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Title Section13 1994-07-23 1 Business Times MITA(P) 010/12/93 Weekend Edition. July 23-24 1994 WE KNOW ASIA 75'13 words
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656 1994-07-23 1 Shiv Taneja - By Shiv Taneja SINGAPORE With the half-year results of locally listed companies to be announced in the coming few weeks, analysts are predicting average earnings per share growth of 16.5 per cent for the six months to June, and 17.5 per656 words
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Article353 1994-07-23 1 Quak Hiang Whai - By Quak Hiang Whai SINGAPORE Governmentowned POSBank has reported a 34 per cent rise in group net surplus for 1993. The surplus totalled $122.76 million, up from $91.89 million in 1992, according to the bank's annual report released yesterday. The surplus was after payment of $15.54353 words
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187 1994-07-23 1 Knight-Ridder, Reuter NEW YORK The US dollar fell off its morning highs against the mark and the yen in New York trading yesterday, but there seemed to be little reaction to Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan, who had little new to say about theKnight-Ridder,; Reuter - 187 words
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90 1994-07-23 1 Reuter HONGKONG The Hong Kong Economic Journal yesterday quoted Chinese Finance Ministry officials as saying both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund would hold their annual meetings in Hongkong in September 1997, shortly after the colony returns toReuter - 90 words
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486 1994-07-23 1 Bloomberg Business News, NYT, AFP WASHINGTON Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday that he supports the Treasury's call for a strengthening of the US dollar in currency markets. "It is in our interest to have a stronger dollar," he said in deliveringBloomberg Business News, NYT, AFP - 486 words
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675 1994-07-23 1 Anwar declines comment on lifting of trade ban Bernama. Reuter KOTA TINGGI Malaysian Law Minister Syed Hamid Albar said yesterday the government may consider taking legal action and banning the Financial Times of London for implicating a Malaysian minister overBernama.; Reuter - 675 words
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Article69 1994-07-23 1 Reuter NEW YORK Blue chip stocks were slightly lower at midday yesterday in trendless trading as the market focused on individual quarterly earnings reports. In the broad market at Ipm EDT, advances and declines were almost equal on light turnover of 156 million shares on theReuter - 69 words
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70 1994-07-23 1 Reuter WASHINGTON Leading senators from both parties met President BiU Clinton but said they had yet to agree on a plan on how to pay for the Gatt world trade pact. "We did not reach an agreement, but we're going toReuter - 70 words
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57 1994-07-23 1 Bloomberg Business News PITTSBURGH HJ Heinz Co expanded its global baby food business yesterday, completing the acquisition of Farley's Health Products from Boots Co pic for almost US$l44 million (SS2I7 million). The acquisition, which was announced in late May, bolsters the Pittsburgh-based foodBloomberg Business News - 57 words
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Article159 1994-07-23 1 Stock Market HnHcm Friday Chance ST1I 2,199.22 -9.29 KLSEComp 1000.46 +4.10 Nikkei 20,462.89 -160.03 Hans Seng 9,152.99 +35.33 SET Index 1,348.06 +6.05 Jakarta Comp 459.07 -2.07 CLSA China B .......991.15 -3.48 Aust All Ord 2,052.6 +3.3 FTSEI00 3,114.7 +19.6 Friday Pi f > km 2p«n cloae DowJonet 3731.48 3,732.45 Average159 words
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Advertisement23 1994-07-23 1 Lifestyle Cover Story: el i Execs who do charity work ><??\?[/&{)]<]_~,{{|'_@$$'}&}}^ HOCK LOCK SIEW The Big Four banks are a good bet, Page 623 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration573 1994-07-23 2 A J Laow, Abdul Hadhi - 500 queue for The Makena, 1,000 a day inquire about Valley Park By A J Laow, Abdul Hadhi DESPITE government moves to cool the property market, demand is still running hot judging by the response to two projects launched this week. About 500Photo by Christopher Loh - 573 words
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267 1994-07-23 2 THE Port of Singapore Authority will maximise automation at the new Pasir Panjang mega port to stay competitive in the next century. At the signing of a research and development agreement with the National University of Singapore yesterday, PSA engineering director267 words
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212 1994-07-23 2 GOVERNMENT-owned Singapore Technologies Holdings, a diversified group which includes a number of publicly listed arms, has appointed a new chairman following the retirement of J Y Pillay last month. STH said yesterday Lim Siong Guan has been appointed chairman with effect from212 words
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316 1994-07-23 2 Ramesh Divyanathan - By Ramesh Divyanathan THE Appeal Court has reserved its decision in a case concerning a property agent's claim for commission for introducing a buyer and seller. Earlier this year, the High Court ruled in the case that mere introduction of a316 words
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239 1994-07-23 2 THE Public Works Department will spend $140 million to upgrade part of Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim into an expressway by the year 1998. The stretch of Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim from Jurong Town Hall Road to Tuas West Drive will be upgraded to form an extension239 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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THE REGION
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420 1994-07-23 3 Yang Razali Kassim - 27th Asean Ministerial Meeting Reports by Yang Razali Kassim in BANGKOK FOUR South-east Asian claimants of the Spratly Islands have rejected China's insistence that the disputed South China Sea not be discussed at the Asean Regional Forum, which begins on Monday. Vietnam420 words
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Article, Illustration615 1994-07-23 3 BANGKOK Asean foreign ministers have agreed to hold a summit of Asean leaders in Thailand late next year to take up, among other things, regional security issues which have dominated talks here since Thursday. Concern over a regional arms race, disputesAFP - 615 words
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384 1994-07-23 3 BANGKOK Singapore yesterday called for a balanced, step-by-step approach in the development of the Asean Regional Forum, which begins here on Monday. Foreign Minister S Jayakumar, addressing the 27th Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting, said that to force the pace of the ARF would cause384 words
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641 1994-07-23 3 Bloomberg Business News SHENZHEN, China Authorities caught up with Wang Lin as he tried to cross the border from Shenzhen into neighbouring Hongkong on a dubious passport. He is now being investigated for securities fraud, newspapers in the British territory say.Bloomberg Business News - 641 words
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450 1994-07-23 3 Reuter TOKYO Senior US and Japanese officials meet today for another round of talks on improving access to Japan's public procurement market, but prospects for a breakthrough before a July 31 deadline appear cloudy. "My impression is that they have not progressedReuter - 450 words
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295 1994-07-23 3 UPI BEIJING China's cabinet has started an emergency conference on its state firms, which are sinking under a huge debt burden while the private sector booms, according to the People's Daily yesterday. "The situation is not totally hopeless, but state firmsUPI - 295 words
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322 1994-07-23 3 AFP MANILA The creation of a growth triangle comprising the contiguous areas of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand can now be realised with the completion of an Asian Development Bank-led study, ADB officials said here yesterday. "The study is completed, the nextAFP - 322 words
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NOTE BOOK
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Article114 1994-07-23 3 Reuter BEIJING China's output of electronic goods soared in the first six months, but stockpiles of major products rose due to declining sales, Xinhua news agency said yesterday. Production value in the electronics sector grew 31.2 per cent in the first two quarters to 82 billionReuter - 114 words
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Article67 1994-07-23 3 AP SEOUL Workers at the world's largest shipyard defied a company lockout for the third straight day yesterday, and about 10,000 riot police were deployed nearby. Labour activists at the Hyundai Heavy Industries Co shipyard in the southern city of Ulsan. armed with metal pipes andAP - 67 words
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Article, Illustration47 1994-07-23 3 AFP TAIPEI "Waiter" Lin Kuang-peng attending to two customers at the Snow Ball Restaurant, Taiwan's first restaurant for dogs, yesterday. One chicken dish with a side order of mushrooms, tomatoes and potatoes costs US$5.5O (558.30), while a steak meal costs USSI3. AFPAFP - 47 words
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65 1994-07-23 3 Reuter HONGKONG China imported US$2O billion worth of machinery products between January and May this year, up 27.7 per cent from the same period last year, the Beijing controlled Hongkong China News Agency said yesterday. China's Ministry of Machine-Building Industry is studying ways to reduceReuter - 65 words
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67 1994-07-23 3 Reuter MANILA Philippine agricultural products could be shut out of the global market if the government fails to approve the Gatt trade deal. Agriculture Secretary Roberto Sebastian warned yesterday. The agreement faces a tough ratification battle in the Philippine Senate, which is expected toReuter - 67 words
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79 1994-07-23 3 Bloomberg Business News TAIPEI Taiwan has hinted that it will award part of a US$6.4 billion nuclear power plant contract to an American company if Washington makes diplomatic concessions to the country. Business Week magazine said it will report in its Aug I international edition.Bloomberg Business News - 79 words
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Article80 1994-07-23 3 AFP SHANGHAI The authorities here are to set price ceilings on vegetables in a trial bid to stop price gouging in the city's markets, reports said yesterday. The move comes as vegetable prices during the July-August off season continue to rise, with some market vendorsAFP - 80 words
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THE REGION/WORLD
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513 1994-07-23 4 Washington decided to cut quotas from July 1, says Chinese media Bloomberg Business News Reuter, BEIJING China yesterday castigated the United States for unilaterally slashing Chinese textile import quotas and warned of a possible trade war. A USBloomberg Business News; Reuter, - 513 words
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361 1994-07-23 4 UPI, Reuter TOKYO Japan yesterday condemned the launch of a satellite by a China-backed consortium and called on Beijing to change its planned orbit or frequency band so it would not interfere with a satellite owned by a Japanese company. AnUPI,; Reuter - 361 words
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377 1994-07-23 4 Reuter "WASHINGTON The CIA yesterday said that China is tontrolling its booming economy better but without full success yet, because inflation remained above 23 per cent in cities this year. "They haven't solved this by any means," Central Intelligence Agency analyst MartinReuter - 377 words
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Article, Illustration52 1994-07-23 4 AFP TAIPEI This three-storey house in Taipei's suburban Tamsui area caved in early yesterday, causing panic among residents. Owner Chen Yun-wei claimed that the ground under his home had been shaken loose in the past year as hundreds of trucks had collected dirt to cover a garbageAFP - 52 words
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434 1994-07-23 4 Reuter TOKYO North Korea said yesterday it would resume high-level talks with the US in Geneva on Aug 5. "A working-level contact took place in New York on July 21 at which the sides agreed to resume the talks in GenevaReuter - 434 words
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295 1994-07-23 4 AP BOMBAY The Indian economy will grow by 5 per cent in fiscal 1994-95 and witness a growth rate of 6-7 per cent in about three years from now. Finance Minister Manmohan Singh said yesterday. Mr Singh told a meeting organised by the rulingAP - 295 words
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525 1994-07-23 4 The Washington Post WASHINGTON You may need luck to make millions, but you'll probably also need a college degree, according to a Census Bureau report released on Thursday. The report shows that staying in school pays off: the higher the academic degree, theThe Washington Post - 525 words
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354 1994-07-23 4 The Straits Times TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama is to make a week-long visit to Singapore and three other South-east Asian countries from Aug 23, press reports said here yesterday. Japanese foreign ministry officials acknowledged yesterday that preparations for the visitThe Straits Times - 354 words
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Article, Illustration479 1994-07-23 4 Reuter BONN The German parliament gave its blessing retrospectively to the deployment of ships and airmen around former Yugoslavia yesterday, the first time it has ever approved the use of German forces in a combat role abroad. In a historic decision which followedReuter - 479 words
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Advertisement16 1994-07-23 4 Of SHOTS The latest in sea, air and land transportation Shipping Times Monday to Friday BusmessEroes16 words
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THE WORLD
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362 1994-07-23 5 Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON President Bill Clinton unveiled his longawaited national security strategy on Thursday, outlining a broad approach to foreign policy issues decidedly more muted than the one he and his aides described during the early days of the administration. The 50-page document, distributedLos Angeles Times - 362 words
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373 1994-07-23 5 AP WASHINGTON President Clinton is seeking explicit UN authorisation for any invasion to oust Haiti's military leaders, a decision likely to put any military action there on hold until late August at least, senior American officials said on Thursday. TheAP - 373 words
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277 1994-07-23 5 Reuter GENEVA Top Gatt diplomats yesterday decided that Geneva rather than Bonn would be the site of the powerful new World Trade Organisation (WTO), which is due to come into existence next year. The decision, inevitable after it was officiallyReuter - 277 words
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Article, Illustration56 1994-07-23 5 Reuter MOSCOW Russian Interior Ministry police arresting a drag denier in a Moscow suburb. A security service spokesman said 238 criminal gangs with total membership of 938 people had been "liquidated" in the past six months, and 613 firearms and 38 kgReuter - 56 words
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Article102 1994-07-23 5 Reuter ROME Democracy is being delayed by rumbling stomachs in the land of pasta and pizza, an Italian member of parliament says. Lucio Leonardelli says the restaurant in the Chamber of Deputies should be closed during parliamentary debates to stop members from deserting their seats forReuter - 102 words
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201 1994-07-23 5 AFP LONDON Britain's ruling Conservatives remain deeply unpopular with voters, trailing some 28 points behind the Labour opposition, according to the latest Mori findings in the Times yesterday. However, the poll also suggests Labour has a long way to goAFP - 201 words
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130 1994-07-23 5 Reuter MARSEILLE, France A three-day strike by French air controllers forced the cancellation of 60 per cent of flights to southeastern France yesterday at the start of a peak holiday weekend, airline officials said. The strike by 100 controllers in Aix-en-Pro-vence, in charge of airReuter - 130 words
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92 1994-07-23 5 Reuter LUXEMBOURG Luxembourg yesterday repeated its opposition to a European Union-wide tax on interest income and said it would oppose any measure that threatened the Grand Duchy's banking secrecy. "(Luxembourg) will oppose any solution which would not satisfy double internal and external conditions on (theReuter - 92 words
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Article102 1994-07-23 5 Reuter ROME Italy's government, battered by internal strife over a decree that helped scores of corruption suspects leave jail, met yesterday to discuss an amended draft law after it was forced to scrap the original measure. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's coalition nearly crashed earlier this weekReuter - 102 words
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Article92 1994-07-23 5 Reuter BONN German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel will fly to Asia tomorrow to boost trade and investment and take part in regional talks, his ministry said yesterday. Mr Kinkel, who will be accompanied by a delegation of senior businessmen, will attend the first congress ofReuter - 92 words
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351 1994-07-23 5 Reuter LONDON British Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke yesterday welcomed figures showing the British economy growing at its fastest since the recession ended and pledged to ensure that growth continued for years. The Central Statistical Office (CSO) said gross domestic product (GDP)Reuter - 351 words
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439 1994-07-23 5 Reuter WASHINGTON Policymakers, bankers and academics celebrated the 50th anniversary of the IMF and the World Bank on Thursday trying to thrash out ways to tame unruly currency markets and improve the working of the world economy. But they failed toReuter - 439 words
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COMPANIES & MARKETS
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609 1994-07-23 6 Lee Han Shih, Joseph Rajandran - But parent WBL Corp still optimistic By Lee Han Shih, Joseph Rajandran SINGAPORE WBL Corp's efforts to turn around its lossmaking subsidiary Wearnes Technology (WT) have hit rough weather, but the listed conglomerate is still optimistic over its technology business. Its CD-ROM (compact disc-read609 words
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Article, Illustration238 1994-07-23 6 SINGAPORE Sincere Watch, which is embarking on a major regional expansion, expects overseas sales to account for a third of its turnover in three years' time. At present, about 90 per cent of Sincere's revenue comes from its four retail outlets inPhoto and report by Arthur Lee - 238 words
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916 1994-07-23 6 Quak Hiang Whai - HOCK LOCK SIEW By Quak Hiang Whai SINGAPORE Banking stocks have been quietly but surely picking up in the last two weeks. The ST Finance Index has put on about 5 per cent in that time, with916 words
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245 1994-07-23 6 SINGAPORE Singapore Airlines will relocate labourintensive work in its finance department to China as part of a company-wide cost-cutting exercise to help arrest falling yields. SIA will no longer need to engage about 50 part-time and temporary staff to do the job. Another245 words
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219 1994-07-23 6 SINGAPORE Eng Wah Organisation made a cautious stock market debut yesterday, with its shares closing at 66 cents one cent above the offer price for the fixed portion. Analysts said this showed the stock was fairly priced. Like most other219 words
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EYE on your STOCKS
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Article18 1994-07-23 6 For next week's expected market sentiment, see BT Sentiment Index on EL4 (Personal Finance Investment section)18 words
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Article, Illustration164 1994-07-23 6 Paul Leo - By Paul Leo First Capital Corporation fell six cents to $4.58 yesterday on strong volume of 304,000 units slightly more than twice that of the 10-day average of 145,000 shares. But the worst is over. Its daily and weekly Moving Average Convergence-Di-vergence Indicators are about to signal a164 words
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COMPANIES
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Article, Illustration440 1994-07-23 7 Al Labita - From Al Labita in MANILA MANILA Malaysia's Genting International had not abandoned its plan to put up a US$lOO million (S$ 151 million) resort and casino complex at Subic Bay, a Philippine government official said yesterday. "Genting remains committed to invest in440 words
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435 1994-07-23 7 Reuter SYDNEY Fast-growing Asian stock markets are a threat to the Australian Stock Exchange, diminishing Australia's position as one of the top three bourses in the region, the exchange's managing director said yesterday. "Several of them are growing faster than we are andReuter - 435 words
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179 1994-07-23 7 Bernama KUALA LJU>iPUR Gaming grouppic sees the opening upflHNHrtopportunities as investment builds up in the telecommunications network in Malaysia. Tanjong chief executive Tan Poh Ching told reporters after the company's 67th annual general meeting here yesterday that it could do business by using theBernama - 179 words
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237 1994-07-23 7 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR Nam Fatt Bhd has proposed to acquire 70 per cent of the rights and interest in Chongqing Jingfa Yangtze Bridge Construction Co Ltd for MS 148 million (SSB6 million) cash. The vendor of the rights and interestBernama - 237 words
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411 1994-07-23 7 MBT KUALA LUMPUR Sime Darby Bhd's cash offer for UK-based Lec Refrigeration pic (Lec) is seen as a bold move that will pay off in the long run. Analysts said Lec, which suffered losses in the last two years,MBT - 411 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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82 1994-07-23 7 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR The Pacific Bank Bhd's proposed bonus issue, rights issue and the renewal and amendments to the bye-laws of its executive share option scheme have been approved by Bank Negara and the Securities Commission. A Pacific Bank statement yesterday said theBernama - 82 words
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65 1994-07-23 7 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Pan Malaysian Industries Bhd (PMI), the investment holding company of the MUI Group, yesterday reported a 195 per cent hike in group pre-tax profit for the year to March, following the solid performance of its cement and retailing units. PMI saidAFP - 65 words
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104 1994-07-23 7 SINGAPORE Ssangyong Cement (Singapore) Ltd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Vermiculite Industries (VIS), has set up a joint venture with Aeracon Manufacturing Pte Ltd (AM) to carry out manufacturing, maintenance and marketing of lightweight concrete products. The joint-venture company, Aeracon Technologies (AT), has a paid-up capital104 words
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Article105 1994-07-23 7 SINGAPORE A company in Singapore Telecommunications Ltd's stable has set up a subsidiary in Malaysia named Multi Media Communications Sdn Bhd. TE International Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telecom Equipment Pte Ltd which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telecom, has taken a 51105 words
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67 1994-07-23 7 SINGAPORE Hup Seng Huat Co Ltd (HSH) has increased the paid-up capital of its wholly-owned subsidiary Deluxe Attempt Sdn Bhd (DA) from Ms 2 (551.16) to M$ 100,000 to buy a 99-year leasehold single storey factory-office unit in Shah Alam Industrial Estate. The67 words
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227 1994-07-23 7 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Bhd's offer of 271.91 million shares for sale to the public have been subscribed 62.11 times, an official of MIDF Consultancy and Corporate Services Sdn Bhd said yesterday. For this portion, a total of 172,531 applicationsBernama - 227 words
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397 1994-07-23 8 NYT NEW YORK Short-selling, commonly viewed as a bet that a stock's price will decline, rose on the New York Stock Exchange last month, but fell on the American Stock Exchange, the exchanges reported on Thursday. The total number of shares sold shortNYT - 397 words
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280 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News MOUNTAIN VIEW, California Silicon Graphics Inc, already well known for creating the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, on Thursday launched Silicon Studio Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary aimed at taking advantage of the burgeoning link between computers and the entertainment industry. "We're makingBloomberg Business News - 280 words
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Article, Illustration47 1994-07-23 8 Reuter LAS VEGAS The 17-storey south tower of the Dunes Hotel collapses after demolition teams used 100 kg of dynamite to implode the building, which is to be replaced by a theme resort and man-made lake by its owner Mirage Resorts. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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186 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News SYDNEY New Zealandbased Rank Commercial said it will drop its Assol million (***** million) takeover bid for Australia's Foodland Associated Ltd if the Federal Court denies the company's appeal seeking to overturn an injunction blocking the offer. Rank, an investment companyBloomberg Business News - 186 words
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180 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News STUTTGART Helmut Werner, chief executive of German luxury car maker Mer-cedes-Benz AG, said he expected the company to post a "substantially better" result for the full year. That is despite an expected drop in sales in the second halfBloomberg Business News - 180 words
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76 1994-07-23 8 Reuter PHILADELPHIA Cable television operator Comcast Corp said on Thursday that Liberty Media Corp was joining its bid for QVC, and that it would now make an all<ash ofier of US$44 a share for the home shopping network. Earlier this month Comcast offered toReuter - 76 words
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89 1994-07-23 8 Reuter HONGKONG Guoco Properties Ltd, a 55 per cent-owned subsidiary of Guoco Group Ltd, said it will invest 150 million yuan (5526.1 million) to take a 75 per cent stake in Beijing Ming Hua Property Co Ltd, a unit of Beijing Huarong Investment CoReuter - 89 words
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Article76 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News ATLANTA Insiders say Turner Broadcasting System Inc may discuss plans to bid for CBS Inc, the Wall Street Journal Europe reported, but directors are unlikely to vote on the matter as two of the most powerful members of the board willBloomberg Business News - 76 words
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61 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News REDMOND, Washington Microsoft Corp, the world's largest independent software company, said it did not expect to begin collecting revenue from the next version of its Windows operating system, "Chicago", until next April. But a spokesman said Microsoft still planned to begin shippingBloomberg Business News - 61 words
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236 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News WASHINGTON If Fuji Photo Film USA Co agrees to jack up its prices in the US, the Japanese photography company may escape tariffs of more than 300 per cent on its products, according to an agreementBloomberg Business News - 236 words
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US CORPORATE RESULTS
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Article93 1994-07-23 8 Reuter NEW YORK Just one year after Northwest Airlines narrowly avoided bankruptcy, the fourth largest US airline reported its largest ever second-quarter profit. Northwest Airlines on Thursday reported a profit of US$7l.3 million (Sslo9 million), or 68 cents a share. That compared with a net lossReuter - 93 words
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75 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News BOSTON Gillette Co said second quarter earnings rose 21 per cent, surpassing estimates, as higher sales in the US and elsewhere more than offset sluggish performance in Europe. The Boston-based maker of razors and blades, personal-care products, and stationery suppliesBloomberg Business News - 75 words
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120 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News LOS ANGELES Mattel Inc and Tyco Toys Inc on Thursday reported strong second-quarter profits as rising sales and cost controls boosted results for the two toymakers. Mattel, the nation's largest toy company, reported net income of US$57.l million (SsB7 million), orBloomberg Business News - 120 words
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Article89 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News BOSTON Bank of Boston Corp said on Thursday that second quarter net rose 32.5 per cent, primarily because of increased income from its lending business. The Boston-based banking company said net income rose to U5594.5 million (S$ 144.6 million), or 80Bloomberg Business News - 89 words
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Article89 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News MILPITAS, California C-Cube Microsystems Inc, one of Silicon Valley's hot new public companies, reversed a secondquarter loss by selling almost twice as many computer chips as last year many of them to the booming karaoke market. C-Cube, which first sold stock toBloomberg Business News - 89 words
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Article72 1994-07-23 8 Reuter PITTSBURGH Westinghouse Electric Corp said yesterday costs would continue to come down significantly in 1994 and 1995. "In line with achieving our goal of improved margins, we have accelerated our cost reduction efforts," said Michael Jordan, Westinghouse chief executive officer, in a statement released withReuter - 72 words
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67 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News SAN ANTONIO Southwestern Bell Corp said on Thursday second-quarter earnings rose 14.1 per cent, paced by customer growth in its cellular unit. The regional Bell operating company reported net income of U*****.5 million (Sss9o million), or 64 cents a share, up fromBloomberg Business News - 67 words
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370 1994-07-23 8 Reuter CUPERTINO, California Apple Computer Inc, which recorded steep losses a year ago due to a restructuring, yesterday reported better-than-expec-ted profits for the latest quarter. It cited strong sales of its new Power Macintosh machine for a 15 per cent boost inReuter - 370 words
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402 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News PITTSBURGH USX-US Steel Group, the nation's largest steel producer, joined the growing parade of profitable steelmakers in the second quarter, rebounding from a staggering loss to post higher-than-expected earnings. Buoyed by a crush of orders from vehicle-makers, steel service centresBloomberg Business News - 402 words
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Article, Illustration236 1994-07-23 8 Reuter LOS ANGELES Lockheed Corp on Thursday reported an 11 per cent rise in second quarter share earnings despite an 8 per cent fall in revenues. The diversified aerospace company attributed its earnings gain to improved profit margins in its major programmes alongReuter - 236 words
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317 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News NEW YORK Bankers Trust New York Corp said secondquarter earnings fell 27.9 per cent as rising interest rates and volatile worldwide stock and bond markets took a toll on trading revenue. The seventh-largest US banking company said net incomeBloomberg Business News - 317 words
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295 1994-07-23 8 Bloomberg Business News OAK BROOK, Illinois McDonald's Corp said on Thursday that its second-quar-ter net income rose 12 per cent on stronger domestic margins and overseas expansion. The fast-food chain said it earned U*****.3 million (*****.7 million), or 44 cents a share, up fromBloomberg Business News - 295 words
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Article1580 1994-07-23 9 RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND La CARGO Record Bookinf/Baiance RsJts SMp Voy No Etb/Btr Period From To From Aa Mi 196* 24/0500 IB 22/1500 22/ICS 22/1)00 28 22/1/00 23/0659 23/0900 4 23/1200 23/1459 23/1/00 tmf *****H 23/1000 18 22/15001,580 words
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406 1994-07-23 9 Lim Soon Neo - From Lim Soon Neo in HONGKONG HONGKONG is introducing regulations this year to control the retail end of leveraged foreign exchange trading to protect retail foreign exchange investors. "The HK industry itself is unique. You will not Find the same level of406 words
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390 1994-07-23 9 NYT WASHINGTON Citing some banks' heavy losses from risky investments, a senior United States bank regulator issued a legal warning to the industry on Thursday that many banks should avoid the potentially volatile securities known as structured notes. Structured notes are debt securitiesNYT - 390 words
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93 1994-07-23 9 AFP TAIPEI Taiwan is to allow overseas branches of local banks to deal with their Chinese counterparts in selective banking operations, the Commercial Times said yesterday. The move would be the latest in a series of financial liberalisation measures aimed at boosting business andAFP - 93 words
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67 1994-07-23 9 Bloomberg Business News HONGKONG Cotibank, the largest US commercial bank, is selling HK$l billion (S$ 193.5 m) worth of mortgage-backed bonds in a three-part financing through its Hongkong branch. Goldman Sachs (Asia) and Citicorp International Ltd, Citibank's securities underwriting unit, are joint lead underwriters ofBloomberg Business News - 67 words
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Article68 1994-07-23 9 Reuter LONDON A proposed one billion Forint five-year bond for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will be the first such bond to be lent on directly, rather than swapped, the EBRD said. The tap issue will be launched next week through leadReuter - 68 words
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Article, Illustration37 1994-07-23 9 Reuter SILVERDALE, England Workers at Silverdale Colliery, Staffordshire, leaving their first shift at the newly opened coal mine on Thursday. Silverdale closed in December 1993 and is now privately owned. ReuterReuter - 37 words
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266 1994-07-23 9 Reuter TOKYO The foreign exchange market in Tokyo needs drastic and comprehensive deregulation to stop more liquidity spilling over into Hongkong, Singapore and other markets, the president of a big Japanese currency brokerage said. "With the background of increasing cross-border transactions, itReuter - 266 words
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263 1994-07-23 9 Bloomberg Business News NEW YORK Goldman, Sachs Co has been told to pay US$2.B million (554.2 million) to a group of investors who said the firm encouraged them to buy stock in a struggling British jeweller without disclosing important information about theBloomberg Business News - 263 words
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555 1994-07-23 10 Rubber sell-off fails to halt spiralling prices Reuter KUALA LUMPUR The International Natural Rubber Organisation (Inio), having failed to stop rising prices despite unloading huge amounts of rubber on the market, is curbing sales to preserve its stockpile. "We will vary our disposalsReuter - 555 words
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339 1994-07-23 10 AFP JAKARTA South Korea is to increase its import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Indonesia with two new contracts for the medium and long-term supply of LNG. The Antara news agency quoted Indonesian Director General for Oil and Gas Suyitno PadmosukismoAFP - 339 words
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202 1994-07-23 10 Reuter LONDON Oil prices moved higher again yesterday as the three-week-old Nigerian oil workers' strike appeared to be heating up. Bellweather September Brent blend crude futures in London were up 20 cents a barrel at US$l7.BB late in the afternoon, breakingReuter - 202 words
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Article, Illustration363 1994-07-23 10 DBS weekly currency review USD/DM: Mb Alt Back THE US dollar slipped to 1.5395 on Monday, after which buying interest returned to push it to a high of 1.5945 on Thursday. Although the technical picture has turned bullish, the daily stochastics are overbronght and strong363 words
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413 1994-07-23 10 Reuter CANBERRA Major alu-minium-producing countries have pledged to continue a round of voluntary production cuts agreed in March, which has brought the industry back from the brink of collapse. After a two-day meeting in Canberra on Thursday, 35 government representatives from Australia, the United States,Reuter - 413 words
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Article, Illustration116 1994-07-23 10 THE US$ was higher across the board yesterday, helped by a recovery in the option market. Against the Ss, the USS opened at 1.5130-35, up from 1.5095-05. Sentiment continued to be USS bearish but it was evident that corporate sales were absorbed by local support for the dollar.Charts by Dow Jones Telerate - 116 words
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Article181 1994-07-23 10 Reuter LONDON The US dollar clutched a four pfennig gain after a week of relatively positive performances yesterday, but retreated after peeping back above the 1.60 mark parapet for a 1-1/2 pfennig gain on the day. A string of comments from US officials repeating that the administration wanted aReuter - 181 words
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Article91 1994-07-23 10 AFP NEW YORK The dollar was up against other major currencies with the exception of the yen in quiet trading yesterday ahead of Congressional testimony to be given by Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan. The ounce of gold meanwhile was 30 cents up at U*****.40 compared to itsAFP - 91 words
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Article, Illustration1240 1994-07-23 10 trade-*i ixhHil indrr (v/rdofit/ ujfotnu S'porr's lap 14 Ira/hug partnm Bast year. imj US$/S$ forward rates Noon July 22 St M (Mr 1-monih I 5107 1.5121 2-moMh I .SON 1.5110 g 3-moMh 1 508* 1.5100 6-<noMh I. JO JO I.J070 Source: OCBC FOREIGN CURRENCY NOTE RATES As at Im m1,240 words
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1258 1994-07-23 11 SIMEX REPORT Reuter SINGAPORE Simex Euroyen futures ended easier but off the day's lows. Dealers said sentiment in the market was weak due to the stronger dollar/yen rate and the firm rates in the cash market. A dealer with a Japanese commission firmReuter - 1,258 words
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661 1994-07-23 11 COMMODITY REPORTS KL Tin KUALA LUMPUR: Tin fell 36 cents to close at M$ 13.59 a kg. mainly affected by news that the US DLA was looking to add 79,000 tonnes to its sales stockpile. traders said. "The news sparked off" a lot661 words
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Article105 1994-07-23 11 NEW DELHI The Indian government has allowed sugar mills to sell 575,000 tonnes of white sugar on the free market in August, down from 600,000 tonnes permitted in July, a Food Ministry official said. Apart from the free market sale, the government also will105 words
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Article100 1994-07-23 11 SINGAPORE Indonesia looks sure to import rice this year despite official denials in Jakarta that an expected fall in output will not result in shortages. Indeed, signs already are emerging that some deals are on the board. Import licences apparently have been issued to private Indonesian100 words
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Article58 1994-07-23 11 SYDNEY Northern Australian feed grain users are covering until the end of the year with supplies from the southern states, in expectation that the Queensland feed barley crop will fail. Traders said feed grain users are expecting little Queensland grain will be available until the58 words
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49 1994-07-23 11 HONGKONG The state-run Taiwan Sugar Corp will retender on Aug 2 in New York to buy 30,000 tonnes of optional-origin raw sugar, a company official said. Shipment of the sugar, with a minimum polarisation of 98.6 degrees, is slated for Sep 15-30.49 words
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Article2523 1994-07-23 11 Rubber July 22 Singapore Commodity Exchange P>y»ka< (futures clatiac «t S.30pm) Bny*n SMkrt As at 12 MM (S cents/kg) RSS 1 CMrtract (S cents/kg) v |mf 7Z— RSS 2 Aug 94 216.00 2I7.00N Mo«,h H..h Low (tonnes! IntefS RSS 3 Aug 94 215.00 216.00N Month <t0nnCT) ntCrC>> RSS2,523 words
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Article992 1994-07-23 12 +3.3 Stocks closed slightly firmer in subdued trade, cautious ahead of further testimony by US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan. Mr Greenspan prompted an almost 30-point drop in the All Ordinaries index on Thursday after earlier telling Congress a further tightening in monetary policy was possible. The All Ordinaries992 words
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Article553 1994-07-23 12 +59.61 Share prices surged yesterday, triggered by reports of better than expected earnings of Philippine National Bank (PNB) and positioning in SM Prime Holdings Inc., an analyst said here. The Philippine Stock Exchange said the index closed at 2,708.15 points, representing a 59.61-point or 2.25 per cent advance. Turnover553 words
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Article391 1994-07-23 12 +3.74 A technical-rebound following a seven-day decline pushed Seoul stocks to a higher close in thin trading, brokers said. The Composite Stock Index added 3.74 points to 939.09. 'The market rose on a technical rebound in reaction to recent declines but the rebound will be short-lived," said Jay Rhim391 words
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Article291 1994-07-23 12 •9.93 The New Zealand share market closed slightly softer, with some selling at the end of a steady day. The NZSE-40 Capital Index closed down 9.93 points to 2026.27, and the small companies index was also fell, down 12.93 to 4368.64. The steady volume, NZ$52.l million, was distorted291 words
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Article522 1994-07-23 12 -81.10 Heavy profit-taking emerged in late trade to send Taiwan share prices plunging to close down 1.23 per cent in hectic trade, brokers said. The index ended down 81.10 points at 6,496.60, off an opening high of 6,681.04. Turnover rose to T$ 126.17 billion from Thursday's T591.53 billion. "I522 words
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Article137 1994-07-23 12 +6.71 Shares prices on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) ended slightly up, mainly on buying in cash shares, brokers said. The 30-share BSE sensitive index closed 6.71 points higher at 4,111.18 points. The 100shares national index closed 2.82 points higher at 1,943.74. 'There was some buying in cash shares137 words
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Article786 1994-07-23 12 +19.6 Shares on the London stock exchange closed higher yesterday, pulling back from the days best levels as wall street gave up early gains. The blue-chip Financial Times Stock Exchange 100share Index closed at 3,114.7, up 19.6 points. The narrower Financial Times 30 Index was at 2,425.2 points, up786 words
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Article147 1994-07-23 12 -12.37 Shares finished lower after rallying from a weak start but were pulled down by weakness in bonds at the close, dealers said. They closed out their positions on the last day of the July account. Despite the soft close, operators maintained their optimism for the overall market and147 words
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Article164 1994-07-23 12 +36.83 Share prices end official trade sharply higher yesterday, buoyed by the dollar's bounce to 1.59 marks. The Blue-chip DAX Index was up 36.83 points at 2,150.13, at highest level of day. Bank shares recover after coming under pressure on talks of low first half earnings. Results will be164 words
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Article141 1994-07-23 12 +4.55 Shares continued to climb as the higher dollar, stronger bonds and a cut in short term rates by the National Bank boosted a lacklustre market. The Bel 20 index of shares closed 4.55 points, or 0.32 points, higher at 1433.06 points following an uncertain start to trading when141 words
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Article139 1994-07-23 12 1.76pc Shares closed sharply higher supported by stronger European bourses and lower debt market yields. Several brokers said the rise could last a long way into August. "The bourse feels strong right now. We are waiting for the half-year corporate results that are expected to be considerably stronger than139 words
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Article290 1994-07-23 12 +3.98 Shares closed firmly and despite thin trade showed evidence of a will to go further. The firm dollar and initially strong bonds were the inspiration, but investors are in any case convinced the next move will be up. "The undertone is very good," said one dealer. The AEX290 words
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Article271 1994-07-23 12 14.65 Stocks advanced for the fourth consecutive day, as the renewed vigor or the dollar buoyed earnings prospects of industrial and pharmaceutical companies. The Swiss Market Index of 23 leading stocks closed 19.8 points higher at 2599.2, with 16 stocks advancing, one steady and six lower. It touched a271 words
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Article320 1994-07-23 12 -5 Shares ended a disappointing week mixed yesterday as the market continued to scratch for fresh direction and look for fresh buyers in quiet trade. They said optimistic signs during the week that a rally could be underway continued to be undermined by sluggish world equity markets and an320 words
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Article292 1994-07-23 12 •9.15 Stocks were little changed yesterday amid concern about higher interest rates and optimism about improved corporate earnings. The Toronto Stock Exchange 300 Composite Index fell as much as 0.19 points to 4172.40. About 21 million shares have changed hands in the session, compared with a three-month average of292 words
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Article646 1994-07-23 12 4-5.18 Stocks turned mixed as a decline in McDonald's Corp's shares offset a surge Apple Computer Corp. "McDonald's is clearly a negative, and that's dragging down the Dow," said Gerald Simmons, manager of institutional trading at Interstate/Johnson Lane Inc. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as much as646 words
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Article148 1994-07-23 12 +145 Stocks rose for the fourth day in ongoing celebration of the budget plan and amid positive economic news, traders said. The Mibtel Index dimbed 14S points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 11,667, {ust nine points shy of its ligh for the day. Stocks ended the week148 words
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Article440 1994-07-23 12 Vienna Jri 22 A*fc AUA 1170 30 Baali Aurtn* (P) 4*4 4 ComUMa J Flvgtafm 4B5 II Louing 1270 13 Lcytaa 41)' 4 Sttycr-OP 21) 2 Sirabtg I7K) 20 Vnttdar MS 3 WKiKfbot mo 33 Source: Bank Austria Aktiengesellchaft Nasdaq j«i 21 D5i +7. Adoipfe Coon Brroinf 20 t M440 words
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Article, Illustration2816 1994-07-23 13 Reuter HONGKONG Stocks ended moderately higher after late bargain hunting gained the upper hand, brokers said. The blue chip Hang Seng Index advanced 35.33 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close the week at 9,152.99. It stood at 9,124 at the midsession after profit-taking trimmed most early gains. "Meanwhile,Reuter; Source: Bridge Info - 2,816 words
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Article, Illustration539 1994-07-23 13 The Shanghai "A" markets fell 4.75 per cent, but the "B" shares held firm, only slipping 0.6 per cent. Turnover has recovered slightly to US$l.99 million. Sewing Machine and Tyre Rubber are among the more actively traded counters. Wing Sung plummeted 5.7 per cent, and Erfangji fell 4.4 per539 words
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Article, Illustration2505 1994-07-23 13 Reuter TOKYO Stocks ended another lacklustre session with moderate losses yesterday. Sporadic selling by investment trusts and dealers' position adjustment hit prices in thin trade, while failing futures prices also contributed to lower cash prices, brokers said. In the directionless market, trade mainly focused on shares of smaller companiesReuter; Source: Bridge Info - 2,505 words
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Article, Illustration1720 1994-07-23 13 Reuter BANGKOK Stocks ended higher on solid sentiment, with investors switching out of speculatives to blue chips, brokers said. The Stock Exchange of Thailand index rose 6.05 points to 1,348.06 on moderate turnover of 7.82 billion baht. The index hit a day high of 1,352.81 but was beaten backReuter; Source: Bridge Info - 1,720 words
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Article, Illustration1138 1994-07-23 13 Reuter JAKARTA Share prices closed lower in slow trading on profit taking but activity improved in the second session after overseas players came in for selective buying, brokers said. The Official Index ended 2.07 points lower to close at 459.07. "The market was going nowhere. testing resistance at theReuter; Source: Bridge Info - 1,138 words
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Article2332 1994-07-23 14 M—TiBfltt Palmco Hldgs 4.699.000 Magnum Corp SOc. 2.78I.OOO Promct 2.549.000 Mulpha Intl SOc 2.394.000 Idris Hyd 50c 2.373.000 Lien Hi*.- rSR97 1.563.000 C VSH SOc 1.519.000 Kamunling 50c 1.492.000 Mutli-Purpose *52' 999 Kcnong Bh«J SOc 1.236.000 Rcmayan 50c 057.000 Fabcr Group 944.000 ML I 926.000 Palmco Hldgs 92,332 words
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Article, Illustration5809 1994-07-23 14 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR Share prices here finished broadly steadier yesterday as sentiment improved on spillover from buying support for selective blue chips. Brisk trading in speculative retail stocks pushed the volume to above 100 million shares. The benchmark Composite Index recovered to close above theBernama; Source: Bridge Info - 5,809 words
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Article6688 1994-07-23 15 at a M wi IM4 Law Val Day La* Qmf Dk Dk V* Nd Cap _A»1 Hl|li Lav Com—my Sab (W4) High Urn Bayer Sete CV P'E w5l Price MDUSTOM. AND COMUCtCML ,440 US 4 t Acma W «0 «0 .7 5 II I I ISO 6814 982 mm jm6,688 words
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Article, Illustration1799 1994-07-23 16 R Sivanithy - By R Sivanithy SINGAPORE A firmer overnight performance on Wall Street and a rebound in Malaysian stock prices helped to lift sentiment here, with blue chip prices closing lower but the broader market recording a minor rebound. On Wednesday, statements by USSource: Bridge Info; Source: Bloomberg - 1,799 words
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Article, Illustration1613 1994-07-23 17 Susan Tsang - Susan Tsang talks to executives in Singapore who spend time and money on charity work Susan Tsang Lifestyle surveys show that Singapore executives are among the highest paid in Asia, but it doesn't necessarily follow that hedonism is their all-consuming passion. Some, in fact, put chßrityDesign by Ben Cruz - 1,613 words
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Article97 1994-07-23 17 IF YOU were a little taken aback by the thousands of wailing mourners at the funeral of North Korean president Kim U Sung, well, some birds were pretty upset too. Pyongyang Radio reported that a swallow flew into a school classroom in the western city of Nampo97 words
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Article14 1994-07-23 17 SEEN in the window of a KL noodle shop "Singapore FIRED noodles".14 words
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Article52 1994-07-23 17 TALK about sensurround effects. In the movie When A Man Loves A Woman, Meg Ryan plays a woman with a drinking problem. At a local cinema where the movie was playing, one viewer sat behind a drunk who was so touched by Ryan's performance that he puked during52 words
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Article29 1994-07-23 17 FROM the World Cup trivia collectors: "Who had the best job at the World Cup? Answer. The Bulgarian team's spokesman he refused to speak to any reporters."29 words
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857 1994-07-23 18 Craig Copetas - Craig Copetas says a riveting new book is a 'must read' for anyone even remotely connected to global finance Craig Copetas The writer, a Paris-based journalist, contributed this commentary to BT IT IS conceivable that Western merchants this year have more popular857 words
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Article, Illustration785 1994-07-23 18 Neville Stack - Neville Stack wants the interests of children up for adoption actively safeguarded Neville Stack The writer is a political commentator based in London. He writes regularly for BT. THE CRAVING of a couple for a baby has a special poignancy derived from the most basic785 words
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Article, Illustration977 1994-07-23 18 Michael Hindley - Michael Hindley finds Pyongyang determined to avoid an East European-style collapse Michael Hindley The writer, a Briton, is a member of the European Parliament. He contributed this commentary to BT. MUCH OF the attention of the media has been focused on whether Kim Jong II will977 words
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Article127 1994-07-23 18 Ng Chuan Seng - Letter to the Editor Ng Chuan Seng I UNDERSTAND that OUBs rights issue is undersubscribed for both the foreign and local tranches. I was counting myself lucky as I had taken the trouble to subscribe for the excess shares on top of the allotment to which127 words
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Article, Illustration57 1994-07-23 20 Those polled on their views of the Singapore stock market for the week ahead: Baring Securities, Daiwa Securities, DBS Asset Management, G K. Goh, Morgan Grenfell Asia, Nomura Research Institute, OCBC Investment Research, Phillip Securities, S G Warburg, Smith New Court, UOB Securities and W57 words
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Article141 1994-07-23 20 Ong Co (July 21) Wing Tai. Still a high-growth, low-valuation stock. Based on estimates of its upcoming June year-end results, the company's valuation based on 1995 earnings looks very attractive. Prized for its freehold landbank. UOB Securities (July 21) CarnaudMetalbox Asia. Chinese ventures to contribute earnings in 1995. Thai141 words
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Article132 1994-07-23 20 Phillip Securities (July 22) Sembawang Corp. Net earnings are projected to rise by 14.9 per cent to $105.7 million this year. While shiprepair operations are expected to remain lacklustre due to the depressed tanker market, growth will be augmented by other divisions. Malayan Credit. A financially secure132 words
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Article129 1994-07-23 20 Monday, July 25 Washington: The National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales data for June. Tuesday, July 26 Hongkong: The Hongkong government to hold a land auction. Results of the auctions are considered a barometer of real estate developers' confidence in the property market. Thursday, July 28129 words
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Article, Illustration211 1994-07-23 20 Juerg Kiener - Juerg Kiener Head of portfolio management Credit Suisse A fter the major South-east Asian L V stock markets suffered a decline of some 30 per cent in the first quarter of this year and a longish consolidation phase of almost five months, investors have been frightened from211 words
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Article, Illustration1157 1994-07-23 20 Joyce Quek - The corporate reporting season begins next week. Joyce Quek on what investors can expect Joyce Quek ALL THE hoopla expected from the stock market was definitely missing early this week. The hoped-for gathering in momentum generated by theBy Paul Leo Business Times; By Quak Hiang Whai Business Times; By Yu Sing Ong UOB Securities - 1,157 words
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513 1994-07-23 20 Joyce Quek - But only if you are prepared to be a long-term investor and not expect dividends, says Joyce Quek Joyce Quek FOR AS little as US$l,5OO (552,268) for 100 units, you can buy into one of the world's largest funds513 words
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1012 1994-07-23 20 Elaine Koh - Despite the bearish sentiment, there are buying opportunities in the Singapore market, writes Elaine Koh Elaine Koh WHILE the technical picture points to a deterioration in the Singapore stock market, there are possible "value" situations among blue chips, says Thomson Financial Services. Supporting1,012 words
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Article, Illustration706 1994-07-23 21 Catherine Ong - Eye on the region Analysts are calling a buy despite the fear of another rate hike, says Catherine Ong Catherine Ong JUST when investors thought it was safe to dabble in Hongkong equities, the US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan decided it was time706 words
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Article, Illustration785 1994-07-23 21 Abdul Hadhi - Abdul Hadhi went apartment-hunting in the world's most livable city and came back with some recommendations Abdul Hadhi Vancouver was recently voted the most livable city not just in Canada but worldwide, Canadian tourism authorities said. Perhaps it has something to do with its location,785 words
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Article, Illustration1017 1994-07-23 21 Shiv Taneja - Shiv Taneja calculates the interest that you have to cough up for the various types of personal loans Shiv Taneja YOU TAKE out a personal loan for three years on a flat rate of 6 per cent per1,017 words
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Article, Illustration625 1994-07-23 22 SUSAN TSANG - By SUSAN TSANG ItRGET about the stoic gangsters with a nurai-style code of ethics. Juzo Itami, ker of Tampopo, presents a view of the cuza cinema-goers have never seen bee. He also expands our vocabulary with nbo Or The Gentle Art Of Japanese tortion. This 1992 film is625 words
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Article, Illustration628 1994-07-23 22 SHAHIRON SAHARI - By S SHAHIRON SAHARI IDVIES about sports should be, at the ry least, entertaining. They should also if we are lucky, insightful and dramatic, ey should go beyond mere action but get o the gritty behind-the-scenes world you n't otherwise get to see. When it comes to the sports628 words
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Article, Illustration2141 1994-07-23 22 Fionnuala Halligan - Fionnuala Halligan talks to actor Kevin Costner and director Lawrence Kasdan about their latest movie, Wyatt Earp Fionnuala Halligan The writer is a Hongkong-based freelance journalist who contributed this article to Executive Lifestyle WHEN Kevin Costner speaks, he sounds amazingly like Ray Kinsella, the character he2,141 words
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Article, Illustration620 1994-07-23 23 SHAHIRON SAHARI - CD Review By SHAHIRON SAHARI INDIGO GIRLS: Swamp Ophelia The Girls, a strong favourite on the American East Coast, return with an album covering a broad range of emotions 'and musical thoughts. I Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who make up the usually-acoustic folk-rock duo, are620 words
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Article, Illustration631 1994-07-23 23 SUSAN SZARKOWITZ - Ink Review By SUSAN SZARKOWITZ Executive Speeches By Brest Filsoo John Wiley St Sobs, Inc 278 paps, $29.95 THE ONLY thing worse than having to listen to a speech is having to give one. In Executive Speeches, Brent Filson notes one study where 41 per cent of those631 words
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Article, Illustration780 1994-07-23 24 NYT LAKE ORION, Michigan On a spectacular day for scoring, Helen Alfredsson of Sweden snapped Indian wood Golf and Country Club across her knee like a twig on Thursday in the first round of the US Women's Open. In breaking the Open scoring recordNYT - 780 words
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638 1994-07-23 24 AP LONDON History was made, and apart from a couple of late wickets, everything worked out for the prodigal sons from South Africa as they returned to the home of cricket on Thursday for the first time in 29 years. No venue other thanAP - 638 words
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Article, Illustration46 1994-07-23 24 NEW YORK Major league Thursday National: St Louis 6 Atlanta 3 (Ist gamek St Louis I Atlanta 6 (2nd game); Houston 13 Pittsburgh 6. American: Cleveland 5 Chicago 6; "Toronto 9 Texas 3; Milwaukee 7 Minnesota 3; California 7 NY II; Oakland 4 Baltimore 3.46 words
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Article, Illustration45 1994-07-23 24 AFT KUALA LUM PUR Defending champions England continued their unbeaten run 'when they thrashed Malaysia 81-4 1 on the third day of the Commonwealth Championships on Thursday. Canada whipped Honc;);ong 110-60 and Nigeria thrashed Singapore 80-48 in other matches in the six-nation event. AFT'AFT - 45 words
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Article, Illustration96 1994-07-23 24 AFP CALCUTTA England and New Zealand will contest the opening match of crick»rt's sixth World Cup to be staged in the Indian sub-con-tinent in 1996. The premier limit-ed-overs tournament runs from Feb 14 to Mar 17, 1996, with India hosting 17 matches, Pakistan 16 and Sri Lanksi four, accordingAFP - 96 words
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Article, Illustration67 1994-07-23 24 AFP CLUSES, France Tour De France 18th stage (174.50 km from Moutiers to Cluses) Ihundty: I Piotr Ugrumov (Rus) 4hr 52min 19scc 2 Miguel Indurain (Spn) at 2min 39sec 3 Richard Vircnque (Fra) 2:40 4 Fernando Escartin (Spn) 3:25 5 Marco Pantani (lta) 3:25. Overall standings: 1 Indurain 91hrAFP - 67 words
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Article, Illustration148 1994-07-23 24 LAKE ORION, Michigan US Women's Open Ist rd Thursday (US unless stated, x denotes amateur): 63 Helen Alfredsson (Swe) 66 x-Carol Thompson, Judy Dickinson, Patty Sheehan. Tammie Green 67 Dale Lggclirg, Sally Little (SA), Donna Andrews 68 Deb Richard. Sherri Steinhauer, Laura Davies (GB), Amy Read. LYTHAM, England Senior148 words
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Article, Illustration153 1994-07-23 24 AFP BRASILIA Brazil's top tax offi- cial quit in a huff on Thursday after higher-ups allowed the country's returning World Cup victors to bring home tonnes of merchandise duty-free. At Rio's De Janeiro's Gaieao international airport, the team was held up for two hours as Customs officials argued withAFP - 153 words
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Article, Illustration128 1994-07-23 24 FRANKFURT Federation Cup finals 2nd rd Thursday: US (x 2) b Canada (xl 3) 3-0 (Mary Joe Fernandez b Helen Kelesi 6-1 4-1 ret; Lindsay Davenport b Patricia Hy 6-2 6-4; Gigi Femandez/Zina Gar-rison-Jackson b Rene Simpson/Jill Hetherington 6-1 7-6 (7/3)). Spain (xl) b Argentina (xl 1) 3-0 (Conchita128 words
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Article, Illustration232 1994-07-23 24 SPINK Son of London, established dealers and numismatic auctioneers, held a cocktail reception recently in conjunction with its first ever coin and banknote auction in Singapore. Invited guests, comprising private collectors as well as industry experts, had an opportunity to speak with the numismatic experts232 words
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Article, Illustration575 1994-07-23 25 Shahiron Sahari - S'pore corporations and captains of industries are getting a rare chance to join the Executives' Club. Shahiron Sahari reports Shahiron Sahari THE EXECUTIVES' Club, conceived as an exclusive business and social meeting place for the top brass of the banking industry, launched its second by-invitation-only membership575 words
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Article271 1994-07-23 25 The Dragon King The NAC and Asia in Theatre Research Circus will present this play based on the mythological story about a scholar who falls in love with the daughter of the Divine King of the Eastern Sea. This performance will be preceded by another short prologue The Register271 words
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Article241 1994-07-23 25 Clewing in the Dark 3 A charity concert organised by the NTU Welfare and Service Club, and no, its got nothing to do with protesting against nuclear power. Today. 7.15pm at the SLF Auditorium. Tickets at $10 from Centrepoint or at the door. Youth-ln-Harmony A concert by the youth241 words
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Article727 1994-07-23 25 The 1994 British Film Festival Some of the finer films to come out of the country that gave us the Beatles, Wimbledon, cricket and the Royal Family scandals. The festival will be held over a 10-day period that includes a Hammer Horror retrospective, a Mike Leigh (Naked) TV package727 words
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Article, Illustration763 1994-07-23 25 Luminosity Fauzan Omar, one of Malaysia's most recognised artists will be hosting this month-long exhibition that contains a myriad of his works that focuses on the natural beauty and the symbolism of flowers. Flower Power anyone? Till tomorrow, at Notices the Gallery. Le Meridien Orchard. Mondays to Saturdays: 10.30763 words
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Article51 1994-07-23 25 Breastfeeding and the Family Two forums in English and Chinese on breastfeeding and the popular (misconceptions about it. English seminar: Aug 6. 2pm at the Carlton Hall. York Hotel. Chinese seminar: Aug 5. 7.30pm at the Bukit Merah Branch Library. To register, call Daisy Chan (253-0507) or Iris Seng51 words
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Article756 1994-07-23 25 Auction of Chinese Fine Art Various works of Chinese art including ceramics and paintings will be up for grabs. There will be a chance for the public to view them before they are purchased. Public view ing: Today, I lam to 7pm. Auction: July 24. 10.30 am (ceramics) and756 words
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Article638 1994-07-23 25 Art Technology Speak to Each Other This seminar profiles the impact and correlation of Technology on/and Art, focusing on art practices, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Speakers include Linda Wallace, artist (see also above); Ray Langenbach. media artist; Phillip Lim, film-maker; and Mark Christie, multimedia project638 words
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Article124 1994-07-23 25 Christopher Toh - Compiled by Christopher Toh Sistic outlets are at Forum Galleria, Liang Court, Raffles City, Scotts, Specialists' Centre, Takashimaya, Cold Storage at Jelila, Promenade and World Trade Centre, and at the Indoor Stadium. Hotline: 348-5555. Ticket Charge outlets are at Metro stores, Wisma Atria. Centrepoint and Tangs. Hotline: 269-2929. If124 words
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Article, Illustration527 1994-07-23 26 JAIME EE - Btn Appettt By JAIME EE wi HAVE to admit that given the mil d-boggling number of Italian eatpries in Singapore, we'd all but for otten about Pete's Place in the Hy tt Regency, one of the pioneering Italian restaurants that started lonk before anyone had even heard527 words
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Article, Illustration303 1994-07-23 26 SUSAN TSANG - By SUSAN TSANG THE TAHITIAN food promotion at the Chatterbox blows away fanciful notions of fresh fruit and grilled fish in the nicest way by providing much more than cooked coconuts. The buflet selection has three main sections cold dishes, hot dishes, and desserts. The clam303 words
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Article326 1994-07-23 26 JULIETTE WALKER - By. JULIETTE WALKER ITALIAN food lovers here are barraged by options these days as the count of Italian restaurants steadily notches upward. Well if you're among that ballooning group, you now have one more choice. Until July 31, you can stray from the everyday pizzas, pastas, tomato sauces326 words
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Article, Illustration765 1994-07-23 26 N K YONG - Wine By N K YONG IT WAS unseasonably cold for April in Portugal, grey, wet and foggy, but even such inclement weather could not detract from the magnificence of the view from the terrace of Quinta do Noval. The Quinta's buildings stand on a plateau some 500765 words
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Article, Illustration1009 1994-07-23 28 Against Tho Wall Re-enactment of the events that led to riots in Attica prison in 1971. R(A). Yangtze: 11.30; 1.30; 3.30; 5.30; 7.30; 9.30. Airborne. Teen movie about rollerblading in Cincinnati. Yishun: 11.10; 5.15. Angle. Geena Davis is a pregnant Brooklynite who isn't keen on marrying her boyfriend. Then1,009 words
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