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Title Section21 2007-07-21 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE 85 cents MP A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 202/12/2006 July 21 22,2007 online at http://business-times.asial.com.sg21 words
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Article, Illustration837 2007-07-21 1 ARTHUR SIM - Sentosa leads the pack as people throng clubs to play or to pick up a piece of investment By ARTHUR SIM [SINGAPORE] Sunsets over the idyllic Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club (SGC) have an added glow to them, especially nowPhotos: Sentosa Golf Club, TMCC; Source: www.teeup-golf.com - 837 words
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606 2007-07-21 1 VINCENT WEE - Smiles all round as big buying season winds down By VINCENT WEE [SINGAPORE] To get a sense of the sentiment driving retail markets, consider this: even companies that did not offer discounts during the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) saw their goods moving606 words
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TOP STORIES
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670 2007-07-21 2 One-year lending rate goes up to eight-year high of 6.84%, one-year deposit rate to 3.33% Bloomberg [BEIJING] China has raised interest rates for the third time since March to cool the fastest pace of economic growth in 12 years and restrain inflation. The benchmarkBloomberg - 670 words
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Article, Illustration554 2007-07-21 2 LAUREL TEO - Parliamentary group cites lack of funds, investor confidence By LAUREL TEO in Jakarta THE Indonesian government has confirmed that it has no plans to buy back shares of PT Indosat owned by ST Telemedia, the telco's Singapore controlling stakeholder. Finance554 words
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Article, Illustration432 2007-07-21 2 CHOW PENN NEE - By CHOW PENN NEE [SINGAPORE] Confirming this week's BT report, OCBC Bank yesterday announced that it will be renovating its entire branch network in Singapore and Malaysia, at a cost of more than $150 million. All 60 branches in Singapore and 29 branchesARTHUR LEE - 432 words
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Article138 2007-07-21 2 AST INDEX 3,651.38 (+46.76) A ST INDEX FUTURES 3,652 (+47) A SIMSCI 450.42 (+6.46) A SIMSCI FUTURES 450.00 (+4.80) MARKETS Friday Change KLCOMP 1,382.36 +5.% NIKKEI 225 18,157.93 +41.36 HANG SENG 23,291.90 +275.70 SET INDEX 850.54 +3.28 JAKARTA COMP 2,366.40 +32.71 MANILA COMP 3,738.28 +35.37 SEOUL COMP 1,983.54138 words
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Article735 2007-07-21 2 SingTel aims to break StarHub's cable TV hold SINGAPORE Telecommunications, South-east Asia's largest telco, starts its pay-television service today with several firsts in an effort to end StarHub's monopoly. Allen Lew, SingTel Singapore chief executive, said that its pay-TV called mio TV will have the nation's first Cantonese735 words
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THE RAFFLES CONVERSATION
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Article, Illustration2224 2007-07-21 3 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - Nokia's CEO is gearing up the company to face new challenges as convergence becomes a reality, writes AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY IN AN industry where mobility is the key, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, mobile phone maker Nokia's chief executive officer, has remained put in the company2,224 words
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Article395 2007-07-21 3 WHEN Nokia CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo's son asked him for career advice he gave a two-word answer. "I told him: 'Go East','' says Mr Kallasvuo, referring of course to Asia and its dynamic economies. "He's 26 and looking at what to do when it comes to his395 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration554 2007-07-21 4 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent 2IT'S getting to be a familiar sight these days stocks plunge either early or in the middle of the week before recovering on Friday. Then again, it's probably simply a reflection of the prevailing attitudes towards554 words
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Article, Illustration396 2007-07-21 4 ROLAND LIM - He assures investors it's business as usual at the company By ROLAND LIM FOLLOWING press reports in China that he had been detained, Midas Holdings' executive chairman Chen Wei Ping probably felt that there was only one way to refute the rumoursLIANHE ZAOBAO - 396 words
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392 2007-07-21 4 SIOW LI SEN - Its mio TV offers Hollywood movies at same time as DVD release By SIOW LI SEN SINGAPORE Telecommunications yesterday unveiled its pay-TV with a big bang and vowed to break the dominance of rival Star Hub which has been offering cable TV392 words
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Article, Illustration499 2007-07-21 4 UMA SHANKARI - By UMA SHANKARI WHEELOCK Properties will launch its upmarket Scotts Square residential project only in September or October, but the developer is already pulling out all the stops now. To showcase the 338-unit freehold project, the company recently spent over $500,000LIANHE ZAOBAO - 499 words
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724 2007-07-21 4 MICHELLE QUAH - BY MICHELLE QUAH WITH the earnings season just around the corner in Singapore, investors might like to pay heed to the findings of two recently concluded surveys. The first suggests that traders would do well in certain circumstances to exploit the delayed724 words
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364 2007-07-21 5 OH BOON PING - By OH BOON PING UOB Kay Hian yesterday imposed trading restrictions on some local stocks such as Digiland International, Jade Technologies and Rowsley Ltd. Besides these three counters, other stocks included in the brokerage's note to clients are: Ban Joo, BBR Holdings,364 words
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284 2007-07-21 5 Multi-Con System to acquire SkyTravel.com MULTI-CON Systems is planning to acquire Sky Travel.com for $28.45 million. The company said yesterday that it has entered into a binding heads of agreement with Herig Tin Meng, Stoutt Ltd and BAF Spectrum Pte Ltd to purchase 2.64 million shares, representing 81.5 per cent,284 words
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Article, Illustration698 2007-07-21 5 KALPANA RASHIWALA - Proposed acquisition comes as CCT posts 84.7% rise in Q2 income to $29.3 m By KALPANA RASHIWALA Capita Commercial Trust (CCT), which yesterday posted an 84.7 per cent jump in Q2 group distributable income to $29.3 million, is buying Wilkie Edge, a698 words
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PERSONAL INVESTMENT
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Article, Illustration948 2007-07-21 6 MATTHEW PHAN - Compiled by MATTHEW PHAN r Straits Asia Resources i July 20 close: 551.52 ÜBS, July 19 STRUCTURALLY positive on coal price outlook: The ÜBS commodity team recently upgraded its 2008 and 2009 benchmark coal price projections to US$7O/t and US$75/t, respectively, from US$5B/t previously, on three structural themes: 1)Source: Bloomberg - 948 words
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Article1044 2007-07-21 6 For week beginning Jul 16 SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER/DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS Substantial Buy No of Price SHAREHOLDING Trans Shareholder/ Sell Shares Per Before After Stock Date Director Conv 000 Shr S ('000) ('000) Sino-Environment 20-Jul-07 Sun Jiangrong Buy 1000 3.04 *****0 51.12 *****0 51.41 SingXpress 19-Jul-07 LauEngKhoon Sell 8271,044 words
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Article, Illustration1014 2007-07-21 6 TEH HOOI LING - SHOW ME THE MONEY A closer look at some of the stocks highlighted in our ROE/PTB list TEH HOOI LING Senior Correspondent AFTER last week's article which listed some 30 companies with high return on equity and low price-to-book ratio, a friend suggested that I1,014 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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374 2007-07-21 7 CHARMIAN KOK - Proceeds will be used to expand fleet for offshore marine support services By CHARMIAN KOK SWIBER Holdings Ltd, a niche service provider to the offshore oil and gas industry, yesterday announced that it has established a $300 million multicurrency medium term note (MTN)374 words
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165 2007-07-21 7 TT International plans a reverse takeover of Australia's Richfield International by injecting its shipping services business into Richfield. Under a memorandum of understanding signed with Richfield, TT will transfer its shipping services business and the business of wholly owned subsidiary TEAC Australia165 words
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Article76 2007-07-21 7 Reuters US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has raised US$6OO million to fund a leveraged buyout of Singapore electronics component-maker MMI Holdings, sources said yesterday. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan were lead arrangers and part of a team of 19 banks, includingReuters - 76 words
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Article262 2007-07-21 7 KS Energy to buy rig for US$108.1m KS Energy Services said its board has approved the acquisition of a 300 feet jack-up drilling rig for US$108.1 million from Egyptian Drilling Company. The rig is currently operating at the Baltim North Platform in the Mediterranean Sea, off Egypt. KS262 words
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Article, Illustration363 2007-07-21 7 ARUN JOHN - By ARUN JOHN YONG Xin International Holdings, a China-based manufacturer of high precision steel strips, has launched its initial public offering of 60 million new shares at 30 cents each for a Singapore Exchange mainboard listing. A report ranked the companyLIANHE ZAOBAO - 363 words
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Advertisement102 2007-07-21 7 THE TIGER IS ON THE PROWL AT CARNOUSTIE. Can he be stopped or will it be three in a row? I Hi The Open Championship, 19 22 July, live and exclusive on I The stakes are high at Carnoustie as Tiger Woods tends ott the world's top players to win102 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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377 2007-07-21 8 JANICE HENG - By JANICE HENG GOVERNMENT agencies are now seen as more busi-ness-friendly, according to a survey commissioned by the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE). In the fourth annual survey, regulatory agencies had the best results yet with an average score on the Pro-Enterprise Index377 words
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335 2007-07-21 8 WEE LI-EN - This means the dates of the STB hearing will remain on July 27 to Aug 2 By WEE LI-EN THE minority owners of Horizon Towers, which has been pledged to be sold en bloc for $500 million, have failed in their first step335 words
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297 2007-07-21 8 A LOCAL school with global ambitions, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), is the first institution outside North America and Europe to become a member of the prestigious Global Public Policy Network (GPPN). The other three members of this exclusive league of297 words
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Article8709 2007-07-21 8 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS ABN AMRO Asset Mgt (S'porc) Star Europe Eqty!** 1 162/ Star Europe Bond 1191/ Star Europe Bal 1.297/ Stat Asian Tiger Eqty 1651/ Star Asia Bond 1 307/ Star Asia Balanced 1 144/ Star Global Technology Fundi 0 245/ Multi St Fd 1 002/ Star Asia BondfUSD)8,709 words
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462 2007-07-21 9 MICHELLE QUAH - By MICHELLE QUAH A PARTNER of a prominent music school in Singapore has been jailed and fined for tax evasion. Wong Jian Jong, of Cristofori Music School, pleaded guilty yesterday to under-declaring his share of partnership income for the years of assessment 2003 and462 words
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566 2007-07-21 9 CHARMIAN KOK - Cumulative worldwide FDI in Singapore at end-2005 was $311b By CHARMIAN KOK AGAINST a backdrop of warming ties, Malaysian foreign direct investment (FDI) in Singapore surged 39.1 per cent to $7.2 billion in 2005. The jump, revealed in a Foreign Equity Investment566 words
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Article, Illustration382 2007-07-21 9 LYNETTE KHOO - Those who excel in music, dance or emceeing welcomed By LYNETTE KHOO THE hunt is now on again for young musical talents who are keen to do their bit for charity. Organisers of Child Aid, the annual charity concert which raises382 words
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Article241 2007-07-21 9 Infl panel supports NIE's regional aim AN international advisory panel has given its support to the aim of the National Institute of Education (NIE) at becoming a regional hub for teacher education. There are five academics from the US and the UK on the panel, appointed by the241 words
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Article, Illustration332 2007-07-21 9 BT BONUS IF last week's Bonus Issue promotion gave you a good night's sleep, now we want to start your day right with some good exercise. Only from today to Friday, The Business Times is giving readers the chance to get a trim waist, firmAIBI - 332 words
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MALAYSIA
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226 2007-07-21 10 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia has shot down speculation that it plans to liberalise the ringgit further on the back of a strong currency and a stable economy. "It is a market talk. So far, I have not been alerted of anyAFP - 226 words
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556 2007-07-21 10 Industry set to grow by an average of 7.5% annually over next 15 years Bernama [FUKUOKA, Japan] Japanese investors who have invested mainly in Malaysia's manufacturing sector are encouraged to venture into the services sector, which has been identified as aBernama - 556 words
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266 2007-07-21 10 [KUALA LUMPUR] South-east Asia's biggest budget carrier Air Asia yesterday urged Malaysia to allow it to run two daily flights to Singapore to enable Kuala Lumpur become a "true" low cost hub. "We have always asked for, just two flights (a day) to266 words
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Article9223 2007-07-21 10 Transaction date: Jul 20 T last Vol Day I Last quote DivGrYM Net M Cap Hlfk Low Code Company Salt *b f»W) Wit tow layer UUm Cvr Ptt jSt 3.5 2 5716 1st Software 2 susp iq 22 6 3148 8Telecom 195 unch 1290 20.5 19 5 19.59,223 words
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INDONESIA
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Article462 2007-07-21 11 Apexindo shares have risen 47% since disposal talks ended last August Bloomberg [JAKARTA] PT Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's biggest non-state oil company, is "open" to selling its stake in a drilling services unit as rig rates peak, a year after scrapping a sale plan,Bloomberg - 462 words
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Article7824 2007-07-21 11 Transaction Date: Jul 20 MOST ACTIVE STOCKS VOLUME VALUE Wanxiang 193.955,000 CapitaLand 183,659,150 HLG 163.502,000 Midas 165.903,470 *StarCruises 132,455,000 CityDev 134.793.054 Midas 106,216,000 DBS Grp 124.252.795 Advanced System 99,100,000 UOB 95,640,000 Rowsley 90,254,000 *StarCruises 94,741,435 Jade Tech 77,391,000 Wanxiang 94,382.690 Jasper 74,389,000 HLG 87,866,900 Abterra 70,749,000 Cosco Corp 78,241.7787,824 words
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275 2007-07-21 11 AP [JAKARTA] Translator Listiani Srisanti brought JK Rowling's magical tales about Harry Potter to life for millions of Indonesians even after doctors diagnosed her with cancer and told her she had only a few months to live. Fortunately, they wereAP - 275 words
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GREATER CHINA
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541 2007-07-21 12 JANE MOIR - Wife's job puts him in a spot over possible impropriety By JANE MOIR in Hong Kong HONG Kong's new treasury chief was put on the defensive yesterday as a controversy surrounding his wife's role at an investment bank continues to simmer. Since541 words
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592 2007-07-21 12 JANE MOIR - David Li may face civil action over illicit trading of Dow Jones shares By JANE MOIR in HONG KONG HONG KONG was forced to defend its record on insider dealing yesterday as one of the city's most prominent bankers faced592 words
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Article, Illustration403 2007-07-21 12 AFP [BEIJING] China has shut down companies involved in some of the highest-pro-file health scares involving Chinese-made goods and will take further steps to improve product safety, a top official said yesterday. "The Chinese government is moving to address the fundamental problemsAFP - 403 words
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269 2007-07-21 12 Bank of China leads with 5.5b yuan; mostly for property AFP [BEIJING] China's auditors have found more than US$l.2 billion in problem loans at three top banks, highlighting the ongoing poor credit practices in the financial system, the government said yesterday.AFP - 269 words
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298 2007-07-21 12 AFP [BEIJING] China looks set to overtake the US as the world's biggest user of the Internet after its numbers online hit 162 million, according to a government report seen on Thursday. As at June 30, there were 122 millionAFP - 298 words
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201 2007-07-21 12 Bloomberg [SHANGHAI] Google Inc has formed a venture with a Chinese company to operate its Internet search site in the world's secondbiggest Web market by users. China's government on Thursday issued a licence to the venture, equally owned by Google andBloomberg - 201 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration329 2007-07-21 13 AFP [LA PAZ] India's Jindal Steel and Power and Bolivia's state-run Empresa Siderurgica Mutun have signed an agreement to exploit one of the richest iron deposits in the world in south-eastern Bolivia, the government's mining minister said. The talks were "a longAFP; REUTERS - 329 words
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572 2007-07-21 13 Global watchdog body suggests dropping ratings on underlying securities Bloomberg [MUMBAI] Guidelines proposed by India for trading credit default swaps exclude a "significant" part of the domestic debt market and may limit growth in bank lending, according to the International SwapsBloomberg - 572 words
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Article2462 2007-07-21 13 VOL Jul 20 RM COOO) A M Realty 3.20 0.10 35 Abfic Bhd 0.36 unch 839 Advance Synergy 0.37 0.03 6069 Adventa Bhd 1.94 0.02 820 Ae Multi Hldgs 0.33 unch 310 Affin Holdings 2.68 0.16 4193 Ahmad Zaki Resou 4.42 0.32 1145 AicCorp 0.61 0.01 97 Airasia2,462 words
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512 2007-07-21 13 But final accord remains elusive, officials say AFP [WASHINGTON] The US and India have "broken a logjam" in talks to forge an implementing agreement for their landmark civilian atomic deal but a final accord remains elusive, officials said on Thursday. "ThereAFP - 512 words
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441 2007-07-21 13 Bloomberg [BANGALORE] Satyam Computer Services Ltd, India's fourth-largest software exporter, reported that first-quarter profit rose 6.8 per cent, the slowest in more than three years, as the rupee's appreciation crimped earnings from the US. Net income climbed to 3.78 billionBloomberg - 441 words
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ASIA-PACIFIC/WORLD
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Article, Illustration892 2007-07-21 14 ANTHONY ROWLEY - LETTER FROM TOKYO Questions for Japan in the aftermath of the Niigata nuclear power plant incident ANTHONY ROWLEY Tokyo Correspondent FOR me, the earthquake that struck deep beneath the ocean off the northeast coast of Japan early this week produced only nausea, caused by the swaying of892 words
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333 2007-07-21 14 ANNA TEO - By ANNA TEO [SINGAPORE] The global imbalance in supply and demand for oil will persist longer than expected and keep prices high through 2008, says the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Its latest global forecast sees significant upward revisions to its oil333 words
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Article, Illustration67 2007-07-21 14 [LONDON] Young fans dressed as owls doing bird impersonations yesterday as they waited for the release of the final instalment of the Harry Potter series of books at Waterstones bookstore in Piccadilly here. JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' was set to be releasedAFP - 67 words
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538 2007-07-21 14 OUR CORRESPONDENT - By OUR CORRESPONDENT in Bangkok MOST of Thailand's banks reported positive results for the second quarter ended June, with the promise of even better to come, as signs of economic recovery appear. Most of the big-league banks such as Bangkok Bank, Siam538 words
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327 2007-07-21 14 Reuters [ISLAMABAD] Pakistan's Supreme Court reinstated Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry yesterday, in a blow for President Pervez Musharraf who suspended the country's top judge four months earlier. Mr Chaudhry became a symbol of resistance to General Musharraf after refusing to quit in the face ofReuters - 327 words
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325 2007-07-21 14 Bloomb erg [NEW YORK] Citigroup, the biggest US bank, said second-quarter earnings increased 18 per cent, topping analysts' estimates, on record revenue from investment banking and international markets. Net income climbed for the first time in four quarters, to U556.23 billion fromBloomb erg - 325 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration816 2007-07-21 15 SAMUEL EE - The fourth-generation M3 remains as desirable as the first, both for its raw power and everyday useability, says SAMUEL EE SAMUEL EE WELCOME to the Powerdome. It may not be quite as wild as the Mad Max movie's Thunderdome but it can certainly be as entertaining. The816 words
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Article, Illustration456 2007-07-21 15 SAMUEL EE - By SAMUEL EE THE new BMW M 3 is based on the BMW 3 Series Coupe but 80 per cent of its components have been redesigned. Only elements like the doors, windows and lighting units are common. But even though both cars haveYEN MENG JIIN - 456 words
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Article, Illustration539 2007-07-21 15 SAMUEL EE - By SAMUEL EE CAN a mouse become a man? Can an ordinary Mitsubishi be more macho? Apparently so. The Lancer sedan is shedding its entry-level reputation by metamorphosing from a low-priced everyman's car to a bigger and more expensive model. The new car is called539 words
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GOLF
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Article, Illustration1300 2007-07-21 16 JUSTINE MOSS - Will an Asian come up trumps at the British Open for the first time? JUSTINE MOSS evaluates the possibilities JUSTINE MOSS BIG-HITTING Argentine Angel Cabrera returned to Carnoustie in Scotland this week ready to do battle with one of the most difficult courses on the rosterAP - 1,300 words
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Advertisement395 2007-07-21 16 Alternatively, try the nine-course Dinner Menu Surprise priced at $180, as well as the Invitation Au Plaisir, a six-course Dinner Degustation Menu priced at $150. Oscar's Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Boulevard. Tel 6432 7481. ||||§S Experience palatable pleasures from Oscar's hmdi and dinner buffet menus, from fresh seafood soups,395 words
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Advertisement177 2007-07-21 16 this luxurious delicacy with a twist of Cantonese Flavours. A la carte menu prices range from $B++-*- to $96+++. Raffles Marina 10 Tuas Wat Drive Tel 6869 2888. Sink your teeth into crispy butter king prawns Szechuan-style or wok-baked long prawns with black pepper. Available at S4+++ a piece. 11177 words
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WELLNESS
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Article, Illustration834 2007-07-21 17 MELISSA HENG - Better drugs and new treatments are increasingly available to diabetics in Singapore, reports MELISSA HENG MELISSA HENG NEW drug has been approved for use that will take a load off the mind of diabetic patients. JlLra, Jm Sitagliptin, an oral medication, is now available in 'Jk834 words
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Article, Illustration615 2007-07-21 17 CORINNE KERK - By CORINNE KERK AN eye ritual as opposed to an eye treatment sounds tantalisingly mysterious and possibly more enjoyable than the run-of-the-mill varieties. What more when it involves rock crystals and promises to take "eye care to a whole new level"? That, at least, is615 words
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Page 17 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous302 2007-07-21 17 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 6 Muckraker makes something 7 Dull fellows of the cloth are dirty last for a long time (10) unseen establishment fig- 8 until the beer runs out? ures (3,2,4,5) (2,3,6,3) 9 Stinging complaint? (6-4) 1 q odd characters look up at di--11 Set about including a surfeit302 words
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SHOPPING
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Article, Illustration838 2007-07-21 18 CHRISTOPHER LIM - You don't have to ride to appreciate how cool motorcycle fashion is nowadays, writes CHRISTOPHER LIM CHRISTOPHER LIM IXED fabrics, multiple JmS> jffim colour combinations, I m M If anc P ure sex a PP ea^jn ljL g g| No, we're not talking Jf about838 words
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Article, Illustration892 2007-07-21 18 MELISSA LWEE - Jurlique hopes to reach wider clientele with new image, reports MELISSA LWEE MELISSA LWEE JURLIQUE may be the top selling skincare brand in Australia but that is not going to stop it from scaling new heights. The 24-year old Australian skincare company spent the last892 words
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TRAVEL
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Article, Illustration1421 2007-07-21 19 JUDY CHAPMAN - You can help protect the environment and alleviate poverty by planning your itinerary accordingly, reports JUDY CHAPMAN JUDY CHAPMAN ECOTOURISM. Voluntourism. Geotourism. According to certain travel experts, one of the best ways to alleviate poverty and help save our environment is to travel. The "in" thing now is1,421 words
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THE BUSINESS TIMES weekend
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Article242 2007-07-21 20 GRACE CHUA - GRACE CHUA talks to three busy, successful women who find time to cook for family and friends GRACE CHUA ONE throws elaborate Christmas dinners. Another cooks once a year when she's on family vacation. And the third is a "use it or lose it" chef who242 words
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Article422 2007-07-21 20 WHEN Laura Hwang organises a Christmas dinner, it's like running a bank all over again. The former banker, who is now president of the International Women's Forum in Singapore, says: "It takes organisation, forward planning, allocation of chores and teamwork." Her Christmas menus are traditional and422 words
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Article332 2007-07-21 20 CITIBANK managing director Tracey Woon only cooks for three weeks a year, when her family goes on a skiing trip. But it's then that she feels closest to her husband and three children. "That's the time I look forward to cooking. It's about being with332 words
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Article, Illustration444 2007-07-21 20 DOROTHY Chan may be the executive director of Far East Organization, but she still finds the time to make and perfect her oxtail stew. In fact, she's experimented with it for more than 20 years. Now she thinks she may have it justYEN MENG JIIN - 444 words
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Article, Illustration955 2007-07-21 20 GEOFFREY EU - S'pore-born chef Jereme Leung gives a stylish update to traditional flavours at the classy Whampoa Club Beijing, reports GEOFFREY EU GEOFFREY EU THREE years after introducing his innovative brand of modern Chinese cuisine at swank Shanghai eatery Whampoa Club, Singa-pore-born chef Jereme Leung has955 words
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