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Title Section15 2002-12-13 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MITA (P) 010/03/2002 Internet: http://business-times.asial .com.sg SINGAPORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2002 85C15 words
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Article74 2002-12-13 1 an UBL73 (+7.35) ST IHDEX FtmilES 1«373L00 (+7.00) sapgwniuM IIL6O (+1.80) STOCK MA1KET INDICES Thursday Change KLSE OOMP 0428 -0.89 NIKKEI 226 8,798.89 -1857 HANG SENG —MH78 +29.21 SET INDEX 160.99 -4.47 JAKARTA COUP J9X88 +2.12 MANILA COMP ♦11* TAIPEI WPI <869.79 -29.7 i SEOUL COMP 716J8 +1177 SHENZHEN74 words
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Article62 2002-12-13 1 FOBEX KATES ust ss USS (SS per USS) L760 £(TJS$/S$ per L577 1775 EURO{US$/S$/E). 1.012 1.781 YEN 123.1 70.00 RM 1800 1169 HKS 7.79t 4.412 BAHT 4117 24.64 RUPMJi 8£68 6.089 FIDOS BATES SINGAPORE* tifi KUALA LUMPUR 6.40 HONG KONG 5.000 JAKARTA 39.00 TAIPEI .6500 TOKYO 1J76 SEOUL lit62 words
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833 2002-12-13 1 Catherine Ong - I exclusive They're not entitled to 'reasonable time' to pay np after notice is served By l Catherine Ong [SINGAPORE] Must a bank, after having served a letter of demand, give a debtor reasonable time to pay up his loan before appointing a receiver?833 words
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Article, Illustration130 2002-12-13 1 [SINGAPORE] Fresh from selling its chain of bookstores, MPH Ltd, now called Blulnc, will be looking to expand through adding more regional and local titles to its stable of over 20 lifestyle magazines. At the launch of the publishing and mediaARTHUR LEE - 130 words
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Article, Illustration622 2002-12-13 1 Loh Hui Yin - New air pact boosts passenger and cargo capacity By Loh Hui Yin [SINGAPORE] Civil aviation cooperation between Singapore and China is taking off in a big way. Apart from a new agreement which provides a big boost for passenger and cargo capacity, cooperationARTHUR LEE - 622 words
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292 2002-12-13 1 R Sivanithy - Consultation paper also looks at firms' hiring of analysts By R Sivanithy [SINGAPORE] The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has proposed the scrapping of the agency relationship between remisiers and their broking firms, allowing remisiers the freedom to negotiate terms of their agreement with their employers, and292 words
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446 2002-12-13 1 Siow Li Sen - BT Banks said to have proposed legal fees of £200 per case By\ Siow Li Sen [SINGAPORE] The potential new revenues from the HDB home loan market may have excited bankers, but lawyers face slim pickings for processing such loans. One lawyer446 words
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Advertisement85 2002-12-13 1 DBBPE Executive Lifestyle Looking for cheer retailers shore up resources for the next 12 months. Pg2 Top Stories Fewer IPOs this year, but they raised more money. Noxt Pago SRS doesn't tax capital gains: finance ministry. Moxt Pago Pherm Asset buys 5% of DMX, Multivision IPO shares. Pg4 Astra creditors85 words
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754 2002-12-13 2 David Boey - $1.53b raised in 28 IPOs and 2 Reits; SBI E2-Capital launches most listings By David Boey [SINGAPORE] More money was raised from initial public offerings (IPO) this year, though fewer companies chose to go public compared with 2001's tally. Still, the754 words
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590 2002-12-13 2 Genevieve Cua - It says non-tax payers and lower income earners can also benefit By Genevieve Cua [SINGAPORE] The Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification on the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) on its website, to clear up confusion over whether sums saved through SRS590 words
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ON THE grapevine
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Article158 2002-12-13 2 SEX sells, as they say, so it comes as no surprise that the first brothel in the world to seek a listing Australia's Daily Planet has reportedly drawn "overwhelming" worldwide response, at least based on the daily 1.2 million hits its website has received since the issue's158 words
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Article141 2002-12-13 2 OUR report yesterday "Key Ssangyong owners make general offer" said a group of major shareholders of Ssangyong Cement Singapore has launched a general offer for the shares they do not own with the intention of delisting the company. OCBC Bank yesterday said the offeror has no intention of delisting141 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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342 2002-12-13 4 Andrea Tan - Both are well-ran firms with growth potential, it says Byi Andrea Tan AFTER watching its stakes in Hyflux, Darco and Food Junction fly, Pheim Asset Management is now betting on DMX Technologies and Multivision Intelligent Sur veillance to do the same. Pheim,342 words
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Article519 2002-12-13 4 david boey - IsBSS lock siew david boey DMX Technologies Group Ltd, a Sesdaqbound firm that links computers networks, has branded itself as "a new Datacraft" as part of its strategy to sell its initial public offer (IPO) shares at 21 cents apiece. If you think this tagliqe sounds519 words
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423 2002-12-13 5 Approval clears way for firm's rights issue Bloomberg [JAKARTA] PT Astra International's creditors agreed to allow Indonesia's largest automaker to reschedule about US$BOO million of debt, clearing the way for the company to sell shares and removing an obstacle to growth. An earlier attemptBloomberg - 423 words
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155 2002-12-13 5 ASIATRAVEL.COM Holdings has struck a fresh deal with its Hong Kong-based joint venture partner. The company said yesterday it would increase its stake in their current joint venture and form a separate venture, among other things agreed under a memorandum of understanding155 words
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COMPANY Briefs
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Article65 2002-12-13 5 SING Investments Finance yesterday said it will be merging its local and foreign shares into a single counter following the removal of the 20 per cent aggregate foreign shareholding limit on finance companies announced on Wednesday. The merger would enhance liquidity and flexibility in the65 words
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Article70 2002-12-13 5 Bloomberg [KUALA LUMPUR] Keppel Telecommunications Transportation Ltd has agreed to sell its Malaysian unit, which operates an Internet data centre, to Sapura Telecommunications for RM6.3 million (SJ2.9 million). Sapura will acquire DataOne Asia (Malaysia) Sdn from DataOne (Asia) Pte, the Internet arm of Keppel, SapuraBloomberg - 70 words
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93 2002-12-13 5 SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engg) said yesterday that German subsidiaries Siamant Verfahrensentwicklung im Bereich keramischer WerkstofTe Verwaltung GmbH Co KG and Siamant Verfahrensentwicklung im Bereich keramischer WerkstofTe Verwaltung GmbH, (collectively called Siamant), have applied to the German court to commence insolvency proceedings. The93 words
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51 2002-12-13 5 LUXURY watch dealer Cortina Holdings announced yesterday that founder and managing director Lim Keen Ban has been appointed chairman from Dec 5. The group, which went public in July, has 10 outlets four in Singapore, three in Malaysia, two in Hong Kong and one in51 words
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272 2002-12-13 7 Audrey Tan - Shareholders to get 0.75 shares for each one they hold By, Audrey Tan TROUBLED construction firm Chew Eu Hock Holdings said that its debt restructuring plan has been sanctioned by the High Court and so shareholders will receive 0.75 shares for every272 words
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331 2002-12-13 7 Vince Chong - By Vince Chong LOSS-MAKING firms Goldtron and Liang Huat Aluminium yesterday separately announced restructuring plans totalling $110 million and $47.4 million respectively to significantly reduce their liabilities. Beleaguered Goldtron said the exercise would enhance its ability to operate as a going concern, although it331 words
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211 2002-12-13 7 David Boey - By David Boey MMI Holdings Ltd, an electronics components maker, said yesterday that it will spend $6 million to buy a 25 per cent stake in China-based Qingdao Magtech Co Ltd. MMl's deal is fronted by its subsidiary, Integrated Magnesium Technologies Pte211 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration268 2002-12-13 6 R Sivanithy - HOT STOCK/ WARRAUT By R Sivanithy FOR some reason, an arbitrage gap seems to have developed between the shares of Delgro and Comfort which are heading towards a merger. Under the terms of the proposed merger, one Delgro share will equal 3.342 new shares,268 words
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Article, Illustration788 2002-12-13 6 r. sivanithy - I:i I comment STOCKS r. sivanithy N recent months, it has been deflation, the likeliH hood of an Iraq war and the threat of a double-dip US re- cession that have posed the main risks for traders in the local stock market. Al- though these788 words
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Article, Illustration566 2002-12-13 6 larry wee - Hiicomment CURRENCIES Markets fear that focus will return to dreaded US twin deficits larry wee CONDITIONS in currency markets turned noticeably more frosty towards the US dollar yesterday, with analysts' focus starting to turn to nonUS positives as well as potential negatives on theSource: Reuters - 566 words
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SINGAPORE news
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372 2002-12-13 8 Chuang Peck Ming - on the economy economic growth By Chuang Peck Ming WHILE noting the recovery in Singapore's key exports, the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is, however, expecting its economy to grow just 2.3 per cent this year a shade under the consensus estimate of 2.5372 words
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NEWS Roundup
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66 2002-12-13 8 LOCAL banks DBS, OCBC and United Overseas Ranfc yesterday announced that they have gone live with Continuous-linked Settlement (CLS) Bank International as settlement members since Wednesday. As CLS members, the three banks are able to settle cross-border multi-currency transactions within the day on a payment-versus-payment66 words
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365 2002-12-13 8 Vince Chong - It aims to set out ground rnles for fair competition By Vince Chong THE Singapore Broadcasting Authority (SBA) yesterday issued a 96-page draft of its Code of Practice for Market Conduct in the Provision of Mass Media Services, and invited further comments365 words
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185 2002-12-13 8 THE reduction in the foreign worker levy will be extended for another six months to June 30 next year, the Manpower Ministry said yesterday. As part of the economic package to cut business costs and improve Singapore's competitiveness following the Asian financial crisis, the foreign185 words
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Article, Illustration554 2002-12-13 8 Kalpana Rashiwala - Indonesians snap np 18 nnits at the 88-nnit project By Kalpana Rashiwala SINGAPORE Land has been quietly selling its freehold condominium The Paterson at $1,240 per square foot on average lower than nearby Grange Residences' $1,352 psf in September. And over the past554 words
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EDITORIAL & opinion
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Article, Illustration656 2002-12-13 10 shada islam - EU looks at Turkey again favourably mum I bottom line OPINION shada islam EUROPEAN Union leaders meeting in Copenhagen today will set the seal on the bloc's landmark expansion into central and eastern Europe, ensuring in one stroke the entry of 10 new members in 2004, an end to the656 words
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Article128 2002-12-13 10 'Before, land was something to cling to. People used to think it was best to do nothing with land. But now people are realising there's no value in land unless you put it to use.' Jiro Okamoto spokesman for Mori Building Co, on why Japan is in128 words
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Article587 2002-12-13 10 EDITORIAL SOME nervousness is unavoidable as the crude oil market works through the peak demand season. The anxiety threshold is low this year, given war fears involving oil producer Iraq, sporadic terrorist attacks and the simmering troubles in Venezuela another major supplier. Oil prices, at U5526.80587 words
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Article, Illustration1058 2002-12-13 10 Wayne Arnold - Given the crucial role by the PM, Mohamed ATman Y&hya avoided other countries' mistakes and did thing? the 'Malaysian way' y Wayne Arnold NYT [KUALA LUMPUR] Mohamed Azman Yahya is hard to keep up with. A fast talker with a rapid-fire intellect, heNYT; AMC - 1,058 words
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Article733 2002-12-13 10 Edward Goldberg - COMMENTARY US foreign policy mnst deal with the world as it exists in this new era By Edward Goldberg The writer is president of a New York-based division of a worldwide trading company LAT-WP UNLIKE Churchill's inspiring leadership in the spring of 1940, is America'sLAT-WP - 733 words
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346 2002-12-13 11 Tjong Hock Tjai Singapore - Tjong Hock Tjai Singapore I REFER to the Hock Lock Siew column "Nat Steel saga could hit stalemate" (BT, Dec 11) by Catherine Ong. The advice that it is "time for shareholders to take their money and run" in the sub-head may not346 words
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287 2002-12-13 11 Oei Hong Leong Singapore - Oei Hong Leong Singapore I REFER to the Hock Lock Siew commentary "NatSteel saga could hit stalemate (BT, Dec 11) by Catherine Ong. Ms Ong has made it clear where she stands on the matter. In fact, she has gone further than that.287 words
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226 2002-12-13 11 Goh Tiam Lock - Goh Tiam Lock Managing director Lock Property Consultants Pte Ltd I REFER to Lee Han Shih's article, "Time to cut property tax" (BT, Dec 3), and wish to point out that his proposal to reduce the property tax rate would not lower the costs226 words
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REGIONAL news
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411 2002-12-13 12 MANILA Threat of war with Iraq, slowing US economy are among the major risks AFP. Reuters ASIA'S economic growth is expected to remain flat in 2003 with the threat of a war in Iraq, a faltering US economy and deflationary concerns in theAFP.; Reuters - 411 words
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Article, Illustration354 2002-12-13 12 TOKYO Ringgit peg will stay despite IMF praise, he adds AFP MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday his country hoped to seal its first bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan, AFP reported a Japanese official as saying here. Dr Mahathir madeAFP - 354 words
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308 2002-12-13 12 KUALA LUMPUR Bloomberg TAT Sang Holdings' managing director was charged with falsifying information in the Malaysian furniture maker's accounts, including inflating its revenue, as it prepared for an initial share sale in 2000. Lim Chai Hock's act caused "the public toBloomberg - 308 words
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NOTE Book
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74 2002-12-13 12 Reuters [BANGKOK] A consortium led by Nortel Networks and Thailand's United Communication Industry yesterday appeared to have won a US$7l5 million Thai mobile phone project after a state agency said the group had submitted the lowest bid. An official at the state-owned CommunicationsReuters - 74 words
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Article86 2002-12-13 12 Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian lottery operator Berjaya Sports Toto yesterday said the government will cut its betting duty by 4 per cent and waive royalties on sales from Jan 1,2003. Berjaya Sports said betting duty at its unit Sports Toto Malaysia will be reduced toReuters - 86 words
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51 2002-12-13 12 Bloomberg [KUALA LUMPUR] Maxis Malaysia's biggest cell-phone operator, agreed to buy the mobile assets of rival Time dot Com for RM1.475 billion (Ss6B3 million). Maxis will pay RM1.325 billion for the assets and settle as much as RMISO million of inter-company loans, it said.Bloomberg - 51 words
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67 2002-12-13 12 Bloomberg [BEIJING] China's government said an Indonesian palm oil company received approval to build storage tanks in a south China port to boost imports of the edible oil from the world's second biggest producer. This is the first time a foreign company receivedBloomberg - 67 words
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301 2002-12-13 12 I KUALA LUMPUR Reuters THE chairman of Rashid Hussain Bhd (RHB) said yesterday he was sure shareholders at its unit, RHB Capital Bhd, will back plans to join Malaysia's third-largest lender with small retail rival Utama Banking Group. A merger of the RHB andReuters - 301 words
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346 2002-12-13 13 David Boey - By] David Boey FLEXTRONICS International, the world's biggest electronics manufacturing services firm, plans to double its design centre staff in A9ia to 400-strong in the next three months as part of an expansion drive that could see it acquire Asia-based tech companies. The346 words
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450 2002-12-13 13 TOKYO It is likely to oust US and this may prompt Tokyo to urge for a stronger yuan: economists AFP CHINA is on target to replace the United States this year as the largest exporter of goods to Japan, a move expected toAFP - 450 words
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307 2002-12-13 13 BEIJING Reuters CHINA'S exports and foreign investment, two key engines of economic growth, slowed last month, official data showed yesterday, in what may be the first signs that Asia's fastest-grow ing economy is slowing. Exports in November rose 30 per cent from aReuters - 307 words
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REGION world
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401 2002-12-13 14 HONG KONG Move enables its units to slash debt, gain access to cheaper funding Bloomberg NEW World shareholders approved Hong Kong's biggest corporate reorganisation, helping the construction, transportation and property group slash debt at a unit and gain access to cheaper funding. Minority shareholdersBloomberg - 401 words
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135 2002-12-13 14 HONGKONG Reuters HONG KONG'S economy is likely to perform better in 2003 than it has done this year, government economist K Y Tang said yesterday. "Generally, the view from the private sector is that they are looking for a better performance next yearReuters - 135 words
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331 2002-12-13 14 Reuters (SYDNEY! Australian bordello the Daily Planet, touting its recession proof services, said yesterday that its plans to float had met with so much interest it would bring forward its stock exchange listing to early 2003. Selling itself as a "very busy five-star hotel",Reuters - 331 words
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WORLD news
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Article, Illustration506 2002-12-13 15 Anthony Rowley - Govt approves 4.4t yen supplementary Budget to bolster economic growth Frorn Anthony Rowley in Tokyo THE Bank of Japan's latest quarterly survey of business conditions, due to be published today, will be closely scrutinised by markets for evidence of whether or not the JapaneseAFP - 506 words
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WORLD Watch
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74 2002-12-13 15 AFP [PARIS] Directors at French bank Credit Lyonnais have called on their chairman to explore alliance proposals from the bank's principal shareholder Credit Agricole, Credit Lyonnais said on Wednesday Their statement was the latest instalment in what appears to be shaping up as aAFP - 74 words
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93 2002-12-13 15 Bloomberg [LONDON] Western Europe's economy will be the world's slowest growing region next year, dragged down by Germany, the Economist Intelligence Unit predicted yesterday. Western Europe will expand 1.7 per cent next year after an estimated one per cent growth this year, theBloomberg - 93 words
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Article262 2002-12-13 15 They plan production decrease of 5.3% from Jan 1 to bolster prices Bloomberg [VIENNA] Opec, which pumps a third of the world's oil, agreed to curb oil production by 5.3 per cent, seeking to keep prices between US$22 and US$2B a barrel, ministers said.Bloomberg - 262 words
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412 2002-12-13 15 LATEST US INDICATORS November retail figures show 0.4% increase in sales Reuters, Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] The US current account deficit the broadest picture of international trade and investment flows unexpectedly narrowed in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said yesterday. The current account gapReuters,; Bloomberg - 412 words
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Article, Illustration479 2002-12-13 18 WASHINGTON Changes to help mutual funds shareholders get data faster LAT—WP THE Securities and Exchange Commission attempted to project a business-as-usual attitude on Wednesday, moving ahead with new disclosure requirements for the US$6.2 trillion mutual fund industry a day after the White House announced itsLAT—WP; Reuters photo - 479 words
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220 2002-12-13 18 Bloomberg A. [LONDON] PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the world's largest accounting firm, may be forced to drop some large audit clients because the work is uneconomical following the collapse of Enron Con> the Financial Times said. The paper cited an interview with chief executive officerBloomberg - 220 words
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416 2002-12-13 18 WASHINGTON Panel may start inspections of Big 4 firms by July or Aug Bloomberg THE new US accounting oversight board may hire 500 people and establish satellite offices across the country, and will be "extremely proactive" in setting audit standards, said board memberBloomberg - 416 words
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312 2002-12-13 18 NORWALK, Connecticut Bloomberg THE Financial Accounting Standards Board is weighing an overhaul of pension accounting rules, following investor complaints that companies have used pension fund investments to increase profit. FASB chairman Robert Herz said the board, which sets US accounting rules, will decide atBloomberg - 312 words
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Article510 2002-12-13 16 BONDS WARRANTS Caa* Eur *oZ M r- E 3lta rjwpM, Sj<« fOBO) toco Price in, Left AST1VW***** 175 1 16 139 0J» 18 AanaLtdlMMIIIt 15 1 50 636 4.67 23 AmtekVW***** 70.5 05 72 1 33 146 30 A"™rongW*****0 15 1 10 109 357 ,7 Bar 6SSA*****1 10k 104 Bar510 words
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Article2784 2002-12-13 17 Transaction date: Dec 12 for liwprwes, log on to uwu'jisiaofiernarketsjoorn an a a s.*t s"; g-a MS 9 ZlO I I 95 10 07 li l 4 U1< iu 115 50 "5 11 5 3 147 575 458 APBBrewenes 496cd -2 V a<m joi w cm 475 212,784 words
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Article27 2002-12-13 17 a a '0» n IWr*. "2 US3740u»aJ *J74 »««*> 5 Kio <•» I MO STinTMO :z*m *2 0 m ,^n wmM n 0 l«os 1400 1405 141027 words
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Article874 2002-12-13 17 a m JST a-w 225 ABXHhtaSc 11 »i 2 J 4 "s ii 72 S S3g 3 s 23 IS AsunMicroSc 10 ,f 212 115 115 S 3 41 235 3,5 S 13 363 1» 75 Artec* 5c (J unrt, 1 21 3 1.5 121 45 i izz:874 words
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Article183 2002-12-13 17 tt-Wk l— Lm c— i if? IMQmH GrOfc D» GrYW Mat MCa !5i Cw HI hi "5 10 AVJeoran® A2Sc A91 5 HT720 11 "J*» Chcuig KongfiOc MK1710 j5 f! M Oty« SotudonsU HMS 24 3 «*5 G«ck*2000 US75S 2 TjS 44 446 1724 K5 Hi Gentmglnt U5145183 words
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Advertisement95 2002-12-13 19 I Looking for cheer < I Jk Jr&th. w M v i." M;ni\ retailers are siiiuiiijjtlic 1)Iim*s ;is weak consumer I ,'a Kstee Lauder and I 'J: -~Mi 13! N Times ire huckiiiii" I f HmB» #*.5 the trend willi A v 1 strong sales. I > CORINNE KERK. I95 words
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Advertisement47 2002-12-13 19 INSIDE a 1 J PROFILE Geneticist makes strong case for African Adam. P£4 ARTS Revel in the Christmas spirit with upcoming performances. P*s IB LITTLE KING I BOOKS No more mind-reading—get ideas on literary presents. Pgs6&7 EPICURE Jaime Ee provides food for thought for gourmet gifts. pgio47 words
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737 2002-12-13 20 jaime ee - Mdd the cuff In the simian words of Ah Meng, ditch man-made symbols and let Singaporeans speak for themselves in the next instalment of 'Amazing Race' jaime ee FANTASY sequence of the week: I'm talking to Ah Meng, she of Singapore Zoo fame, and we're737 words
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Article, Illustration1371 2002-12-13 20 COVER STORY 'TIS the season to be jolly, with the requisite tinsel, fairy lights and Christmas music out in full force at the stores. But all the festive buying and hectic gift-wrapping belie the cautious mood behind merry-looking store scenes. While the last quarter is typically theCHRIS LOH - 1,371 words
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Article, Illustration507 2002-12-13 20 Cheah Ui-Hoon - Byi Cheah Ui-Hoon HAD your funnybone tickled recently? Then you'll remember how good you felt after, which probably led to results like buying more (if you're the customer) or higher job satisfaction (if you're the employee). That's because humour is the key strategy to generating better communication507 words
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Article, Illustration589 2002-12-13 21 Parvathi Nayar - Don't expect an edgy update on the Christmas genre bnt the Tim Allen vehicle is wholesome family fan By Parvathi Nayar READ the fine print! How many times have we failed to follow that advice, and ended up with home leases allowing the landlord's petREUTERS - 589 words
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Article, Illustration477 2002-12-13 21 Parvathi Nayar - By\ Parvathi Nayar VOLCANO High aka one feature-film-lengthful of special effects in search of a script is the latest Korean import to hit town. In terms of look, it's hard to find fault. High is very atmospheric, shot almost entirely in brooding blacks and blues,477 words
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Article, Illustration529 2002-12-13 21 Parvathi Nayar - DVD REVIEWS By. Parvathi Nayar IT was a celluloid phenomenon that transcended language, still, Audrey Tautou's gamine features have helped give French cinema a higher profile in Singapore. The theatrical releases of French films like Ante lie. Yamakazi and Brotherhood of the Wolf, convinced Comstar Home Entertainment's GinaARTHUR LEE - 529 words
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Article, Illustration981 2002-12-13 22 PARVATHI NAYAR - Understanding our history is key to our genetic future, geneticist Spencer Wells tells PARVATHINAYAR PARVATHI NAYAR EVERY human being on the planet today descended from a single man who lived in Africa some 60,000 years ago. A pronouncement, which in terms of 'sit up and pay attention', is981 words
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Article, Illustration788 2002-12-13 23 AARON LYE - From the spiritual to the secular, AARON LYE finds plenty of reasons to step out this season. AARON LYE Traditionally, the Christmas experience, for Christians, has always been a religious one, a time for worship and festivities. For others not so inclined, the experience is secular,788 words
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Article303 2002-12-13 23 Cheah Ui-Hoon - Dance group reworks their site-specific piece for the stage Byi Cheah Ui-Hoon FOR those who want to be tongue-in-cheek about it, they could call Ecnad's performance tonight "Missing Tall Pillars" since it's a re-staging of their site-specific Arts Festival work earlier this year. Albeit minus the303 words
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Article319 2002-12-13 23 Aaron Lye - Medicore execution mars the trappings of a good production By* Aaron Lye IT's been an ambitious year for The Necessary Stage (TNS) and its "new-direc-tion" plays plays that have been worked on and developed for over six months, which used selected audience previews and feedback319 words
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Article, Illustration867 2002-12-13 24 Parvathi Nayar - The end-of-year festive season always brings books to mind. Perhaps it s because nostalgia is in the air, and life before electronic games seems rosier. Or because Christmas cards with blazing log fires suggest holidays where you can tuck your legs under you and settle down to aPHOTOS BY CHRIS LOH AND ARTHUR LEE - 867 words
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Article, Illustration398 2002-12-13 27 CORINNE KERK - Two new guides have recently been launched in Singapore. One provides helpful material to those moving here, while the other is chock-full of relevant information for Singapore dog-owners. CORINNE KERK checks them out CORINNE KERK BEING the only book to deal with the unique needs ofPHOTOS OF BOOKS BY CHRIS LOH - 398 words
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Article, Illustration478 2002-12-13 27 THE first edition of Living In Singapore was published by the American Association of Singapore back in 1976, and sought to provide useful information to assist those moving here. Now in its eighth edition, the handy reference tool has been fully revised478 words
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Article, Illustration554 2002-12-13 27 Cheah Ui-Hoon - By Cheah Ui-Hoon STUDENTS used to have only the school yearbook to take away with them when they left school, but now, it could be coffeetable books. Within months of each other, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic have launched two coffee ta blePHOTO OF RDA BOOK BY ARTHUR LEE - 554 words
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Article, Illustration766 2002-12-13 26 CORINNE KERK - At Europa's latest club-hub, industrial lines ease up in an inviting atmosphere with lovers' seats, a downtempo lounge and sake and sushi to nibble on. CORINNE KERK takes a look CORINNE KERK IT was once home to a discotheque (Tornado), then a Canto pub (Club766 words
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Article, Illustration636 2002-12-13 26 CHEAH UI-HOON - BOOKS KF Seetoh's Makansutra franchise goes regional, with plans for Asian guides and gourmet events. CHEAH Ul-HOON reports CHEAH UI-HOON THE Makansutra company is piling a lot on its plate nowadays. Besides appetisers in the form of its third TV season on Channel i, it hopes636 words
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Article, Illustration824 2002-12-13 28 Turkey or Terra chips, fruitcake or feta, there's something to please every palate at a deli near you. JAIME EE starts making her list IT'S a great time of year to be a foodie. Where once there only existed one or two places where you could get gourmet824 words
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Article696 2002-12-13 28 NK Yong - By NK Yong WITH the holiday season upon us, let us look at what wines to get ready for our year-end celebrations. The perception dies hard that champagne is only for celebrations. The good news is that there are now available locally numerous lesser known696 words
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Miscellaneous184 2002-12-13 22 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 28 Handte ixnjr at the rear (4) 29 ,OCk 8 M^Mlh rambkog 25 Ltoeral is unemployed (4) rjowN 11 making sure one YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION has the time? (7,5) Across: 1 Proposition, 9 Tore, 10 1 Dance with one native 14 Excited atmosphere always War of nerves, 11 Tsar,184 words
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Advertisement49 2002-12-13 27 i ,*At, I&BTEK PHILIPPE .GENEVE n vottj own tradMHk If *'JW'J' Ik i Mml J wP T I/ look after it for the next generation. Calatrava Travel Time by Patek Philippe < UkJta^>SmUznCm£^ljuC> 77-»K--■fK*-- 'Hf? K 6 Scotts Road. Scotts Shopping Centre 01 09, Singapore *****9. Tel: *****08. Fax. *****00.49 words
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Advertisement150 2002-12-13 28 ■K" r~T~ |j| j j ***** jKgr\ HHP W:im& A setting so authentic, you'll think you're in Japan. We're not saying we can replace a true Japanese experience. But if you want a taste of Japan, but can't seem to spare 7 hours to fly there, then we suggest you150 words
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Article240 2002-12-13 29 Reuters THE Baltic Dry Index rose 14 points to 1,651, the Baltic Capesize Index rose 28 points to 2,169, the Baltic Pan am ax Index rose 15 points to 1,643 and the Baltic Handymax Index fell 12 points to 10,270. TIME-CHARTEB: An angel Dynasty (built 1999) 171,000 dwtReuters - 240 words
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Article263 2002-12-13 29 MX '000 8 CWT Distribution 0.70 unch 0 Chuan Hup 0.43 unch 452 Cosco in vast mart0.20 unch 114 Freight Link] 0.03 unch 0 GB Holdings 0.59 unch 0 Jaya Holdings 0.24 0.01 788 KoppolCorp 3.86 0.02 1989 Koppol Marin# 0.15 unch 56 Koppol Tele 0.82 unch 439263 words
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Article, Illustration526 2002-12-13 29 Beth Jinks - Japanese carrier upbeat over cost cutting, improved freight rates By Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has predicted a "significant recovery" in its business performance in the second half of 2002 on the back of cost cutting, improved container freightFILE PHOTO - 526 words
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Article, Illustration248 2002-12-13 29 Chinese port's container volumes soar 35% in first 11 months of year AFP [SHANGHAI] China's eastern city of Shanghai could become the world's fourth largest port for container traffic by the end of the year, official press said yesterday. The Shanghai PortAFP; REUTERS - 248 words
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396 2002-12-13 29 Beth Jinks - Security involvement can be in different form By Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] Malaysia has been asked to consider embracing alternatives to the US Customs' Container Security Initiative (CSI) after rejecting the customs exchange and pre-screening plan. US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) director396 words
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117 2002-12-13 29 AFP [SEOULJSouth Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd said yesterday it had won US$7l4 million of orders to build 15 vessels for firms from Britain, Turkey and Hongkong. The orders came from BP Shipping Ltd of Britain, Turkey's DUNYA Denizcilik ve Ticaret AS, andAFP - 117 words
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865 2002-12-13 30 Selva Kumar - ADMIRALTY CASEBOOK It has been sued by tanker owner for damages in collision case By\ Selva Kumar A DECISION by the Admiralty Court in London last month will mean that for the first time in England the question of865 words
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Article, Illustration42 2002-12-13 30 AP [PORTSMOUTH] The British warship HMS Nottingham arrives back in her home port of Porstmouth, England. The ship was damaged in Australian waters and has been ferried back to Britain on the heavy lift ship MV Swan. —APAP - 42 words
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Article199 2002-12-13 30 PAGE Avant 7 B'tang Mas 5 BSA 6 BSC 7 BTL 7 CMACGM 3 COSCO 3 4 Central Ex 4 Chahaya 7 Charter Shpg 7 China Shpg 5 Confer 7 Cougar 5 4 CWT Globelink ...6 Delmas 4 Dongnama 3 EP Carriers 7 ECL 3 EIS 6199 words
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Article8782 2002-12-13 34 THEBUSINESSTIMES EXPORT I mi jj jii II, III II 111, ,1 A<tvtrtis*r vessel vov«o« TMMIWI* I TTA [auTIMj*l(»iy/*i>|niiiWwinSiiT^^^^^B voyage Telephone I ETA ETA Advertiser Vessel vmaot SmMi Slim SB «—r |s» Desfn Nam* ST T« lain 14M AB To BEIRUT (BCY) 2046 Lotanon I.® *r J^ <ABJ) COlt8,782 words
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Article600 2002-12-13 37 Vess VoyNo Berth Arrival Departure JURONG PORT BRAVE PESCAD 30 J4/5 A/SIDE 13/12 0600 CMARINE 2502 ***** J13 A/SIDE 13/12 1700 MU EXPRESS 01SA J17 A/SIDE 13/12 1200 N| C0 3 1212 J25 A/SIDE 13/12 0630 RACHMANUEL 2 10/02 J3 A/SIDE 13/12 1900 RAINBOW JOY 12 J5 A/SIDE600 words
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Article1056 2002-12-13 37 CONTAINERS TERMINAL AND VESSEL SCHEDULES Vwsel Out In Btfc Berthing Un B#rth v K »l Z 7 55 S, 25 S2 ir 1 s m 3 HMn Vo w-Q berthing Nmbr j MARGUERI 012S 0125 1 1502/2002-1500 1602/7QQ***** 3 OCVWUT 1 *****002-1500 *****002-2330 KM WOMAGANDHI 067E 067E 11,056 words
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Article129 2002-12-13 37 Dw 23 Japan.: Emperor's Birthday. Deo 24 Switzerland: Christinas Eve (haL day). Dec 25 Australia: Christinas Day. Belgium: Christmas Day. Brunei: Christmas Day. Canada:Christmas Day. France: Christmas Day. Germany: Christmas Day. Hong Kong: Christmas Day. Indonesia: Christmas Day. Italy: Christmas Day. Malaysia: Christmas Day. New Zealand: Christmas Day.129 words
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Article795 2002-12-13 37 THIS report compiled by Cockett Ma rine Oil Ltd. shows price nui«es in US dollars instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the market. Prices shown are based on averagesued stem. Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and the795 words
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Article399 2002-12-13 37 > SZ aua~-n-~-, "V "o OM o "o OXa o N/N 380 Aw 985-0 02 13.6 0.06 31 0.02 •win %vu M 360 «U 0.7 17 Jt 0.09 74 0.03 »M/M ww No above 635 1 0 0 0 o 5 S £S 55 2 !i399 words
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Article, Illustration530 2002-12-13 38 Delta Air chief wants govt to absorb a security tax on tickets Reuters [WASHINGTON] Two days after United Airlines filed the biggest bankruptcy petition in aviation history, the chairman of Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday that US airlines desperatelyReuters - 530 words
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Article, Illustration367 2002-12-13 38 AFP [SYDNEY] Australian airlines complained yesterday about footing the AslBo million (Ssl7B million) cost of improving airport security screening as a government report forecast the current tourist slump would last a decade and cost A 57.5 billion. The federal government announced plansAFP; AP - 367 words
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Article, Illustration500 2002-12-13 38 Bloomberg [SYDNEY] Virgin Blue Airlines Pty, Australia's sec-ond-largest airline, is on track to achieve its target for pretax profit of Asloo million (Ss99 million) in the year ending March 31, chief executive officer Brett Godfrey said. Brisbane-based Virgin Blue, which hasBloomberg - 500 words
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Article, Illustration481 2002-12-13 38 Aussie watchdog more likely to agree if pact is signed AFP [SYDNEY] Australia's competition watchdog said yesterday it would be more receptive to a proposed alliance between Qantas and Air New Zealand if the Australian government signed an open skies pact withAFP; REUTERS - 481 words
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171 2002-12-13 38 Bloomberg [BRUSSELS] Ryanair Holdings, Europe's second-largest no-frills airline, faces a formal inquiry by the European Commission into claims the carrier benefits from illegal state subsidies. The commission said its initial investigation into Ryanair's relationship with Brussels South Charleroi Airport SA in Belgium raised concernsBloomberg - 171 words
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