The Business Times, 29 September 1997
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Title Section14 1997-09-29 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MITA (P) 023/12/96 85c SINGAPORE Internet: http://www.asial.com.sg/biztimes MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 199714 words
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Article53 1997-09-29 1 CTOdMingrnaw Week Clnge STH 1.9C.8& +au BT-8H I18J4... -1.7* 1 KLSECOMP r-JUAl +UJ7 NIKKEI ...17JR71 4U HANG SENG *****.87 +1*74 1 SET INDEX. J87J8 1 JAKARTA COUP.—34&9C. +18-84 MANILA COUP —2.IM.78 +121 TAIPOWPL M8J8 -Wl* SEOUL COUP 639.42 -MJt CL8A CHINA B 1.4M.77 -61.77 AUST ALLOW) 2.77M +4M53 words
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Article, Illustration459 1997-09-29 1 Siow Li Sen - Labour costs, rents, US$ price quotations blamed for stubborn prices of basic items from the region By I Siow Li Sen [SINGAPORE] The sharp depreciation of regional currencies has so far not been reflected in cheaper food and basic necessities importedFILE PHOTO - 459 words
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Article, Illustration160 1997-09-29 1 [JAKARTA] Indonesia has rejected blame for the haze enveloping countries in South-east Asia, saying that one of the culprits is El Nino, an abnormalVanningtef sea-surface tempera tures in the frctfie Ocean which occurs every two to seven year*,causing major climatic changes around theREUTER - 160 words
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523 1997-09-29 1 Inflation tame as rise in consumer prices slowest in 11 years Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] The US economy looks like continuing to cruise along, which means Federal Reserve policymakers are unlikely to raise borrowing costs when they meet tomorrow to consider interestrateBloomberg - 523 words
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579 1997-09-29 1 Jennifer Lien - Company starts week-long shutdown at Tuas, Woodlands disk media plants By. Jennifer Lien [SINGAPORE] Hit by stiff competition in the high-end disk drive market, Seagate Technology is cutting 500 contract labour positions at its Ang Mo Kio plant. The company also begins a week-long579 words
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Advertisement158 1997-09-29 1 DWBPE m pi flwt—waMfgsr Government purchases, fuelled by recent initiatives like Singapore ONE and the IT master plan fin- education, have become a more significant port of Singapore's computer market, say top local executives from Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Computer, Pf 20 4• TiaiUli— rfTpwn fanrifr-«waed firms Most family-owned companies in158 words
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Advertisement65 1997-09-29 1 Baignoire watch white gold. Curved oval case pav£ diamonds. Casque d'or bracelet. Ac UJ J O z </) 0 X 1 150 YEARS OF HISTORY AND ROMANCE Cartier boubque/ Singapore i Millenia Walk, #01-22/23, 9 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 339 0183 N B ee Ann City, Tower B, #01-11. 391 Orchard65 words
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Advertisement8 1997-09-29 1 SmaillleJt to relocate production to Cebu, Pg 28 words
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SINGAPORE AT HOME & ABROAD
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278 1997-09-29 2 Soh Tiang Keng - But S'pore will remain 'm Aaia support centre h in US firm's -cost-cutting plan By\ Soh Tiang Keng O SMARTFLEX Systems, a USn based electronic manufacturing services provider, plans to its production capacity jhere to Cebu in the Philip_pines to cut costs. The move278 words
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Article, Illustration299 1997-09-29 2 Surinder Singh - Teo Lay Swee plans more purchases in Melbourne, Sydney Prom Surinder Singh in Sydney THE former owner of Singapore's Cockpit Hotel, Teo Lay Swee, has contracted to buy the Palm Royale resort in Cairns, Queensland, for Asl2 million (5513.2 million). A299 words
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Article, Illustration297 1997-09-29 2 Audrey Tan - E7E ON THE ECONOMY Exvorts By Audrey Tan SINGAPORE'S exports should not be much affected by its neighbours' weaker currencies, says JP Morgan in its latest Asean Data Watch. The investment bank says Singapore's "growth story" is un- derpinned by the prospects of robustSource: JP Morgan - 297 words
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523 1997-09-29 2 Carol Eng - Runner-up Seagate's staff strength is just two-thirds of SlA's By Carol Eng SINGAPORE Airlines remains the biggest private-sec-tor employer in Singapore, with a workforce of 27,8cb, according to a BT survey. The national carrier was well-ahead of other companies in the523 words
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Advertisement179 1997-09-29 2 I The Straits Times APPOINTMENTS offers a quality labour pool J|jjjjjjjjjjjjjjj|jjj||[j^^ S IV I >i H H H ,ii/- <-...-v *w& pai I SI JflFI I t 1 WAITING I **vj? jji Hhk J <fPppFr > r THE NEW QH 688. It appreciates that you are ambitious. That you want179 words
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SOUTH-EAST ASIA
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540 1997-09-29 3 SINGAPORE Together with wide currency swings, earlier industry optimism wanes Reuter SOUTH-east Asia's suffocating smog is casting an ominous shadow over the region's US$26 billion (5539.5 billion) tourism industry, tourism officials say. Wild currency fluctuations in the region are also scrambling industry forecasts,Reuter - 540 words
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Article352 1997-09-29 3 JAKARTA AFP. Reuter POLAR Yanto Tanoto of listed PT Inti Indorayon, a pulp and rayon fibre giant, was among the 234 who died in the Garuda crash near Medan last Friday. His elder brother, tycoon Sukanto Tanoto, is to take over as president, it wasAFP.; Reuter - 352 words
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Article, Illustration304 1997-09-29 3 KUALA LUMPUR AFP MALAYSIA will unveil its federal budget next month, with tough measures expected to address the economic ills and restore stability to the local currency and bourse, analysts said yesterday. Jittery investors have remained on the sidelines after aAFP; FILE PHOTO - 304 words
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194 1997-09-29 3 MANILA Move ftlltwt lea* defaults by Ykteriai and unlisted firm Reuter PHILIPPINE President Fidel Ramos has ordered tighter monitoring of banks that may be engaging in unsound banking practices after revelations of loan defaults by two firms, officials said yesterday. Mr Ramos alsoReuter - 194 words
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166 1997-09-29 3 JAKARTA Reuter AT least 11 people were killed by collapsing buildings when an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi yesterday, police said. The earthquake occurred at 9.38 am (0138 GMT) and was centred about 20 kmReuter - 166 words
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224 1997-09-29 4 HANOI AFP VIETNAM'S National Assembly will approve today nominations of five new deputy prime ministers representing a younger, more qualified team of technocrats, sources said yesterday. The five deputies were nominated by newly elected Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, with Nguyen TanAFP - 224 words
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Article, Illustration801 1997-09-29 4 Harish Mehta - OOMMBMTABY Even as one hnrdle is crossed, new worries loom for the coalition govt By Harish Mehta THAILAND'S dispirited domestic and foreign business community heaved a big sigh of relief as the country's squabbling politicians sent a surprisingly positive message by passing a newREUTER - 801 words
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Advertisement15 1997-09-29 3 Hase forms more regional flights to be cancelled. Shipping Times Pg 18 d^;f #ff I^l'15 words
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Advertisement145 1997-09-29 3 bidding committee, Pg 28 GOLD, ALWAYS A WISE INVESTMENT. Whether as an owner or owner-occupier, it's a wise investment to secure a part of Suntec City, Singapore's LARGEST integrated commercial development. Take a lead from the Fortune 500 companies and invest in the future the illustrious and highly successful Suntec145 words
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Advertisement1054 1997-09-29 4 P t pure distilled water is bottled using the latest purification system. Water from nature's sources is ~rrr- first heated to a very high temperature and the i water vapour goes through a process of m conc ensauon to orm the inYi B° ratin B ht f p ure (P1,054 words
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Advertisement159 1997-09-29 4 AHAVn THERE'S SIMPLY NOTHING LIKE YOUR OWN CASTLE BY THE SEA. I Bp W K w: wm p V W f ar f ■k jor J Mm M m "^vImagine being able to, quite literally, stroll down to the beach at the end of your working day. You can at159 words
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Advertisement330 1997-09-29 5 The New at TELEJ^VRK Serving a world of computers and communication systems at Asia's first Facilities Management park. Today, Sing Net proudly announce the official opening of our second Point Of Presence (POP) at Telepark, yet another milestone in Sing Net's drive to become a leader in Internet services. Our330 words
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CHINA-HONGKONG-TAIWAN
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209 1997-09-29 6 BEIJING AFP THE new arrivals in China's booming insurance sector are calling for the lifting of investment restrictions to allow them to compete with their more-established and profitable rivals, a report said yesterday. While the Insurance Law enacted last year allows Chinese underwritersAFP - 209 words
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442 1997-09-29 6 HONGKONG Upset pro-democracy activists call for abolition of Provisional Legislature Reuter HONGKONG'S unelected parliament yesterday passed an election law that critics say curtails democracy in the former British colony. Pro-democracy activists in Hongkong immediately protested against the move and demanded the abolition of theReuter - 442 words
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Article316 1997-09-29 6 BEIJING Trade with Taiwan growing steadily despite strained ties AFP MAINLAND China's trade with Hongkong is set to leap more than 20 per cent this year, showing up the doommongers who predicted a downturn after the territory's reversion to Chinese rule, a report saidAFP - 316 words
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298 1997-09-29 6 SINGAPORE But Overseas Chinese may not always have the inside edge in China: Perc AFP CHINA'S emergence as a global economic power has put companies controlled by ethnic Chinese families at the forefront of Asia's new business order, a regional studyAFP - 298 words
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279 1997-09-29 6 Annette Pau - SINGAPORE By Annette Pau MOST family-owned companies in Singapore focus on property development, hotels and finance rather than manufacturing, says a report in the latest issue of Asian Intelligence (AI). This reflects "the extent to which local entrepreneurs have been unable to compete with foreign279 words
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Article, Illustration442 1997-09-29 7 BEIJING Sarayshowsmost enterprises rapport idea of shareholding Reuter CHINA'S enterprises are divided over an ambitious plan by the government to sell off lumbering state firms, but the majority support the idea of shareholding, state media said yesterday. Communist Party chief and state president JiangReuter; FILE PHOTO - 442 words
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Advertisement599 1997-09-29 6 ■===================3=^-—— ffl Singapore International Convention Your future business on the Internet and Wide W w Internet Commerce, Corporate Intranets and Extranets have changed the fHH world of business as we know it. At the ICE Conference, leading industry experts will show you how to increase productivity and profitability using jBL599 words
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Advertisement167 1997-09-29 7 MOTOR ULTIMA 15 Queen Street #01-01 Tan Chong Tower Tel: 338 3844 Fax: 334 3 8 77. Showroom hours 9 am 6 pm weekends, 9 am 8 pm weekdays. Come down today for a test drive. Authorised dealer: SIN HOCK LEE CARS ENTERPRISE. 165 Upper Pa y a Leb a167 words
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ASIA
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475 1997-09-29 8 CHIBA, Japan Bmnmiir. minirtarg confident of Asia's growth potential despite currency woes AFP ASIAN and European economic ministers endorsed plans to boost trade and investment, issuing confidence in Asia's growth at the end of their inaugural meeting in Chiba, Japan yesterday. "The outcomeAFP - 475 words
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164 1997-09-29 8 WASHINGTON Bloomberg THE US International Trade Commission concluded that NEC Corp dumped Japanesemade supercomputers on the US market at less than fair value, and that sales of those computers hurt the only US maker of supercomputers, Cray Research, an ITC spokeswoman said. "ThisBloomberg - 164 words
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Article, Illustration331 1997-09-29 8 SEOUL Reuter SOUTH Korea's troubled Kia Group said yesterday that a Seoul court has frozen the assets and liabilities of three of its firms, including flagship Kia Motors Corp, protecting them from any immediate loan defaults. The two other companies givenReuter; AFP - 331 words
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280 1997-09-29 8 SYDNEY Ansae PM said to be targeted in new ronnd of fraud charges AFP SUPPORTERS of Australian Prime Minister John Howard had to defend his leadership yesterday amid rumours of a looming challenge after a bloodbath last week in which threeAFP - 280 words
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Advertisement196 1997-09-29 8 i ■> w 1 W ORLD BUSINESS CLASS "From here toTokyotothe 9 whole USA... without missing a gSSBB Stress f m same carrier connections M time savings to the [I si m Tttiii 4in w f| ~g» -lib --J!s M riT'f" a where Medical Instrument Co. Owner. time is the196 words
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Advertisement128 1997-09-29 8 Technology Q*7 Mfl 28-29 October 1997 my»mA*f M mil Equatorial Hotel Yangon, Myanmar MYANMAR in ASEAN Hfl New Opportunities t Directions Authoritative Panel Vital Sessions Ministry of Energy Latest Incentives for Key Sectors Ministry of Infrastructure Plans Agriculture Oil Gas Sector including Pbwer Irrigation Projects, Lubricants, Chemicals Ministry of Trade128 words
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THE WORLD
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356 1997-09-29 9 FRANKFURT Dovtsche Boerse hopes to rival London's stock market following EMU Reuter GERMANY'S bourse said yesterday it planned to introduce pan-European stock indices, to compete with London's stock market after the planned introduction of the European single currency. It will launch one index coveringReuter - 356 words
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216 1997-09-29 9 ROME Draft budget designed to meet criteria for joining euro AFP THE Italian cabinet yesterday approved a deficit-cutting 1998 budget designed to have the country qualify for the planned single European currency, the euro. The blueprint calls for reducing the deficitAFP - 216 words
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430 1997-09-29 9 LONDON It is unlikely to join in first wave of monetary union, says minister Reuter THE British government yesterday rejected speculation that it was about to call a snap referendum on British entry into European economic and monetary union (EMU) andReuter - 430 words
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Article, Illustration38 1997-09-29 9 [LONDON] A giant global gas mask being erected in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday as part of a mass rally organised to demand a government act to cut world traffic pollution and combat dangerous climatic changes. AFPAFP - 38 words
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162 1997-09-29 9 BONN Reuter GERMAN Chancellor Helmut Kohl launched his re-election campaign yesterday, vowing to fight crime and pin the blame firmly on opposition Social Democrats (SPD) for thwarting his grand plan to cut taxes. Exactly 52 weeks before the general election, Mr KohlReuter - 162 words
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397 1997-09-29 11 ■IZURICH ifcore such mega stores aye coming up as the economy recovers and shoppers return Bloomberg people who earn the \£>rld'4 highest wages, the Swiss are getting cheap. I The country that gave the vfcrid Rolex watches and Bally sloes has been increasingly sloppingBloomberg - 397 words
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140 1997-09-29 11 JERUSALEM AFP THE military wing of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, threatened yesterday to carry out anti-Israeli attacks abroad following the attempted assassination of a Hamas political leader in Jordan. Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas' political office in Amman, was attackedAFP - 140 words
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283 1997-09-29 11 BAGHDAD Reuter jfiAQ said yesterday over 1.2 ■illion people had died as a £sult of npedical shortages during more than seven years UN trade sanctions against fee country. Health Minister Umeed ■adhat Mubarak told reporters attending a cultural festifal that about 6,500 childrenReuter - 283 words
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Advertisement201 1997-09-29 9 Hp Ever told a customer you had plenty of stocky i n only to discover your inventory sheets were of date? supplies of a particular product around the warehouse for weeks? mj/f/ffr alone distribution industry. Nor are you alone in looking for ways to maximize profits and gain greater control201 words
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Advertisement195 1997-09-29 10 LWMtkr t f. Jt* I r-„ jkjkA%-. v_jlp r ,'«jj? i The resource of the future is not land nor money. It's information. Through its 13 overseas offices, the NTT Group has been actively With global businesses and nations hungry for information that is timely, promoting Global System reliable and195 words
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Advertisement29 1997-09-29 11 THE PACIFIC PORTFOLIO /<V miljor in vest) unit fnupci tics for sale in Anstrdliti tins! New 'Aenhuul. COLLIERS Jll r l" jardine nil* i A company of extraordinary properties.29 words
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FOCUS
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Article, Illustration1206 1997-09-29 12 Leon Hadar - If the US, Japan and China work together to create a strategic framework, instead of competing for influence, it can assure peace in the region Leon Hadar [WASHINGTON] WHILE President Clinton Continues to maintain his engagement policy with China, he is also trying to improve tiesFILE PHOTO - 1,206 words
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Advertisement144 1997-09-29 12 SIEMENS Introducing Hicom 300 E. i^wSl!^w®PP BWPBUr 11 I 1 *S§K *>' IP Designed to give your communication w' the Blaze a trail with Hicom 300E, the latest With built-in broadband ATM (Asynchronous Give your communication its much needed telecommunication system from Siemens Transfer Mode) connectivity, it paves the boost,144 words
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Advertisement1246 1997-09-29 14 V I 'VENTURE I VENTURE MANUFACTURING (SINGAPORE) LTD I I (INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE) H I HALF YEARLY REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE SIX (6) MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE I 1997. THESE FIGURES HAVE NOT BEEN AUDITED. I The Directors of the Company are pleased to announce1,246 words
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TECHMONTH '97
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Article, Illustration556 1997-09-29 15 Tech Connect will bring together innovators, technology start-ups and SMEs. For the first time in the region, Singapore is hosting an event that will bring together innovators, technology start-ups and large and small companies in an environment of mutual benefit. Tech Connect is an international exhibition organised to556 words
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Article462 1997-09-29 15 il n impressive line-up of loLAcal and international exfiperts wA be speaking at the first AschPadftc conference on using R&D to create business growth. The conference win be held at Suntec City on Sept 29 and 30. The first day of the conference will see Mr462 words
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Article, Illustration522 1997-09-29 16 Tech Connect '97s country pavilions will showcase the latest in innovation and technological advances. CHINA In its 45-year history, the China National Technical Import and Export Corporation (CNTIC) has introduced and imported into the country technologies and complete sets of equipment for more522 words
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Article, Illustration591 1997-09-29 16 NSTB chairman Teo Ming Kian shares his thoughts on the current state of science and technology here and its role in the development of Singapore in the next century. What is the current state of science and technology in Singapore? We can look at591 words
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Article, Illustration1111 1997-09-29 18 Products as diverse as bio-pharmaceuticals, batteries for powering cars and buses, interactive multimedia services and telecommunication applications will be on show at Tech Connect '97. Here are some innovations to check out. UVECD TECHNOLOGY LiveCD is a new hybrid media technology that enables developers to create1,111 words
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Article, Illustration1046 1997-09-29 19 The 14 research institutes and centres set up by the NSTB have undertaken over 800 joint research projects with industry. Singapore recognises the importance of a strong technological infrastructure to support R&D work in the private sector. To develop and strengthen indigenous capabilities in specialised1,046 words
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Article, Illustration593 1997-09-29 19 Hewlett-Packard's APD sees the charter as an endorsement of Singapore's reputation for manufacturing excellence. Hewlett-Packard's Asia Peripherals Division (APD) has been assigned a new worldwide charter to develop, manufacture and market HP's wide format DeskJet printers. The division will now have full profit and593 words
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Advertisement146 1997-09-29 15 Under the Innovator's Assistance Scheme (lAS), your technology innovation is given the opportunity to materialise into a commercialisable product or process. Financial assistance is provided in two stages of the innovation process. Funding is up to 70% of all fundable components subject to a maximum of 5520,000 per stage. For146 words
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Advertisement60 1997-09-29 15 HIGHLIGHTS: Interview with NSTB chairman Page 2 Country pavilions Page 2 Showcase of innovations Page 4. TECHCONNECT *97 SHOW PACTS Date: Sept 29 to Oct 1 Venue: Surtec City > Opening Hours: 12 noon— 6 pm (Sept 10am—6 pm (Sept 30 and Oct 1) ~.sk^£*-* O 4ms&n?- m y^\ *S?3\60 words
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Advertisement159 1997-09-29 16 I Breaking the bottleneck I I in exploiting IT! tte iiiii We recognise that timely deployment of innovative IT H applications is key to market leadership in all economic sectors. I Like the neck of the hourglass, the lack of technical expertise, H h gh r s cs anc COSt159 words
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Advertisement314 1997-09-29 17 Gateway to Brazil *1 EXPO Brazil Asia' 97 28 31 October 1997 Singapore International ~Y Convention Exhibition 5 1 Centre (SICEC), Singapore 2 An open invitation to Singapore investors and the business community Go and tap the immense resources and opportunities of the sth largest country in the world! The314 words
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Advertisement63 1997-09-29 18 Our Strategy Growth rSIECT P-6008 Speakerphone system features the wireless PABX capability, the smallest Goldtron of products. P-600H handset features handsfree WKSF speakerphone capability and a headset input for privacy, handsfree as well. 9 b«**#**' e rechargeable battery: developed m J along a patented LiMn 2 0 4 technology, it63 words
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Advertisement169 1997-09-29 19 i: I H «r^C Profiting f r&n Manufacturers today are confronted with fierce competition and unpredictable challenges. To survive, manufacturers must proactively and continuously seek innovative ways to: reduce product development time i respond swiftly and effectively to changing demands maximise resource utilisation c overcome manpower shortage J improve quality169 words
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BUSINESS IT
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Article, Illustration607 1997-09-29 20 Toh Han Shih - Purchases form 12-15% of market for servers, notebooks and desktop PCs this year By 1 Toh Han Shih [SINGAPORE] Government purchases, fuelled by recent initiatives like Singapore ONE and the IT master plan for education, have become a more significant part607 words
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377 1997-09-29 20 Raju Chellam - Four distributors appointed for nuyor industry segments By] Raju Chellam [SINGAPORE] Eastman Software, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastman Kodak, has announced three new products in imaging and workflow management for Windows NT users. Among them is a new computer-output-to-laser-disk (Cold) solution which377 words
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206 1997-09-29 20 Reuter [SAN DIEGO, California! If Microsoft Corp has its way, some 1999 model cars will come equipped with Windows as well as windows. Microsoft group vice-presi-dent Paul Maritz said in an interview that cars, telephones and televisions are the main target markets forReuter - 206 words
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270 1997-09-29 22 ISP also sets up test bed for modem makers [SINGAPORE] Internet Service Provider (ISP) Pacific Internet (PI) has thrown its weight behind the 56 kilobit modem technology, specifically from Ascend Communications, that makes the Ks6flex modems. This will enable 60,*****,000 PI subscribers to "enjoy270 words
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Article, Illustration631 1997-09-29 22 Raju Chellam - It is also beefing up presence with logistics centre in the region By] Raju Chellam [SINGAPORE] Networking giant Cisco Systems is negotiating with major banks in Singapore to set up the backbone system for the banks to offer electronic commerce and631 words
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IT TAKES
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Article90 1997-09-29 22 (SINGAPORE) Microsoft has announced a scheme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to convert to legal copies of Win9s, Office 97 and other Microsoft products. Called Microsoft Open Licence Program (MOLP), it is for companies with 10 to 500 computers. Microsoft says each MOLP agreement lasts90 words
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Article70 1997-09-29 22 [SINGAPORE] Yahoo! Inc, a popular Internet search engine, has launched a mirror site in Asia, at http://www.yahoo.com.sg. The launch also kicked off a charter ad programme for the Asian market with support from AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Philips and Sun. The mirror site is also working70 words
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Article53 1997-09-29 22 [SINGAPORE) NEC Singapore has appointed three "gold resellers" here for its NEC Express 5800/ IOOAPro Series Servers: CSA Automated, Powermatic Distribution, and ST Computer Systems and Services. In addition, NEC has announced five software solution partners: Bizpoint System, Obtech Asia-Pacific, PMsoft System, Scala Business Solution53 words
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Article68 1997-09-29 22 [SINGAPORE] Compaq Computer Asia has appointed two new distributors to push its Professional Workstation products. The two are ACA-Pacific Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and UIC Technologies Pte Ltd. ACA-Pacific has been appointed for Singapore and Malaysia and will focus on the computer aided design and manufacturing market68 words
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52 1997-09-29 22 [SINGAPORE) Home-grown Connected Computing Corp (C 3) will distribute America's Trade'Ex Electronic Commerce Systems' entire range of e-commerce products in the Asean region. Florida-based Trade' Ex's products support electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction sets and are certified 100 per cent pure Java by Sun, C52 words
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Article54 1997-09-29 22 [SINGAPORE] Oracle Systems and NEC Singapore last week announced a joint initiative to target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to push Oracle software and applications on NEC NT servers. The joint marketing will be for the Asia-Pacific region and will initially be conducted for two months,54 words
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Article67 1997-09-29 22 Raju Chellam - -Compiled by Raju Chellam [SINGAPORE] Computer telephony integration technology will be showcased with new products and solutions at Voice Ksia '97, which will be held at Suntec City from Nov 18 to 20. The exhibition will be organised by Advanstar Exhibitions and sponsored by Dialogic67 words
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523 1997-09-29 23 Toh Han Shih - t*y Toh Han Shih THIS may be the age of the Internet, but the ma inframe computer is showing that it isn't about to go the way of the dinosaur. Today, mainframe leader IBM, aided by networking companies like Cisco Systems,523 words
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575 1997-09-29 23 NYT WHEN the price of a personal computer fell below US$l,OOO (551,500) earlier this year, consumers began flocking to stores in search of the ultimate deal. For the first time, they discovered that US$999 can buy the latest technology or somethingNYT - 575 words
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ON THE SHELF
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59 1997-09-29 24 SONY International Singapore has launched an advanced intelligent tape (AIT) comprising drives and tapes, targeted at government, hanking, finance and telecom sectors. The company said the systems are available from MfcroAsia, with theee retail prices: Internal drive (SDX-800CX IMOfc external drive (SDX-5900CX17,280; tape, with memory59 words
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42 1997-09-29 24 AST Singapore's new AacantiaM notebook, running 233MHx mobile Pentium-MMX with active matrix display, win be available next month. Set to retail at $4,300, the system comes with a three-year limited worldwide warranty. -;-W ""ji f v42 words
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Article55 1997-09-29 24 Raju Chellam - •<* iB Raju Chellam HEWLETT-PACKARD baa announced the HP LAN Support Fhtt, a support and services package apedaHy designed for small and medium enterprises (SMBsX With an end-user price of $1,236, the package offers SMJSs unlimited support calls support for the SME's entire range of55 words
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Article, Illustration995 1997-09-29 24 Kenneth James - It more than holds its own against its formidable Windows CE competitors By] Kenneth James MEET British firm Psion PLC, the Apple of palmtop computers. Like Apple Computer, it produces thoughtfully engineered, elegantly designed systems that have won it an army of fiercelyARTHUR LEE - 995 words
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Advertisement598 1997-09-29 24 A DREAM years ago, I was moonlighting for a large Japanese in Jurong. On a starry evening while walking to motorbike, suddenly I a strange feeling, was standing all alone in the huge empty carpark looking r at a large monolith building. I was completely awe-struck. I said to myself,598 words
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Advertisement57 1997-09-29 24 I SALUT RESTAURANT 8t WINE BAR I In A celebration of border culture with 'Jrenche? Italian cuisine, 4-Course Set Lunch mem at $32.00+++* or a choice of a (d carte. jf fillspecially prepared By Mead Chef 'KgrlDobler* 'Out TjpcutrutSet Luncfi menu changes every 'Monday and Thursday. To place resolutions or57 words
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Advertisement177 1997-09-29 25 I <& ro KB' Si«««por* ««rel««M I "Se^-food" «/> J H. mkM (prcnclr o( j S iikH, aa the widest >/ seafood appetiser bullet unfolds before you at Ttop of the »r. Singapore's Highest Revolving Restaurant. Feast on exciting seafood creations prepare <1 with only the freshest seafood and bountiful177 words
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Page 25 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous846 1997-09-29 25 TVVRADIO Witch Third Aunt 3.00 CDIS. From The Sun. 4.00 Manoßhooni. 2.00 PMTV Innovations. &00 Monday Prime Time 430 Naadaga Arangam. X3O The Winners. Movie Freejack (See 5.00 Ungul Sinthanaikku. 3.00 Money, Money, Money. Our Choice). (UO Bharathi. 330 Executive Lifestyles. 10.00 Stroke of Genius (Singa- <L3O Paramapadam. 4.00 Atom846 words
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Miscellaneous242 1997-09-29 25 CBYPTIC CROSSWORD 10 Persons entitled to make mon- Lh| LJ ey in listening devices (5) H| |H 11 Changed bit of mineral could harm a prop (9) j I j j J 12 Lanky individual supporting MB MBHj runners 15 Can be seen nearing disaster 17 Vulnerable to a point242 words
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Article, Illustration902 1997-09-29 26 ANDREW LIM - Saturday's crowd was clearly stirred by the music of the Three Chinese Tenors, amdrewum reviews the concert ANDREW LIM IN 1992, when Xing Weili, Xie Kun and Zhou Hao, collectively known as "The Three Chinese Tenors", launched their careers as a trio at a Chinatown food902 words
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476 1997-09-29 26 Ran Chakrabarti - LANGUAGE A new book lists peculiar words used in India, with English and Tamil origins By. Ran Chakrabarti Reuter [NEW DELHI] So what is a vomitory? A place to be sick? An extreme bout of diarrhoea in Delhi? If you thinkReuter - 476 words
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COMPANIES & MARKETS
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475 1997-09-29 27 Dexter Lee - Republic is third favourite Asian market, says survey of fond managers By] Dexter Lee INSTITUTIONAL investors say that corporate disclosure in Singapore is far from satisfactory but that has not stopped them from wanting to put their money in its stock475 words
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221 1997-09-29 27 Reuter, Bernama [KUALA LUMPUR] Road Builder (Malaysia) Holdings Bhd has signed an agreement to raise its stake in a toll-road concession holder, by paying 47.2 million ringgit in cash. It will raise its stake in HMS Resource Sdn Bhd to 95 per centReuter,; Bernama - 221 words
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Article, Illustration725 1997-09-29 27 Quak Hiang Whai - HAMO smre insight He inspires confidence in China's economic acnmen By Quak Hiang Whai IF CHINA needs a new face to market itself favourably to the world, Zhu Rongji appears to be the answer. At least from Hongkongers' point of view. For years. Premier725 words
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REGIONAL COMPANIES
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185 1997-09-29 28 Reuter (MANILA] Victorias Milling Corp will form a four-man committee that will establish the bidding rules for the sale of a majority stake of the cashstrapped firm, a member of the management body said yesterday. The committee will be made up of representatives from creditorsReuter - 185 words
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469 1997-09-29 28 Quak Hiang Whai - In return it will get an 8% stake in listed Frankie; group to focus on finance From 1 Quak Hiang Whai in Hongkong CHINA Everbright Group, a red chip favourite, has reshuffled its assets once more this time with just-renamed China Everbright Ltd469 words
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Article195 1997-09-29 28 Bernama [KUALA LUMPUR] Goh Ban Huat (GBH) has appealed to the Securities Commission to revise the issue price of its shares, to be issued to ArabMalaysian Corporation Bhd (Amcorp) following asset injections, from RM6 to RM4. Following the proposed revision, the number of sharesBernama - 195 words
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Article, Illustration378 1997-09-29 28 Listmgwiflgmfirm flexibility to diversify into other areas exec Bernama (KUALA LUMPUR] Pasdec Holdings Bhd, the investment arm of the Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP), is expanding its investment to regions beyond Pahang. The expansion includes three on-going property development projects in Seberang Prai, RawangBernama; FILE PHOTO - 378 words
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389 1997-09-29 29 Telecom network's Asl4b sale to come with a discount and easy payment plan AFP jSYDNEY] Australia's biggest and most popular stock exChange float, the Asl4 billion (5515.26 billion) sale of a third of telecommunications network Telstra, is due to be launched hereAFP - 389 words
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405 1997-09-29 29 Contract is biggest ever for US computer services firm Bloomberg [SYDNEY] Electronic Data Systems Corp (EDS) signed its biggest contract ever, a US$3.B billion (Sss.B billion) agreement to run computer systems for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The 10-year contract also calls for Commonwealth Bank,Bloomberg - 405 words
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Article, Illustration410 1997-09-29 29 Reuter [HONGKONG] The Hongkong Futures Exchange (HKFE) expects to be second-time lucky with its new Hongkong interest rate futures contract, the exchange said on Friday. Volumes in the first day of trading in the new threemonth Hongkong Interbank Offered Rate (Hibor) futures contract totalledReuter; FILE PHOTO - 410 words
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214 1997-09-29 29 AFP [TOKYO] Germany's Deutsche Telekom AG plans to use the domestic telephone network of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) in providing services between Japan and Germany, a report said yesterday. The services, limited to Japanese corporate users, may be launched next yearAFP - 214 words
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451 1997-09-29 30 Price cats and speedy new chips set to spur PC sales Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Most US computer makers will have higher third-quarter earnings, as price cuts and speedy new chips spur personal computer sales and companies flush with cash updateBloomberg - 451 words
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375 1997-09-29 30 Court expected to approve split without shareholders' nod Bloomberg (LAS VEGASJ ITT Corp may win court approval to split into three companies without shareholder consent this week, which would all but end Hilton Hotels Corp's US$ll.5 billion (5517.3 billion) takeover attempt,Bloomberg - 375 words
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Article, Illustration271 1997-09-29 30 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Salomon Inc's top executives will own Travelers Group Inc shares worth US$65 million (Ss9B million) after Travelers buys Salomon, swapping stock of a volatile bond trading firm for one of the best performing financial companies in the US. Deryck Maughan,Bloomberg; REUTER - 271 words
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545 1997-09-29 31 Neil Behrmann - Foreign central bank holdings in bonds stagnating at USs66ob since May From] Neil Behrmann in London FOREIGN official flows into the US treasury bond market are beginning to dip because of the Asian crisis, say London and American analysts. Since May,545 words
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408 1997-09-29 31 British bank has £2b to spend on acquisitions Reuter IHONGKONGJ It may have around £2 billion (554.9 billion) to spend on acquisitions, but British bank Abbey National pic is not hopeful of finding anything big worth spending its money on and willReuter - 408 words
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202 1997-09-29 31 Reuter [TOKYO] Japan's Sumitomo Trust Banking Co Ltd has sealed a strategic alliance with US Citicorp's Citibank on consumer savings products, a Japanese daily said yesterday. The deal will mark the first time a Japanese bank has tied up with an overseas financial institutionReuter - 202 words
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248 1997-09-29 31 Bloomberg (WASHINGTON] Many US banks are not doing enough to solve the Year 2000 computer glitch, a top bank regulator said last week. The regulator, US Comptroller of the Currency Eugene Ludwig, said his office has reviewed 250 banks soBloomberg - 248 words
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290 1997-09-29 31 Bloomberg [LONDON] MeesPierson NV, the Dutch broker owned by Belgium-Dutch financial services company Fortis, said it will divest Shaw Co and its UK equities desk as it focuses on "Dutch-linked" equities coverage. The company will try to sell Shaw and its UK equities operations,Bloomberg - 290 words
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Article, Illustration1158 1997-09-29 31 MUMBLHMPDtOEATBS AsonSepiQ. 1MB n—lllWllillflTiril 7V4 WlKlMlriW W WlltokWo*, -7 «*"M«tt**»rt> cntiiM* w *paa riiflM 7 cnm»9*m*k 7 NortadMkta tart, Dm 7 inmifinf i o»«*rt»nnttart*» 7 iMMiAiiaMHi 7 s t MHHrtW 7 OCtCtart Ar*tart*C«»__ 7 OM i H+tmntZ ta.ta«to*rt WNMM fcv. T tat tante tart 7 ffMMpiMi(Nnn)«..M >• tabcfetBMkAS >« Nttaft1,158 words
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Article, Illustration590 1997-09-29 32 simct Weeklyßoundup Ten demand expected to slow as Japanese exports may be hurt by Asian currency crisis [SINGAPORE] The outlook in the forex market continues to be mixed. The G-7 statement was relatively predictable, emphasising the need to avoid "excessive" currency weakness whichSource: Simex - 590 words
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Article, Illustration869 1997-09-29 32 COMMODITY Weeklyßoundup AFP [LONDON] The oil market heated up last week as winter approached in the northern hemisphere. The season is usually accompanied by a leap in consumption in the United States and Europe because of extra demand for heating fuel.AFP; Sourer Hooitarf - 869 words
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Article1465 1997-09-29 32 SICOM FUTURES &pt»6 RUBBER (Mm* doting KrtSJOfa) RSS1 CONTRACTS CMtsfa) ClgJ *>■■» <*» Moot* Kiqli lew Sttt (WW warm OdT57 5150 U350 75 ~«0 Nov 97 137.75 M50 tec 97 ***** mo WO Aar/JM98 ,155.00 ***** K&pW 159.00 5700 KSS 3 CONTRACT (UScwteAg) M-Ml HH> L0» »tt (UMlH1,465 words
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Article4214 1997-09-29 33 Hat Mr* CM Oat* TV IV TV W Cwnn mm <rta> tct»> AB* HMgs SlttM I ***** 0.060 XI ASJ HMgs Sapt 23 I US UM M» W Atcom* Sapt 10 I aW 13.662 104 10.7 AmtMf Aug 28 P IMJM 127.956 10.7 105 Aorta* Cng4,214 words
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Article, Illustration229 1997-09-29 33 Market outlook Singapore stocks rebounded last week with the Straits Times Industrials Index gaining 1.48 per cent to close at 1,922.85. The market is likely to remain in a consolidative range with sentiment still driven by the regional currency markets. Gains early in the week for the regional currencies229 words
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Article, Illustration51 1997-09-29 33 Elec Eltek Still the leader in multi-layered printed circuit boards, the manufacturing company reported above consensus earnings through higher capacity utilisation and higher margin PCB products. It will continue to hold its lead by stepping up two more China plants. Fairly valued at 1998 PER of 19X. Hold. Source: BridgeSource: Bridge Info - 51 words
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Article, Illustration39 1997-09-29 33 Trading at only isx based on 1998 earnings. The company still has monopoly in the Singapore newspaper market. Also enjoying low newsprint prices and high demand from developers advertising their developments around the country. Source: Bridge InfoSource: Bridge Info - 39 words
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Article265 1997-09-29 33 Peter Coker - Source Analysed by Peter Coker a director of Bridge Int'l Broking BaUtlvi Strength Index RSI measures the rate at which prices move. As a rule, an RSI above 80 indicates an overbought condition while RSI below 20 indicates an oversold market. RSI is more effective in detecting265 words
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261 1997-09-29 34 HONGKONG AFP SHARES on the Hongkong stock exchange are expected to stay buoyant in the coming holiday-shortened week, dealers said on Friday. "Most investors will remain on the sidelines, with the market staying buoyant," because of the long holidays, said Ricky Tarn, researchAFP - 261 words
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Article, Illustration552 1997-09-29 34 NEW YORK Sept unemployment and consumer confidence data also contributory factors AFP, Bloomberg BLUE-CHIP stocks finished the week almost unchanged as doubts about US corporations' quarterly earnings reports kept the 8,000-point barrier just out of reach. The Dow Jones index of 30 leadingAFP,; Bloomberg; REUTER - 552 words
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303 1997-09-29 34 LONDON AFP THE London stock market was swept up by a sudden burst of optimism on Friday after a report that the Labour government had softened its line on early British adoption of the single European currency, the euro. The Footsie-100 IndexAFP - 303 words
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374 1997-09-29 34 TOKYO AFP JAPANESE share prices are likely to remain stagnant in the coming week, as prolonged uncertainty over the Japanese economy is expected to keep investors"6n the sidelines. "Investors are still discouraged by uncertain prospects of the Japanese economy," said Yasuo Ueki,AFP - 374 words
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Article900 1997-09-29 34 Q Sydney «4U THE Australian stock market should ride on a wave of offshore funds in the week ahead, brokers said, but is at risk of a pullback when the flow dries up. The Australian Stock Exchange's benchmark All Ordinaries Index gained 45.2 points, or 1.7 per900 words
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Article1681 1997-09-29 34 □Para +<UB% FRENCH stocks will likely trade mixed in the days ahead as investors look for stocks that appear inexpensive. Some banks, such as Credit Commercial de France SA, could advance as speculation over mergers and takeovers in the industry gains credence. On Friday the CAC-40 Index1,681 words
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Article8731 1997-09-29 35 IKOUSTRtALS Cumw protects 1997 Last Vat «m> Nat Cap Hm> Law Ca—ny hH '000 HI* Lew PH 790 400 Ajlnomoto 420 30 7 420 400 23J 170J 448 231 Angkasa 285 13 m 28S 258 8.5 420.2 905 370 Apollo Food Hlg 560 5 242 595 525 161 224.0 7658,731 words
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523 1997-09-29 35 AFP El Composite Ihdei *1137 THE Malaysian stock market is likely to remain directionless ahead of the budget next month after rising 1.5 per cent in the week to Friday, analysts said. "Trading will still be choppy but it is expected to remain unexcitingAFP - 523 words
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Article3612 1997-09-29 36 BONDS, LOANS i VAKXJUfTS m 1MT Last Vol «Ht LwlOmta Avg High Low Staa Company Sal* *or- COOO) High Um Bwyar Mar Mm 66 30.5 m 3000 mAMO0c53%O2O216 31 30 81 41.5 3160 'Acar ******1 US$ —1 53.5 HS 244 54 50 53.5 54.5 131 43 3164 Acma ******4 503,612 words
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173 1997-09-29 36 R Sivanithy - WARRANT WATCH By: R Sivanithy THE tfMW Holdings warrant was recommended last Saturday not just because it has a fine set of numbers but also because if the Malaysian market is to recover, blue chips should lead the way. Continuing in173 words
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Article2310 1997-09-29 36 Malaysian stocks WHKKKM niiiTWl lH' f Or Or W97 Last Vol WMfe Last Quota Mv Mv VM NM M Cap W0I L— Stna Campny Sata rOOO) Mgft L— Buyr Mw Cw PX Tn 147 ms 5000 AIS850C 223 *21 858 230 185 223 225 SO 4.9 0.6 5332,310 words
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Article1343 1997-09-29 37 Twmovct rooo) value rooo)* m» cm rtm mm cn» nw mjMtfW SI,173 179,210 *90.393 827,1*3 205,534 1.032.700 nwct wMas was? 44UH 221,433 nun HUM 7,too MM 1UN UAST 8212 ***** »»plirtlM 54.838 47,041 101.899 27*440 33. TU 311,552 PiMtetlan 22.079 22.079 ***** 30J41 MM* 1544 U544 2.014 1014 KW 27,1591,343 words
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Article5150 1997-09-29 37 Or Or M Wt INT LMt vol Waak LMtOwtt DN Olv YM Nat Cap A«g L—. »tWa Clip my «H (-OOP) HH> Law Buyar 8aHar Car p/t mm MOUSTRtALS 157 78 1020 ACEDynaniics60c 86 *4 247 88 78 80 85.5 7 0 .4 79 5146 ASE NT$10 2005,150 words
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Article1097 1997-09-29 37 Or 8r M Wt tW7 Last Vat Mm* Last Oxat* Mv Ot* VM Nat Cap A va HUfc Law WW Ciimr *tt» fOOOt wmi Law 8»yar to Cw M Prtco 186 76 a 2000 ABRHtdasSc 143 *4 2312 143 131 142 143 3.0 6.0 0.1 2044 63.6 133 4481,097 words
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Article, Illustration410 1997-09-29 38 SOURCE: Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Research Stocks Mm *Rekapacif>c Bh 50.592,000 •RHBCapWt99 44,463.000 SingTel 15c 36,444.000 IPC Corpo R 29,719,000 *M8f Capital 27,553,000 *M0f HMqs50c 20,671,000 Asia Food&Prop 20,008,000 •Berjaya Group t9.0H,000 DBS Land 17,462.000 *RHB Cap Bhd 16.858.000 Stocks S U08 Foreign 159,732,711 oes Foreign 101,581,352 OCBC Foreign 94,050,740 SingTelSOURCE: Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Research - 410 words
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Article, Illustration65 1997-09-29 38 Shiv Taneja DBS Land closed four cents lower last Friday at ***** on a volume of 106 million shares, compared with Us 104 ay traded average of 12 million shares. In the next few trading sessions, the counter could see some downside, but investors should use this opportunityShiv Taneja - 65 words
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Article, Illustration690 1997-09-29 38 R Sivanithy - THE WEEK AHEAD With Wall Street at near record levels, and inflation arising from spiralling commodity prices, trouble could lie ahead By R Sivanithy SO FAR, Wall Street hasn't really played a major part in how regional markets have fared in the past monthChart info from Bridge - 690 words
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