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Title Section14 2002-11-13 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE I Internet nUc.//business-times.asial .com.sg WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002 MITA(P) 010/03/200214 words
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Article74 2002-11-13 1 sn M06J9 (+1.60) I ST INDEX FETUSES 1,***** (+3.00) PlsDBaFUTUKES U 173J0 (-0.20) STOCK uminns Tuesday Chang? KLSE COMP #51.70 -1.47 .NIKKEI fe H.W, «4 40 cangseno MIIM »3i9$ SET INDEX J45J7 -iJ9 JAKARTA COJIP _*7I.« MANILA COMP .I.06&i9 iliK TAIPEI WP1 4478.47 j# SEOCLCOMP SMtt J.36 SHENZHEN74 words
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Article59 2002-11-13 1 FOBEX BATES US* s» l*S|S$pcrrsS) I7« S(l5$«Sper£} _Ji« ±799 |.0| L7#l YEN 119.4 «7 M R* 3 m £167 BKS 7H00 442* BAHT 4110 UAQ, RIPUH 9.093 5.160 PKHE BATES SLVQAFOKP Sia KUALA LCXFCI S40 BONG KONG i 000 JAKARTA 3900 TAIPEI TOKYO |A75 bfiOllj LONDON 4 00 \EW59 words
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668 2002-11-13 1 Angela Tan - Survey shows only 54% of CFOs have done review 2 months before new code takes effect Byi Angela Tan [SINGAPORE] With barely two months before new provisions in the Code of Corporate Governance come into effect next year, only about half of the chief668 words
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570 2002-11-13 1 Audrey Tan - 10-year contract will cut 20% from outsourcing costs; DBS to transfer 500 staff to Big Bine By* Audrey Tan [SINGAPORE] DBS Bank will outsource a large portion of its IT services and infrastructure and transfer 500 staff in Singapore and570 words
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Article587 2002-11-13 1 Kenneth James - It s important to keep examining both general and specific issues, says Bouioth Junes Kenneth James THE latest report of the Bioethics Advisory Committee won't generate the kind of visceral interest that its predecessor did. That's not surprising, since that first study dubbed the HSR587 words
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476 2002-11-13 1 Siow Li Sen - iexclusive Bali blasts spark concern, says Lloyds syndicate Byi Siow Li Sen [SINGAPORE] The possibility of loss from a terrorist attack had previously never been an issue with Singapore companies. Not anymore. Four companies based here have recently bought terrorism coverage to protect476 words
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Advertisement62 2002-11-13 1 DWDB Top Stories president Michael Capellas's sudden resignation raises doubts about Compaq merger. Next Page Quarterly report compromise? Editorial, Pg 12 Inchcape axes managing director's job after revamp. Motoring, Pg 26 When greater efficiency in CPF agent banks' services could mean higher costs. Exec Money, Pg 28 8 ID 11162 words
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Advertisement20 2002-11-13 1 fi/terrie/r with SPH executive chairman Lim Kim San <•? I I »/f» Btoethioa panel unveils guidelines for tissue research, Next Page20 words
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537 2002-11-13 2 Eugene Low - They will govern research using tissue samples and tissue hanking By Eugene Low [SINGAPORE] The Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC) yesterday released its recommendations on human tissue research the first such national framework of guidelines. The framework which embodies the key principles of patient/donor537 words
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Article, Illustration600 2002-11-13 2 Analysts say it'll blow over if HP can show good numbers NYT [NEW YORK] Michael Capellas, the president of Hew-lett-Packard, resigned suddenly on Monday, raising doubts about whether its recent merger with Compaq had run into trouble. Investors shavedNYT; Source: Bloomberg NYT, FT - 600 words
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ON THE grapevine
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Article147 2002-11-13 2 US investment newsletter Good Fortune had this to say about the state of the American markets: "Investor sentiment hasn't reached a sufficiently bearish extreme or duration to convince me that the potential for further seUing is gone." Meanwhile, The Savvy Macrowave Investor said: "When Barron's calls a147 words
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Article49 2002-11-13 2 SOUTH Korean electronics and consumer goods conglomerate Samsung gave a new twist to a "cool" product yesterday at a glitzy launch at the Ritz Carlton MiUenium. Included in the launch: a refrigerator that sends and allows retrieval of your e-mail. Not just cool, cold as weU.49 words
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573 2002-11-13 2 Shoeb Kagda - This is despite dissent among consortium members abont investing in Indonesia From I Shoeb Kagda in Jakarta THE consortium that recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indonesian government to buy resort assets on Bintan island is573 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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Article, Illustration653 2002-11-13 3 Kalpana Rashiwala - Centrepoint, Prudential UK take up majority of junior bonds in the $335 m deal By Kalpana Rashiwala FRASER Neave (F&N), which was earlier considering floating a retail mall fund, has picked the securitisation route instead. The group has just wrapped up a deal for its CompassFILE PHOTO - 653 words
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394 2002-11-13 3 Ven Sreenivasan - Generous package seen at meeting with new owners By' Ven Sreenivasan THE new owners of the former Fort Canning Country Club will meet its 2,500 members tomorrow to roll out a membership package. Eng Wah Organisation's managing director Goh Min Yen and394 words
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500 2002-11-13 3 Vince Chong - Bat upcoming Ml offer may draw some fands away By' Vince Chong BROKERS and analysts are confident that the AReit initial public offering will be fully taken up, but they have stopped short of forecasting specific subscription levels due mainly to the impending500 words
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234 2002-11-13 4 David Boey - David Boey LOSS-MAKING paints firm, Berger International Ltd, yesterday announced sweep ing changes to its board of directors and senior management. These changes took effect yesterday. The boardroom reshuffle follows Berger's acceptance of a takeover offer from Asian Paints (India) Ltd in late October.234 words
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408 2002-11-13 4 Andrea Tan - Econ to list on board soon while Multi Vision targets Sesdaq Byi Andrea Tan HONG Kong-based Multi Vision Intelligent Surveillance and nursing provider Econ Healthcare have decided to brave the poor market sentiment for initial public offerings. Multi Vision, which provides digital video408 words
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613 2002-11-13 4 harish mehta - lock siew harish mehta THE appetite of Thais for new cars and motorcycles has not only helped develop the muscles of the country's automotive industry, it has also fattened profits at one of the country's best-managed finance companies. Tisco Finance. As a market leader613 words
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445 2002-11-13 10 Angela Tan - Australian watchdog to meet; it's expected to filially give nod for pay-TV deal Byi Angela Tan AUSTRALIA'S competition watchdog is expected to meet today or some time this week, and finally give its blessings to the proposed alliance between pay-TV group Foxtel and445 words
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350 2002-11-13 10 Vince Chong - Earnings for three quarters hit $16m on $239 m turnover By\ Vince Chong THERE was more good news from mainboard-listed HTL International Holdings yesterday when it announced that net profits for the first nine months this year has exceeded that for the whole350 words
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174 2002-11-13 10 Siow Li Sen - By I Siow Li Sen THE Singapore Exchange's latest energy contract is its third attempt to establish a viable marketplace for trading energy futures. Yesterday the SGX launched the Middle East Crude Oil (Meco) futures, with eight market makers here and in174 words
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COMPANY Briefs
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32 2002-11-13 10 JOINT-VENTURE company Transasia, in which Singapore Petroleum Company has a 15 per cent share, has completed the purchase of a 40 per cent stake in Transportasi Gas Indonesiaindo.32 words
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Article24 2002-11-13 10 SINGAPORE Telecom says Internet service provider Vietnam Datacommunications Company will double its bandwidth capacity via the SingTel Internet Exchange.24 words
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30 2002-11-13 10 TAXI operator Comfort Group has secured another 150 cab licences in Jilin City, China, bringing the number of licences it has there to 330.30 words
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48 2002-11-13 10 NATSTEEL yesterday corrected an error in the recent shareholders' circular by 98 Holdings. It said profit after tax but before exceptional items for continuing businesses for the first six months of the year should be $21.6 million instead of the reported $18.5 million.48 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration294 2002-11-13 6 OTHER SINGAPORE INDICES Nov 12 VALUE CLOSE BTOftDS 545.00 -54.00 ST CAM -*****.00 BT 10-day MA *****.00 -54.00 367.18 -0.68 MWhiBid 117.51 0.84 SC CihEJii Flu 1256.18 +7.49 SCr|«Mii Prop 336.66 -0.57 WOgggw 1 7 3 67 +0.01 SMSCIFatew 173.60 -0.20 »L «nfl US20c 25,929.000 2f*aya2-5c_ 14.230,000 People's Food HGK294 words
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Article, Illustration807 2002-11-13 6 larry wee - liongerview CURRENCIES larry wee Everything went right for US President George Bush last week but this wasn't enough to sustain US stocks or stop the American dollar from tumbling. Mr Bush's Republican Party emerged with majorities in both the807 words
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Article, Illustration791 2002-11-13 6 r. sivanithy - comment STOCKS r. sivanithy AS if fears of deflation, rising unemployment and a double-dip recession weren't enough, markets now have to deal with the latest nomenon to afflict sentiment "Iraqnephobia", or worries of a Middle East conflagration starting in Iraq. Under such conditions it's791 words
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Article3094 2002-11-13 6 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS S Barn« Select Eqty Dividend Ptfl 08/ S B Sel Gib Business Ldrs PtfKSGD)._ 0&f S B Sel Gib Business Ldrs PtfHUSD) 0 82/ MN Amro Ami Mgt (S pore) Star Europe Eqty! 0 59<¥ CtMMtafe Aiut Mot Star Europe BdT. _I1107/ Com Global Finance Ir3e, Fd3,094 words
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CORPORATE profile
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Article, Illustration1902 2002-11-13 8 Wong Wol Kong - SPH executive chairman Lim Kim San sees his departure as part of the group's self-renewal process. Wong Wei Kong finds out more Wong Wol Kong IT'S not just new men at the helm of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). There is also a new management structure: theJOYCE FANG ST - 1,902 words
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640 2002-11-13 8 Wong Wei Kong - -By Wong Wei Kong THE competition between Singapore Press Holdings and MediaCorp in a small market like Singapore may not be the best thing for either company, says SPH executive chairman Lim Kim San. Asked if he is open to the idea of broadcaster MediaCorp640 words
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SINGAPORE news
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Article, Illustration421 2002-11-13 11 Siow Li Sen - Falling interest rates, volatility in commodities, bonds, equities, spur trade %i Siow Li Sen FOR more than two years. Steve Ng has been travelling to Tokyo if not monthlythen every other month. But before he can even string together a sentence in Japanese, he421 words
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316 2002-11-13 11 Andrea Tan - But it's narrowing gap with HE, thanks to a tax cut and HK's higher govt spending By i Andrea Tan HONG Kong has pipped Singapore again as the world's freest economy. However, the gap between the two narrowed. While Singapore's score edged higher,316 words
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249 2002-11-13 11 Beth Jinks - By: Beth Jinks SINGAPORE will continue to grow as a "nerve centre" for Asia-Pacific supply chain management and logistics, according to Economic Development Board (EDB) chairman Teo Ming Kian. Speaking at a ceremony to confer Singapore's high profile Business Headquarters' Award (BHQ) on249 words
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Article567 2002-11-13 13 Audrey Tan - fWi on the economy GST Audrey Tan SINGAPOREANS battling unemployment and pay cuts may ask: "Why can't the Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike be postponed?" But GK Goh economist Song Seng Wun said that it's all in the fiscal numbers which show that Singapore567 words
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Article, Illustration122 2002-11-13 13 THIS is Asimo, Honda Motor's two-year-old humanoid robot which may be the biggest non-car attraction at the Singapore Motor Show. Standing at 1.2 m and weighing 52 kg, it is equipped with several sensors and servos. Asimo (for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is the first robotARTHUR LEE - 122 words
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373 2002-11-13 13 Chuang Peck Ming - By i Chuang Peck Ming SINGAPORE and Malaysia are back to square one in their talks on the water issue, but Foreign Minister S Jayakumar told the BBC that he is not closing the door to further meetings with the Malaysians. "My view373 words
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EDITORIAL & opinion
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Article, Illustration799 2002-11-13 12 frank ching - ■BnTTql I bottom line OPINION frank ching The writer is a Hong Kong-based journalist and commentator THE 16th congress of the Chinese Communist Party being held in Beijing this week marks a pivotal period in Chinese history. For the first time since the communists799 words
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Article82 2002-11-13 12 'It will also mean more spending, particularly on defence; that's good for US stocks and it's good for the dollar.' -Ronald Leven a currency analyst, on the outlook for US markets after last week s Republican sweep of the US congressional elections. The main focus is the82 words
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Article499 2002-11-13 12 EDITORIAL RARELY has an issue stirred as much discussion, debate and controversy as the introduction of the quarterly reporting requirement for Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed companies from January next year. The issue merits considering a compromise. Over the past month, prominent corporate figures have argued that mandatory499 words
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Article, Illustration902 2002-11-13 12 John Miller - A code of conduct would help ensure that senior corporate staff 'walk the talk' when it comes to keeping business dealings above-board By, John Miller The writer is head of Singapore New Market Development (Asean) at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)AFP FILE PHOTO - 902 words
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Article95 2002-11-13 12 Chua Soon Hock Singapore - Chua Soon Hock Singapore I REFER to the letter "GST increase important in deflation fight" by Bryan Goh (Mailbag, Nov 12). How can a higher goods and services tax fix deflation? If it is possible, the United States, European Union and Japan can simply hike95 words
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Article188 2002-11-13 12 Ronnie Tan - I u I bag Ronnie Tan Vice-President and Managing Director, Asia Development Dimensions International I REFER to the commentary "Grooming talent gets only lip service" by Chuang Peck Ming (BT, Nov 12). What we need is measurement for human capital, and its value made transparent188 words
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Article138 2002-11-13 12 Denis Distant Singapore - Denis Distant Singapore I REFER to the letter "GST increase important in deflation fight" by Bryan Goh (Mailbag, Nov 12), in which he expounds his theory that "GST should be raised annually with a fixed three-year schedule". "At the same time, to immunise against the138 words
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REGIONAL news
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Article, Illustration724 2002-11-13 14 BEIJING Sing Tel, other carriers now pay 17 US cents a minute for calls to China Bloomberg AT&T Corp, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd and other global carriers will have to pay more for calls to China after mainland officials raised rates to try to curbBloomberg; AFP - 724 words
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344 2002-11-13 14 JAKARTA IPO of 10-14% of company planned for 2003; govt will discuss idea with Sing Tel Reuters INDONESIA said yesterday it was considering floating PT Telkomsel the cellular unit of domestic phone giant PT Telkom next year, and would discuss the plan with shareholder SingaporeReuters - 344 words
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NOTE Book
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Article68 2002-11-13 14 AFP [MANILA) Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's top spin doctor yesterday quit his post amid allegations he used his position to influence business deals. "I have submitted my irrevocable letter of resignation to the president as senior consultant on public relations." Dante Ang said. Press reportsAFP - 68 words
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Article112 2002-11-13 14 Reuters [JAKARTA] An Indonesian parliamentary commission yesterday approved a government plan to sell up to 71 per cent of the country 's fifth largest bank, Bank Danamon, as part of a deal with the IMF. The government, as part of a US$5 billion loanReuters - 112 words
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Article65 2002-11-13 14 AFP [BANGKOK] The Thai government threatened yesterday to take legal action against the Asian Wall Street Journal over a report that said international terrorists used Thailand as a base to plan the Bali bombing. "I have instructed the Special Branch police to take action withAFP - 65 words
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Article86 2002-11-13 14 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] Taiwan's Economic Minister Lin Yi-fti yesterday proposed the establishment of a free trade area (FTA) with the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean). Mr Lin told AFP he had raised the issue in a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Rafidah Aziz. MalaysiaAFP - 86 words
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164 2002-11-13 14 HONGKONG Bloomberg SUN Hung Kai Properties Ltd, Swire Properties Ltd and Wharf Holdings Ltd and four other Hong Kong property developers said electricity prices in the city are too high and called for a change in how rates are set. The group, calledBloomberg - 164 words
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521 2002-11-13 15 Eddie Toh - Sam comprises RMlB5m from soared share deals, RM259m in fake invoices From] Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur CELCOM is leaving no stone unturned in its claims against its former major shareholder. Tajudin Ramli. On Monday night. Celcom disclosed that it will take steps to521 words
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585 2002-11-13 15 Catherine Ong - TERROR FALLOUT DPM Lee urges US to 'lend its weight' to the region From< Catherine Ong in Washington SOUTH-EAST Asia is strategically important to the US in its fight against terrorism and in a war against Iraq, according to Deputy585 words
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Article, Illustration320 2002-11-13 15 Hotels are offering room upgrades and tour discounts to woo gnests Bloomberg [BALI] At Bali's beachfront restaurants, waiters stand by dozens of empty candle-lit tables. By the pool of the Four Seasons Hotel in the hills near Übud attendants bring chilledBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 320 words
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404 2002-11-13 16 CHINA CONGRESS This will be vital for survival even as China seeks capital, superior technology Reuters [BEIJING] A new generation of Chinese leaders sweeping into power should speed up the trickle of foreign investment now dribbling into the country's once jealously guarded stateReuters - 404 words
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Article195 2002-11-13 16 SHANGHAI AFP CHINA'S first lawsuit by a private investor under a new law allowing them to sue listed companies which issue false information has ended with the firm ordered to pay compensation, state media said yesterday. A woman named as Peng from Shanghai bought 1,000AFP - 195 words
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272 2002-11-13 16 BEIJING Bloomberg CHINA'S trade surplus widened to a three-year high and exports surged by a third in October as more foreign manufacturers moved there to take advantage of lower labour costs and falling trade barriers. Exports rose 32 per cent to US$3O billionBloomberg - 272 words
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WORLD news
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259 2002-11-13 18 SYDNEY AFP AUSTRALIA will discourage business migrants from establishing themselves in the big eastern state capitals like Sydney and will ask them to go instead to regional centres under a plan announced yesterday. The plan, due to come into force from March nextAFP - 259 words
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Article362 2002-11-13 18 NEWBURY, England Revenue up 67%; Japan nnit posts earnings comeback Bloomberg, Reuters VODAFONE Group pic, the world's largest mobilephone company, had a narrower loss in the first half and said revenue surged 67 per cent, boosted by takeovers. The net loss was £4.34 billionBloomberg,; Reuters - 362 words
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120 2002-11-13 18 TOKYO Bloomberg BILLIONAIRE financier George Soros* real estate company and Westmont Hospitality Group plan to keep buying hotels in Japan, betting upgraded reservation systems wiU bolster profits. They have taken over two Japanese hotels in 18 months. "We are looking for hotelBloomberg - 120 words
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Article, Illustration358 2002-11-13 21 Neil Behrmann - Third-quarter profit up 4% to 942 m Swiss francs From] Neil Behrmann in London ÜBS is following Citigroup and HSBC by adopting a single brand for its global banking, securities and asset management operations. The firm will no longer market its services using358 words
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324 2002-11-13 21 FRANKFURT It will cat 450 jobs at its investment banking division Bloomberg COMMERZBANK AG, Germany's fourth-biggest lender, reported a net loss for the third quarter because of writedowns and will shed more than 450 jobs at its investment banking division amid a slumping securitiesBloomberg - 324 words
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172 2002-11-13 21 MFRANKFURT Bloomberg EUROPEAN Central Bank chief economist Otmar Issing said inflation will probably slow, suggesting he may support a reduction in interest rates as soon as next month. "The medium-term outlook for prices has improved," Mr Issing said in anBloomberg - 172 words
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Article, Illustration528 2002-11-13 22 LONDON All eyes on Saddam now to see what he decides by Friday deadline from UN Reuters, AP OIL prices firmed yesterday after Iraq's Parliament voted to reject a tough United Nations resolution which demands that Baghdad allow arms inspectors unhinderedReuters,; AP - 528 words
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144 2002-11-13 22 MEXICO CITY Reuters FEDERAL Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan warned yesterday that countries which load up heavily with foreign debt increase their vulnerability to an economic crisis. In remarks prepared for delivery to a Bank of Mexico conference on financial markets and economic development,Reuters - 144 words
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WORLD Watch
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48 2002-11-13 22 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Japan's cellular phone shipments fell 36 per cent in September as subscribers shrugged off new models and upgrades, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association said. Monthly shipments declined to 2.78 million units from 4.35 million units a year earlier.—BloombergBloomberg - 48 words
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91 2002-11-13 22 Bloomberg [MONTREAL] BCE Inc, Canada's biggest telecoms company, agreed to buy the rest of Bell Canada from SBC Communications for C 54.99 billion (555.58 billion), regaining full ownership of its most profitable unit. BCE said it expects to complete the purchase ofBloomberg - 91 words
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Article61 2002-11-13 22 Reuters [SAN FRANCISCO] The chief financial officer at Oracle Corp on Monday said 2003 should mark the end of nearly two years of revenue declines for the world's second biggest software maker. Jeff Henley told a technology and user conference: "During the first half ofReuters - 61 words
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60 2002-11-13 22 AP [BEIRUT] Small bombs exploded outside three American fast-food restaurants early yesterday, causing damage but no casualties, police said. Two of the bombs damaged Pizza Hut restaurants in Jounieh, near here, and in the city of Tripoli and the third wrecked the entrance of Winners restaurant,AP - 60 words
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Article69 2002-11-13 22 Reuters [BRUSSELS] English soccer champions Arsenal yesterday won full control over their trademarked logo at the European Union's highest court. The European Court of Justice ruled that private traders need Arsenal's permission to use the logo. The London club had been fighting to prevent streetReuters - 69 words
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327 2002-11-13 22 TOKYO Reuters THE Japanese government hinted yesterday that it may spend more to support the economy and relieve the pain caused by banking reforms as it downgraded its view on the economy for the first time in a year. "We will respond boldlyReuters - 327 words
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Article, Illustration374 2002-11-13 23 NEW YORK Bnt outlook for a robust holiday shopping season is far from certain Reuters Bloomberg RETAILERS, led by WalMart Stores Inc, on Monday said early-November sales were bearing out their cautious expectations, but the outlook for the holiday season isReuters; Bloomberg; USA TODAY - 374 words
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332 2002-11-13 23 ZURICH Bank expects additional charge for 3rd quarter NYT WHEN the Credit Suisse Group reports its thirdquarter results tomorrow, the figures will not just be bad, analysts say there are signs that they will be terrible. When Credit Suisse announced onNYT - 332 words
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407 2002-11-13 23 NEW YORK NYT AS if times were not tough enough for stockbrokers in a bear market, now more of them are being laid off. Morgan Stanley is dismissing about 750 of its least productive brokers and closing some of its branches as the firmNYT - 407 words
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358 2002-11-13 25 ATLANTA Issue is the 'unconscious bias' of auditors: academics NYT, AP FEW events have shocked investors as much as the accounting frauds disclosed by major US corporations this year. Even accountants can be crooked, many people concluded. Unfortunately, it is not that simple,NYT,; AP - 358 words
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Advertisement2341 2002-11-13 18 HEALTH MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL LTD (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING D E E Y G i VE !??i,'!l e Fo l ,rth ,nual Genefal Meeting oI Health Management International Ltd will be held at 363 Balestier Road, HMI Balestier Hospital. sth Floor, Char2,341 words
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Advertisement58 2002-11-13 18 Executive Set Lunch vqtifL 12 noon to 2.30pm daily E Experience modish Indian dining and savour the mouthwatering tapas, tandoori and teppan dishes specially prepared by our Executive Chef. Milind Sovani. per person vegetarian non-vegetarian menus available 2 Stadium Walk #01-04 Singapore Indoor Stadium Singapore *****1 (Car Park E for58 words
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Advertisement1255 2002-11-13 20 To advgrti><! ««11 toll-free 1800 289 8822 Email recruit@sph.com.se A THE MITSUBISHI TRUST AND BANKING CORPORATION J," F Jj^ (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN WITH LIMITED LIABILITY) Comparison of Consolidated Comparison of Statement of Balance Sheet Trust Assets and Liabilities Years ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 Years ended March 31, 20021,255 words
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Advertisement199 2002-11-13 20 CREDIT AGRICOLE INDOSUE2 INVESTMENT ADVISORS PTE LTD (IN MEMBFRS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A FINAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY WILL BE HELD ON THE 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2002 AT 11 00 A M AT 6 SHENTON WAY #32-00 DBS BUILDING TOWER TWO SINGAPORE *****9 FOR199 words
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Advertisement162 2002-11-13 20 In the Matter of The Companies Act Cap. 50 ond In the Matter of PREMIER ADVERTISING PTE LTD (In Members Voluntary liquidation) NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 308 of the Companies Act, Cap 50, thot the Final Meeting of the Members of the Company162 words
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Advertisement160 2002-11-13 20 IN THE MATTER Of THE COMPANIES ACT. CHAPTER 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF BETIME PROPERTIES PTE LTD (IN MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Al on Extroordinory Generol Meeting of the Compony duly convened ond held ot 190 Middle Rood 1207 Fortune Centre Smgopoie *****9 on the llth doy oI November 2002160 words
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Advertisement1690 2002-11-13 20 NOTICE OF ELEVENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Eleventh Annual General Meeting ot Aussino GrouD Limited will be held at 290 Orchard Road. #17 04 The Paragon. Singapore *****9 on Thursday 28 November 2002 at 3:00 p.m. for the following purposes As Ordinary Business 1 To1,690 words
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Advertisement1850 2002-11-13 21 BAN JOO COMPANY LIMITED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the shareholders of Ban Joo A Company Limited (the "Company-) will be held at 18 Cross Street Bth Floor China Square Central Singapore *****3 on 28 November 2002 at 2.30 p.m. for the purpose of considering1,850 words
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Advertisement975 2002-11-13 21 SINGAPORE ACCOSLNCY ACADEMY TRAINING ARM OF THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF SINGAPORE presents The Association of Taxation Technicians Singapore (ATTS) ATTS is a professional qualification awarded by the Association of Taxation Technicians Singapore. It is recognised by ICPAS and aims to provide skilled support to professionals in taxation975 words
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Advertisement114 2002-11-13 22 fc& $r?y pP^^^ggBp ij^:. -i 4 §g' 5 Teeing off November 17. Get your tickets now! Ticket prices: Adult: $75 Student" (I3-I8years): $25 Children (under 13 years):. Limited to one child per adult. A charge of I 0 is applicable if child is unaccompanied by :du!t For eg a family114 words
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Miscellaneous329 2002-11-13 23 CKVPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 6 A group of managers who 1 A great number will turn awk- have got on? (6) ward and shout (8) 7 His stock is extremely small 5 Free with money (6) should grow though (8) 9 Realising about fifty may be 8 Trade in film thafs329 words
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Article4468 2002-11-13 24 Transaction date: Nov 12 for more, go to u nvu '.asim/nerimarfcetsxxmi HONGKONG HK E «hdngH A Clearing 9.85 -0 25 4256 Vol HKRIntl 132 0 02 361 Hong Kong Electric 31 50 0 20 3167 Hongkong (Mm 0 55 0 02 1843 0 02 urKtl i*20 Hongkong Chinese4,468 words
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Article2314 2002-11-13 24 Transaction date:Nov 12 KUALA LUMPUR FraseriNeave.— —J.50 i»xh 105 VoJ FS8M 1.73 -0.09 2 M* *h COW FW Industries .0.16 unch 0 Gadang 0.94 unch 0 ASM Re< Ity .090 unch 0 Gamuda 5.75 unch 221 Abrit 1.10 -005 97 GanadCorp ...0.77 0.01 4 A CP Industries .2.90 unch2,314 words
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Article659 2002-11-13 24 Transaction date: Nov 12 S*?- fj" 5®2 iff*» 041 2/BO *0430 CapMaLand l.H 1.170 -0000 OOC 945 10.400 0*rt SailriCond 2ic 072 0465 *0010 OOf 0-S4 (HO -0.250 5*0"* U0 »S20 Parkway M 2V OJi 0.705 -0410 Crt«fc»T25c 0(9 IB 000 UX 1c Of 1.1 JO S5.®P_ 1M0 11-400659 words
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Article462 2002-11-13 24 BONDS WARRANTS I* Omm bar fear *2(2 *ii» r—i —a» Ma km un AST,W*****1 .175 1 16 1» OJO 19 Acma Ltd WD***** 2 1 SO 700 125 24 A/nU**«***** S7 2.5 177 1 33 1 149 31 VtTttrong W*****0 13 1 10 130 3.33 IS Sar 6*SA*****110k 104 8*462 words
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Article2279 2002-11-13 25 Transaction date: Nov 12 for liivprices, log on to wwwxiswucnieTnjQTketsjcoTti Comm. J£L Of* CrO* On GrTld NM MCap I C0lw P*»y Sale W> rooo Hn» Iam %m§m S«i«r Cw yj ABNAmroNiG 56c 9 o 1 a r g „'i „'i 575 420 AP8 Brgwcog 492 ♦i 13 4922,279 words
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Article46 2002-11-13 25 aB= c-ea ts w A u. g »a ***** mo Diamonds US9600 S«00 2700 5 OJ US Tech US2700cdcd- SIS S5S IS MSG Spore USSSScdcd naonoo issinoo usSS* ii7so eao von usaao .II IMS '«3 STIFTMOO 1441 4 1 1444 1441 1438 1441 II]46 words
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Article676 2002-11-13 25 a A wPm.Stt.~i g-a aa" 1 ?,l 515 14 AS Auto Ik 1« «05 4£ 1! S 11 15 12 5! "5 SS;,. S s Si 5 SS 23 t AstyMcroSc 10 f I H7 1*5 15.5 AsatrMfll5( 24 -1 K ?i M **c '*5 «3 135 A.aptas5<676 words
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Article175 2002-11-13 25 imITm i£ J5L '*>» Mb n* btw mm mem f TT 5* rw> U. M. %cv hi «3 S^^^zzzzrH^o 5 405 84 95 94 94 95 Owuig Kong50t MIC 1780 O 1.7 1 JOMtS SS Olyc-Solutions Lt HK45 4» 2 H G«*h2000 US7S.S 111 It fSS 152 1141,5175 words
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Advertisement39 2002-11-13 25 c 1 wk tiEk\'> M f Regional Agent, Showroom ft Service Centre: AUDEMARS PIGUET (SINGAPORE) PRIVATE LIMITED. VEStefel L# 501 orchard Road #03-10/11 Wheelock Place Singapore *****0. Tel: 6238 6678 Fax: 6238 6676. internet: http://www.audemarspiguet.com A U 7 C39 words
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382 2002-11-13 26 Christopher Tan - i exclusive Champion Motors MD is sole casualty of backend ops merger By Christopher Tan NEWLY delisted Inchcape Motors a unit of UK-based Inchcape pic has merged backend operations of its Toyota and Suzuki entities here, resulting in the axing of one high-level job.382 words
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Article, Illustration283 2002-11-13 26 TOYOTA distributor Borneo Motors, an Inchcape company, has boosted its workshop capacity by 40 per cent with the opening of a new service centre in Sin Ming Avenue. The new facility at the CityCab premises can service 150 cars a day, bringing the totalPHOTOS BY ARTHUR LEE - 283 words
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391 2002-11-13 26 THE Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), to be completed in 2007, is costing $300 million more than expected. At $1.8 billion, the 12km largely underground road is also nearly five times the cost of the Central Expressway (CTE) the next most expensive expressway here.391 words
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Article290 2002-11-13 26 FOUR General Motors cars have been launched here within a week something of a record for the world's biggest vehicle maker. On Saturday, Saab distributor Trans Eurokars unveiled the stylish 9-3 sedan the first Saab product to be built on a totally new platform.290 words
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94 2002-11-13 26 HONDA Motor's Thai unit yesterday launched an all-new City to replace its first made-for-Asia model launched in 1996. The new car is more spacious, is driven by Honda's new i-series engines (in this case a 1.5-litre), and has continuously variable transmission. It also has94 words
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Article98 2002-11-13 26 A NUMBER of Honda Civics here seem to have transmission hiccups. One former owner, a banker, describes the problem as a jerky take-off. He says the problem persisted even after "the gearbox was replaced twice". Singapore distributor Kah Motor says the situation is well within98 words
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Article108 2002-11-13 26 AS first reported by The Business Times, new car buyers will be able to compare fUel efficiency figures from labels on the windscreen from next May. The National Energy Efficiency Committee and the National Environment Agency have encouraged motor companies to display the labels applied in108 words
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Article148 2002-11-13 26 THERE are now nine independent damage assessment centres (Idac) in Singapore, up from four when the scheme was launched in August. The five new centres are in Kaki Bukit, Changi, Yishun, Übi Close and Bedok. while the original four are in Braddell, Bukit Batok. Sin Ming148 words
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108 2002-11-13 26 Christopher Tan - Compiled by Christopher Tan INTERNATIONAL law firm Sidley Austin Brown Wood has acted as counsel for Dong Feng Motor Corp, one of the three largest state-owned car manufacturers in China, in its joint venture negotiations with PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA). The agreement, with a total108 words
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314 2002-11-13 26 Christopher Tan - All reports by Christopher Tan [SINGAPORE] BMW's new 7-series flagship has been offered for as low as $280,000 nearly $50,000 less than the list price at its launch in February. While the decrease was partly because of the government's reduction in upfront taxes314 words
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Advertisement47 2002-11-13 26 My flights I were all I arranged j I Trust Novotel in Asia Pacific I You can trust Novotel at hotels from s Hong Kong to Sydney, Shanghai to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, Auckland to Singapore, Melbourne to Osaka 50 cities across Asia Pacific. NOVOTEL Accok47 words
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Advertisement13 2002-11-13 26 For the latest open market value rates off passenger cars, go to http://app.intefiiet.gov.sg/scripts/lta/3_2_oMV.asp13 words
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1049 2002-11-13 27 Robert Halili - fl?Tmarkets Top buyers are fnnds raising stakes in ST Engineering, Sing Tel, L-J By] Robert Halili The writer is managing director of Asia Insider THE lack of positive news, fears of a US invasion on Iraq, and possibility of a double-dip recession in1,049 words
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Article, Illustration808 2002-11-13 27 Many face falling share valne as Fed rate cut compounds already low yields Reuters [NEW YORK] Dozens, if not hundreds, of US money market mutual funds are likely to cut their fees to keep their yields from falling close to, orReuters - 808 words
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Advertisement261 2002-11-13 27 Sinqaflgj€ans believe that savings in by. be sufficient for their retirement needs. Dependmtrfn their preferred retirement this CPf money may merely be sufficient for basic needs. Presently, less than half of all active CPF members are able to set aside the full minimum sum of $80,000 upon reaching age 55.261 words
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Advertisement942 2002-11-13 27 OPIMIIB NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of GRP Limited will be held at Hotel Phoenix on Orchard 277 Orchard Singapore *****8 Sunt ower Room, Basement Level on the 28 November 2002 at 2 p.m. for the following purposes:As Ordinary Business 1.942 words
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Article1136 2002-11-13 28 GENEVIEVE CUA - While CPF agent bank transaction costs have fallen since 2000, costs of administering regular savings plan investments and 'more efficient' cheque moves are adding up, as GENEVIEVE CUA discovers GENEVIEVE CUA SO you think CPF agent banks' charges are all alike? Think again. Of all the investment1,136 words
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Article, Illustration1168 2002-11-13 28 GENEVIEVE CUA - While immediate yield looks attractive, there is less certainly in mid to longer-term prospects. GENEVIEVE CUA reports GENEVIEVE CUA SEARCHING for yields? You're not alone. The relentless downward pressure on interest rates has pushed the mainstay of largely conservative investors the deposit account off the cliff,FILE PHOTO; Source: Netresearch; Source:: S&P Asia Equity Reserch - 1,168 words
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Advertisement13 2002-11-13 28 290 ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE 23S8S9. TELEPHONE:* 738SS35 r^A|\^^L^\j| =saa^==sa= I f V 313 words
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Article262 2002-11-13 29 Reuters THE Baltic Dry Index (BDI) shed one point to 1,445, the Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) gained two points to 1,382, the Baltic Handymax Index (BHI) eased two points to 9,612 and the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) was down four points to 1,885. TIME-CHARTER: Nightwhisper (built 1985) 170,201Reuters - 262 words
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Article260 2002-11-13 29 SGX '000 s$ va CWT Distribution 0.72 unch 0 Chuan Hup 0.40 0.01 834 Cosco Investment 0.18 unch 65 Freight Links 0.04 unch 67 GB Holdings 0.65 unch 10 Jay* Holdings 0.25 unch 209 KeppetCorp 4.32 0.10 1722 Keppel Marin* 0.16 -0.01 330 Keppel Tel* 0.91 0.01 29260 words
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Article, Illustration609 2002-11-13 29 Donald Urquhart - Common shareholders at HE, mainland ports want to maximise profits: think tAtift By Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] A recent research report from a Hong Kong think tank suggests that artificial pricing at Shenzhen's container terminals is aimed at supporting high Hong Kong terminal handling609 words
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186 2002-11-13 29 Alec Almazan - Frortu Alec Almazan in Manila CARGO volume handled by Philippine ports recorded a 4.70 per cent drop for the first seven months of the year, owing to the reduction in the volume of both domestic and foreign trading, the Philippine Ports Authority said. The Authority,186 words
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Article90 2002-11-13 29 Reuters [OSLO] Norway's Bergesen, one of the world's top shipping groups, swung to a surprise pre-tax loss in the third quarter as lower oil output hit demand for its tankers and gas carriers. The world's biggest operator of gas carriers reported a pre-tax loss of US$l9Reuters - 90 words
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87 2002-11-13 29 Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] An US$B2O million loan for Malaysia International Shipping Corp Bhd will be launched tomorrow, debt markets newsletter Basis Point said. The loan, to finance the expansion of MISC s fleet of liquefied natural gas tankers, is rumoured to carry a marginReuters - 87 words
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353 2002-11-13 29 No warning issued in relation to ferry travel: Downing Street AFP [LONDON! Britain sought yesterday to play down reports that terrorists might be targeting ferries, a day after Prime Minister Tony Blair urged Britons to steel themselves in the face of newAFP - 353 words
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Article, Illustration67 2002-11-13 29 ra SP r and 'Of mm group HapagLloyd s Hong Kong Express, one of the btggest container ship*, in the world docks in h^r ner mi^JcoKn g 5 n^ ming ce ™mony. HapagLloyd has said it expected to achieve 'satisfactory profits'this year on sales of HapagLloydREUTERS - 67 words
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Article147 2002-11-13 29 AP [FORT LAUDERDALE. Florida] Nearly 200 people on a Port Everglades-based cruise ship contracted a stomach virus on a Caribbean cruise, company officials said. None of the 163 passengers or 18 crew members who became sick on Holland America's Amsterdam had to be hospitalised, said cruiseAP - 147 words
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Article, Illustration949 2002-11-13 30 David Hughes - STRAIT TALE -By I David Hughes THE tensions within the International Association of Classification Societies surfaced last week when French classification society Bureau Veritas attacked the three big societies, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Lloyd's Register (LR). It now appears toFILE PHOTO - 949 words
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Article213 2002-11-13 30 PAGE Avant 8 B'tang Mas 5 BSA 6 BSC 8 BTL 8 CMACGM 3 COSCO 3 Central Ex 4 Chahaya 8 China Shpg 5 Confer 8 Cougar 5 CWT Globelink ...6 Delmas 4 Dongnama 3 EP Carriers 8 ECL 3 Eng Lee 8 ESP Lines 9 Evergreen213 words
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Article11779 2002-11-13 34 THEBUSINESSTIMES EXPORT cL* A rtisw Vks<H Voyage Telephone ETA ETA Advertiser Vtsri voyaoe Telephone m N m Number Number SIN Oestn Name Nmw Number Number 01/12 OS/12 Nortrans 173A b". (AiWOC To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 Cot* D'lvolre 02/12 ot/12 tsk sinar bali ojon/s 65******52 20m 17/12 Kien Hung11,779 words
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Article580 2002-11-13 37 vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure JURONG PORT ANA BAS 2279E J15 A/SIDE 13/***** ANSHUNJIANG 91 J7 A/SIDE 13/11 230 BALTI SIRIUS 02/45 J24 A/SIDE 13/***** CARAKA JN326 01 J10 A/SIDE 13/***** GOLDENMULIA JB1102 J12 A/SIDE 13/***** HONGBANG 15NA J18/19 A/SIDE 13/***** KIMTRANSAQUA LCK01 J14 A/SIDE 13/***** SHANNON580 words
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Article2090 2002-11-13 37 CONTAINERS TERMINAL AMD VESSEL SCHEDULES Vessel Out In Bth Berthing Un- Bert), jq Name Voy Voy seq berthing Nmb> X) X) ACXVKKfT 049N 049N 1 16/11/2002 ISOO 17/11/2002-030) XJ A INAOA 04W 04W 1 14/11/2002 23X10 15/11/2002 1200 ~T X) ALFARAHKM Q16W C216W 1_ 1601/2002 1800 J7/T1/2002-0600 102,090 words
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Article795 2002-11-13 37 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Ma rine 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 and795 words
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Article147 2002-11-13 37 Not 15 Belgium: King's Day. Nor 23 Japan: Thankgivings Day. Dee 5 Thailand: King's Birthday. Dec 6 Malaysia: Hari Raya Puasa. Brunei: Hari Raya Puasa. Singapore: Hari Raya Puasa Dec 7 Malaysia: Hari Raya Holiday. Dec 10 Thailand: Constitution Day. Dec 23 Japan: Emperor's Birthday. Dec 24 Switzerland:147 words
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Article306 2002-11-13 37 *=I T iS£ o< 380 Aw mo 02 IJJ 005 27 0.02 i r} w "V "j 1 °1 wteiM. S S u S 2 S h 1J 1 LJ 5 "0 9W.0 o.i on (9 oos Aortlwm Sirsp* MO Aw 960J 02 112 0 04306 words
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Article, Illustration401 2002-11-13 38 Govt says security and social costs will outweigh any economic benefits Reuters [TAIPEI] Taiwan's cabinet yesterday decided against allowing direct charter flights between Taipei and Shanghai, saying the security and social costs would outweigh any economic benefits. But Taiwan airlines would be allowedReuters - 401 words
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Article, Illustration224 2002-11-13 38 Bloomberg [SEOUL] South Korea will raise airport fees for passengers next month by as much as 33 per cent to cover costs as domestic airports take over security checks from airlines. Airport fees at Incheon International Airport. South Korea's busiest airport, willBloomberg; REUTERS - 224 words
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Article174 2002-11-13 38 AFP [HONG KONG] Chinese authorities in the southern city of Shenzhen, which borders Hong Kong, are planning to spend some 30 billion yuan (556.33 billion) to improve its port and airport facilities, a report said yesterday. Shenzhen's government will set aside 15.65 billion yuan for furtherAFP - 174 words
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191 2002-11-13 38 Bloomberg [WELLINGTON] Freedom Air, the discount unit of Air New Zealand, was fined NZ$lO,OOO (558.700) for misleading advertising after pleading guilty to breaching the Fair Trading Act. New Zealand's antitrust regulator said. The New Zealand Commerce Commission said the charges were imposedBloomberg - 191 words
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273 2002-11-13 38 Bloomberg (SINGAPORE] Deutsche Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines said they will maintain the higher freight rates on Asia-US routes that they introduced after disruptions at US West Coast ports. A 10-day closure of the ports led to higher demand for air shipments,Bloomberg - 273 words
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315 2002-11-13 38 Royalty payments to date boosts total reimbursement to £500 m from £250 m Reuters [SEATTLE] Airbus SAS on Monday said it had paid the UK government twice the £250 million, or US$39B million, it invested in its popular 150-seat A 320 jetlinerReuters - 315 words
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97 2002-11-13 38 Reuters [KEY WEST, Florida] International flights are set to begin tomorrow from the popular Florida tourist island Key West for the first time since the Cuban missile crisis. Orlando, Florida-based Discover Air is scheduled to inaugurate its hour-long nonstop commercial flight aboard a 19-passenger,Reuters - 97 words
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Article105 2002-11-13 38 Bloomberg (LONDON] BAA pic said the number of passengers travelling through its UK air terminals in October rose 16.2 per cent compared with the year-earlier month, when the terrorist attacks in the US "seriously impacted" traffic. The world's largest airport operator handled 11.4 million passengersBloomberg - 105 words
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