The Business Times, 12 November 2005
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Title Section14 2005-11-12 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES weekend SINGAPORE 85 cents MICA (P) 089/03/2005 November 12-13, 2005 onlin^a^m^^/busmes^ime^asi^^^^rT^^J14 words
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Article782 2005-11-12 1 CONRAD TAN - As competition grows, banks find lifestyle profiling is more important than the colour of their credit cards By CONRAD TAN [SINGAPORE] Plastic may turn into gold, and gold into platinum, if the credit card war here continues. United Overseas Bank's Lady's Gold Card members are among782 words
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671 2005-11-12 1 SIOW LI SEN - By SIOW LI SEN [SINGAPORE] High-profile Westcomb Capital Private Ltd, whose new listings included troubled companies like Citiraya, has been stopped from submitting new initial public offerings (IPOs) for three months. In that time it is also to make improvements671 words
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Article139 2005-11-12 1 Dsn 2.266.03 (+7.78) ST INDEX FUTURE 2,267.00 (+10.00) siMsa ***** (+1.47) SIMSa FUTURES 268.10 (+1.50) MARKETS Friday Change KLSE COMP 898.35 -2.74 NIKKEI 225 14,155.06 +74.18 HANG SENG 14,740.60 +107.27 SET INDEX 690.45 -3.99 JAKARTA COMP 1,028.98 -14.71 MANILA COMP 2,092.68 -6.46 SEOULCOMP 1,256.12 +21.69 SHENZHEN B 195.94139 words
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Advertisement42 2005-11-12 1 CLEAN FUEL Chevron, SPC plan Of ft T- The right approach to Europe's relationship with America is about midway between Paris and London. t r. r f|ivrrv. v C.fldr. >r .lit:': u" i- t lJ PG3 Pros and cons of quarterly reporting42 words
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TOP STORIES
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623 2005-11-12 2 CHEN HUIFEN - Australian-listed Rockeby's kit can detect avian flu in just 10 minutes By CHEN HUIFEN [SINGAPORE] Local biotechnology firm Rockeby biomed has launched two kits that detect avian flu in birds and humans in just 10 minutes. And the test kit for animals is623 words
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Article, Illustration642 2005-11-12 2 VEN SREENIVASAN - Newest Airbus plane makes global test flight By VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] Like a huge white bird, the world's biggest passenger plane touched down to gasps at Changi Airport yesterday. The double-deck Airbus 380 as tall as a sevenstory building and about three-quarters the lengthCAAS - 642 words
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Article398 2005-11-12 2 Capita Land's Q3 profit soars PROPERTY giant Capita Land yesterday reported that its Q3 net profit jumped to $443.8 million, largely because of a $364.4 million gain from subsidiary Raffles Holdings' divestment of its entire hotel business. Excluding this divestment, Capita Land's net earnings for the third quarter398 words
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Article, Illustration394 2005-11-12 2 Source: The Globalist Global growth leader China is dominating global headlines about rapid economic growth most recently with news that the Chinese economy grew by 9.4% in the third quarter of 2005. And yet some other countries have tried to keep pace. We wonder During the five-yearSource: The Globalist - 394 words
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Advertisement728 2005-11-12 2 BUKIT SEMBAWANG ESTATES LIMITED Financial Statement and Dividend Announcement Unaudited Results for the Second quarter and Half-year ended 30 September 2005 The Directors of Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited announce the unaudited results of the Group and of the Company for the Second quarter and Half-year ended 30 September 2005 as728 words
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BT CONVERSATION
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Article, Illustration2485 2005-11-12 3 VIKRAM KHANNA - After a long and varied career, former British politician, colonial governor and EU commissioner Chris Patten talks to VIKRAM KHANNA about his 'farewell despatch' VIKRAM KHANNA TIIF President of France, Jacques Chirac "is to body language what Shakespeare is to the spoken word", writes Chris PattenCHRIS LOH - 2,485 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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452 2005-11-12 4 KALPANA RASHIWALA - Earnings leap from $74.7m to $443.8 m, including $364.4m divestment gain By KALPANA RASHIWALA PROPERTY giant CapitaLand yesterday reported that its Q3 net profit jumped from $74.7 million to $443.8 million, largely because of a $364.4 million gain from subsidiary Raffles Holdings' divestment452 words
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Article, Illustration285 2005-11-12 4 CONRAD TAN - CORPORATE RESULTS Profit quadruples as turnover for the period rises from $4m to $27m By CONRAD TAN PROPERTY developer Ho Bee Investment Ltd yesterday announced that its third-quarter net earnings had more than quadrupled, due to big contributions from its landmark Sentosa Cove285 words
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352 2005-11-12 4 ROLAND LIM - By ROLAND LIM SINGAPORE Computer Systems (SCS) yesterday posted a net loss of $9.1 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, against a net profit of $16.4 million for the corresponding period last year. But the $9.1 million loss was substantially lower than352 words
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308 2005-11-12 4 CHEN HUIFEN - By CHEN HUIFEN HIGHER expenses and increased investments have led Biosensors to report a wider loss for its second quarter, but the heart stent specialist remains optimistic about its long-term prospects. Net loss attributable to equity holders came to US$6 million for the three308 words
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Article, Illustration505 2005-11-12 4 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent IT WOULD be perhaps slightly unfair to say that this week was all about one stock, since there are more than 500 listed companies trading here, plus more than a hundred structured warrants. Certainly, the assertion that505 words
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311 2005-11-12 4 CONRAD RAJ - By CONRAD RAJ MAINBOARD-listed Fraser Neave announced record sales, and earnings yesterday for its financial year ended Sept 30, and the company said it hopes to deliver another set of record figures next year. Boosted by continued strong growth in food and beverage'311 words
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298 2005-11-12 4 SAMUEL EE - By SAMUEL EE AMID rising fuel prices and stiffer competition in the taxi business, Comfort Del Corp's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30 managed to inch up $600,000, or 1.2 per cent, to $49.9 million. The small increase was298 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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Article69 2005-11-12 4 QAF Ltd, best known for its Gardenia bread, achieved a 90 per cent jump in third-quarter net profit to $8.9 million, from $4.7 million last year. The group said it saw significant increases in profitability from its Malaysia and Philippine bakery businesses. Its revenues grew69 words
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Article63 2005-11-12 4 HONG Leong Asia (HLA) saw a 4 per cent fall in its net profit to $9.2 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30. The group said this was due mainly to lower margins reported by its diesel engine unit, China Yuchai, partly because of63 words
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Article76 2005-11-12 4 YELLOW Pages reported a 9.6 per cent drop in operating revenue to $40.9 million for the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2005, from a year ago. But it still managed a 12 per centclimb in net profit to $17.9 million, from lower finance expenses. The76 words
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Article81 2005-11-12 4 HONG Leong Finance saw its net income for the September third quarter slip 16.4 per cent to $18.2 million, from $21.7 million the year before. But its loans assets were up at $5.7 million as at end-September a 5.9-per-cent increase over over the $5.4 million81 words
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Article85 2005-11-12 4 MEGHMANI Organics, an India-based manufacturer of pigments and agrochemicals, yesterday reported a net profit of 105.9 million rupees (Ss4 million) for its second quarter ended Sept 30, up 3.6 per cent from 102.2 million rupees for the corresponding period last year. Third quarter revenue rose 7.185 words
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Article82 2005-11-12 4 STRAITS Trading Company yesterday announced a loss of $9.2 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30 compared with a profit of 14.1 million last year. Revenue, however, more than trebled from $61 million to $256.6 million, thanks to sale of residential property units at Gallop82 words
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Article94 2005-11-12 4 THE pre-trial hearing for the three China directors charged in connection with the China Aviation Oil (CAO) scandal has been adjourned to Nov 25. Jia Changbin, Gu Yanfei and Li Yongji each face one count of failing to act honestly and discharge their duties94 words
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65 2005-11-12 4 CHINA Wheel Holdings' net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30 rose 29.8 per cent to 16.7 million yuan (553.5 million), helped by increased production and turnover. Against proforma Q3 2004 figures, the Hebei-based manufacturer of aluminium alloy wheels which was recently listed65 words
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Article, Illustration886 2005-11-12 5 LESLIE YEE - CORPORATE ANALYSIS The picture isn't as rosy as the impressive headline numbers suggest, reports LESLIE YEE LESLIE YEE SINGAPORE'S three local banking groups have all unveiled their third-quarter results and all three are winners in their own right with impressive headline numbers. But analysts point out886 words
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GRAPEVINE
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Article88 2005-11-12 5 SINGTEL chief Lee Hsien Yang must have been in a celebratory mood after the company announced its Q2 results on Thursday. That very night, Mr Lee, while attending a charity dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel, was spotted bidding in the silent auction for fine wine.88 words
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Article65 2005-11-12 5 THE role of a chief financial officer is getting tougher, with new rules on corporate governance, transparency and timely reporting. For one CFO of a US company undergoing a major revamp as it emerges from bankruptcy, his role is even more onerous as he has the added65 words
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Article68 2005-11-12 5 NOTHING is free in this world especially not in the world of public relations. Recently, a journalist colleague gota call from a PR officer who wanted to profile his client. When the proposal was rejected by the journalist, the PR officer proceeded to remind her that68 words
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388 2005-11-12 5 ANGELA TAN - By ANGELA TAN VOICE over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is touted as the "biggest threat to telephone companies' more expensive traditional voice services, but Singapore Telecom has embraced the technology and sees it as a new revenue s.tream rather than a danger. Some experts388 words
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227 2005-11-12 5 ALEXANDRA HO - By ALEXANDRA HO MARKET Street Car Park is undergoing a makeover, not just to spruce it up but also to remarket it to become more than just, well, a car park. Owner Capita Commercial Trust (CCT) yesterday started $14 million asset enhancement227 words
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386 2005-11-12 5 WONG WEI KONG - Two more charged, fresh charges against 3 others Reports by WONG WEI KONG ACCORD Customer Care Solutions' (ACCS') founder and former CEO Victor Tan, who already faces 44 charges of cheating Nokia through fake warranty repair claims and failing to fulfil his duties386 words
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363 2005-11-12 5 ANOTHER former employee of Citiraya Industries was put behind bars yesterday for his part in the corruption scandal at the electronics waste recycler, taking the number jailed over the scam to eight. Ong Cheng Ho, a transport supervisor, was jailed for a total of eight months,363 words
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Article, Illustration1015 2005-11-12 6 UMA SHANKARI - Compiled by UMA SHANKARI Singapore Exchange (SGX) Nov 11 dose: $2.64 KIM ENG RESEARCH, Nov 11 DEMONSTRATING its monopolistic pricing power, SGX is hiking its listing fees from January next year. We estimate tljat the revision could increase its profit by about 4 per cent per annum, althoughSource: Bloomberg - 1,015 words
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Article, Illustration1325 2005-11-12 6 TEH HOOI LING - SHOW ME THE MONEY While stock prices have bigger mean reverting tendencies, there is a stronger trending tendency for property prices TEH HOOI LING Senior Correspondent A former head of equities research in a stockbroking firm told me not too long ago thatSource: USA, Thomson Financial stream - 1,325 words
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Article1009 2005-11-12 6 For week beginning Nov 7 SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER/DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS Subuntial Buy No of Prke SHAREHOLDING Trans Shareholder/ Sell Shares Par Before After Stock Date Direct or Com '000 Shr S C000) CBflO) Hotel Plaza 10Nov-05 UOL Buy 200 na *****4 77.13 *****4 77.18 Courage Marine 9 Nov-051,009 words
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BT INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE
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Article, Illustration3590 2005-11-12 7 OVERVIEW THE practice of mandating that companies above a certain market capitalisation should issue their financial reports quarterly, instead of twice a year, has been followed here for several years. During that time, the system has had its share of praise as well as criticism.3,590 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration583 2005-11-12 9 RONNIE LIM - Such plants can cost US$100-400m and take up to three years to build By RONNIE LIM A PLANT to produce ultra-low-sulphur petrol and diesel fuel is being planned by Chevron and its partner, Singapore Petroleum Company. The two companies intend toST - 583 words
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374 2005-11-12 9 LESLIE YEE - By LESLIE YEE CHRISTMAS is coming early for depositors, says Standard Chartered Bank, which is raising interest rates on its online savings account esaver by 0.57 percentage point to 2.45 per cent per annum for new and existing funds. Stanchart is also raising374 words
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Article261 2005-11-12 9 NASDAQ-listed Linear Technology, a manufacturer of linear integrated circuits whose revenues this year topped US$l billion for the first time, opened its second semiconductor test facility in Singapore yesterday, more than doubling its potential production capacity here. The new five-storey 124,000 square foot facility, which261 words
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NEWS ROUNDUP
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60 2005-11-12 9 THE Singapore Tourism Board estimates that AdAsia, a biennial congress of advertisers and marketers to be held here this year, is expected to generate $30 to $40 million in direct benefit to Singapore, said Eric Teng, deputy chairman of the organising committee60 words
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56 2005-11-12 9 A BUSINESS delegation led by Second Minister for Finance Raymond Lim is visiting the Chinese cities of Wenzhou, Yiwu and Hangzhou from Sunday to Thursday to explore opportunities in the areas of infrastructure and trading. The delegation will also visit the Yiwu Commodities Centre56 words
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49 2005-11-12 9 LINNA Tan, aCATs customer care officer from Singapore Press Holdings, has won the SuperStar Award in the 2005 Excellent Service Award. She was awarded for going beyond the call of duty to assist an elderly customer who came to place an advertisement.49 words
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43 2005-11-12 9 FOREIGN patients will no longer enjoy the same subsidy as citizens at polyclinics when the health ministry scraps their subsidy on Jan 1. Permanent residents will continue to receive subsidised treatment, but at a lower rate than citizens.43 words
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48 2005-11-12 9 JEMAAH Islamiyah member Ali Ridhaa bin Abdullah, who has been detained under the Internal Security Act has been released on a Suspension Direction on Oct 24. Another JI member, Mohammad Sharif bin Rahmat, was detained for two years with effect from Aug 5.48 words
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Article30 2005-11-12 9 THE Buangkok MRT Station will be opened by the middle of January, two years before it becomes commercially viable for transport operator SBS Transit.30 words
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406 2005-11-12 9 NANDE KHIN - By NANDE KHIN NEARLY half of Singaporeans and permanent residents aspire to and think they can afford private housing in the next five years, according to the first Lifestyle Survey by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. About 49 per cent of the respondents indicated406 words
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Article, Illustration422 2005-11-12 9 ARTHUR SIM - By ARTHUR SIM THE Singapore Government would like all real estate agents accredited by the relevant professional body by 2009. However, the public will not have recourse to the law if anyone should encounter an errant agent. Speaking at the launch of422 words
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322 2005-11-12 9 SENTOSA Cove Pte Ltd (SCPL) has sold Treasure Island the third and final island in the upmarket housing district's Northern Precinct to 18 individual investors who banded together as friends. The investors, who bought through private treaty, are from Malaysia, China, Hong Kong and322 words
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221 2005-11-12 9 i THE National University of Singapore (NUS) is planning to spend around $400-500 million to develop a state-of-the-art university town on the site of the former Warren Golf Course. The funding will be coming from the Ministry of Finance's Public Private Partnership framework.221 words
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321 2005-11-12 9 BIGGER and better, the Asia Media Festival (AMF) will return for the fifth year running with more than 30 events for consumers and trade buyers and sellers. The three-week "media fiesta" will run from Nov 14 to Dec 2, says the Media321 words
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MALAYSIA
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380 2005-11-12 10 S JAYASANKARAN - But it hints that it will push for price that's 3 times its net asset per share By S JAYASANKARAN in Kuala Lumpur SOUTHERN Bank Bhd (SBB), faced with the prospect of a hostile takeover by the country's largest investment bank, CIMB,380 words
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Article, Illustration546 2005-11-12 10 PAULINE NG - By PAULINE NG in Kuala Lumpur STOCKBROKERS yesterday called for ailing companies that fail to meet Bursa Malaysia's schedule for restructuring to put their financial affairs in order to be struck of the list. This would give a big boost546 words
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255 2005-11-12 10 [KUALA LUMPUR] Bank Negara Malaysia may fix a ceiling price for the sale of discount house licences to avoid financial and broking companies seeking to graduate to investment banks paying "unrealistic prices" because demand outstrips supply, Malaysia's Business Times reported yesterday.255 words
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INDONESIA
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Article, Illustration554 2005-11-12 11 SHOEB KAGDA - Rising rates expected to take toll on consumer spending, firms' borrowing By SHOEB KAGDA in Jakarta INDONESIA'S economy is set for a bumpy ride in the next six months as rising interest rates and inflation cut into consumer spending andAFP - 554 words
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Article1251 2005-11-12 11 Transaction Date: Nov 11 MOST ACTIVE STOCKS VOLUME VALUE Noble Grp HK25c 32.004.000 SingTel 15c 74.090.066 SingTel 15c 31.047.000 DBS Grp 62.887.800 Landwind 1c 26.078.000 CapitaLand 50.256.780 Pacific HC 2c 21.372.000 Noble Grp HK25c 45.040.810 STATSChP25c 19.833.000 OCBC Bk 50c 36.012.570 Skv China 5c 19.432.000 SPH20c 33.190.896 MemoryD US3c1,251 words
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GREATER CHINA
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483 2005-11-12 12 They can issue asset-backed bonds of 1-10-year tenor: industry sources Reuters [SHANGHAI] China will soon allow companies to sell one to 10-year bonds backed by corporate assets, the latest in a spate of innovations Beijing hopes will widen fund-raising options for firms andReuters - 483 words
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Article, Illustration353 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [SHANGHAI] China will see another year of strong growth and contained inflation in 2006, with the yuan gradually appreciating, a leading government thinktank said in a report published yesterday. The State Information Centre said explosive growth in China's trade surplus, a lightning rod for criticismReuters; AFP - 353 words
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Article385 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [SINGAPORE] Sinopec Corp plans to buy out minority shareholders of its Zhenhai Refining Chemical Co Ltd subsidiary for about US$99O million, a source told Reuters yesterday. Sinopec, China's second largest state-controlled oil group, plans to pay HK$ 10.60 per share for the 28.68 perReuters - 385 words
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BRIEFLY ASIA
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55 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [HONG KONG] The Hong Kong Housing Authority will raise up to US$2.B billion in the world's largest IPO of a property trust, offering investors a dividend yield of up to 6.4 per cent in 2007, according to a listing document obtainedReuters - 55 words
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Article44 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [SHANGHAI] Citigroup has bought an office building in downtown Shanghai for between US$5O million and US$6O million in the latest foreign investment in the city's commercial property sector, consultants closest to the project said. Citigroup declined to comment. —ReutersReuters - 44 words
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39 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia's budget deficit in 2005 will hopefully be below 0.5 per cent of GDP, compared to an official target of 0.9 per cent, Finance Ministry official Mulia Nasution said yesterday. —ReutersReuters - 39 words
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38 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [JAKARTA] Medium-size Indonesian bank PT Rank NISP Tbk plans to raise 600 billion rupiah (Sslo2 million) by issuing new shares next month, president director Pramukti Surjaudaja said on Thursday. —ReutersReuters - 38 words
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34 2005-11-12 12 Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia will sign a production-sharing oil contract with ConocoPhillips on the Amborip VI (Arafura Sea) block in offshore Papua, an energy official said yesterday. —ReutersReuters - 34 words
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Advertisement630 2005-11-12 12 < ill ASIA PACIFIC breweries limited •Jv M (Registration No. *****0007-K) Results Announcement Highlights for the Year Ended .30 September 2005 The Directors are pleased to announce the unaudited results of the Croup for the year ended 30 September 2005. 30 Sep 2005 30 Sep 2004 Change Revenue $1,436.4 m630 words
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Advertisement573 2005-11-12 12 FRASER AND NEAVE, LIMITED W*j2i (Registration No. *****0001R) Results Announcement Highlights for the Year Ended 30 September 2005 The Directors are pleased to announce the unaudited results of the Group for the year ended 30 September 2005. 30 Sep 2005 30 Sep 2004 Change Revenue $4,269.8 m $3,446.3 m +23.9%573 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration523 2005-11-12 13 Chidambaram wants banks to increase lending to fund 50% of GDP Bloomberg [MUMBAI] India's banks will need to raise 600 billion rupees (5522.3 billion) of capital in the next five years to meet expanding demand for credit and fuel economic-growth, Finance MinisterBloomberg; REUTERS - 523 words
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Article338 2005-11-12 13 Reuters [ABUJA] Nigeria signed an agreement with an Indian joint venture on Thursday to give oil exploration rights in return for up to US$6 billion in infrastructure investment, according to a top Nigerian official. Nigeria, Africa's top oil producer, is desperate for foreign investmentReuters - 338 words
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91 2005-11-12 13 Bloomberg [SINGAPORE] Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, the Singapore government's investment company, said, it won't invest in Spice Jet Ltd, an Indian low-fare carrier that started flying in May, because of a disagreement on terms. "We have decided not to proceed with the investment inBloomberg - 91 words
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Advertisement1681 2005-11-12 13 :*at^ NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF COBURN ENTERPRISES PTE LTD Co Reg No *****0389H (In Members' Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE OF SPECIAL AND ORDINARY RESOLUTION (Pursuant to Section 290(2)(b)] At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the1,681 words
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409 2005-11-12 14 ANTHONY ROWLEY - News pushes Nikkei to fresh 4-year high of 14,155.06 By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo JAPAN'S economy grew at a higher-than-expected rate of 0.4 per cent in real terms in the third quarter despite high oil prices, leading one government minister to suggest yesterday409 words
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188 2005-11-12 14 Bloomberg [LONDON] Average annual salaries for men in full-time employment in the Canary Wharf financial district of London widened to more than double those for women working full time in the same area. Men working full time in the Parliamentary constituency of Poplar andBloomberg - 188 words
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Article, Illustration385 2005-11-12 14 -Al R Dizon Round-the-Worid Ykcht Race. Leg 2 Race 3, Day 17 WESTERNAUSTRALIA pushed Uniquely Singapore to number two position in the fleet's leaderboard yesterday evening as it took advantage of its favourable southeasterly position and wrested the lead in Day 16 of the Round-the-Worid Yacht Race's Salvador-to-Durban-Al R Dizon - 385 words
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Article42 2005-11-12 14 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS LEGEND: All prices are indicative; Broadly Diversified; Narowly Focused; S Lower Risk; Low to Medium Risk: Medium to High Risk; Higher Risk; open-ended; Before subdivision of units; After subdivision of units; SP after stock split; N.A. Non Dealing Day42 words
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Advertisement36 2005-11-12 14 PIMCO Total Return Bond Fund Winner of the Morningstar Asia Fund Manager of the Year 2004 Allianz (fij) for North America Fixed Income and rated 5-star by Mercer Investment Consulting. Global investors company regn. no *****7169Z36 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration1175 2005-11-12 15 SAMUEL EE - Rare and expensive cars and watches have become highly desirable portable status symbols. SAMUEL EE checks out some co-branded ones SAMUEL EE THROUGHOUT history, cars and watches have had a special link. Both are fascinatingly complicated mechanical instruments and both are collected by men who appreciate1,175 words
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Article, Illustration202 2005-11-12 15 SAMUEL EE - By SAMUEL EE BORNEO Motors Singapore has introduced a new Toyota model in a segment from which it withdrew almost five years ago. Orders are now being taken for the Toyota Yaris supermini, with delivery set for the latter part of Q1 2006.202 words
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Article, Illustration601 2005-11-12 15 SAMUEL EE - Luxury and fuel economy at a price By SAMUEL EE WANT a luxury limousine with great fuel economy and phenomenal lowend torque? As with all things in life, there is a catch: the road tax will cost a lot more about seven times more to be exact. On the surface,601 words
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GOLF
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Article, Illustration1112 2005-11-12 16 JUSTINE MOSS - The upcoming inaugural Lexus Cup in Singapore is set to boost women's golf in the region, reports JUSTINE MOSS JUSTINE MOSS NOW that the regular LPGA season is over, the real (fun and) games begin. Next month, some of the most attractive names in women's professional golfIMG - 1,112 words
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Advertisement841 2005-11-12 16 wine&dine withweekendßT Azuma Japanese Restaurant birthdays, registration of marriages or baby's full-month Mirchi Taste of India buffet or sip your favourite drink in a cosy ambience. *03-01 Cuppage Plaza. Tel: 6738 939$ celebrations, you get alO per cent discount Price: Esplanade Mall *02-23, Tel: 6334 5590 p. M Relax with841 words
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WELLNESS
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Article, Illustration934 2005-11-12 17 PARVATHI NAYAR - Wellness takes on a dramatic new meaning at The Ultimate, says PARVATHI NAYAR PARVATHI NAYAR YOU could call The Ultimate a premium spa that plans to live up to its name in every way. Newly opened the "official" opening takes place only in December the spa934 words
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Article, Illustration868 2005-11-12 17 JAIME EE - By JAIME EE YOU could say that together, they make a healthy combination. Peter Goh is a consultant laparascopic and general surgeon at Raffles Hospital, while Violet Oon is a familiar face on the culinary scene and Singapore's food ambassadorCHRIS LOH - 868 words
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Article473 2005-11-12 17 BAKED TARO, CORN AND MUSHROOM PATTIES WITH TOFU MAYONNAISE Makes 5 servings Mix together and steam for 10 minutes 250g taro (yam), weighed after peeling and grated roughly 200g fresh shitake mushrooms, cut into fine dice 1 Va tsp fine spice powder tsp fine salt '/2473 words
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Article570 2005-11-12 17 MONDAY Breakfast: Soon Kueh Lunch: One-dish meal at the hawker centre: Sliced fillet of fish soup with rice on the side (eat only half a bowl of rice); $1 serving of fried vegetables from the mixed curry rice stall (avoid the gravy and take only the vegetables); one570 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration955 2005-11-12 18 CORINNE KERK - You can hold a dinner or even an exhibition at this one-stop shop, CORINNE KERK finds out CORINNE KERK IT'S a little hard to imagine maybe because this is the first time it's being done in Singapore. But there's method in the "madness" of combining955 words
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Article, Illustration620 2005-11-12 18 IHT [HONG KONG] In a battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers, Asian shopping festivals are upping the ante, with each one trying to outdo the other with ever more flamboyant marketing ploys. "The shopping festival is a growing industry andIHT; FILE PHOTO - 620 words
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Article, Illustration1013 2005-11-12 20 PARVATHI NAYAR - PARVATHI NAYAR gets a taste of Chef Cantu's unique style of cooking PARVATHI NAYAR THERE'S food, there's gastronomy, and then there's the Moto experience. Moto, one of Chicago's premier avant-garde restaurants, is the brainchild of restaurateur Joseph DeVito and executive chef Homaro Cantu. If the leader of1,013 words
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