The Business Times, 22 January 1977
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Title Section10 1977-01-22 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) 300/1/77 SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1977 50 CENTS10 words
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NEWS IN BRIEF
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Article32 1977-01-22 1 LONDON, Frl. a decision In the extradition proceedings by the Singapore Government against Jim Slater and Richard Tarllng will be given by London Chief Magistrate Kenneth Barraclough this Wednesday.32 words
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Article53 1977-01-22 1 Reuter SALISBURY, Frl. British envoy Ivor Richard conferred with Rhodeslan Prime Minister lan Smith for two hours today and described their talks as "inconclusive." Mr. Richard, carrying new British proposals for guiding the breakaway colony to black majority rule, said more talks with Mr. Smith would be heldReuter - 53 words
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Article57 1977-01-22 1 Reuter BANGKOK, Frl. The nightly curfew which has been In force in Bangkok since the Oct. 6 military coup will be reduced by one hour from Feb. 1, the Government announced today. The curfew, presently In force from midnight to 4.30 a.m. will be cut to 1 a.m.Reuter - 57 words
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Article50 1977-01-22 1 UPI BRUSSELS, Frl. The dollar and the pound edged downward against most continental currencies at the start of trading today on the European money markets. Oold was Inactive. The price rose US 12.5 cents overnight In London to $133.25, but was unchanged In Zurich at $133,125. UPI.UPI - 50 words
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Article45 1977-01-22 1 UPI CAIRO, Frl. Authorities have arrested hundreds of people in the biggest crackdown on local communists since President Anwar Sadat took office In 1970 and the action is expected to worsen already frayed relations between Egypt and the Soviet Union. UPI.UPI - 45 words
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Article29 1977-01-22 1 KOTA BARU, Frl. The recommendations made by the Cabinet committee on the Ibrahim All report would satisfy all parties involved. Finance Minister Tengku Razalelgh Hamzah said today.29 words
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Article50 1977-01-22 1 AP PANAMA CITY, Frl. Foreign Minister Aquilino Boyd and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will meet in Washington on Jan 31 to try to reach agreement on the year the Panama Canal will be turned over to Panama, a member of Panama's negotiating team said yesterday APAP - 50 words
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Article35 1977-01-22 1 Reuter PARIS, Frl. President Valery Discard d'Estaing begins a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia tomorrow aimed at striking new arms-for-01l deals and strengthening France's ties with the Arab world. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article38 1977-01-22 1 Reuter MANILA, Frl. Singapore and the Philippines will ho d tax treaty talks here on Tuesday, the Philippines' first with a member of the Association of South-east Asian Nations, a revenue official said today. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article44 1977-01-22 1 UPI NEW YORK, Frl. Dow Jones averages, based on the first hour of trading today on the New York Stock Exchange: 30 Indus 959.86, up 0.83; 20 transp 230.61, down 0.67; 15 utlls 109.47, up 0.09; 65 stocks 315.33, up 0.03. UPI.UPI - 44 words
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Chief Price Changes
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Article, Illustration179 1977-01-22 1 IN an easier Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday, tin share* continued to firm, but on a smaller scale than the previous three days. The Straits Times Tin index rose 0.63 point to 106.78. With most other shares traded lower, the Business Times index fell 5.11 points to179 words
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Article98 1977-01-22 1 Falls Most active Kuchal $0.00 -T25* Haw Par 257,000 O.C.B.C. $7.80 -.15 Central Sugars 127,000 Tronoh $3 30 -.14 Pan Electric 98,000 M. Flour $2.75 -.10 U.O.B 82 000 A. Amal $3.70 -.10 Total Turnover: 1.55 M Sel. Dredging Boustead $4.02 $3.80 -.08 -.06 Total Value: M$3.2098 words
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Article, Illustration1111 1977-01-22 1 QUEK PECK LIM - WILD SPECULATION ENDS »r QUEK PECK LIM THE vice-chairman's post at the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation after being vacant for more than two years has been filled. Yesterday the OCBC announced the appointment of Mr. Yong Puna How lawyer, banker and businessman well-known In1,111 words
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Article126 1977-01-22 1 THE newly re-elected Parliament will commence sitting on Monday, Feb 7, when the Speaker will be elected by the House, a gazette notification said yesterday. Following the election, Members of Parliament will be sworn in officially before the House. The following day, President B.H. Sheares will address Parliament126 words
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Article128 1977-01-22 1 THE High Court yesterday ordered the arrest of Amos W. Da we, who was made a bankrupt last October for not paying a $6.2 million debt owed to Moscow Narodny Bank Ltd. The Chief Justice, Mr. Wee Chong Jin, allowed an application by the Official Assignee and128 words
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479 1977-01-22 1 Reuter MANILA, Frl. The twoday meetings of Economic Ministers of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean), due to have ended today, dragged on into the night as they tried to resolve issues on tariff proposals and other matters. Informed sources said dlscusslons on possibleReuter - 479 words
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571 1977-01-22 1 SINGAPORE'S govern-ment-bond market may become considerably more active this year, aided perhaps by the Post Office Savings Bank and other Institutions taking a "more active stance in the secondary market for bond trading. This Is the view of Mr M.A. Jameson-Till, general manager of International571 words
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Article75 1977-01-22 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. The Strait* tin price in Penan* reached MSIOO above the International Tin Agreement ceiling with a $7.00 advance today to $1,426 per picul, dealer* •aid. They attributed the riae to continued speculative buy* inf support from Europe. Japan and America and the firmness of75 words
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Article, Illustration193 1977-01-22 1 AUSTRALIA has set up a special committee to examine ways in which Canberra can improve ita trade and economic relatione with the Asean countries. This was stated by Mr. Andrew Peacock, (above), visiting Australian Foreign Minister, at a press conference here yesterday. The committee,193 words
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Article64 1977-01-22 1 AP MANILA, Fri. The Philippines has taken strong exception to a recent move by Canada to restrict garment exports to that country, the Foreign Office announced today. The Philippines, in a note sent to the Canadian Embassy here on Jan. 7, expressed "grave concern" over measures introduced byAP - 64 words
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Article314 1977-01-22 1 Reuter LONDON, Frl. With foreign funds now rolling In, the Bank of England cut Its lending rate today by an unexpectedly bold margin. The new rate of 13.25 per cent, a reduction by threequarters of a percentage point, was lower than experts had predicted.Reuter - 314 words
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Article255 1977-01-22 1 THE population In Singapore will stabilise at about 3.5 million In the year 2030, provided the two-child family is maintained onwards from 1975. This newest projection was given by »Dr. Margaret Loh, executive secretary of the Singapore Family Planning and Population Board (SFPPB) at a255 words
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Article106 1977-01-22 1 AP JAKARTA, Fri. Foreign Minister Adam Malik said that Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will hold a meeting in Manila on Feb 24 to commemorate the first anniversary of the Association's summit meeting. The five member countries of Asean held theirAP - 106 words
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Advertisement43 1977-01-22 1 ?];,_!%@}\$[%~/!-]'\`%~,""\[]/< Seatec March 1-5 MKff Hyatt Hotel 1/1/ Singapore m M Seminar Exhibition a*, i' y r 'J 4fl The dredging and construction of ports for developing countries V Ap P,. Representatives in Singapore 4 S E Am f." f A v I"'* Bt.i'43 words
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MARKET REVIEW
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198 1977-01-22 2 RONALD LAM - ;-X RONALD LAM OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Jardine Matheson 4 Co. (SEA) wholly owned subsidiary, Jardine Matheson Holdings, has sold Its 75,000 Ssl shares, or 50 per cent, In the Issued capital of Henry Co (1973) for *****,000. The subsidiary has also sold its198 words
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Article497 1977-01-22 2 FOR the first time In years, tin shares highlighted trading at the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange this week on the back of the strong rise In the price of the metal. And the New Straits Times Tin Index rose 9.32 points to 107.92 As for the rest of497 words
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319 1977-01-22 2 Reuter SHARE prices retreated to lower level* across the board in a demoralised trading session on the Sydney Stock Exchange this week. Despite sporadic buying forays, particularly Into key mines, including base metals, sellers held the upper hand throughout tne week. Analysts attributed the moderate shakeoutReuter - 319 words
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Article529 1977-01-22 2 IVAN FALLON - LONDON ■r IVAN FALLON THE London stock market has entered an almost euphoric state. Although some more thoughtful brokers are urging a sense of caution, most of the Institutions, and private Investors are throwing caution to the winds and, day by day, becoming more heavily invested.529 words
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Article345 1977-01-22 2 FOREIGN exchange i dealers estimate that in the past two weeks the Bank of England may have taken as much as US$l billion into Britain's official reserves as overseas money has come back to the City of London. < The chief attraction for i the Europeans: the345 words
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Article242 1977-01-22 2 SIR John Davis' rule In the mighty Rank Organisation has been far from harmonious, highly controversial and several years too long. This week, Sir John confirmed he was leaving the group at last when he retires as chairman In March many had expected him to remain on242 words
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Article214 1977-01-22 2 THE scenario for Burmah this week brightened substantially on the news that the US Oovernment has finally guaranteed loans of US$73O million (551.78 billion) on seven tankers, being built In the US for It by General Dynamics. Burmah has been paying out $9 million a month on214 words
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517 1977-01-22 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. The Securities Industry Act, which governs the dealings of all securities trading firms both inside and outside the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, has several flaws, according to Enclk Zulklfll Mahmood, the Registrar of Companies. These are especially with regard to the requirements517 words
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Article197 1977-01-22 2 Reuter MANILA, Frl. The Philippines Government has opened the central Luzon basin north of the capital for oil exploration under a service contract basis after findings Indicated the K ae nee of hydrocarbon In area. The government's Energy Development Board (EDB) said applications forReuter - 197 words
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Article761 1977-01-22 2 THE announcement by the International Tin Council that It had completely exhausted its buffer stocks In a futile attempt to hold down the physical tin price found very bullish sequel In the mining section of the Singapore Stock Exchange this week. Trading among the dozen tin stocks that passed761 words
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160 1977-01-22 2 MEXICO CITY, Fri. Heavy demand for dollar* precipitated a new run on the Mexican peso that tent it plunging by as much as 20 Eer cent yesterday and ranch banks had run out of US dollars by closing time, time. Hie Banco Nacional160 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous377 1977-01-22 2 DC WEATHER WEATHER report for 24 hours prior to 7.30 p.m. on Jan 21 at Singapore airport: Maximum temperature 32.7° C Associated humidity 54 Minimum temperature 23.5° C Associated humidity 97 Hours of sunshine 9.45 Rainfall in millimetres nil Total rainfall for the month 58.4 Total rainy days for the377 words
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OVERSEAS
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473 1977-01-22 3 UPI Reuter LONDON, Frl. British Airways has high hopes the Port of New York Authority will grant moneymaking New York landing rights next month to the Anglo-French Concorde supersonic Jetliner, according to an airline spokesman. Mr. Basil Davidson, director of theUPI; Reuter - 473 words
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Article99 1977-01-22 3 Reuter MADRID, Frl. The Cabinet, having slightly defused the tense situation In the Basque country by allowing the hitherto forbidden Basque flag to be flown freely, today tackles the country's serious economic problems. There was no Indication what measures the government might take to tryReuter - 99 words
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Article, Illustration1070 1977-01-22 3 LEONARD SILK - LEONARD SILK REPORTS ON THE PRESSURES ON WEST GERMANY LEONARD SILK NYT WHAT more can we do? That Is the standard response West Germany's political leaders and economists are giving these days to those who propose that this country expand its economy faster toNYT - 1,070 words
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303 1977-01-22 3 Reuter ROME, Fri. Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti yesterday unexpectedly postponed a Cabinet meeting due to decide on austerity measures to counter Italy's acute economic crisis. An authoritative source said the postponement of today's Cabinet session for a week was mainly to give theReuter - 303 words
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485 1977-01-22 3 PLAN TO CURB EXCESSIVE PRICE CHANGES GENEVA, Friday Reuter THE world's leading rubber producing and consuming countries have agreed to meet here again In April or May to discuss "specific proposals" for reducing excessive price fluctuations on the world rubber market, according toReuter - 485 words
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Article137 1977-01-22 3 Reuter KINGSTON, Frl. The Jamaican Government Is involved In preliminary negotiations for the takeover of a major foreignowned bank and two small locally-owned banks In the island, Prime Minister Michael Manley told Parliament. He did not name the banks. The proposed takeovers were partReuter - 137 words
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Article79 1977-01-22 3 Reuter LONDON, Frl. A USISOO million (891,200 million) International commercial loan to Iran was formally signed by the participating banks yesterday. The signing was announced by the co-ordi-nating bank, Chase Manhattan of the United States. Negotiations for the Eurocurrency loan began last April. The seven-year loan IsReuter - 79 words
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Article109 1977-01-22 3 Reuter ABU DHABI, Frl. Abu Dhabi has decided to build a second port adjacent to Port Zald and work has already started on a 326 million dlrham breakwater, the semi-official newspaper AlIttlhad said here. The new port Is expected to cost 2,400 million dlrhamsReuter - 109 words
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189 1977-01-22 3 Reuter LONDON, Fri. Dramatic increases in awards made by US courts for personal injuries caused by defective products are putting many firms out of business, an American businesman said bere yesterday. Dr Ralph Baldwin, speaking for America's small businesses, described America's liability lawsReuter - 189 words
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Article236 1977-01-22 3 Reuter HAVANA, Frl. The head of Cuba's state-run sugar export company Cybazucar denied yesterday that the Soviet Union was buying sugar on the world market because Cuba, its traditional supplier, could not fulfill Its commitments. Mr. Emlllano Lezcano, the head of Cybazucar, said in an interviewReuter - 236 words
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Article135 1977-01-22 3 Reuter HAVANA, Fri. Guyana has applied for "a formal association" with the socialist economic grouping Comecon, Guyana's Minister of Industrial development, Mr. Hugh Desmond Hoyte, said yesterday. Mr Hoyte brought up hla country's request on Wednesday during the closing session of the Comecon's executive commissionReuter - 135 words
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Advertisement419 1977-01-22 3 YOUR GOOD TASTE. TAILORED TO MEASURE. S i 9- 5 ■a -->•? A tailored to measure suit from Melwani's is the epitome of good taste-yours. We stock a large selection of fine British woollens and stay abreast of the latest European trends but we're never partial to one look We419 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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1260 1977-01-22 4 TIMBER AND PLYWOOD INDUSTRY NOTWITHSTANDING the impressive recovery staged by International Wood Products, the slump in the timber and plywood industry in 1974 has claimed a fair toll of the 10 companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. With the exception1,260 words
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Article231 1977-01-22 4 Current Ex Date Total for Total for 1 payment Date payable the year previous v« Pahang Con. 10% Dec 3 Jan 24 10% 12.5% W«trat Bro« 12% Jan 10 Jan 24 17% 10% Cycle ft Carriage 12% Jan 10 Jan 24 18% 15%a Berjuatai 60% Dec 28 Jan231 words
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COMPANY MEETINGS
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Article20 1977-01-22 4 Cycle Carriage Ltd.: THE following company meetings are due: Jan 22, 12 noon. Mandarin Hotel, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 9.20 words
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Article14 1977-01-22 4 Jan 24, 12 noon, Registered Office, 114 Jalan Sultan Vussuf Ipoh.14 words
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16 1977-01-22 4 Jan 29, 11 a.nr., 31 Jalan Rlong, Kuala Lumpur.16 words
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Article21 1977-01-22 4 Jan 29, 12 noon, at the Board Room, 3rd Floor. Bangunan UMBC, Jalan Sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur.21 words
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Article17 1977-01-22 4 Jan3o. 11 a.m.. Regis- tered Office. No. 6-2 Jalan Fatimah, Batu Pahat, Johore.17 words
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Article17 1977-01-22 4 Jan 31, 11 a.m., at the Hotel Merlin, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.17 words
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Article63 1977-01-22 4 PRODUCTION of tin output at Talam Mines for the first nine months of the current year ending March 31. 1977 has fallen bv 28.3 per cent to 2,280 plcufs. A detailed breakdown shows that for the first quarter, tin output came to 779 plculs (979 piculs), second quarter's63 words
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1334 1977-01-22 4 P.J. CUSTIS - INFLATION ACCOUNTING By P.J. CUSTIS FT MR. Douglas Morpeth's committee on current cost accounting has done an excellent Job In producing its exposure draft on the subject in the severely limited time it was given for its completion, its approval by the Accounting StandardsFT - 1,334 words
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136 1977-01-22 4 Reuter PARIS, Frl. L'Air Llqulde said Its subsidiary. Air Liqulde International, will buy the preference shares held by the Exxon Oil group In Liquid Air Corp of North America (LACNA) for an undisclosed sum. It said In a statement the purchase willReuter - 136 words
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135 1977-01-22 4 Reuter MONTREAL, Frl BP Canada Ltd and BP Canadian Holdings Ltd plan to Invest about US$4OO million In developing recently ac- quired coal deposits in north-eastern Brltlstv Columbia, a BP Canada spokesman said. The Investment will be spread over eight or nine years, heReuter - 135 words
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Article1233 1977-01-22 4 On January 20 PRICES on the Chicago Board Options Exchange pointed lower as declines topped advances on Thursday, 441 to 59. CBOE volume approximated 124,052 contracts, compared with 113,436 contracts on Wednesday. OPTION JAN APL JLY STOCK Alcoa 45 UNTRD NOL NOL 58 1/2 Alcoa SO 61,233 words
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Article136 1977-01-22 4 Mr. Neville A.S. Mills has replaced Mr. Anthony D. Vaufchan as a director of Haw Par (I,ondon) with feet from Jan 1. 1977. Mr. James Yao Chung An was appointed a director of Industrial Electronics and Engineering with effect from Dec 15. Mr. Wong Chun Win was136 words
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170 1977-01-22 4 THE Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange has asked Kuala Lumpur Kepong for more information on Its proposed sale of Kepong Estate to Multi-Purpose Holdings for M 528.91 million. The exchange would like to know whether the consideration stated is payable In cash, and If170 words
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361 1977-01-22 4 Reuter LONDON, Fri. The Royal Bank of Canada, whose Cs4o million eight per cent 1984 Eurobond was priced at par on Wednesday, appear to have borrowed at the turning point of the Canadian dollar market, bond market sources said. They said Canadian Interest ratesReuter - 361 words
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203 1977-01-22 4 Reuter ZURICH, Frl. DaimlerBenz expects results for 1976 will probably be hleher than the 310 million mark profit In 1975, company chairman Joachim Zahn said. Profits were influenced by strong turnover and production growth rates as well as high and evenly balanced capacity utilisation,Reuter - 203 words
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Article26 1977-01-22 4 HOUSTON. Frl. Zapata Corp said It has withdrawn a proposed US$4O million offering of non-convertible subordinated debentures due 1997 due to deteriorating bond market conditions.26 words
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Advertisement496 1977-01-22 4 THE 4fifc- DEBT tfjg TRAP HOW TO SURVIVE THE SLUMP Business Management in Penguins The Debt Trap: Cheryl Payer The International Monetary Fund is the most power- I ful supra-national government in the world today. This book is about the efforts of poor nations to gßin some control over their496 words
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INTERNATIONAL COMPANY NEWS
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Article193 1977-01-22 5 Reuter BONN, Fri. Basf expects group turnover to rise by some 10 per cent this year, or six per cent In real terms after allowing for inflation, management board chairman Matthias Seefelder said at a press conference here. This would be slower than last year, whenReuter - 193 words
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Article160 1977-01-22 5 Reuter IJMUIDEN, Frl. Hoogovens said it plans to put 10.500 of its total workforce of about 24,000 on shorttime. amounting to a 30 per cent cut in hours worked over a six-week period from Jan 23. The short-time will apply to 7,900 production workers and 2,600 fromReuter - 160 words
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Article26 1977-01-22 5 DETROIT, Frl. American Motors Corp said it is in discussions for sale of its south Charleston, W.V, stamping facilities to Volkswagen Manufacturing Corp of America.26 words
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Article107 1977-01-22 5 TOKYO. Frl. The Tokyo Stock Exchange said the outstanding balance of buying in margin trading on three major stock exchanges Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya at Jan 14 rose to an all-time high of 905.5 billion yen from 902.9 billion a week previously. This was the fifth consecutive weekly107 words
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Article37 1977-01-22 5 PARIS. Fri The Cs2s million 8 3/4 per cent sixyear notes for the International Harvester Credit Corp of Canada, subsidiary of International Harvester Co of Canada, were priced at par. lead manager Morgan Stanley International said.37 words
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Article98 1977-01-22 5 SOAKA. Fri. Yanmar Diesel and Deere of the US agreed to form a joint venture in Japan for the development of new 27 to 60 horsepower tractors for agricultural use. Yanmar said. Yanmar-John Deere Engineering will be 51 per cent owned by Yanmar and 49 per cent by98 words
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Article76 1977-01-22 5 BRUSSELS. Fri. The Belgian state's 10 per cent, eight-year loan was closed after two days, attracting subscriptions totalling 56 billion francs. Banks and savings institutions had applied in advance for 45 billion francs and the balance was taken up by direct subscription and by semi-state bodies. The76 words
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Article64 1977-01-22 5 TOKYO. Frl. Sumitomo Marine and Fire Insurance said it plans to Increase issue capital to 20 billion yen from 14.50 billion through a three-for-10 rights issue of 50 yen shares at par with payment due by end-May, and one-for-20 bonus issue, both to shareholders registered at endMarch. It will64 words
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Article34 1977-01-22 5 INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Frl. Eli Lilly has raised its quarterly dividend to 35 1/2 US cents per share from 32 1/2 cents, payable on March 10, to shareholders on record on Feb 10.34 words
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Article85 1977-01-22 5 ZURICH, Fri. The Swiss National Bank said the Federal Government will not make any premature redemption of outstanding bond Issues. In its monthly report the bank said premature redemptions constitute a special problem on the bond market at the moment, following the fall In Swiss bond market yields85 words
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Article120 1977-01-22 5 SYDNEY. Frl. Utah Mining Australia said it will make a rights issue of ordinary shares to finance part of the cost of its acquisition of a four per cent stake in the Central Queensland Coal Associates venture. Its annual report said It plans to complete acquisition120 words
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Article339 1977-01-22 5 Reuter NEW YORK, Frl. Texaco Inc said earnings from US operations rose to U*****.4 million from $449.2 million a year ago. while net Income outside the US rose to $391.3 million from last year's $381.4 million. The earnings Improvement in the US reflected higher revenue fromReuter - 339 words
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Article221 1977-01-22 5 Reuter NEW YORK, Frl. Net profit at Rockwell International rose 28.5 per cent to U5529.3 million ($22.8 million) In the first quarter ended Dec 31, 1976. The increase was achieved on a sales rise of only 8.3 per cent to $1.3 billion ($1.2 billion). Earnings perReuter - 221 words
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Article229 1977-01-22 5 Reuter NEW YORK. Fri —The slowdown noted in the third quarter at Reynolds Metals turned into a sharp setback in the last three months of 1976, reducing the full year profit increase to only 25 per cent. In the fourth quarter, net profit plunged 37.4 per cent toReuter - 229 words
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281 1977-01-22 5 LONDON. Fri. Reporting a 10.5 per cent profit Increase in the year ended Sept 30. 1976. Tate and Lyle is looking for further growth In the current 12 months. The chairman. Mr. Jonn Lyle. said an increase in Profits Is expected in 1976/281 words
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Article252 1977-01-22 5 NEW YORK, Frl. Various favourable factors, including a major turnround In Its electronics manufacturing operations, lifted last year's net profit of RCA by about 64 per cent to U*****.4 million. This was achieved on a sales Increase of only 12.5 per cent to $5.4 billion252 words
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130 1977-01-22 5 Reuter BASLE, Frl. Ctba-Gelgy said 1976 earnings showed a considerable Improvement over 1975, although they were still greatly affected by unfavourable currency exchange rates. It gave no figures. Group net profit In 1975 was 191 million francs. While group profit has not yet reached the levelReuter - 130 words
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Article274 1977-01-22 5 MELBOURNE. Fri. Broken Hill Pty said It arranged a As 42 million 12.5 per cent loan from a group of Australian banks and a USS4O million loan from a group of US banks. Part of the Australian loan and all the US loan have been274 words
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Article90 1977-01-22 5 PITTSBURGH. Fri. Fourth quarter net profit at Westinghouse Electric rose by 15.5 per cent to U5562.4 million ($54 million) on a sales increase of 1.8 per cent to $1.68 billion ($1.65 billion). The total for the year came to $223.3 million, up 25 per cent from $178.6 million,90 words
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Advertisement255 1977-01-22 5 i ir nt The magazine for you, the Advertiser Do you want to reach her? This is Mrs. Chng Ai Leng, early thirties, a little bit more than just a Mum, as you can tell for yourself from her favourite reading choice, Her World, the magazine for the Singapore Woman255 words
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Article2093 1977-01-22 6 Gr'* Gr'i Net 1978/77 Last div Drv yld P/E Vol Day High Low Company Sale +or- c'vr C000) High Low SECTION ONE INDUSTRIALS 175* 133 Ac ma 139 -1 12.ON 1.1 8.6 7.0 3 140 139 206 172 Alcom 204 20.0 1.3 9.8 13.0 100 60 Allied2,093 words
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Article1353 1977-01-22 6 BID and offer prices officially listed and business In and reported to the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday with the number of shares traded shown in brackets In lots of 1000 units unless otherwise specified. All Time Setlement Contracts are quoted after the word "Sett." Big Board1,353 words
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Article1318 1977-01-22 6 BID and offer prices officially listed and business In and reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the number of shares traded shown In brackets In lota of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified. INDUSTRIALS A. Tap* (0 398 0 458 i Afln*m*t* <1 958 21,318 words
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Article158 1977-01-22 6 B O T 8 1/2* 1981 (100,000) (1038 *****) D B S 8 1/2* 1982 (100.000) (99*«8 1004S) DBS Converts 6 1/2* 1991 (100.000) (96*«8 975) E I B 9* 1982 (100.000) (1038 104S) E I B 8 1/4* 1983 (100,000) (1008 1004S) I B J8 1/2*158 words
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Article122 1977-01-22 6 5 1/2* 1/12/77 (1,000,000) (101.458 101.60S) 5 l/2<* 15/4/78 (1.000,000) (101 608 101.70S) 5 1/4* 15/7/78 (1.000,000) (101 388 101.48S) 6 \n% 15/8/78 (1,000,000) (103.268 103.465) 7% 1/7/79 (1,000,000) (104.808 104 90S) 5 1/4* 15/10/79 (1,000,000) (100 958 101.04S) 6 3/4* 15/6/80 (1,000,000) (102 958 103.055) 6122 words
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Article149 1977-01-22 6 SINGAPORE UNIT TRUST (Manager* 1 price* for Jan 24) The Commerce 1.76 1.86 The Saving Fund 0.97 1.02 S pore Prog Fund 0.82 0.87 S pore Security Fund 1.33 1.40 S pore Invest Fund 1.05 1.11 ASIAN UNIT TRUST (Manager*' price* for Jan 24) Mai Invest Fund 1.69149 words
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Advertisement137 1977-01-22 6 Penguins in Business and Management Understanding Company Financial Statements: J. Parker Organization Theory: D. Pugh Business Strategy: H. Ansoff Corporate Strategy: H. Ansoff Exploration in Management: W. Brown Modern Management Methods: E. Dale Offensive Marketing: J. Davidson Business of Menegement: R. Falk Modern Business Enterprise: M. Gilbert Corporation Man: A.137 words
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Article412 1977-01-22 7 SHARES with the exception of tin counters, continued to move on an easier bias in scattered and selective trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. Tin shares were steady to firm, with good price appreciations recorded in Berjuntai, Kuala Kampar, Lower Perak and Tongkah412 words
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Article629 1977-01-22 7 TRADING at the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange continued easier yesterday. Even tin shares followed the general downtrend after having made good headway In the previous four trading days. Losses were due mainly to some selling pressure In the afternoon which led to a drop 3.14629 words
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Article49 1977-01-22 7 TOKYO. Frl. Kumagai Gumi said It will make a private placement of US$l5 million of 7.75 per cent, five year bonds at 99.75 per cent In Europe on Jan 27. Sumitomo Bank will guarantee the bond with Dalwa Europe and Sumitomo Finance International lead managers, it added..49 words
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Article1028 1977-01-22 7 NEW YORK: Big name growth stocks led a sharp stock market decline In heavy trading on Thursday. The festivities In the nation's capltol, where Mr. Jimmy Carter was Inaugurated as the 39th president of the United States, caused no particular reaction on Wall Street. Mr. Carter called for1,028 words
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Article377 1977-01-22 7 PARIS: The market eased In very quiet trading on Thursday with the exception of steels, which were maintained, dealers said. The slight rise In call money to 9 15/16 per cent from 9 7/8 Kr cent made little Impact. The intemps group, which announced the loss of between 800377 words
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Article430 1977-01-22 7 SYDNEY: Prices were again generally lower In many sectors on Friday, although some selective buying Interest was seen In a few leading issues, dealers said. The Sydney All-Ordlnarles Index rose 0.03 point to 441.19. Among miners, Utah lost 10' cents to A 14.75 after saying it plans a right430 words
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Article275 1977-01-22 7 ZURICH: The stock market firmed slljrhtly in livelier trading on Thursday bolstered by the Wall Street nuly. Dealers said interest remained selective and sains were generally small. In banks Bmnkfcwellschaft and Volksbank rose due partially to expectations of good 1976 results. Forbo and Interfood "B" moved higher In flnanclals.275 words
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Article344 1977-01-22 7 TORONTO: Share prices retreated widely over the last hour of trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Thursday, paced by sharp declines among the oils, as the composite Index closed off 2.4 points In moderate trading. Ranger Oil dropped 1 to 22 Vt on 39,200 shares, Voyager lost 1344 words
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Article458 1977-01-22 7 HONOKONO: The market closed narrowly mixed In quiet trading on Friday firming slightly In the afternoon after being lower at the end of the morning session, dealers said. The Hang Seng index fell 0.07 point to close at 442.33. Prices opened firm in line with London prices, but then458 words
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Article159 1977-01-22 7 BRUSSELS: The market was sharply higher following the rise on Wall Street, although trading remained quiet on Thursday, dealers said. Rises Included Sidro, Sofina, Traction, Unerg, Geomines, GB-Umno-GM, Gevaert and TabacoAna. Cockerill, CBR and Arbed fell against the trend. UK stocks remained firm, US Issues rose. Oermans were lower,159 words
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Article404 1977-01-22 7 JOHANNESBURG: Golds closed 3uletly steady on Thursday, ealers said. Wednesday's gold mining quarterly reports had little market effect. Mining financial shadowed producers with GFSA 20 cents higher at 1920, and Mid Wiu five to 360. Charter rose 20 cents to 360 and De Beer* slipped to 383 cents after404 words
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Article338 1977-01-22 7 AMSTERDAM: The market continued to fall back although a later rally saw some actively traded shares began to recover on Thursday. Dutch Internationals were on balance lower with Hoogovens leading declines to close 1.50 guilders down after announcing short time working for nearly half Its workforce. Philip* also fell338 words
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Article270 1977-01-22 7 FRANKFURT: Most leading shares closed up to three marks lower on large scale sales, partly set off by the bond market weakness on Thursday, dealers said. Manne»mann fell 3.70 marks. BBC fell seven marks. In the chemical sector Bayer lost 1.40 marks. Engineering shares fell up to 2.50 (Demag).270 words
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Article493 1977-01-22 7 TOKYO: Share prices firmed In fairly active trading on persistent selective buying in blue chips and populars on Friday, dealers said. The Dow-Jones average rose 19.67 to 5,001.93 with volume 330 million shares. The new index closed at 380 44. up 1.96 Dealers said interest was stimulated by active493 words
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Article80 1977-01-22 7 JAN 21 Bahts Asia Fibre 120 -1 Bangkok Bank 24) -2 Bangkok Invest 138 -11 Bangkok-Metro-politan Bank Bata Berll Jucker 162 4-1 Charoong Thai Wire 100 -1 Dumex DusltThanl Faber Merlin First Trust Indo-Thal 175S unch J And J Ho 102 -1 Jalaprathan Cement 83 -1 Karnasuta Lee Kwang80 words
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Article150 1977-01-22 7 MILAN: Stocks were mixed In relatively quiet dealings on Thursday, with most operators awaiting new developments In talks between unions and industry on labour costs, dealers said. Anic, Aaateurastoni In Wl Generate Immobiliarr and Snia Viacoaa eased. Baatogi, Mediobanca. Montedison, both Olivettia and both Pirellia gained. Fiat also firmed150 words
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Article151 1977-01-22 7 MANILA: The market closed firmer on Friday with small gains across the board In dull turnover, dealers said. The mining sector led gainers, with a seven per cent rise by Marinduque. Picop and Globe Mackay led gains In commercial and Industrial Issues The continued metal price advances again supported151 words
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Article66 1977-01-22 7 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Thursday 386 9 Wednesday 381.6 Week Ago 363.3 DOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Thursday 959 03 Wednesday 968.67 Week Ago 976.15 LONDON DOLLAR PREMIUM Thursday 109 to 109S% Wednesday 113 to U3Vitt H.K. HANG SENG Thursday 442.40 Wednesday 439 52 Week Ago 437.98 SYDNEY INDUSTRIALS Thursday 363.1566 words
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Article77 1977-01-22 7 NEW YORK. Fri. Fourth quarter net profit at Republic Steel Corp rose by 9.6 per cent to U559.24 million from $8.43 million on a sales increase of 18.7 per cent to $588.8 million ($495.9 million). This reduced the full year shortfall to only 8.8 per cent at $65.8777 words
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Article60 1977-01-22 7 BOSTON, Fri. United Brands said It again passed quarterly dividends on Its US$l.2O series "A" cumulative convertible preference stock, $3.00 cumulative convertible preferred stock and $3.20 series "B" cumulative preference stock. The company said it last paid dividends on these Issues in September, 1974. It said the three60 words
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Article533 1977-01-22 8 PRICES In the Singapore rubber market yesterday were marked down at the outset following easier London advices. Thereafter, the market fluctuated marginally either way as light liquidation alternated with short-covering, dealers said. Prices fell back slightly during the morning, with February RSS One buyers quoted at 202.50 cents533 words
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Article106 1977-01-22 8 DAILY SSR and SMR prices at noon yesterday: R.A.S. Feb. (Current Mth) Buyer* Seller* (centa per kg) Mar. (Forward Mth) Buyer* Seller* (cent* per k«) SSR 20 SSR 50 (1-ton Pallet) (1-ton Pallet) 189 00 188 50 190 006 181 50N 190 50 188 00 191.SON 189.00N106 words
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Article115 1977-01-22 8 THE following Palm Oil prices were quoted in London on Thursday. The prices are elf Rotterdam and are quoted In US dollar per ton unless otherwise stated Thursday Prev Malaysia 5% I fa bulk Mch/Apl unch 463 sir Sumatra 5% Jan 465* 467 V,* Feb 495* 467 V115 words
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Article183 1977-01-22 8 THE Straits tin price In Penang yesterday was up $7.00 to $1,425.00 on an official offering down 25 tonnes to $225 tonnes. In LONDON yesterday, renewed firmness at the mid-day closing, lifted prices for standard cash tin by £50 and Three Months, £40. High grade showed rises of183 words
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Article26 1977-01-22 8 Rubber: Jan 21 Singapore: Feb. 203.25 (down 0.25 cts.) Malaysia: Feb. 208.00 (unch) Tin: $1,425.00 (up $7.00) Official offering: 225 tonne* (down 25 tonnes)26 words
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Article59 1977-01-22 8 SHIPMENT of Straits Refined Tin from Penang for the period Jan 1 to 15, 1977 Destination Shipped Afloat tonnes tonnes Africa Australasia 2.00 Canada Continent 1,260.00 35.00 India 111.25 50.00 Japan 483.00 30.00 West Asia 63.00 Pacific 70.00 5.00 Singapore 1.50 S. America United Kingdom 115.00 USA 1,374.0059 words
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Article64 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Fri. Lead closed with gains of about £two per tonne for cash and £2.50 for Three Months. Prices were given an early boost by the US producer price increase of 1.50 cents to 28 cents per lb, dealers said. Final ring business was at £352.50 per tonne in64 words
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Article41 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Frl. Zinc was £0.75 per tonne higher for Cash but unchanged for Three Months. The position subse- quently slipped back under liquidation and some hedge selling which produced final business in the ring at £422.50. Sales were 1,350 tonnes.41 words
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Article261 1977-01-22 8 CHINESE PRODUCE EXCHANGE, SINGAPORE NOON CLOSING PRICES PER PICL'L YESTERDAY. Coconut CM Bulk $83 sellers, old drum $88 sellers, new drum $93 sellers. Copra: Mixed (loose) UK/Cont. *53 Buyers. Pepper Muntok ASTA white Jo b. 100% NLW $340 sellers. Sarawak white f ob 96% NLW $320 sellers. Sarawak261 words
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Article316 1977-01-22 8 IN the Singapore gold market yesterday, the kllobar was traded between 5110.560 to $10,610. Volume was moderate and demand tapered off towards the close when the price hit the highs of the day. On a loco London basis the market opened at U*****.60/ 133.00 and closed at $133.10/ 133.40316 words
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Article259 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Frl. Copper wlrebars finished the morning with gains of £7.50 per tonne for cash and £5.50 for Three Months. Dealers said Initial strength on the pre-market reflected the steady close at New York and expectations of a small decline in warehouse stocks this week. Three Months traded up259 words
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Article124 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Frl. Silver finished 0.6 pence per troy ounce higher to 0.5 pence lower. Trading Interest was light, and apart from a narrowing in the Contango, which dealers suggested was In anticipation of a cut in UK Interest rates, the market presented no new feature. Carries accounted for the124 words
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Article164 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Frl. Terminal I opened officially easier with prices at the end of the call £0.20 to £1 above yester- day's closing levels after In- itlal business at upto £1.75 higher. Sales totalled 842 lots. Some of the selling was probably liquidation of a hedge following reported operator purchases164 words
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Article478 1977-01-22 8 THIS week's rubber trading followed a very similar pattern to that of the previous week, with prices showing a small setback of 2% cents per kilo, said Holiday, Cutler and Bath in its weekly rubber report. Turnover varied from active to very quiet, with the478 words
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Article284 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Frl. Robusta futures rose sharply by around £120 at the opening but later settled back to end the call barely steady, £95 to £73 per tonne up from Thursday night, volume was 540 lots. Mch gained £95 at £2,660, having traded between a high of £2,695 and a284 words
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Article72 1977-01-22 8 CHICAGO, Thurs. Wheat futures closed with fractional gains after fluctuating narrowly to either side of Wednesday's close In a light trade. Lack of significant news limited trading interest and prices eased under the influence of commercial and professional selling and weaknesses in other pits. Professional buying later generated enough72 words
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Article92 1977-01-22 8 CHICAGO, Thurs. Soybean futures closed 5 1/4 cents a bushel lower, led by the expired January contract, to four cents higher. After firming at the opening, upward momentum was lost. Liquidation and sepculatlve selling In turn forced prices down. The weakness also prompted unwinding of long nearby short deferred92 words
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Article227 1977-01-22 8 BANGKOK Indicative prices for rice quoted in Bangkok yesterday were: US dollars per tonne fob basis Bangkok In HONGKONG, the market was quiet, with prices down 20 cents to 50 cents. The day's turnover totalled 275 tons, comprising Thais 98 tons, Kwangtungs 120 tons and Australias 57 tons. Arrivals227 words
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Article434 1977-01-22 8 AN EASIER tendency was reported in the ACU/USI counter with dealers witnessing falls of between per cent and 1/16 per cent from the opening level yesterday. Dealers attributed the fall to market adjustments to the over-reaction following Mr. Carter's economic package announcement and to the US Federal Reserve System434 words
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Article160 1977-01-22 8 Asian rates ASIAN currency deposit Interbank rates as at close on Jan 21 US Dollar* (Spot) Offer Bid days 47/8 4 3/4 1 mth 51/4 51/8 2 mths 51/4 51/8 3 mths 5 5/16 5 3/16 6 mths 53/4 55/8 9 mths 5 15/18 513/16 12 mths 81/16 515/16 S».160 words
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Article53 1977-01-22 8 RANOE on prices ottered by dls count houses on Jan 21 Overnight 1'* to 3 1 Call deposit 2N to 3'*% ClMiac Buy Selling 3-Month Treasury bills 3 l/l 3 3-Month Bank bills 4 3/16 4 1/16 3-MonthsCD 4 9/16 4 3/8 6-Month 4 11/16 4 9/16 Source:53 words
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Article56 1977-01-22 8 RESULTS of Treasury Bills tender held on Jan. 21 for 91-day Treasury Bills to be Issued from Jan 24 to 28. Offered: $30 million Applied for: $52 million Alloted: $30 million Accepted bids: $99.24 approximately 72 per cent; higher bids In full. Average rate of discount on56 words
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Article56 1977-01-22 8 Minimum lending rates (in ACBC 6*« First Chicago Algemene Bank 6* Citibank 6*, Bangkok Bank 7* HSBC 7 Bank of America Indosuez fl* Bank of China .7 Malayan Banking 8^ Bank of Tokyo Mitsui Bank Bank Negara OCBC 8*« Indonesia .7'* OUB Chartered Bank UCB 7 Chase Manhattan 6*« UMBC56 words
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Article216 1977-01-22 8 LONDON, Frl. Sterling opened little changed against the dollar, trading quietly around $1.7155/ 60 against $1.7160/ 70 overnight. dealers said. The dollar weakened slightly against major continental currencies, opening around 2.4020/ 30 marks against 2.4040/ 50 overnight on small profit-taking following its recent advance, the dealers said. The Bank216 words
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Article215 1977-01-22 8 NEW YORK, Thurs. The US dollar drifted slightly lower while the Mexican peso fell very sharply In extremely nervous trading, dealers said. The sudden fall followed a sharp rise in forward peso discounts on Wednesday but the forward market was unquoted after the sharp fall today, they said.215 words
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Article142 1977-01-22 8 HONGKONG, Frl. The US dollar eased against European currencies and the Hongkong dollar, in line with its decline overseas, dealers said. The US unit was quoted at HK54.6680/6710 in late trading, compared with Wednesday's late $4.6820/50, after trading as low as $4.6680 in the morning. It eased to a142 words
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Article99 1977-01-22 8 TOKYO, Frl The US dollar for overnight delivery closed easier at 290.35 yen against 290.60 yen at the opening and 290.50 yen overnight. Dealers said the dollar initially firmed to 290.90 yen aided by active import settlement covering, but the higher levels attracted selling. Dollars for Immediate delivery closed99 words
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Article146 1977-01-22 8 Euro rates LONDON, Frt. Eurodollar deposits opened basically steady and, though little changed In early quiet trading, had a slightly softer undertone, dealers said, continuing the easier trend of the past few days. Friday ends of periods In One and Two Months however made for initial respective gains of 1/4146 words
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Article47 1977-01-22 8 AUSTRALIA/NZ exchanges quoted on Jan 21 Australia: Sterling 0.6367/0.6299 US dollar 1.0890/.0842 Ninety-day air mail buying rates: Sterling 0.6664 US dollars 1.1150 Ninety-day forward buying rates: Sterling 0.6534 US dollars 1.0947 New Zealand: Sterling 0.5550/0.5519 US dollar 0.9574/0.9474 Ninety-day forward rate: Sterling 0.5917 US dollar 0.9759.47 words
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Article39 1977-01-22 8 ZURICH exchanges quoted on Jan 20 US 2.5028-5036 UK 4.2950-2980 Can 2.4810-4825 W Germ 104.07-16 Neth 99.43-53 France 50.30-34 Belg 6.77-1/4-78-1/4 Denm 42.30-33 Norw 47.07-11 Swed-58.95-59.00 Italy 0.2836-2839 Austria 14.65-67 Port 7.7880 Spain 3.64-64-1/2 Arg 0.85-1.00 Japan 0.86-86-1/239 words
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Article32 1977-01-22 8 FRANKFURT exchanges opening quotes on Jan 21 US 2.4015/30 Can 2.3760/3800 UK 4.117/132 Neth 95.50/65 Swltz 95.92/96.07 Italy 2.720/735 France 48.20/35 Norw 45.20/30 Berl con 6.505/52 Belg fin 6.461/71 Japan 0.8250/830032 words
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Article261 1977-01-22 8 LONDON. Frl. Eurobonds were mostly steady in quiet trading, dealers said. Guilder and mark bonds were both quiet and little changed while convertibles were fractionally higher in the US Issues and steady among Japanese bonds. Eurobond prices quoted on Jan 21 STRAIGHTS BID OFFER Alcan9%Pcl988 104'* 105 V.261 words
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Article, Illustration2082 1977-01-22 9 CHRISTOPHER LORENZ - Europe strengthens its hand in microelectronics field STRATEGY TO CATCH UP WITH U.S. AND JAPAN IS SHOWING SUCCESS By CHRISTOPHER LORENZ Financial Times EUROPE'S search for a strategy against foreign domination of microelectronics is beginning to achieve results. One company, Philips, has Just somersaulted Into second position In the worldFinancial Times - 2,082 words
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Article, Illustration313 1977-01-22 9 ARRIVAL TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Bunga Setawar (after Bunga Gelang) 18 Frotario (1200 after State of Punjab Departure Draft 9.15 m) 3/4 Golden Eastern (0600 after Hong Shen) 22 Kalhel Maru (JGUQ 0600 after Green Lotus) 27/28 Pabloeverett (2100 after Fan Lee) 31/32 SBS 111 (B. Barge 1500) 48313 words
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Article200 1977-01-22 9 AP LONDON, Frl. Exceptionally severe winter weather conditions In the US midwest Is hindering the flow of grain barges to the US Oulf export ports and thus Impeding chartering activity from that major origin. Indeed, uncertainty stemming from difficult positions at all US Oulf and Atlantic portsAP - 200 words
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169 1977-01-22 9 A NEW mint-sized collapsible steel container is now available in Singapore. The unit, called a 'Oeetalner' is marketed by a Singaporebased company, Geetalners, which has been granted world marketing rights by the owners of the Oeetalner patent. The Oeetalner ~oncept Is based on the unltlsed pallet169 words
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Article129 1977-01-22 9 THE Electronics Corporation of India has recently developed its own "black box" the voice recorder used In the cockpit of aircraft. According to the latest India News, a publication of the Indian High Commission in Singapore, the recorder provides fourchannels to enable recordings of conversations with In129 words
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Article592 1977-01-22 9 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Time From CAL MAS JAL CAL CI333 MH682 JL712 CI814 0040 0810 1000 1000 TPE/HKO/KUL KCH HLP HLP SIA OIA CPA SQ211 OA 980 CX710 1010 1030 1030 HLP HLP HLP THAI OIA RBA TO 423 OA908 BI325 1035 1100 1155 BKK592 words
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Article, Illustration2346 1977-01-22 10 KEVIN RAFFERTY - STRIKE THREAT THAT CAN BRING THE MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT MACHINE TO A HALT By KEVIN RAFFERTY IT WAS A curious meeting: about 40 men gathered round a long table surrounded by a cohort of pressmen. For two hours they talked, or rather they bamboozled the listening2,346 words
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Article, Illustration1142 1977-01-22 10 JEDDAH, Friday Reuter SAUDI Arabian diplomatic techniques are at once elementary and sophisticated. But, as the success of the Riyadh summit on ending the Lebanese civil war shows, they work. The elementary aspect of Saudi diplomacy Is tnat Its most permanent andReuter - 1,142 words
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790 1977-01-22 10 WILLIAM BORDERS - By WILLIAM BORDERS NYT PRIME Minister Indira Gandhi, who has long been regarded as a master of politics and timing, has perplexed the opposition once again with her surprise call for Parliamentary elections in March. As the news was discussed all overNYT - 790 words
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300 1977-01-22 12 FAR Eastern Hotels Development Ltd (FEH) has been granted a two-week extension to produce a statement of affairs showIns the financial position of FEH at the time of Its receivership on Jan 0 This means that shareholders of the company300 words
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Article67 1977-01-22 12 BOUSTEADCO Group subsidiary, Boustead Electrics, plans to expand by going into a new range of activities like contracting, marketing for electrical products and manufacturing. Announcing details yesterday, Boustead Electrics managing director Roland Miller said: "Initially, Boustead Electrics will provide support for various group operations and primarily67 words
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Article, Illustration51 1977-01-22 12 JIMMY Carter takes the oath of office as the 39th President of the United States at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday. The US Chief Justice, Mr. Warren Burger (left) administers the oath, while the President's wife watches. Below is the great presidential seal. AP photo APAP photo - 51 words
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278 1977-01-22 12 UPI MOSCOW, Frl. The Soviet Union's senior expert on American affairs today predicted better Washington-Moscow relations with the Carter Administration in office, but said difficulties still lay ahead. "The process of further materialisation of relaxation of tension will not be easy," Mr. Georgy Arbatov,UPI - 278 words
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Article42 1977-01-22 12 UNITED Overseas Bank, represented by Lee and Lee, has filed a writ in the High Court here claiming nearly $3 million from a realty company. The defendants are Tong Hwa Realty, and the sum allegedly due and owing is $2,905,064.98.42 words
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Article780 1977-01-22 12 LONDON, Frl. The stock market closed mixed In moderate trading and at 3 p.m., the Financial Times Index was down 0.5 at 384.4. Government bonds featured with gains of up to H among longer maturities, helped by the reduction tp 13* per cent from 14 in the Bank780 words
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Article359 1977-01-22 12 Reuter TOKYO, Frl. The two groups within the Organisation of Petroleum Export Countries (OPEC) will reach a compromise before July this year to discontinue the present two-tier oil price system, Saburo Sakisaka, board chairman of the Institute of Energy and Economics said. In a speech beforeReuter - 359 words
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174 1977-01-22 12 TOKYO, Frl. A large phosphorus rock deposit, described as "the largest of its kind ever discovered" in north China, is expected to boost China's phosphate fertiliser production, Peking's official Hslnhua news agency reported today. Hslnhua said the deposit was found recently at Fanshan In Chohslen174 words
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Article130 1977-01-22 12 AP SYDNEY, Frl. Australian exports and imports rose to record levels in the first quarter of the 1976-77 financial year, according to statistics released by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Imports during the September quarter rose less steeply than exports to give the country a record tradeAP - 130 words
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Article67 1977-01-22 12 AP KOTA KINABALU, Frl. The Sabah State Government hopes to get loans amounting to US$96 million (5J235 million) from a private enterprise in the United States for three major road projects In the state, Deputy Chief Ml- nlster James Ongklll said today. They are the LahadAP - 67 words
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Article443 1977-01-22 12 ANNUAL EXPORTS WORTH $165 bil Reuter TOKYO, Frl. Japan had an all time record customs clearance trade surplus of US$l.35 billion (553.32 billion) In December, compared to an upward revised deficit of $152 million in November and a surplus of $519 million In December 1975, theReuter - 443 words
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353 1977-01-22 12 UPI TOKYO, Frl. French Transport Minister Marcel Cavaille today called on Japan to agree swiftly on a fair distribution of the world's shipbuilding orders. Mr. Cavaille, upon concluding a seven-day visit to Japan, said: "If Japan failed to agree with the European communities (EEC)UPI - 353 words
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261 1977-01-22 12 TEL AVIV, Frl. Former I Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Dayan predicted today that this week's food riots in Egypt would push Cairo to work harder for an end to its state of war with Israel. Mr. Dayan said although Egyptian President261 words
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Article302 1977-01-22 12 Reuter NEWCABTLE (Australia), Frl. Japanese shipping coming Into Australian ports could face industrial action if there was no settlement of a dispute over putting an Australian iron ore carrier on the JapanAustralia run, the Beamen's Union president John Brennan said. Mr. Brennan said his union wasReuter - 302 words
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Article212 1977-01-22 12 IPOH, Frl. The security situation In the country is not the reason for the slow rate of local and foreign lnvestment here, Public Enterprises Minister Datuk Hajl Mohamed Yaacob said today. He attributed It mainly to the slow upturn In the economies of the leading212 words
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Article34 1977-01-22 12 UPI OSLO, Frl. US Vice President Walter Mondale has accepted an Invitation to visit Norway, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday. No date has been set for the visit. UPI.UPI - 34 words
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403 1977-01-22 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Frl. The board of Genting Highlands Hotel was yesterday studying the formal document setting out the revised merger plan for the three British estate companies, Oolden Hope, London Asiatic and Patallng which It strongly opposes. The document, sent out to shareholders on403 words
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225 1977-01-22 12 AP TOKYO, Frl. China has succeeded in manufacturing nuclear-armed missiles, a Japanese report from Peking said today. ll»e Kyodo News Service said in a dispatch from Peking, the report came yesterday in the Kwangming Daily (Kuang-Ming Jih-pao), organ of minority parties. Hie report saidAP - 225 words
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260 1977-01-22 12 JAKARTA, Frl. President Suharto today ordered state agencies to organise an immediate relief programme in the wake of Jakarta's worst floods since 1892. Seven people died as the floods swept through Jakarta this week and more than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes. Many260 words
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Article174 1977-01-22 12 TOTAL cargo handled In Singapore in the first eleven months of 1976 was 11 per cent higher than the year before, but is still over seven per cent lower than In 1974, according to the Department of Statistics. The 11 per cent increase174 words
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Article45 1977-01-22 12 Reuter ABU DHABI, Fri. Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed here yesterday to establish diplomatic relations. The agreement was reached in talks between Nepal's Foreign Minister Krishna Raj Aryal and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Self Bin Ghobash. Renter.Reuter - 45 words
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