376 1996-11-19 45 RgCOVH* OF EXFOtT Ftt COWTAJNOK AND La CARGO I Rstls S*P V«y Wo Ett/ttr NrM Prw T« Frew aJ m» mm a m/im moot ivnw 1 MM WW MMM 4 MM MMM IVTOO m«mm *m nvwoo i «/not WW vw 2A */>7X 1/0*51 -IWOC MMM IVMM 4 IVQM1,376 words
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Article227 1996-11-19 45 N*v II Brunei: Meraj. Indonesia: Ascent of The Prophet Muhammad. Oman: Market and Public holiday. NotM Germany: Day of Penance. Mexico: Revolution Day. Not 23 Lebanon: Independence day. Not Japan: Labour Thankgiving Day. NotM Sri Lanka: Market and Public holiday. Not SB Iran (tentative) Birth of First Imam.227 words
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Article750 1996-11-19 45 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Marine Oil Ltd. shows price ranges In US dollars Instead of ilngle prices for a more comprehensive description of the market Prtcae shown are baaed on wp Hied stem Market movement* are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Prlc* Indei change and the750 words
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Article394 1996-11-19 45 9 mm 5"*" BOBm *24 IS 174 0.8 55 o.ofl fSLI T rnm >mfm AM ttmk+m S—Met He Mm* £25 1 0 3 0 0 1 %iM M0*w 906.7 OJ 134 0.07 3) C.Of ■w »MW mm JSB ?ic35 "f °q *J °°J wwtl^u-b 2 S394 words
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382 1996-11-19 46 Minister hints British firms will be asked to join the winning consortia in the USSIOOb deal Bloomberg Business News fLONDON] The UK expects the US companies vying for a US$lOO billion (Ssl4o billion) fighter jet contract to invite more British companiesBloomberg Business News - 382 words
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247 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [LISBON] Car and component manufacturers are expanding production in Portugal which they are using as a gateway for exports to Europe and the Americas. Manufacturers setting up in Portugal benefit from generous state incentives, a skilled work force, strategic locationReuter - 247 words
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226 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [PARIS] French private airline AOM, owned by the statebacked CDR holding company, appeared likely to get a managing director in the near future, to prepare the sale of the company, newspaper Le Monde reported. "A compromise solution gpems to have beenReuter - 226 words
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Article, Illustration68 1996-11-19 46 [KABUL] Two passengers on the doorstep of an overcrowded bus waiting for it to depart Kabul, the Afghan capital yesterday. Once equipped with a modern network of electric buses, the public transportation system of the Afghan capital, after four years of factional fighting which destroyed most ofAFP - 68 words
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262 1996-11-19 46 NYT [WASHINGTON] Top executives of Valujet Airlines and Sabretech, the two companies that blame each other for the crash of a Valujet DC-9 in the Everglades last May, are testifying this week at hearings by the National Transportation Safety Board that are expected toNYT - 262 words
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170 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [SYDNEY] British Airways pic chairman Colin Marshall said yesterday that the entry of Air New Zealand Ltd into the Australian domestic market in alliance with Ansett Australia Ltd would obviously intensify competition with Qantas Airways Ltd. Mr Marshall said BA, which ownsReuter - 170 words
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233 1996-11-19 46 Bloomberg Business News [SYDNEY] British Airways chairman Colin Marshall says the strong U K currency means it is likely the airline won't have to increase fares by the full 3 per cent as agreed by more than 100 airlines. The airlines agreedBloomberg Business News - 233 words
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297 1996-11-19 46 Experts say the nse of it will become mandatory in Europe soon like US AFP [PARIS] Anti-collision devices that alert pilots when another airplane is approaching are currently only mandatory in the United States but should become so in Europe by 2000, aviation expertsAFP - 297 words
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313 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [HONGKONG] China should expand its air freighter fleet to provide both civilian and military uplift capability, possibly through the acquisition of used aircraft, Indoswiss Aviation managing director Jim Eckes told an air cargo conference yesterday. "China has the smallest fleetReuter - 313 words
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94 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [LONDON] The British government was to announce plans yesterday to let private companies bid to operate three to five national traffic control centres, the Financial Times newspaper reported. It said the centres would take over strategic control of traffic from police andReuter - 94 words
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73 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [SEOUL] South Korea's Kia Motors Corp said yesterday it had agreed with China's Yue Fa Automobile Co Ltd to supply technical assistance in manufacturing key components for passenger cars. Yue Fa, based in Jiangsu province, will pay Kia US$3 million (554.2 million)Reuter - 73 words
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82 1996-11-19 46 [BRISBANE] About 500 tourists to Australia suffered food poisoning after eating chocolate sauce served on flights between Cairns and Asia, health authorities said yesterday. Queensland state Health Minister Mike Horan said the salmonella outbreak had affected passengers on Qantas Airways flights out of82 words
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76 1996-11-19 46 Bloomberg Business News [TOKYO] Pilots at Japan Airlines Co, All Nippon Airways Co and Japan Air System Co plan to strike today demanding better treatment, the Asahi newspaper's wire service reported. If they strike, 70 per cent of ANA's domestic flights andBloomberg Business News - 76 words
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Article102 1996-11-19 46 Reuter [BEIJING] China produced 1.21 million automobiles in the first 10 months of 1996, up 2.42 per cent from the same 1995 period, the overseas edition of the People's Daily said yesterday. Sales between January and October totaUed 1.17 miUion units, up 1.32 perReuter - 102 words
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