The Business Times, 4 September 1997
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Title Section8 1997-09-04 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MITA (P) 023/12/96 85<t SINGAPORE8 words
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Article58 1997-09-04 1 Onri IB2OJB (+23.94) Mbt-su U ***** (+25.89) niTOQHP Ml«nJ9(-2.28) DSffif+2.46) |-T HAIXETMOOD: WBmi gTOdMAMETIXDICEB Wednesday Change KI/SK OOMP 7ML7I -4497 NIKKEI l8,7*.17_>Mlte HANGSENQ 14,***** +97&I9 SET INDEX (1497 IJW JAKAfTA OOMP —111M MANILA COMP _l,994tt *43.72 Uimwn 9,460.76 +249.09 SHTOtaWP Man 4li CUM CHINA B >4114 AUST AU.ORD58 words
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Article74 1997-09-04 1 EXCHANGE BATES USS SI us$ IJJI7 I— LKI 2.413 Ml «£M 0Jtt8 YEN 100 0.826 liSI 0.337 Off I HKJ 0.129 OIK BAHT 0.028 0043 BJPfAH 100 0 033 0.060 pmsiins SINGAPORE* 144 KUALA LUMPUR 9JO JAKARTA 18.00 Bangkok ujs MANILA 12.50 HONGKONG 8.75 TAIPEI MO SYDNEY, 5.50 TOKYO74 words
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Article, Illustration776 1997-09-04 1 Eddie Toh, R Sivanithy - Plan is to boy back shares from local investors at premium to market price From Eddie Toh, R Sivanithy ON A DAY when the benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index plunged 6 per cent, while other regional markets were liftedSource: Bloomberg - 776 words
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285 1997-09-04 1 Eddie Toh - Prom Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur LEADING investment banker Rashid Hussain is not under investigation for short-selling KL stocks, Malaysian government leaders said yesterday. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad denied any probe against either listed Rashid Hussain Bhd (RHB) or financial group Arab-Malaysian Holdings.285 words
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Article, Illustration327 1997-09-04 1 Larry Wee - Malaysian ringgit also beaten down to new low of ***** By] Larry Wee (SINGAPOREJ The Thai baht fell to a new low of 37.50 to the US dollar in mainly domestic trading in Thailand yesterday. Against its 24.45 level on July 1, a daySource: Dow Jones - 327 words
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729 1997-09-04 1 S N Vasuki - Economists say move will ease concern in finanrial marfrptS From S N Vasuki in Jakarta INDONESIA yesterday bit the bullet and announced economic austerity measures to contain the fall-out from the regional currency crisis. The unprecedented measures included curbing imports, slashing government spending,729 words
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Advertisement139 1997-09-04 1 mama i*M tiA« -ff udhi Justice qcu on of SM Summit raid "We're very democratic. We don't lock people up and prevent them from having food and drink even when the case is about murder, heavy drug trafficking, serious offences This is not Singapore," Chief Justice Yong Rung How, chiding139 words
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Advertisement8 1997-09-04 1 Markets in Turmoil: More reports, Pgs 6 78 words
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SINGAPORE AT HOME & ABROAD
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126 1997-09-04 2 THE Ministry of Labour (MOL) has set up an advisory cbmmittee to help housewives and retirees return to work. The committee follows a six-month pilot, the Back to Work Programme, and will be chaired by Fang Ai Lian, managing partner of Ernst and126 words
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389 1997-09-04 2 Raju Chellam - Investments to be made in sub-contract manufacturing My Raju Chellam APPLE Computer will invest "significantly" next year in both manufacturing and marketing functions in Singapore. The company has just posted a senior executive from its Cupertino, California headquarters, to Singapore as vicepresident (operations) for389 words
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457 1997-09-04 2 Ang Wan May - RAID ON SM SUMMIT HOLDINGS He likens alleged confinement of Summit's staff to kids enjoying power By Ang Wan May CHIEF Justice Yong Pung How yesterday likened the alleged behaviour of the party which raided SM Summit Holdings' premises to "kids who457 words
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Article, Illustration407 1997-09-04 2 Ronnie Lim - By: Ronnie Lim CELANESE, the new arm of German chemicals giant Hoechst, is looking at further investments in three or four more world-scale chemical plants here. This will be in addition to two major new investments estimated to cost several hundred millionTERENCE TAN/ST - 407 words
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139 1997-09-04 2 JURONG Island currently a jungle of pipelines, plant towers and storage tanks will be turned into a "green" chemical island. To soften the harsh impact of the extensive piping and tankage on the soon-to-be-merged island, the government will be extending the "garden city" concept139 words
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Article, Illustration315 1997-09-04 2 Audrey Tan - EYE ON THE ECONOMY Services By, Audrey Tan A WEAK exchange rate is at best a transitory mechanism to boost Singapore's competitiveness, says SBC Warburg in its latest The Asian Adviser. "A medium-term solution requires a structural shift in the composition of national income towardsSource: SBC Warburg - 315 words
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280 1997-09-04 2 Toh Han Shih - By' Toh Han Shih A LOCAL company, GES Singapore Pte Ltd, has tied up with Japanese firm LTEL to develop computer-related products using cutting-edge wireless technology. GES will invest $2 million to develop, manufacture and sell wireless infrared communication devices in partnership with280 words
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291 1997-09-04 3 Diana Oon - Only applied for Chestervale, half of fignre for Windermere launched in May By] Diana Oon APPLICATIONS for executive condominiums continue to fall, with recently-launched Chestervale attracting only 1,300 prospective buyers, just over half the number who tried for Windermere. Chestervale, the second EC project291 words
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209 1997-09-04 3 NATIONAL Development Minister Lim Hng Kiang yesterday said the government will "take into account all interested parties" in deciding on the supply of private property for next year. Referring to the government's 1998 land sale programme which is due to be released in209 words
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Article, Illustration664 1997-09-04 3 Christopher Tan - Used-car trade revives as COE prices firm up Prices of small cars rism& bat trig, hoary segment still soft By i Christopher Tan THE used-car market has finally emerged from its browbeaten state to chalk up higher transactions this year. The sector, which accounts for three out of four carsARTHUR LEE - 664 words
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Article206 1997-09-04 3 THE road tax can be paid through Giro from November, when electronic links between the Land Transport Authority, vehicle inspection centres and insurance companies are in place. Announcing this yesterday, Minister of State for Communications John Chen said this was "just one of the many206 words
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Article280 1997-09-04 3 Audrey Tan - Asian firms lent likely to switch By, Audrey Tan ASIAN companies seeking to be more cost-competitive should re-examine their supply chains, says American management consultants AT Kearney. The Chicago-based consultancy found in a survey of 428 companies worldwide that while Asian firms were least likely280 words
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Advertisement8 1997-09-04 2 Apple reverses strategy on Mac clones, Pg 198 words
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Advertisement142 1997-09-04 2 Bank Reconciliation: Every morning at the touch of a button, and that is it! |SS^SSSI No kidding. FACT helps you to reduce this laborious task to just a couple of minutes. II J4Y I You can actually do a bank reconciliation every morning, and never have to worry about which142 words
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FOCUS: PROPERTY
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Article, Illustration690 1997-09-04 4 Tan Su Yen - Tender may yet pay off as response so far has been good By• Tan Su Yen [SINGAPORE] STRAITS Trading Company defied convention in more ways than one when it launched its prime freehold condominium, Gallop Gables, on Farrer Road last week. First, itFILE PHOTO - 690 words
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Article421 1997-09-04 4 But grey areas appear in move to change ownership of boosing FT [LONDON] A big step towards long-term changes in the ownership of housing in central London was made with the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. But long-term is the key phrase.FT - 421 words
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Article993 1997-09-04 4 Properly transactions for districts 09 and 10 (sectors 22 to 23 and 24 to 27) lodged between Jul 28 '97 and Aug 30 "97. PROJECT NAME/ PROP CONTRACT TENURE BUILT-IN/ PRICE PSf STREET NAME TYPE DATE LAM) AREA* SOFT) (S?000) (5$) District 09 Non-Landed Air View TWr Apt993 words
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Advertisement484 1997-09-04 4 >4* At the stroke of midnight June 30,1997, Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty. Refcve this historic event witfi The Hong Kong /K Handover '97 CD-ROM. Ifs an interactive muttimedia pockoge gl which brings you close-ups of the former colony's development as an economic superpower, and addresses vital topics about484 words
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FOCUS
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Article, Illustration1673 1997-09-04 5 Vikram Khanna - If the mayhem in the markets continues, it could have serious economy-wide effects which will affect thousands of companies and millions of workers By' Vikram Khanna [SINGAPORE] THE battering that has been meted out to Southeast Asia's stock markets and currencies in the last two months doesFILE PHOTO - 1,673 words
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Advertisement133 1997-09-04 5 a ;^F Private, resort-style living inspired by nature. First of the Quartet. Near Holland Village, this garden bungalow sits on about 15,700 sq ft of prime freehold land with 65% of area dedicated to lush gardens. A superb blend of traditional landscaped privacy in a contemporary, minimalist architectural style. The133 words
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MARKETS IN TURMOIL
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Article, Illustration574 1997-09-04 6 Harish Mehta - BANGKOK Central bank taken to task for collapse of finance sector, unapproved injections By) Harish Mehta THE Thai cabinet has set up a super finance committee to curb the powers of the semiautonomous Bank of Thailand which it accuses ofREUTER - 574 words
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550 1997-09-04 6 Meera Tharmaratnam - KUALA LUMPUR Fears US SEC may designate EL a controlled market From Meera Tharmaratnam THE benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index plunged almost 6 per cent to 750.76 points yesterday as investors dumped stocks amid continued slides in regional currencies and rumours that the550 words
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319 1997-09-04 6 HONGKONG Reuter HONGKONG blue chips made a dramatic comeback yesterday after weeks of heavy losses, with the Hang Seng Index staging its biggest point gain ever following record gains on Wall Street overnight. The Hang Seng Index surged 978.66 points, or 7.13 perReuter - 319 words
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Article, Illustration334 1997-09-04 6 JAKARTA But rupi&h closes down at 3,025/45 against US$ Reuter INDONESIAN stocks surged 7.01 per cent yesterday after the government announced a wide-ranging package of measures to revive confidence in the country's battered financial markets. The package included the scrapping of aReuter; Source: Bloomberg - 334 words
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109 1997-09-04 6 BANGKOK AFP, Reuter STANDARD Poor's yesterday cut Thailand's long-term foreign currency rating from "A" to "A-minus" amid the country's crippling economic and political crisis. The move will affect about US$3.3 billion (Sss billion) in foreign currency debt and deals a further blow to theAFP,; Reuter - 109 words
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553 1997-09-04 7 S N Vasuki - JAKARTA Bat govt says critics overreacting to short-term adjustments By\ S N Vasuki A PROMINENT IndonesianChinese businessman who was at last week's opening of the Singapore Trade Development Board office in Jakarta described the current health of the economy in two words. "Terrible,553 words
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Article, Illustration447 1997-09-04 7 Al Labita - MANILA Fromi Al Labita THE Dow Jones' rebound helped shore up the beleaguered Philippine stock market yesterday, breaking up its eight-day losing streak. The barometer 30-share Phisix index gained 106 points in mid-session, but tapered off in the homestretchAFP - 447 words
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Article284 1997-09-04 7 Al Labita - MANILA Banks required to post lending, deposit rates on premises From, Al Labita PHILIPPINE monetary authorities last night adopted new measures to force commercial banks to scale down their sky-high lending rates. In a statement, central bank governor Gabriel Singson said the measures require284 words
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Advertisement102 1997-09-04 6 So good, you 11 want to return the service. 1 It x I 1 On the Orchid Club Executive Floors, you'll be in for more than just a satisfying visit to Singapore You will, in fact, be treated to a very special kind of service. One that will have you102 words
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Advertisement241 1997-09-04 7 PREMIER REDEVELOPMENT SITE WITH SKY-HIGH POTENTIAL ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA Substantial holding in the retail heart of Adelaide's CBD, currently known as the Southern Cross Arcade Frontage to Adelaide's premier retail precinct Rundle Mall and frontage to Adelaide's premier office address King William Street Exceptional potential for a twin tower, "destination"241 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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215 1997-09-04 8 SEOUL AFP AT least 18 and possibly 23 South Koreans were aboard the Vietnam Airlines plane that crashed on landing at Phnom Penh airport in heavy rain yesterday, killing more than 60 people, television reports said. Yonhap Television News (YTN) said theAFP - 215 words
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Article, Illustration511 1997-09-04 8 MANILA He wants to take the heated debate overCoDstitntioiial change to the people Reuter PHILIPPINE President Fidel Ramos yesterday dropped fresh hints he might try for a second term, saying he would take the increasingly heated debate over Constitutional change to the people. TheReuter; REUTER - 511 words
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240 1997-09-04 8 ■BANGKOK AFP TENSIONS mounted yesterday over a new Constitution on the eve of a Parliamentary debate, amid conflicting political signals from the government about its stand on the draft. Village headmen opposed to the Charter announced they would demonstrate in Bangkok, despiteAFP - 240 words
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409 1997-09-04 8 MANILA Philippines still verifying position with Asean AFP PHILIPPINE President Fidel Ramos said yesterday the threat by Malaysia's prime minister to "opt out" of the Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) in London is "not yet the position" of the whole of Southeast Asia. "This isAFP - 409 words
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CHINA-HONGKONG-TAIWAN
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Article, Illustration641 1997-09-04 9 Lu Ning - OHXMA W4TOH China's Industrial restructuring affords new opportunities for both STpore and China to exploit By Lu Ning CHINESE Premier Li Peng's trip to Singapore last week was the first official visit by a Chinese premier since the two countries established diplomatic ties in late641 words
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336 1997-09-04 9 BEIJING AFP MORE than 1,000 workers demonstrating in south-west-ern China's Sichuan province clashed with riot police this week after city officials failed to address their grievances, Human Rights in China (HRIC) said in a fax seen here yarterday. The group also said such demonstrationsAFP - 336 words
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401 1997-09-04 9 Bruce Cheesman - TAIPEI Diplomats expect proposal to foil on deaf ears for fear of offending China By. Bruce Cheesman PRESIDENT Lee Teng-hui has launched a new diplomatic Initiative in South-east Asia on the eve of his departure for south and central America to attend the401 words
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Article, Illustration77 1997-09-04 9 [BEIJING] A tricycle rider giving a lift to a companion as they pass huge concrete cooling towers for Beijing's steel making giant Shougang Corporation on Tuesday. The head of the corporation that employs over 200,000 workers has said that China must turn to stock marketsREUTER - 77 words
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ASIA
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200 1997-09-04 10 TOKYO AFP JAPAN agreed yesterday to step up investment and technology transfers to Thailand in an effort to help improve the country's competitiveness which has been battered by an economic crisis, officials said. The agreement was reached during two days of talks in TokyoAFP - 200 words
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322 1997-09-04 10 NEWDELHI Rivals'weaker currencies hurt Indian exports, they say AFP INDIAN businesses are demanding an immediate devaluation of the rupee to boost exports as the currency struggles against the US dollar. The rupee has depreciated by 2.2 per cent against the dollar since mid-AugustAFP - 322 words
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ASIA Notes
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68 1997-09-04 10 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto leaves today for a four-day visit to China, where he will meet Prime Minister Li Peng and President Jiang Zemin, the foreign ministry said. Mr Hashimoto will also visit Shengyang, China's first Special Economic Zone, and Dailen, aBloomberg - 68 words
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Article, Illustration67 1997-09-04 10 Reuter [RAWALPINDI, Pakistan] Ejaz Hussain, a Pakistani painter, puts the final touches to the paintwork on a Volkswagen Golf car at his workshop. The car belongs to Islamabad-based German diplomat Matthias Kiesler who paid 11,000 rupees (*****) for the paint job. Most trucks and buses in Pakistan andReuter - 67 words
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59 1997-09-04 10 AFP [TOKYO] Eight out of 10 Japanese see China as an economic rival of their country in the future, according to a survey. The survey conducted by Kyodo News showed 39 per cent thought China would become a "powerful rival", with 42 per centAFP - 59 words
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69 1997-09-04 10 AFP [SEOUL] Presidential candidate Lee Hoi Chang suffered a a setback yesterday in his race for the post following in-house disputes over two former South Korean presidents. Mr Lee's top adviser, Ha Sun Bong, resigned after President Kim Young Sam rejected an immediate amnestyAFP - 69 words
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280 1997-09-04 10 TOKYO Average growth estimate 2 points lower than in Jnne Reuter THE four largest securities companies in Tokyo are expected to forecast that the pre-tax profit of Japanese companies for the year to March 1998 would grow an average of 7.8 per cent.Reuter - 280 words
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Article, Illustration433 1997-09-04 11 SYDNEY Pace of growth not enough to rule out another rate cut, says economist Bloomberg AUSTRALIA'S economy in the June quarter staged its biggest growth spurt in five quarters, although not enough to prevent the Reserve Bank of Australia cuttingBloomberg - 433 words
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311 1997-09-04 11 BEIJING Reuter CHINA'S real jobless rate is much higher than official figures show and could rise further as the nation introduces more reform, the China news service said yesterday, quoting a leading economist. China's unemployment rate would be 5-8 perReuter - 311 words
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274 1997-09-04 11 HONGKONG Family of Chinachem's former chairman awaiting his return AFP A LEADING Hongkong property tycoon, missing since he was kidnapped in 1990, is alive and will soon return to take over the reins of his multi-bil-lion US dollar empire, a reportAFP - 274 words
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307 1997-09-04 11 SEOUL Central hank to offer 350b won in loans to Kia sab-contractors AFX-Asia, AFP THE government and creditors will keep Kia Motors Corp operating under whatever circumstances, Vice-Finance Minister Kang Man Soo said. Speaking at a press conference. Mr Kang said KiaAFX-Asia,; AFP - 307 words
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THIS WORLD
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503 1997-09-04 12 WASHINGTON Increase led by drop in jobless claims and soaring stock prices Bloomberg THE index of US leading economic indicators intended to project economic activity over the next half year rose at the fastest rate in five months in July, ledBloomberg - 503 words
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240 1997-09-04 12 WASHINGTON FT AN independent legal watchdog that is working to expose high-level campaign finance abuses has rejected a compromise offer from the US administration under which the government would admit some wrongdoing but further investigation would be halted. The group, Judicial Watch, denounced the government'sFT - 240 words
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412 1997-09-04 12 Congress report predicts surplus may hit USsB6b in 2007 NYT, AFP IN THE first authoritative analysis of the new tax and spending bills signed by President Clinton, the Congressional Budget Office said on Tuesday that the measures would not only balance the federal budget,NYT,; AFP - 412 words
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Article, Illustration189 1997-09-04 12 FRANKFURT AFX-Asia BUNDESBANK president Hans Tietmeyer said a delay of the introduction of the European single currency would not be a catastrophe, either politically or economically. "I cannot follow the argument that I've heard recently, which says that the European skiesAFX-Asia - 189 words
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246 1997-09-04 12 LONDON BUCKINGHAM Palace said the route along which Princess Diana's coffin will be carried on Saturday will extend 96km helping to allay fears of a crush as up to two million Britons are expected to turn out to watch the procession. The palace,246 words
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EDITORIAL & OPINION
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Article, Illustration738 1997-09-04 13 Leon Hadar - THB BOTTOM LDVB OPINION By Leon Hadar The writer is BT's Washington correspondent THERE was a time when US leaders would look towards the Arab-Israeli regional flashpoint, as a part of the world in which they could advance American interests, establish their738 words
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Article159 1997-09-04 13 'We're in the ultimate happy land of growth without inflation.' -Alan Day who manages USs9oomillion (SSI. 36 billion) in stocks and bonds, as the US economy grew at a faster pace in the second quarter than the previous estimate of 2.2 per cent, toa revised 3.6 per159 words
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Article654 1997-09-04 13 EDITORIAL IN his one week in office, Taiwan's new premier, Vincent Siew, seems to have said all the right things. At home, he has set targets to turn Taiwan into a technology centre for the Asia-Pa-cific region, to fight crime, and to improve the economy and the654 words
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Article, Illustration829 1997-09-04 13 James Glassman - Control freaks try to plan everything bat the resilient do better by adjusting and making the best of whatever happens By James Glassman The writer is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute The Washington Post WE CAN plan for the future, predictThe Washington Post; FILE PHOTO - 829 words
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Article828 1997-09-04 13 Stop forward for democracy DEMOCRACY in Mexico stumbled a step forward this week as members of a new Congress, dominated by parties in opposition to the president, took their seats. For the first time in seven decades, the executive and legislature stand in potential conflict. In828 words
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Miscellaneous55 1997-09-04 13 DOOMESBPRY By Garry Trudeau r CAN Y BEL IE Vk THATSh/HATS MAGICAL /IffXfl THIS PLACE. PESHTZ ALL OUR I THETEARESO V CONGRESS tVUI.IISt —1| JMAWJ- PETVT PIFFEBENCES,EVEK/NOIU I MM'THINGS \A£*,m UJOMON? !HL THAT. I WRErtLIVBV ANP THEN ME GET TOGETHER. I iVAVSSfI W*™'- M PRE9IPENF STILL OCT J SEE/T' {MP55 words
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EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE
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Article, Illustration622 1997-09-04 14 ELEANOR BILES - The Chinese director offers a fast-paced view of modern city life in his latest film Keep Cool, says ELEANOR BILES Reuter PILM director Zhang Yimou, whose critical portrayals of a backward China have prompted censorship from Beijing, switched to a fast-paced view of modern metropolitan lifeReuter; REUTER - 622 words
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Article, Illustration294 1997-09-04 14 AFP [NEW YORK) Venus Williams became the first woman in 20 years to reach the US Open semi-finals in her debut with a straight-set victory over France's Sandrine Testud on Tuesday. The 17-year-old American rallied from a 1-4 deficit in the second set,AFP - 294 words
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Article664 1997-09-04 14 DEATH OF DIANA Publishers plan to bring out reprints of books on the late princess to meet consumer demand LAT-WP [NEW YORK] On Sunday and Monday, many customers entering Barnes Noble stores around the United States were asking for books about Princess Diana, said BobLAT-WP - 664 words
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669 1997-09-04 14 The insane coverage of her death reeks of cheap voyeurism NYT [WASHINGTON] The New Age Princess did not have to contend with lumpy mattresses, fire-snorting dragons, evil magicians and impudent swineherds wanting to steal kisses. It was far worse than that. She was enmeshedNYT - 669 words
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Article, Illustration513 1997-09-04 14 US OPEN Spirlea beats Seles to enter semi-finals; Chang nearly loses place in quarter-finals Reuter [NEW YORK] The big stars have dwindled to a precious few at the US Open after fan favourite Andre Agassi lost a scintillating late-night slugfest to red-hotReuter; REUTER - 513 words
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Article91 1997-09-04 14 Lee Yin Leng Singapore - Letter To The Editor Lee Yin Leng Singapore THE world says goodbye to a great daughter, Princess Diana. Poor girl, from the day her marriage was announced, she was hounded, stalked, harassed all the way to her tragic demise. All fingers point to the media. The91 words
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Article, Illustration677 1997-09-04 16 Christopher Tan - MOTORING It is 30 kg lighter than the previous in-line job, consumes 13% less fuel and produces 50% less emissions Hyt Christopher Tan [SINGAPORE] It may be cheaper to produce, safer in a crash, and a lot friendlier to penguins, but is MercedesBenz's new V 6677 words
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Article115 1997-09-04 16 MALAYAN MOTORS will tee off a golf tournament with a difference today at the Orchid Country Club. Players will endure a marathon session of 54 holes from 7 am to past midnight. A hole-in-one could win a Jaguar XKB and the top two winners will go on115 words
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90 1997-09-04 16 TWO CARS fitted with jet engines will attempt to break the sound barrier on land this weekend. The Thrust SSC (supersonic car) of Britain and The Spirit of America will try for that magical l,2lokmh, which is significantly faster than the 14-year-old record of90 words
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Article81 1997-09-04 16 THE new Citroen Xsara (pronouned Za-ra), which replaces the ZX, is here. Agent Motorviva managed to fly one in tN even before the official European launch. The car is available as a five-door or three-door, which is marketed a coupe. Why the name Xsara?81 words
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Article, Illustration75 1997-09-04 16 Christopher Tan - Onfflnd By Christopher Tan BMW starts selling a new range of armoured passenger cars this month. The 540 i Protection, almost identical to standard 5-series cars, will be available in right-hand-drive in March 1998. The car will withstand handheld firearms .4 (up to a Magnum),75 words
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Advertisement74 1997-09-04 15 Uilkj 24-hour Coffee House Ist floor The Chicken Rice Capital Of The World NUewiwijffijiw^twr 333 Orchard Road. Singapore *****7. Tel: 737 4411 k) i Q0 ►The new Phoenix Garden Cafe is now open Right in the heart of Orchard Road Popular Buffet Lunch, High Tea and Dinner t Two function74 words
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Miscellaneous676 1997-09-04 15 TV&EAPIO rt—im iis ii Lo Lexx— Pattern (Pt 2.00 PM TV Innovations. um ?i n it«irt»v 1100 NN Berita Jam 12 2.30 The Winners. i*JJ RewSd I2M PM Muzika Sabah. 1 3-00 Money. Money. Money. Jw*Three Stones 1145 Busnes Hari ,ni 3.30 Tech 2000 (r). AdbrSk LOO CNBC News. "J676 words
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Miscellaneous167 1997-09-04 15 CRVPTIC CROSSWORD 26 Stuck up a couple of rhymes (S5) 27 With wild rage, give distress (8) m (5) YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION 28 Make smaller and subdue (6) gj stop rats i g ui m lbJ l lej r m t |bI a |vJ a^ l a- ,-v 14 Weapon dispersed167 words
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Advertisement142 1997-09-04 16 H /I retreat to calm and tranquility. f Fourth of the Quartet. Near Holland Village, this garden bungalow sits on about 16,600 sq ft of prime freehold land with 65% of area dedicated to lush gardens. A superb blend of traditional landscaped privacy in a contemporary, minimalist architectural style. The142 words
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COMPANIES & MARKETS
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Article, Illustration586 1997-09-04 17 Annette Pau - 100 million share issue may bring in up to $110 million, say sources By Annette Pau [SINGAPORE] Contract manufacturer Nat Steel Electronics is likely to launch its mainboard initial public offer in two to three weeks. The Sing-dollar issue of 100ARTHUR LEE - 586 words
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442 1997-09-04 17 Jenny Lam - Group aims to launch Fullerton Square hotel by 2000 By, Jenny Lam [SINGAPORE] Orchard Parade Holdings, which put up the top joint venture bid for Fullerton Square recently, hopes to throw a big millennium bash by the end of 2000 to launch its442 words
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786 1997-09-04 17 Louis Beckerling - HOCK LOCK SIEW Louis Beckerling THE Transpac gravy train hasn't left the station yet. The high hopes with which investors handed their money to listed venture capital fund Transpac Industrial Holdings (TIH), back in 1994, have suffered further setbacks. The fund, launched in786 words
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Article, Illustration567 1997-09-04 17 Teh Hooi Ling - Amount comes from restructuring costs at Belgacom Teh Hooi Ling (SINGAPORE) Singapore Telecommunications will take an after-tax charge of $85 million for the six months ending Sept 30 to cover early retirement costs at Belgacom, its Belgian associate. The charge will effectivelySource: Bloomberg - 567 words
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REGIONAL COMPANIES
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370 1997-09-04 18 Jenny Lam - Hind Hotels can convert 79% of site, remaining area still zoned for hotel nse By. Jenny Lam [SINGAPORE] Hind Hotels International, which owns the Imperial Hotel, has received planning approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority to redevelop the bulk of the hotel370 words
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132 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Paul Tong, former chief executive of Pacific Century Regional Developments Ltd (PCRD), has agreed to stay on the board of the Sin-gapore-listed company and serve as a consultant. Richard Li, chairman of PCRD, said yesterday in a statement: "I'm happy that Paul132 words
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117 1997-09-04 18 Reuter [KUALA LUMPUR] Diversified firm Mycom Bhd said it was selling a 51 per cent stake in its subsidiary, Pacific Forest industries Sdn Bhd, for Ms7o million (Ss36 million). It said it was selling 12.75 million shares to Pan Apex Re- sourcesReuter - 117 words
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Article, Illustration53 1997-09-04 18 [BEIJING] An Apple employee demonstrating the new Chinese language Macintosh Operating System Bat a computer and electronics show in Beijing yesterday. The US computer manufacturer is aggressively trying to win a slice of China's vast personal computer market which is expected to top three million unitsAFP - 53 words
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165 1997-09-04 18 Reuter [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia's Arab-Malaysian finance and banking group is expected to achieve growth of 15 to 20 per cent in pre-tax profit for the current year ended March 31, 1998, group chairman Azman Hashim said yesterday. In a telephone interview with Reuters, MrReuter - 165 words
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436 1997-09-04 18 Siow Li Sen - President says policy of prudence will help it ride ont the storm By I Siow Li Sen BANK Nisp, Indonesia's fourth oldest bank, will have no trouble riding out the present currency turmoil due to its philosophy of prudence, its president said recently.436 words
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COMPANY Briefs
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75 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] WBL Corp's 99.65-per-cent-owned subsidiary, Wearnes Technology (Private) Limited, will buy 51.06 per cent of Star Net Technologies, a US-based remote sccesi networking company. WBL said Wearnes has entered Into a stock purchase agreement to subecribe for six million shares at 30 US75 words
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Article63 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Saroudera Shipping Line, which has just received in-principle approval for a Seedaq listing, has signed two deals with Indonesia's Pertamina. The contracts cover the long-term tine charter of two 17,500 dwt white oil (refined petroleum products) tanksrs for 10 yeers. To be delivered in 1980,63 words
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Article74 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Following enquiries from Apollo Enterprisss. ths Securities Industry Council has confirmed that thoee who acquired ApoQosharee and warrants after Sept 30,19 M, will not be entitled to the takeover offer* or ths compensation in rsepect of such sharss and warrants acquired after that date. The SIC74 words
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Article37 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listod Lion Teck Chiang has declared a first and final dividend of S per cent The steel and property company lepu led full-year reeults for the year ended June 90 on Tuesday.37 words
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47 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Llndefrvee JaLuheu said It has received a valuation report dated Sept I, stating ths current open market value of its ioaoohoid property at 15 Tai Seng Drive based on exieting continued uss as faSnflUon. Its directors will revalue the property to million47 words
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42 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Oeprey Maritime has issued 4g£ll ,57* sharss to GL Holdings Corp being part considsration for the purchase of the entire capital of Gotaae-Larsen Shipping Corporation. GL Holdin* now heldsa IMS per cent stake in Osprey.42 words
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Article69 1997-09-04 18 [SINGAPORE] Thakral Corp has raised Ha shareholding in 46-per-cent-held associate ffwponi. WuJiang Da* Real Estate Development (WuJiangX by way of a rights issue The rights issue was sffKtod via a proportionate capitalisation of the toone extended bj its shareholders. The revised paid-up capital of WuJiang69 words
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Article323 1997-09-04 18 Y M Chan Sheldon, Queensland - LETTER TO THE EDITOR Y M Chan Sheldon, Queensland I REFER to the letter in BTOnline from Zeng Yi Shun entitled, "SBS was right to scrap dual listing". Obviously, Mr Zeng did not understand the stock market at all. The intention of my letter was to323 words
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358 1997-09-04 18 Bat associates' contribution falls by more than half AFP [HONGKONG] Wharf (Holdings) said yesterday that its net profit rose 71.5 per cent to HK52.23 billion (5*436 million) in the six months to June. The company, whose interests include property, broadcasting and telecommunications, said itsAFP - 358 words
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81 1997-09-04 19 Bloomberg {PHOENIX] Doubletree Corp and Promus Hotel Corp have agreed to merge in a US$2.l4 billion (553.2 billion) stock swap, creating the world's third-largest hotel company with brands such as Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn and Red Lion. Doubletree investors will get one share of aBloomberg - 81 words
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Article, Illustration67 1997-09-04 19 Reuter [TOKYO] A new Audi model A6 car being displayed on Tuesday at a media preview by Volkswagen (VW) Group Japan, the Japanese import-d istribution unit of Volkswagen AG, in Tokyo. VW Japan, which distributes Volkswagen and Audi cars in Japan, said it expected toReuter - 67 words
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Article60 1997-09-04 19 Bloomberg {TOKYO) Kirin Brewery Co, Japan's largest beer company, said it will close three of its 15 plants in Japan in a bid to improve efficiency and cut costs. The move comes as Kirin struggles to regain market share lost to rival Asahi Breweries LtdBloomberg - 60 words
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Article70 1997-09-04 19 Bloomberg [PARIS] Total SA said first-half net income surged a higher-than-expected 51 per cent, boosted by higher oil prices, a stronger US dollar and improved refining margins. France's second-largest oil company after Elf Aquitaine SA earned 3.96 billion French francs (SS&79 million), or francs per share,Bloomberg - 70 words
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89 1997-09-04 19 Bloomberg [SEOUL] Peregrine Investments Holdings Ltd questioned reports that its main South Korean partner had unloaded its stake in their joint venture. A director of Shin Dong Bang Group said it sold its 22 per cent stake in Dongbang Peregrine Securities Co to SungwonBloomberg - 89 words
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Article, Illustration435 1997-09-04 19 Some of Tuesday's biggest gainers were recent market laggards Bloomberg [NEW YORK] The mantra of the seven-year rally in US stocks buy on the dips once again propelled the market. sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its biggest gain sinceBloomberg; Source: Bloomberg - 435 words
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434 1997-09-04 19 AFP, Reuter [SYDNEY] Fairfax newspaper journalists celebrated and shares in Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) surged 8 per cent yesterday as the media magnate abandoned a bid for the Fairfax press. PBL said it was giving up a 15 per centAFP,; Reuter - 434 words
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455 1997-09-04 19 Company buys biggest maker of Mac knockoffs LAT-WP [WASHINGTON] Apple Computer Inc on Tuesday moved to crimp the business of selling "clones" of its Macintosh computers, purchasing the largest maker of the machines and saying it would deny new technology to other clone manufacturers.LAT-WP - 455 words
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424 1997-09-04 20 Top targets are a domestic bank, securities firms, insurance firms: study Bloomberg [SYDNEY] Deutsche Bank, ABN Amro and HSBC Australia were voted most likely to launch takeover bids for Australian financial institutions in a survey of 27 foreign banks in Australia. "TheBloomberg - 424 words
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Article, Illustration181 1997-09-04 20 Reuter [LONDON] British investment bank Robert Fleming saglyesterday it had hired forminister Michael Fdreyth. Mr Forsyth, who spent two years as Secretary of State for Scotland under the Conservative administration, has been appointed as a director responsible for developing business in Britain and overseas. He hasReuter - 181 words
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Article443 1997-09-04 20 Fond manager to pay up US$5OO,OOO for misleading investors about volatility of fond Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] A Paine Webber unit on Tuesday agreed to pay a US$5OO,OOO (*****,000) fine to regulators for fraudulently misleading investors about the volatility of a Paine Webber mutual fund that incurred aboutBloomberg - 443 words
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369 1997-09-04 20 Bloomberg [SALT LAKE CITY] A California investment fund owned by a German defrauded 500 American investors of US$lB million (5527.4 million), the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged on Tuesday. The SEC suit accused Hartmut Haussecker, who owned Whittier, California-based Cihaco International Inc,Bloomberg - 369 words
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Article378 1997-09-04 20 Panel proposes to limit use of reaffirmations to collect from debtors Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] A federal commission studying US bankruptcy laws will recommended curtailing the mechanism used by Sears, Roebuck Co and other companies to get money from individuals whose debts were wiped clean. The recommendations, scheduledBloomberg - 378 words
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148 1997-09-04 20 Bloomberg (SAO PAULO] American Express Bank Ltd said it will buy a 50 per cent stake in Brazil's Banco SRL, as yet another foreign bank seeks a slice of Brazil's fast-growing banking industry. "We want to expand our activities, clients and productsBloomberg - 148 words
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237 1997-09-04 20 Wh» Report Reuter (SINGAPORE] A strong rally in Tokyo shares tripped Simex Euroyen and Japanese government bond (JGB) futures off their highs yesterday, but dealers said the market remained well supported. The March Euroyen contract stood at a day low of 99.34 at 1115Reuter - 237 words
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158 1997-09-04 20 Perry Gilbert - MSCI TAIWAN FUTURES By Perry Gilbert vice-president, Refco Singapore Pte Ltd [SINGAPORE] The Simex MSCI Taiwan Index futures contract opened sharply higher yesterday in response to the recovery on Wall Street. By mid session, the September contract had moved to a 10point discount158 words
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273 1997-09-04 20 ENERGY REPORT Reuter (SINGAPORE] China's crude oil imports will slow in the fourth quarter as local refiners cut output in the face of high stocks after rampant smuggling of oil products in the first half of 1997, Chinese traders said yesterday. Crude oilReuter - 273 words
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Article280 1997-09-04 20 Reuter, AFP London THE US dollar stabilised yesterday afternoon, despite a rise in German industrial output in July, dealers noted. At 1145 GMT, the dollar was trading at 1.8216 marks against 1.8336 on Tuesday evening. It was going for 121.12 yen against 121.42. The dollar had eased earlyReuter,; AFP - 280 words
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Article, Illustration1368 1997-09-04 20 nWERBAWL CROSS KATBS sept3 w W nt fc l$Wh8»Mi Tw N »Z$Nih Mi S$ tomi Str UTS Hmt »>** toot 4ft8 8.678 4487 UM 1641 ***** t£89l 0.883 ISM iM LM329JR3 2111 U08 1427 L*****J844 ***** 04S8 *****® C4Md< 0 W2 6.006 0 673 4452 1324 5.598 ***** 2L880 0.8761,368 words
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Article1645 1997-09-04 21 81C0M ruTU»ES Sept 3 KUMCR (Mm dMto« w at SJOpa) ISS! CONTRACTU caataAt) CJoso VMmm 0p«a M—1> Mfb Lot Sott (town) hrtoroit Oct 97 07.75 137.75 138.50 50 1425 »0* 97 m25 1550 OK 97 143.75 1950 Jan/Mv 90 149.25 149.25 149.75 75 5760 *T/JM 90 ***** WK)1,645 words
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Article2165 1997-09-04 21 LONDON W3 hw *h AB Ports 281.400 .400 Abbey National 860 *20 AMed Domecq 471.400 -1 AMC 147.400 -.600 Aid* Group 146 MO BATind 529.400 *4.400 BG Pic 269.400 *3 B4CC 165.400 *1 BOC Group 1079.400 -2.600 BR Petroleum 914.400 *17 8TR 220 -7 Bank o« Scotland2,165 words
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Article1636 1997-09-04 21 AFP grata 225 ♦502* JAPANESE share prices rallied 2.8 per cent yesterday on active buying of high-tech counters following an advance on Wall Street overnight. Brokers said that buy-backs of futures also boosted the market while foreign and institutional investors, including public funds, bargain hunted to overwhelm modest profit-takingAFP - 1,636 words
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Article, Illustration1594 1997-09-04 22 AFP f Hang Seng +978.66 HONGKONG share prices surged 7.1 per cent yesterday as confidence returned to the market. Dealers said the sharp gains, including a 1,000-point rise at one stage of the morning session, was due to strong overnight gains on Wall Street which provided the basis forAFP - 1,594 words
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Article, Illustration606 1997-09-04 22 Reuter Shpnghpn B Index THE Shenzhen B share market soared yesterday, pushed up by the bullish Hongkong stock market. The B Index jumped 6.39 points to 140.87, but turnover shrank to HKJB7 million from HK$l3O million on Tuesday. The A Index gained 5.83 points to 402.42 on turnover ofReuter; Source: Credit Lyonnsis Securities(Asia) Ltd - 606 words
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Article395 1997-09-04 22 AFP QWP Index +249.09 A surge on Wall Street overnight lifted stock prices up 2.7 per cent yesterday. "The remarkable performance of US shares provided comfort for investors and attracted bargain hunters to the market," said a trader. The TSE Weighted Price Index rose 249.09 points to 9,460.76. TurnoverAFP - 395 words
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Article253 1997-09-04 22 Bloomberg PI Wellington +27.98 SHARES surged yesterday following the Dow Jones's overnight rise. Stocks with significant US ownership led the gains. The NZSE Top 40share Index rose 27.98 points to 2,480.12. Bloomberg *rt cooo) ANZ Banking 11.40 0.10 3806 Advantages Htdgi 0 90 inch ***** Ak Ntw Zttitna (A)Bloomberg - 253 words
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Article, Illustration823 1997-09-04 22 AFP □set Into -130 SHARE prices dropped 0.2 per cent yesterday, after gains on speculative buying in morning trade were wiped out amid worries over the weakening of the baht which hit a record low against the US dollar. Analysts said the sharp fall in the baht, which wasAFP - 823 words
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Article419 1997-09-04 22 AFP CI Composite Indei -QJS SHARE prices closed slightly lower yesterday as early gains in blue chips gave way to selling pressure towards the close on a lack of fresh incentives. The Composite Index lost 0.15 point at 688.63. Turnover was 35.96 million shares worth 509.5 billion won. FallsAFP - 419 words
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Article613 1997-09-04 22 AFP FlAfl Ordinaries +37J SHARE prices surged 1.4 per cent yesterday after a strong session on Wall Street prompted a frenzied buying spree. The All Ordinaries Index gained 37.1 points to 2,619. Turnover was 328.1 million shares worth A 5712.8 million, with risers beating falls on a ratio ofAFP - 613 words
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Article, Illustration753 1997-09-04 22 AFP Composite Index +33J8 SHARE prices rose 7 per cent yesterday following a government announcement about plans to curb rates and lift foreign ownership limits at the bourse, dealers said. The Composite Index rose 33.58 points to 512.59. Turnover was of 505 million shares worth 576 billion rupiah. TheAFP - 753 words
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Article312 1997-09-04 22 AFP n Manila -*43.72 SHARE prices rose 2.2 per cent yesterday due to a technical rally after more than a week of falling. The PSE Composite Index rose 43.72 points to 1,994.13. Turnover was 2.7 billion shares worth 2.6 billion pesos. Manila Electric Co A rose 3.50 pesos toAFP - 312 words
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Article8527 1997-09-04 23 MOUSTIMLS CoAswMf pnteti 1997 Last Ve4 Day Net Cap Htq» Lew Company M» OOP High Lew P/t SmM 790 400 Ajmomoto 410 unch 25 420 400 22.7 166.2 448 231 Angkasa 250 6 K)2 257 250 7.4 368.6 90S 370 Apollo Food Mlg 470 -10 54 490 426 13.7 188.08,527 words
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Article, Illustration582 1997-09-04 23 AFX-Asia CI Composite Index -WSfl SHARE prices closed sharply lower in heavy trade yesterday as foreign investors managed to transfer their stocks into central depository accounts, allowing them then to sell. Foreign funds were initially hindered by the delivery, then sell, ruling that was imposedAFX-Asia - 582 words
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Article3609 1997-09-04 24 BONOS, LOANS ft WARRANTS m 1997 Last Vai Day Last Ouat« A vg High Law Staa Company Saia aar- OOO) High Law Buyar Sattar Mca 68 33 m 3000 m AMDS c5 5******6 _33 unch 1 33 33 32 35 81 41.5 3160 "Acar ******1USS 51 *5 42 51 493,609 words
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163 1997-09-04 24 R Sivanithy - WARRANT WATCH &y\ R Sivanithy ONE warrant that has rarely been featured in this column is that issued by Eltech Electronics. At 23 cents, it must be one of the cheapest in absolute terms currently available in this depressed163 words
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Article2411 1997-09-04 24 MALAYS!AM STOCKS Cr Cr 1997 Last Vol Day Laat Owti M» Wv VM Mat M Cap Mm> Law Stno Campany t<H COOP) Law Buyar Mlf Cw W $W 478 155 m 5000 AISB 50c 156 199 T70 155 156 158 5.0 4.9 OS 35.4 160.0 137 57.5 mt2,411 words
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Article1513 1997-09-04 25 TWMovn room mm room* mm cm rmt mm cm rgg MMttrt* 103.414 44.434 147.450 22*. 4*7 55.442 2*2.199 nmci I2.6N 2#.073 40.712 W1.951 51,107 U3.054 HMl JW UT2 4,471 MM Utn 7.435 *MMrt»n 20.129 8.904 29,033 94X1 4.935 103.576 RMHw 2.745 2.744 3.942 3.942 Mk** CM 539 737 737 4LW1,513 words
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Article5133 1997-09-04 25 Or 6r M 9ft 1997 Lnt Vat Day Laat Ouota OK Otv Yld Nat Cap Avq Law Sttta Cim>n *tf fOOOl HHB I— «—r Cvt R/t $wil Prtea mmstials 157 S3 1020 ACE Dynamics60c 89.5 *0.5 95 90 85 85 87.S -9.0 733 98 5)46 ASE NT$10 2005,133 words
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Article1062 1997-09-04 25 U* Vai Iter iMt Ouvtt Ml ril M Cm A^q HH» U» «W C—p—y Ml rOOOl lw Bfr Wlf Or Wt |1 Ww MMt 186 78 a 2000 ABBHMqsSc 1!0 *4 IX 18 M HO m 3.0 6.0 0.1 1574 46.9 1» 412 144 2049 AS Auto Wc 3161,062 words
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Article, Illustration67 1997-09-04 26 Shiv Taneja - -bjl Shiv Taneja SUPER COFFEEMIX dosed five cents higher yesterday at 69 cents on a volume of 442 million shares, compared with its lOday traded average of 3.23 million units. It is tempting to suggest that the rebound would be sustainable in the medium term, but based on67 words
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Article, Illustration705 1997-09-04 26 R Sivanithy - STOCK MARKET COMMENTARY But the rally is not as solid as many had hoped for as sentiment is still weighed down by the tremendous selling pressure on Malaysian stocks By R Sivanithy [SINGAPORE] A sudden overnight surge on Wall Street and a705 words
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Article231 1997-09-04 26 Stocks Volume Form Hldgs 5c 20.822,000 Molting Inv NT5 15,657,000 IPttbBk Foreign 15,448,000 •Berjaya Group 10,673,000 NIL RFWt*****3 9,000,000 SingTel 15c 7.775,000 RK Land USIOc 6,902,000 •Magnum Corp50c 6,642,000 Amara Hldgs Lt 5,456,000 5* Summit 10c 5,314,000 Stocks S 0C8C Foreign 33.642,972 UOO Foreign 28.057.216 City Dev 50c 24.337,002 •Pub231 words
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Article116 1997-09-04 26 VINYL ACETATE may sound technical, but it is the clear, colourless liquid used to make many products from house paints to adhesives. litis was how the American chairman of Hoescht Acetyls Singapore explained his new product at yesterday's opening of a US$lOO million (Sslsl million) plant at116 words
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Article102 1997-09-04 26 HONG LEONG's head Kwek Leng Beng was giving a talk this week on family-run businesses when a fellow developer stood up to say in jest that every time his children sang Old Mac Dona Id had a Farm, he thought of the Kweks. Why? Because102 words
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Article116 1997-09-04 26 POSBANK has a new head of its asset management business with the appointment of Low Wai Seng as senior vice-president. Mr Low replaces Chua Bee Choo who, we are informed, has moved up. Ms Chua has been promoted executive vice-president and will be responsible for116 words
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Article80 1997-09-04 26 INDONESIA may be fighting hard to contain inflation caused by a weak rupiah, but cement prices seem set to climb ever higher. In the last few years, the price of cement has risen five times to some 15,000 rupiah (557.50) a standard bag, and talk is that it80 words
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Article89 1997-09-04 26 CONTRARY to an item in this column yesterday, Temasek Holdings did not sell 2,300 Singapore Telecom shares, though the transaction was reported as a sale to the Stock Exchange of Singapore. The government holding company said yesterday that the shares involved were loyalty bonus share entitlements89 words
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Article76 1997-09-04 26 TO PARAPHRASE Churchill, a week is a long time in business, especially when a country is going through currency and stock market turmoil. It was therefore surprising to find an Aug 27 report of Deutsche Morgan Grenfell still projecting 8 per cent growth for Malaysia in each76 words
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457 1997-09-04 27 Marcus Hand - Frontline raises ICB stake in hostile bid, attempts to block move to S'pore By] Marcus Hand [SINGAPORE) Sweden's ICB Shipping said yesterday that a takeover bid by Norwegian shipping group Frontline, will not affect ICB's planned move to Singapore. ICB last457 words
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Article, Illustration298 1997-09-04 27 Yong Mei Fong - By' Yong Mei Fong [SINGAPORE] Asia's leading cruise operator Star Cruises, which is orfan aggressive fleet expansion drive, has bought Sun Viking from Royal Caribbean Cruises for US$3O million (Ss4s million). In a statement, Star Cruises said it will take delivery of the 800-passenger shipFILE PHOTO - 298 words
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Article292 1997-09-04 27 ■MSB m CWTOM Ul *0.06 54 CNmrHUP 0.885 *0.02 171 Cascolnv 1.02 -0.02 5 rrafaMLMu 0J95 *0.025 114 OeWdiiqs 060 -0.01 2 HH Sun Hup 0.95 *0.005 731 HKacMZoMn 0.61 *0.005 359 IMC HaMfc** HK5-60 JayaHaMngi 0.75 unch 40 Jurong Shipyard —6.70 t unch 80 KappalCarp 5.25 unch292 words
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720 1997-09-04 27 David Hughes - LINER SCENE By\ David Hughes ONE of the big bonuses of containerisation, indeed one the reasons why that revolution in general cargo transportation ever occurred, was that pilferage was much reduced. Anybody who remembers wandering around the tweendecks of a traditional general720 words
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Article, Illustration430 1997-09-04 27 Felix Chan - Bat some shipowners, agents feel measures are still not enough Byl Felix Chan [SINGAPORE) New measures by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) aimed at cutting bunkering costs and attracting more business drew mixed reactions from theFILE PHOTO - 430 words
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359 1997-09-04 27 Yong Mei Fong - German steel-maker pays 2.78b marks for stakes of shipping group's 7 main shareholders By' Yong Mei Fong [SINGAPORE] German steelmaker Preussag has acquired a controlling stake in Ham-burg-based Hapag-Lloyd for 2.78 billion Deutschemarks (552.32 billion), and now owns 99.2 per cent of the shipping359 words
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Article, Illustration1227 1997-09-04 28 LONDON CITY AIRPORT Airoort's users are mostly business travellers, who can cover the 10km from the City in 15 minutes by taxi Bloomberg THE first time Marc Lorenceau flew into London City Airport, he says, the tiny outpost in London's Docklands reminded the Swiss executiveBloomberg - 1,227 words
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251 1997-09-04 28 PAGE Eurohans 6 ACL Tl Ewgrew 6 AMI 3 s Famous 7 Accord 12 Fl-Bright 6 Appenshtp 5 Foo S 12 Astro 3 c 4 Austral 11 G««rtr«« »3 Avant 6 Cws **> n 6SA 7 i Globulin* 7 Batamindo 7 4 B251 words
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Article16081 1997-09-04 34 THEBUSINESSTIMES EXPORT ETA ETA Adv*rtis#r V*ss*l Voyag* T*l*phon* ETA ETA Atfv»rtis«r V*ss*l Voyag* T*i*pho«* SIN D*st'n Nam* Name Number Number SIN D*st'n Nam* Nam* Nump*r Nump*r To BUENAVENTURA (BUN) 2059 A Colombia To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 mm cians a new haihung v.tno v.»6sa ts-utrtM Ivory Coast, Cote D'lvoire16,081 words
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SHIPS IN PORT
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Article814 1997-09-04 41 VtJMl Voy No B*rth Arrival Departure «a»onta 1X4? *J23 «oog»M 03 09/215* Boiuar 2 9/97 JOJ «IO(V}S«* 03.09/1230 i> lo Putra 2A0697 301 Uonqs,<* 03.09/1*00 R MM Q90«97 J01 «o«vjiid. 04.09/0*00 91 DMtii *****7 JO! atongs** 03.09/000 M Mu Uw *****7 J0I MongvM 03.09/1400 C twin 091/97 JV2814 words
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Article1715 1997-09-04 41 RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO Boofcing/Bolonco Rstls Ship Voy No Etb/Btr Period From To From *o u« 075* 04/1500 W 03/1500 01/1*59 03/1900 03/1500 03/1*59 03/1900 U 03/1700 04/0*59 04/0900 3 04/0700 own owwo 4 04/1200 04/1459 04/1700 0400* ovoroo" 03/1500 03/1*59 03/1900 2» 03/17001,715 words
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Article195 1997-09-04 41 Sept Pakistan: Defence Day. Sept 8 Malta Feast of Our Lady of Victoria. Sept 11 Pakistan: Quaid's Anniversary. Spain Holiday in Catalonia, Catalan National Day. Sept 15 Japan: Respect for the Aged Day. Slovakia Feast of Sorrowful Virgin Mary. South Korea Chusok (Thanksgiving). Sept 10 Hong Kong: Chinese195 words
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Article811 1997-09-04 41 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Marine Oil Ltd. shows price ranges in US dollars Instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the market Prices shown are based on averagesized stem. Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and the individual811 words
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Article388 1997-09-04 41 > Carto* 180 M41 991.4 0.9 15.4 0 08 75 OJM *1 0—UtT Watf twlfcl >U Al—M— SlUwilt No *bOrt £25 10 10 0-0 %ioT 380 Ave 986 0 OJ 12.7 0.06 31 0*2 IVW1 %,n mm JiS m 994 0 U 177 0.08 55 0*7388 words
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AIR & LAND TRANSPORT NEWS
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542 1997-09-04 42 Int'l Lease Finance Corp will buy 61 Boeings and 65 Airbuses Bloomberg [SEATTLE] Boeing Co and rival Airbus Industrie split an US$B.5 billion (5512.7 billion) order for aircraft from International Lease Finance Corp, one of the world's largest lessors of jetliners. International LeaseBloomberg - 542 words
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239 1997-09-04 42 AFP [NEW DELHI] Raymond Ltd, one of India's largest clothiers, is planning to launch a private domestic airline, a newspaper reported yesterday. The US$277-million (*****.5 million) Raymond plans to upgrade its helicopter air-taxi services Millionaire with large passenger jets and launch a regular airlineAFP - 239 words
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Article, Illustration47 1997-09-04 42 [TUSCALOOSA, Alabama] The first shipments of the 1998Mercedes-Benz ML32O, all-activity vehicle, leaving the factory in Tuscaloosa enroute to Mercedes M-Class dealerships throughout the US. The ML32O, priced at U5533,950 (5550,925), combines off-road capability with the attributes of a Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle. REUTERREUTER - 47 words
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260 1997-09-04 42 Papua New Guinea starts tender process for national carrier AFP [AUCKLAND] Papua New Guinea is preparing for a partial sale of its international carrier Air Niugini, airline managing director Moses Maladina was quoted as telling Port Moresby's Post-Courier daily. A selective tender process hadAFP - 260 words
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LOG Book
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96 1997-09-04 42 Reuter [BONN] Finance Minister Theo Waigel said yesterday that small German Investors would be offered a discount in the flotation of the 37.5 per cent of Deutsche Lufthansa AG's shares still owned by the government. "We intend to offer German private sector Investors attractiveReuter - 96 words
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59 1997-09-04 42 AFP [BEIJING] China Southern Airlines will open a new route between southern Guangzhou and Australia later this month, the official Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. The flight between the southern city and the east coast city of Brisbane will operate twice weekly. The routeAFP - 59 words
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71 1997-09-04 42 AFX-Asia [SEOUL] Samsung Motors Inc said it is considering taking over a foreign car manufacturing company as one of its long-term plans to secure a production base abroad. Han Jae-yoon, a spokesman for the company, said the company's official stance is that "aAFX-Asia - 71 words
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203 1997-09-04 42 AFP [TOKYO] Japan's Nissan Motor Co Ltd is to start producing low-emission diesel engines in Spain in 1999 in an effort to meet expected strict auto regulations in Europe, company spokesmen said yesterday. Japan's second largest car maker and its truck affiliateAFP - 203 words
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Article, Illustration112 1997-09-04 42 (SINGAPORE) All Nippon Airways (ANA) became the first Japanese airline to put the twin-engine Boeing B 777 (above) into international service earlier this week. Beginning with the Narita-Beijing route, the carrier plans to put the Pratt Whitney PW4o77powered widebody on routes linking city-pairs between112 words
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494 1997-09-04 42 Generous incentives given to clear 1997 models Reuter [DETROIT] Car makers, using generous incentives to clear 1997 models off dealer lots, are expected to report that US car and truck sales came in flat or a bit higher in August butReuter - 494 words
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Article156 1997-09-04 42 AFX-Asia [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia Airlines Bhd will use the codesharing agreement signed with Lauda Air to expand its route programme into Europe, MAS executive vice-president Bashir Ahmad said. He said the company plans to use its arrangement with Lauda Air to fly into Zagreb. HeAFX-Asia - 156 words
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136 1997-09-04 42 AFP (MANILA] A twin-engine plane with six people aboard has been missing for more than a day and is feared to have crashed into the sea, the police and the owners of the plane said here yesterday. The SF 600 Canguro aircraft, owned byAFP - 136 words
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Article1694 1997-09-04 42 CITY FLIGHT ETA FLIGHT ETD AMaMt OF81 J930 0F82 2055 HoCkiMtaH VH741 1310 SOI72 0930 S0229 2220 SOI71 1420 S0174 1410 Amsterdam K1843 0455 W.838 2300 j£J 73 V 740 ,4>0 DL25 0655 0L26 2355 S S025 0655 HonqKong SOI 1125 UA806 0700 KL837 1455 GA9031,694 words
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Advertisement22 1997-09-04 27 London City Airport; Central location a big draw Airport's users are mostly business travellers. Pag© 2 The freight report was art Available22 words
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Advertisement103 1997-09-04 27 Boeing and Airbus split USs&sb aircraft order Int'l Lease Finance Corp will buy 61 Boeings and 65 Airbuses. Back Page T9~ m m your company on the stock exchange? lift good now toll ■Bon readers! tW|>any ftstings are significant miestones and it iCthe company's advantage to bufkj m Mu.r.nn.r tu103 words
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