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Title Section15 2001-02-08 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MITA (P) 028/12/2000 SINGAPORE Internet: http.//business-times.asial .com.sg/ THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 2001 85015 words
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Article71 2001-02-08 1 □sn U42J6 (-5.12) BT-SEI 800lS3 (-3.17) ST INDEX POTUBES W3.00 (-10.00) DSIMSCa FDTDBEB 347.70 (-0.20) STOCK MABKET INDICES Wednesday Change KLSECOMP 721.19 4.71 NIKKEI 22§ IMKfll +98.16 HANG SENG 16,049.47 +***** SET INDEX ***** +t* JAKARTA COUP 444.33 *78 MANILA COMP _M§U6 -4J8 TAIPEI WPI 6.***** 156.48 SEOUL71 words
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Article76 2001-02-08 1 FOBEX BATES us$ s$ US$ (S$ per US$) 1.747 £(US$/S$pcr£) 1.458 1647 EURO(US$/S$/E) 9.929 -1.623 DM 2.106 1106 YEN 1151 66.90 RM 1899 1171 HKS 7.799 4.466 BAHT 4161 2459 RUP1AH 9,583 5,486 PRIME RATES SINGAPORE* 5.80 KUALA LUMPUR 7.67 JAKARTA -.39.00 BANGKOK.— -.9.50 MANILA 11.00 HONGKONG 8.50 TAIPEI76 words
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Article, Illustration927 2001-02-08 1 Eugene Low - M'sia needs more time to study details of moving railway station to Kraqji By Eugene Low [SINGAPORE] With the deadline just two days away for Malaysia to relocate its Tanjong Pagar railway station, it has asked Singapore for more time to studySTEPHANIE YEOW/ST - 927 words
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586 2001-02-08 1 Kalpana Rashiwala, Andrea Tan - Sentosa residential plans put on hold again Observers say it's wise to do so given poor market conditions By Kalpana Rashiwala, Andrea Tan [SINGAPORE] Plans to develop residential properties on Sentosa island have again been put on hold in view of the weak market, sources said. But a spokeswoman for586 words
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Article, Illustration318 2001-02-08 1 Andrea Tan - Story leads to banks'review of loans for leasehold properties Byi Andrea Tan [SINGAPORE] The Business Times won the Story of the Year honours at Singapore Press Holdings's annual awards for its exclusive on a study being done by the government on whether318 words
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578 2001-02-08 2 Chuang Peck Ming - A surprise considering the prospect of slower growth this year By Chuang Peck Ming [SINGAPORE] No calls for a corporate tax cut. Yes, that's the surprise corporate chieftans sprang yesterday on the organisers of the annual dialogue to sound out what they would578 words
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320 2001-02-08 2 Angela Tan - Byi Angela Tan [SINGAPORE] The Ministry of Finance has clarified the maximum contributions high-income earners can make to the proposed new Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). The clarification refers in particular to contributions from additional wages (or annual bonuses), and mean that those earning320 words
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785 2001-02-08 2 Sboeb Kagda - And in Jakarta, Ova Diir cracks down on critics, firing Jastice Minister Tnsril From Sboeb Kagda in Jakarta INDONESIA is once again teetering on the brink of social unrest as massive crowds supporting beleaguered President Abdurrahman Wahid continued to protest against785 words
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ON THE grapevine
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41 2001-02-08 2 CONDOM maker Durex recently sent us an invitation to a news conference, saying; "We invite you to join us for a night of fun." Uh huh. We'll keep readers posted as to the outcome41 words
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Article98 2001-02-08 2 DBS Bank's economic research department is "disappearing", to resurface soon within its market research division. In the latest issue of its Asia Economic Briefing, long-serving economic research vice-president Friedrich Wu tells readers: "I regret to inform you that the February 2001 issue of Asia Economic Briefing will be98 words
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Article104 2001-02-08 2 FTSE unveiled this week its first blue-chip global sector indices, designed to enable investors to trade global sectors quickly and efficiently. The FTSE Global Sector Index Series is a family of 11 indices created for use in sector-based trading, supporting a wide range of over-the-counter104 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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Article, Illustration709 2001-02-08 3 Ven Sreenivasan - But MD says group will consider possibility if it makes sense By Ven Sreenivasan KEPPEL Capital Holdings yesterday dismissed as speculation market talk of its impending merger with Overseas Union Bank but it stopped short of ruling out such an eventuality. GroupARTHUR LEE - 709 words
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Article, Illustration487 2001-02-08 3 Marissa Chew - By Marissa Chew RAFFLES Holdings yesterday reported a 33.3 per cent jump in net earnings last year to $80.9 million, driven by improved performances at its hotels and the office and shop space at Raffles City. The figure includes a $13.4 million taxRICHARD CHNG - 487 words
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337 2001-02-08 4 David Boey - No basis for farther action, SGX says after its assessment and CAD advice By David Boey THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) said yesterday it will not take action against Barry Waite, chief executive officer of Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, for his sale of shares337 words
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283 2001-02-08 4 Reuters SINGAPORE Exchange Ltd (SGX), which runs the city state's bourse, is seen posting a 33-41 per cent slide in net profit this year as it bears the brunt of the slump in market volumes in 2000, analysts said yesterday. SGX willReuters - 283 words
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Article, Illustration740 2001-02-08 4 r sivanithy - HPCfM.IMUn.lW] r sivanithy WHAT exactly does it mean if a "false market" exists for a company's shares? Two years ago, the shares of an IPO called Mid-Con-tinent were found to be controlled by a few parties who allegedly ramped up the price to astronomical heights.Source: Bloomberg - 740 words
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Article, Illustration305 2001-02-08 7 Liew Hanqing - Chinese manufacturer aims to raise $60m to expand production capacity and increase franchises By Liew Hanqing CHINA'S largest food manufacturer has received in-principle approval to list on the main board of the Singapore Exchange and expects to launch its initial public offerCHRIS LOH - 305 words
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424 2001-02-08 7 Move in response to complaints abont high minimnm broking fee of $30 THE Securities Investors Association of Singapore (SIAS) will assist its members to go for online trading in response to complaints about the high minimum broking fee of $30. Its president424 words
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COMPANY Briefs
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Article95 2001-02-08 7 Bloomberg [HONGKONG] DBS Group Holdings, Singapore's biggest bank, said it is considering selling bonds that can be used to raise its capital levels, in a safe that may be as much as US$l billion (Ssl.7 billion). It hired Goldman Sachs Group and Morgan Stanley DeanBloomberg - 95 words
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67 2001-02-08 7 HERSING Corp said its subsidiary, Hersing Credit Pte Ltd, has signed an agreement with Western Union Financial Services of the US to form a joint venture company in Singapore to offer payment transfer services. Hersing Credit will have a 51 per cent equity interest67 words
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Article86 2001-02-08 7 MING Wah Universal (Bermuda), replying to a query from the Singapore Exchange regarding the sharp increase in the price and trading volume of its shares, revealed that its substantial shareholder is reviewing its stake in the company. Ming Wah said it has been toki86 words
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Article175 2001-02-08 7 IN our report yesterday, "PNE Industries to acquire contract manufacturer", we said PNE PCB will offer part of the consideration shares to independent shareholders. This is incorrect. Print N Etch will make the offering as it will receive new shares from PNE Industries as payment for selling175 words
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120 2001-02-08 7 DBS Bank has hired Wong Ban Suan as managing director and head of central treasury a new post created to manage the group's assets and liabilities. Mr Wong, formerly managing director and head of interest-rate trading and proprietary trading at JP Morgan, will120 words
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Advertisement7 2001-02-08 4 Chartered CEO's share sale: SGXcloses matter, Pg97 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration184 2001-02-08 6 R Sivanithy - WARRANT WATCH By R Sivanithy THERE'S an interesting play that's developing in the listed instruments linked to Overseas Union Trust (OUT). The reason has to be that punters are hoping for some kind of cash or share-swap settlement if OUT is delisted,184 words
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Article, Illustration662 2001-02-08 6 r. sivanithy - JUJkJMJLUUaMLUJ YOUR MONEY r. sivanithy HOUSE traders can play among themselves without concerted retail participation for only so long a point made abundantly clear yesterday as secondline prices ran out of steam after three days of strong gains. Brokers said662 words
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Article, Illustration225 2001-02-08 6 Ven Sreenivasan - HOT STOCK By Ven Sreenivasan THE stock of network systems integrator Datacraft Asia fell 30 US cents to US$5.7O yesterday after the release of disappointing second-quarter results by Wall Street-listed Cisco Systems. Some 3.5 million shares changed hands, more than double the 10-day average of 1.6225 words
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Article136 2001-02-08 6 NETWORK FoodfcT iS International Ltd announced the resignation of Loy Yet King as the managing director of the company with effect from Feb 2,2001. Loy Yet King will remain as a director of the Company. Sushil Premchand has been appointed as a director of the company with effect136 words
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Article, Illustration345 2001-02-08 6 larry wee - CURRENCIES larry wee THE euro reeled from an unexpectedly weak German unemployment number on Tuesday, falling back below 93 US cents, and leading a broad currency retreat versus the greenback. All told, currency prices are being tossed about by what seems likeSource: Reuters - 345 words
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Article432 2001-02-08 6 Stocks Volume Golden Agri US10c 56,111,000 Asia Food&Prop 36,226,000 PacificCentufylOc 16,308,000 Goldtron 20c 15,033,000 Hyflux5c 14,752,000 RoJy IntUSlOc 14,061,000 Seatown 5c 9,859,000 SingTel 15c 8,944,000 l-One5c 8,284,000 PanpacMediaCom 5c 7,232,000 Stocks Chart Semiconductor 26c 38,244,340 Datacraft 10c 34,955,251 SIA 29,490,862 DBSGrp 28,585.847 SingTel 15c 25,520,720 SPH 18,796,041 PacificCenturylOc 17,408,380 CaprtaLand432 words
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SINGAPORE news
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318 2001-02-08 8 Eugene Low - Pascal Conchepin to meet George Yeo during S'pore visit starting tomorrow By Eugene Low FORMAL negotiations for a free trade agreement between Singapore and the four member countries of the European Free Trade Association (Efta) are expected to be kicked off by Swiss318 words
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389 2001-02-08 8 Harish Mehta - From Harish Mehta in Hanoi SINGAPORE seeks to work with Vietnam in a strategic partnership to accomplish Asean's key priority of integration, President S R Nathan said yesterday. Vietnam, as current chairman of the Asean Standing Committee, has identified integration389 words
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Article, Illustration395 2001-02-08 8 Other challenges include changing readership needs MEDIA giant Singapore Press Holdings faces the challenge of growing its start-up ventures its television unit, its Internet business, as well as its two new print titles, Project Eyeball and Streats. Speaking at an annual awards presentation,STEVEN LEE/ST - 395 words
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332 2001-02-08 8 FUND management companies keen to attract CPF savings into their stable of retail funds can now seek to become CPF-ap-proved at any time. Five companies have expressed interest, said a spokesman for the CPF Board. BT understands that at least two firms Invesco and332 words
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209 2001-02-08 8 Kalpana Rashiwala - By Kalpana Rashiwala SINGAPORE Airlines is offering a special Valentine's package with fares to 21 destinations priced at 15-50 per cent lower than current market prices of its tickets. A return ticket to London costs $900, one to Hongkong $400, and Bangkok, $250. Fares209 words
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Article226 2001-02-08 8 Anna Teo - By, Anna Teo SINGAPORE'S official foreign reserves crossed the Ssl4o billion mark last month, edging up about 0.5 per cent from December's *****.3 billion. Compared with a year ago, January reserves were about 8 per cent higher, due to increases in Singapore's gold and foreign exchange226 words
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632 2001-02-08 9 Teh Hooi Ling - It cites the uncertain external environment for sticking to 2000's target of $l-8b By Teh Hooi Ling REFLECTING the cautious outlook for the economy, the Economic Development Board is looking at total business spending (TBS) of $1.8 billion this year, down 5632 words
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Article, Illustration198 2001-02-08 9 SINGAPORE has become home to the Asia-Pacific's first comprehensive clinical trial supplies facility, which will give a boost to drug development and clinical research in the region. The $10 million facility, built by US-based Quintiles Transnational Corp, the world's leading provider of outsourcingRICHARD CHNG - 198 words
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136 2001-02-08 9 Raymond Chow - Raymond Chow Vice-President and Head Corporate Communications Singapore Exchange WE refer to the article "Chartered CEO's sale of shares draws barbs" by David Boey (BT, Dec 23). SGX had examined the circumstances under which the sale by Mr Barry Waite took place. As the136 words
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335 2001-02-08 9 Narayana Narayana Singapore via Internet - MAH.I7ET?! Narayana Narayana Singapore via Internet I REFER to your article "SGX-ASX electronic link to be up and running by Q3" by Ling Su Ann (BT, Jan 31). While giving a nod of approval to the efforts of the Singapore Exchange to introduce new335 words
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173 2001-02-08 9 THE Economic Development Board's panel of international advisers, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan, today kicks off a two-day discussion on the challenges and opportunities in today's knowledge-based economy and Singapore's future economic strategies. The members of the EDB International Advisory Council,173 words
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Article, Illustration625 2001-02-08 9 kenneth james - Wireless Net sooner than expected TECHNOLOGY The Davos experiment created a high-level buzz. Now, a new report predicts that almost two-thirds of Internet surfers In 2006 will use wireless devices to go online kenneth james LAST month, a thousand business and government bigwigs, many of whom probably considered computers as625 words
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Article, Illustration741 2001-02-08 10 robert samuelson - OPINION robert samuelson The Washington Post Writers Group THE parallels between the 1920s and today are intriguing and unnerving, because the Depression was after the Civil War —America's greatest social calamity. In 1933, joblessness hit a record 25 per cent of the labour force. Indeed,The Washington Post Writers Group - 741 words
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Article80 2001-02-08 10 'We need a strong hand, otherwise it is the Arab's nature to exploit our weaknesses.' -ffiUßarahaah a 25-year-old Israeli secretary, on why she voted for Ariel Sharon. 'It's very confusing. It's like an onion: you peel away layers, and layers, and layers.' -Uamlgoe a food industry analyst,80 words
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Article630 2001-02-08 10 EDITORIAL THE election of Ariel Sharon as Israel's new prime minister is a major setback to the ongoing efforts to reach a peace accord between Israelis and Palestinians. It could also lead to growing tensions in the Middle East and re-ig-nite a regional war. Retired630 words
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Article, Illustration1364 2001-02-08 10 Anthony Rowley - This form of online financial activity looks destined to prove more successful among the Japanese than it has in many other societies From Anthony Rowley The writer is BT's Tokyo correspondent in Tokyo INTERNET banking has arrived in Japan just at a timeAFP - 1,364 words
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Article564 2001-02-08 10 Pia Nordlinger - COMMENTARY Find oat also the huge toll that it's taking on the society Bk Pia Nordlinger The writer is the news editor of Working Woman magazine. 'The Future of Success' by Robert B Reich (Alfred A Knopf US$26, 275 pages) LATWP ROBERT Reich knows you'reLATWP - 564 words
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Article, Illustration563 2001-02-08 11 CHICAGO It posts 48% rise in profit, 55% jump in sales bnt says coming quarters will be challenging Reuters COMPUTER networking giant Cisco Systems on Tuesday missed Wall Street's earnings expectations for the first time in more than six years and forecast slower salesReuters; REUTERS - 563 words
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334 2001-02-08 11 SEOUL It now faces a bad 2001 as well, as chip prices take a tumble Reuters SOUTH Korea's Hyundai Electronics Industries announced yesterday a 2.4 trillion won (553.3 billion) net loss for 2000 despite a 48 per cent increase in sales during theReuters - 334 words
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167 2001-02-08 11 TOKYO Reuters JAPANESE electronics and personal computer manufacturer Toshiba Corp said yesterday it would shift some of its output of portable computers at a US unit to the Philippines, cutting 500 US jobs. A large portion of Toshiba America Information Systems's engineering and manufacturingReuters - 167 words
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66 2001-02-08 11 euters [SEATTLE] Software giant Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it will limit free Internet phone calls placed through its MSN Messenger software, which uses service from Web telephony company Net2Phone Inc. Starting from this weekend, users of MSN Messenger will still be able to placeeuters - 66 words
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94 2001-02-08 11 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, Hongkong's largest diversified group, with investments ranging from transportation to telecommunications, said it has increased its stake from 51 per cent to 78.3 per cent in Andala SpA, the joint venture with Tiscalia SpA that won a cellularBloomberg - 94 words
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62 2001-02-08 11 Bloomberg [OSLO] British Telecommunications will buy the 49.5 per cent it doesn't already own of Ireland's Esat Digifone from Norway's Telenor for 10.8 billion kroner (512.15 billion), Telenor said. Telenor said it will exercise an option that obliges British Telecom to buy the stakeBloomberg - 62 words
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Article75 2001-02-08 11 Bloomberg [TAIPEI] Acer Inc, Taiwan's third largest computer maker by market capitalisation, won orders from Dell Computer Corp to make notebook computers, according to local news reports and analysts. Acer is scheduled to ship 50,000 units each month to Dell starting in September, making theBloomberg - 75 words
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465 2001-02-08 11 NEW YORK Reuters Bloomberg AMAZON.COM Inc on Tuesday slammed a new report from one of its harshest critics, a Lehman Brothers Inc analyst who warned that the Internet retailer faces a "creditor squeeze" in the second half of 2001 and urged that investors "avoid"Reuters; Bloomberg - 465 words
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402 2001-02-08 11 MELBOURNE Reuters AUSTRALIA'S largest telecommunications company, Telstra Corp Ltd, said yesterday that its pan-Asian alliance with Hongkong's Pacific Century CyberWorks Ltd (PCCW) will be running today after the establishment of three joint venture groups. The Telstra and CyberWorks alliance, first proposed in April 2000, willReuters - 402 words
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Article, Illustration354 2001-02-08 11 PARIS AFP RESCUE workers may one day be able to locate people lying unconscious in earthquake rubble or in an avalanche simply by calling their mobile phone, American engineers hope. Husband-and-wife team Victor Lubecke and Olga Boric-Lubecke of Bell Labs noticed thatAFP - 354 words
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MALAYSIA news
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549 2001-02-08 12 KUALA LUMPUR Despite good Ql, slowing economy may spell disappointment Reuters MALAYSIA'S key power utility firm, Tenaga Nasional, has posted solid first-quarter earnings but worries of slower power demand growth could curb investors' appetite for its stock, analysts said yesterday. Tenaga is theReuters - 549 words
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Article, Illustration535 2001-02-08 12 KUALA LUMPUR Price increase could boost earnings by aboiit RM3OOm this yean analysts Bloomberg, Reuters AFX-Asia PERUSAHAAN Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) shares rose 8.1 per cent after the maker of Malaysia's best-sell-ing Proton cars won approval from the government toBloomberg,; Reuters; AFX-Asia - 535 words
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135 2001-02-08 12 KUALA LUMPUR AP THE government ofa northern Malaysian state plans to reopen areas to gold prospecting that have been closed since 1967 following a series of deadly cave-ins. The chief minister of Terengganu, Abdul Hadi Awang, was died by national news agency Bernama as sayingAP - 135 words
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Article, Illustration436 2001-02-08 12 Eddie Toh - From Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIAN businessman Tajudin Ramli has disclosed that no independent valuation was done when the government agreed to pay a hefty premium for his substantial block of shares in Malaysian Airline System (MAS) last month. "No independent valuation436 words
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147 2001-02-08 12 KUALA LUMPUR Bloomberg MALAYAN Banking Bhd, the largest lender in Malaysia, said it will announce its fiscal first-half earnings on Feb 13. Maybank, as the lender is commonly known, said managing director Amirsham Aziz will release its results for the six months endingBloomberg - 147 words
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REGIONAL news
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634 2001-02-08 14 Vikram Khanna - Their value-added electronics exports as proportion of total exports are high By Vikram Khanna TAIWAN and Korea, followed by Malaysia and Singapore, would be the worst hit Asian countries in terms of GDP growth, in the event of an electronics slowdown, according634 words
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391 2001-02-08 14 BANGKOK Reuters INCOMING Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday that Bangkok Bank executive chairman Kosit Panpiemras was one of four non-party candidates for the job of finance minister. Mr Thaksin, whose Thai Rak Thai Party scored a runaway victory inReuters - 391 words
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250 2001-02-08 14 HONGKONG Bloomberg ITV, a television station controlled by the family of Thailand's incoming prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, fired 23 reporters and editors who complained about interference in election coverage. The group petitioned the Senate and Election Commission against an order from ITVBloomberg - 250 words
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707 2001-02-08 14 JAKARTA Foreign financiers may harden their positions, say analysts Reuters CORPORATE Indonesia, struggling to emerge from three years of crisis, faces fresh pain from the debt mess at Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) with foreign financiers expected to get tough or even avoidReuters - 707 words
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Article, Illustration603 2001-02-08 14 Reuters, AFP [MANILA] Philippine central bank governor Rafael Buenaventura yesterday denied tipping off deposed Philippine president Joseph Estrada about the closure of a bank last year, allowing him to withdraw over US$2 million (553.4 million). Congressmen Joker Arroyo and Oscar Moreno, membersReuters,; AFP - 603 words
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596 2001-02-08 15 MARKET CRACKDOWN Move seen as sign of govt stepping np Mmpifrn against trading malpractices Bloomberg [SHANGHAI] Chinese police detained a branch manager of one of the country's biggest brokerages, a sign the government is stepping up its campaign the first since 1997 toBloomberg - 596 words
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474 2001-02-08 15 Reuters [SHANGHAI] Indebted Chinese retailer Zhengzhou Baiwen came under fresh media attack yesterday, sparking renewed speculation it may become the first Chinese firm to be stripped of its stock exchange listing. The official Xinhua news agency blasted the company's restructuring bid,Reuters - 474 words
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Article, Illustration95 2001-02-08 15 [BOMBAY] A visitor to India's largest Information Technology exhibition writing a message for earthquake victims here yesterday. Indian software industry leaders cautioned about the possibility of competition from China and Russia and other pitfalls that could hit the booming industry as it tried to reach an export targetREUTERS - 95 words
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513 2001-02-08 15 HONGKONG The disaster could catalyse economic momentum: analysts Reuters THE devastating earthquake in India may herald a muchneeded revival in local infrastructure stocks and push privatisation to the top of the government agenda, regional fund managers said. "We view the devastation wrought by theReuters - 513 words
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297 2001-02-08 15 HONGKONG Bloomberg TRAVELSKY Technology Ltd, China's state-owned air travel reservations system, rose as much as 17 per cent on its first day of trade as investors bought stock they flailed to get during its initial share sale. Travel Sky's sharesBloomberg - 297 words
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161 2001-02-08 15 TAIWAN Bloomberg TAIWAN'S exports fell in January for the first time in almost two years as the Chinese New Year holiday disrupted shipments and demand for semiconductors, mobile phones and other goods weakened. Exports fell 17 per cent from a yearBloomberg - 161 words
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257 2001-02-08 16 AMSTERDAM Reuters EURONEXT, Europe's second biggest bourse, unveiled a joint venture yesterday with the American Stock Exchange (Amex) to cross-list and trade exchange-traded funds, or trackers. Amex is the world's largest market place for ex-change-traded funds indexbased securities representing a portfolio ofReuters - 257 words
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415 2001-02-08 16 WASHINGTON This is down from the 3rd-qtr rate of 3%; unit labour costs rose at 4J% rate Bloomberg THE productivity of American workers rose in the fourth quarter at a slower pace than the previous three months as the economyBloomberg - 415 words
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248 2001-02-08 16 Reuters [NEW YORK] US corporations in January announced a record number of layoffs for the second straight month, according to an international outplacement firm. The report on Tuesday offerred further evidence that more gloomy times might lie ahead for the world's largestReuters - 248 words
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316 2001-02-08 16 Ravi Kanth - From Ravi Kanth in Geneva HONGKONG'S trade envoy Stuart Harbinson is likely to head the World Trade Organization's most powerful committee the General Council—for the current year, but WTO members are unable to decide who should head the politically-sensitive agricultural panel, sources316 words
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Article, Illustration334 2001-02-08 16 AP [UNITED NATIONS] Never at a loss for superlatives, real estate magnate Donald Trump has told the United Nations he could renovate its aging headquarters cheaper, faster and better than the nearly US$l billion (Ssl.7 billion) UN estimates project. Mr Trump, whoAP - 334 words
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396 2001-02-08 16 FRANKFURT Reuters TWO European central bank chiefs expressed caution yesterday on prospects for interest rate cuts as strong German manufacturing orders data backed the view that Europe could withstand a US economic slowdown. Bundesbank president Ernst Welteke repeated that the timeReuters - 396 words
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488 2001-02-08 16 David Boey - Bnt it could suffer a correction in next 2 quarters By David Boey THE global semiconductor industry is still on a growth path but could suffer a correction in the next two quarters, STMicroelectronics (STM) president and chief executive officer Pasquale488 words
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Article, Illustration363 2001-02-08 17 She signs global marketing pact with the Pepsi-Cola Company Reuters [PURCHASE, New York] Pop icon Britney Spears joined the Pepsi Generation on Tuesday. The teen idol, known for chart toppers such as Baby, One More Time and Oops! I Did it Again, signedReuters; REUTERS - 363 words
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255 2001-02-08 17 NEW YORK FT WALT Disney, the US entertainment group, said it thought the worst effects of the advertising slowdown was over as it reported earnings that were higher than Wall Street's downgraded expectations. "While we are not projecting a significant turnaround inFT - 255 words
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498 2001-02-08 17 LONDON News Corp and GM said to have reached tentative accord on terms FT RUPERT Murdoch is close to finalising a US$7O billion (*****.8 billion) deal that will leave him with control of DirecTV, adding the leading US satellite TV business to hisFT - 498 words
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Article, Illustration765 2001-02-08 17 ISRAEL'S ELBCTXOK FOH PRIME KOnSTBK Bat with jnst 19 Knesset seats the Likud leader has a tough task in forming a govt The Washington Post [JERUSALEM] Ariel Sharon, the ironwilled former army general marginalised for years as a resolute enemy of Middle East peaceThe Washington Post; AP - 765 words
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Article, Illustration338 2001-02-08 17 He says support for Nasdaq at 2,000 points; US is near recession Reuters [SINGAPORE] Templeton Emerging Markets Fund president Mark Mobius yesterday said the technology-lad-en Nasdaq Composite Index has more downside as many US tech issues are still overvalued. "I had expected a betterReuters - 338 words
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313 2001-02-08 17 CANBERRA Reuters THE Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates by half a percentage point yesterday, as expected, moving to soften the blow of a dramatic US slowdown amid signs of falling business confidence and slowing demand. However, analystsReuters - 313 words
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322 2001-02-08 18 Lau Chee Keong Refco Singapore - SGX Derivatives Tradingßeport ST Index/MSCI S'pore Index Lau Chee Keong Refco Singapore SINGAPORE'S stock market closed mixed as technology shares continued to sink on profit worries. However, buying in select blue chips limited the fall of the index. At the close, the benchmark322 words
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249 2001-02-08 18 Lau Chee Keong Refco Singapore - MSCI Taiwan Index Lau Chee Keong Refco Singapore THE Taiwan stock market tumbled almost 3 per cent yesterday following a profit warning from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) citing demand for its chips waned as global growth slowed. At the close, the MSCI Taiwan Index249 words
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Article161 2001-02-08 18 EMERGY REPORT Reuters [LONDON] Oil prices bounced back up yesterday after dipping on key data showing a build-up in crude stocks in the United States, the world's biggest oil consumer. Benchmark Brent futures rallied 22 US cents to U5528.92 a barrel and US MarchReuters - 161 words
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Article334 2001-02-08 18 London Reuters A WEEK-long rally in the yen ended abruptly yesterday after a decline in Japanese business confidence rekindled concern about the health of Japan's economy. The yen fell over one per cent against both the euro and the US dollar after the Japanese government's quarterly business surveyReuters - 334 words
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Article, Illustration2827 2001-02-08 19 HONGKONG AFP rl Hang Seng +13&23 HONGKONG share prices closed 0.9 per cent higher yesterday led by utilities with investors viewing the sector as a safe haven as the outlook for the market remains uncertain, dealers said. The key Hang Seng IndexAFP - 2,827 words
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Article2075 2001-02-08 19 TOKYO AFP Q Nikkei 225 +OJ6 SHARE prices in Tokyo edged up 0.7 per cent yesterday as foreign investors led bargain hunting after the key market index fell for four straight trading days, brokers said. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's Nikkei 225 Average closed up 96.16AFP - 2,075 words
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Article, Illustration1024 2001-02-08 19 n Shenzhen B Index -dffl CHINA'S shares ended down for a third day in a row yesterday as regulators widened a probe into possible price manipulation by brokerages and institutional investors. Brokers said share prices would remain under pressure while officials from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) andSource: Credit Lyonnsis Securities(Asia) Ltd - 1,024 words
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Article386 2001-02-08 19 AFP Q VP Index -155.48 TAIWAN share prices fell 2.7 per cent yesterday on selling of technology issues after the world's largest semiconductor foundry issued a bearish first quarter outlook, dealers said. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Price Index sank 155.48 points to 5,693.58, on turnover of NT593.52 billion.AFP - 386 words
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Article8844 2001-02-08 20 INDUSTRIALS Consumer prefects 2001 Last Vol Day Nat Cap High Low Company Sala 'OOP High Low P/E $mH 312 300 Ajinomoto 312 2 2 312 312 17.1 126.5 45 30 Angkasa 37.5 1 7 37.5 37 55.3 342 286 A potto Food Hlg 330 unch 2 33a 338 7 J8,844 words
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Article, Illustration378 2001-02-08 20 AFP, AFX-Asia P| Composite Index -3.71 MALAYSIAN shares closed 0.5 per cent lower yesterday on extended profit-taking and some forced seUing, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Composite Index ended down 3.71 points at 729.10. Meanwhile, the Second Board Index dropped 0.95 ofAFP,; AFX-Asia - 378 words
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Advertisement39 2001-02-08 20 INVESTMENT J i I IPO. Shares. Bonds. Stocks. Annual Reports. Whatever you're offering, we help you reach out to 86.7% of all adults In Singapore daily. The Straits Times The Business Times Lianhe Zaobao Berita Harian Tamil Murasu 1800-741-188339 words
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Article2564 2001-02-08 21 BOHPS&WARRAHTS m? m ami M S2-«m* Lk< M (toy LmHiiIi An C— Urn WtK 1Mb M# Lm Mi ««r- IH>) i— —nr Mil W» C*») Ma Kl taV mi 47 1 s Acma W*****4 1-5 -0.5 164 2 1.5 15 2 2 4U> 1 300 375 4233 5 25 2.52,564 words
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Article302 2001-02-08 21 AFP D Composite Index -1(139 THE Korea Stock Exchange Composite Index closed down 10.39 points at 576.19. Volume stood at 321 million shares worth 1.5 trillion won. —AFP Fit 7 Rm *h Anam Semi 4190 -210 Brain Tecfi 555 -15 CMitral Bank 170 0 ChatlComm ***** 500 Oat GuAFP - 302 words
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Article279 2001-02-08 21 AFP |3 Composite Index -4J6 PHILIPPINE share prices closed 0.3 per cent lower yesterday. The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index yesterday fell 4.98 points to 1,659.25. Turnover fell to 542.94 million shares worth 436.4 million pesos.— AFP F«*7 C800) Abacus Construction 0.56 unch 0 Aboitiz Equity 150 unch 106AFP - 279 words
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Article260 2001-02-08 21 AFP HHBE-40 NEW Zealand shares closed marginally higher yesterday in light trade with many investors sidelined ahead of the profit reporting season, dealers said. The NZSE-40 Capital Index closed up 0.94 of a point at 1,968.01 on volume of NZ$63.B million. —AFP m rmn Advantage HOS 1.46 0.10 338AFP - 260 words
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Article551 2001-02-08 21 AFP QAD Ordinaries -1150 AUSTRALIAN shares closed 0.4 per cent lower yesterday in a muted reaction to a widely expected cut in official interest rates, brokers said. The All Ordinaries Index slipped 13.5 points to 3,262.8, and the SP/ASX2OO Index shed 13.2 points to 3,312.1. The All Industrials IndexAFP - 551 words
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Article, Illustration720 2001-02-08 21 AFX-Asia H SET Mm *436 SHARE prices closed firmer after moving in a tight range on speculative buying in banks and financials ahead of tomorrow's Parliament vote for the new Prime Minister and the Cabinet, dealers said. The SET Index closed up 4.35 points or 1.34 per cent atAFX-Asia - 720 words
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Article, Illustration731 2001-02-08 21 AFP QOnpositebdez -5.78 INDONESIAN share prices closed down 1.3 per cent yesterday on domestic political concerns after a massive rally by supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid turned violent in East Java, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index was down 5.78 points at 444.33, off a low ofAFP - 731 words
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Article, Illustration843 2001-02-08 24 JAIME EE - Forget Mel Gibson. Shunji Matsuo is the man you're after when you want a good haircut, says jazmb be JAIME EE MEL Gibson might know all about what women want, but when it comes to their hair, real women want Shunji Matsuo. The soft-spoken, Japan-born hairPHOTOS: CHRIS LOH - 843 words
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Advertisement127 2001-02-08 24 projecteyeball. T*LL LAURAI SjOV* I "I 1 -.i Let't not be said that Project Eyeball sniffs at people who want to be married to doormats. In fact, our very own Cupid for the new millennium, Eugene Wee, says it is really jMmfflm mutually rewarding relationship with one. IraHBHBK He'll even127 words
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Advertisement310 2001-02-08 25 Where to wine, dine and sa Weekend Lover's Nest chocolates and a stalk of Package rose. $218 per couple inclusive of set dinner Happy Valentine's Day and deluxe room with International Eurobreakfast for 2. Asian Buffet Dinner ■i $38 (Adult) Romantic Candlelight Gala j All diners.\vill be enQjtled £7 $96310 words
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Miscellaneous742 2001-02-08 25 i.i..,-€*;t.n*j^—MMfe Lo AM i( l>" day/Business Break- 100 Headlines Graphics. 9 AM tg Kids s Central: rjead The Babysitter's 7JO Headlines/S'pore Up- Mftto Cal time If \m4 SKfe Chat/Knowing WMMHHI Brain. The 2$ K* Fortu a». CNAToday/Business K d, 3 I/-91 lm_ lojo Bear In The Big Blue tu» YinYang&You.742 words
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Miscellaneous251 2001-02-08 25 UKYFTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 5 One who styles wet hair of gun--1 Turning on radio, chap is <*>8(6) moved... (11) 6 Composer near coiapee (4) 9 ...Station to cany popular toy 7 Unpopular presentation his vo**y (10.*) calist evaded slyly (6,8) 11 One is sworn to take half, sacty 8 P-pulchrltudinous,251 words
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Article2414 2001-02-08 27 PAUL THOMPSON - A raft of new accounting rules looks set to increase the amount of data developers must disclose, cause profits to yo-yo and undermine takeover plans of predatory firms, paoi thompsom looks at the issue PAUL THOMPSON THE press has been replete of late with gloomy stories surrounding the2,414 words
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Article, Illustration724 2001-02-08 28 ANDREA TAN - Modest growth compared with 20% for 1999 reflects decline in consumer confidence. ANDREA TAX reports ANDREA TAN THE rise in prime Central London property prices slowed to 14.2 per cent in 2000, with most of the increase occur ing in the firstFILE PHOTO; Source: Knight Frank - 724 words
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Article, Illustration1052 2001-02-08 29 CHAN CHEN YEE - cbam c&EN tee spells out what landlords must do to ensure that they are within the law CHAN CHEN YEE The writer is a partner with Drew Napier IF you, as a landlord, have tenanted your premises to an immigration offender, youFILE PHOTO - 1,052 words
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Article480 2001-02-08 29 DEVELOPER/OWNER DISTRICT LOCATION SIZE TOTAL UNITS NO. OF PRICE TENURE (sq ft) LAUNCHED i UNITS SOLD ($psf) Queens Allgreen Prop 3 Stirling Rd 914-2,723 536 289 760 99-yr River Place FEO 3 HavelockRd 678-3,229 509 416 950 99-yr Caribbean at Keppel Bay Keppe) Land 4 Keppel480 words
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Article, Illustration1097 2001-02-08 30 Vince Chong - With topics ranging from the selection ol management agents to the cost of refurbishing a condo, Condominiums is a comprehensive source of information for managing agents, architects and owners Condominiums—The A to Z of Management, Maintenance Refurbishment 123 pages, $59.90 Publisher. Atelier East Press Available at1,097 words
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Article, Illustration387 2001-02-08 31 Vince Chong - Targeted at HDB upgraders, Tanamera Crest is priced at an average $560 psf By Vince Chong SET m a private enclave on high ground at Tanah Merah, the 99-year leasehold Tanamera Crest represents an affordable suburban condominium tucked among landed homes. Developer Capita Land has priced theRICHARD CHNG - 387 words
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3593 2001-02-08 31 PROJECT NAME/ PROP CONTRACT TENURE BULTHNT PWCE PSF STREET NAME TYPE DATE LAND AREA* (SOFT) (STOOO) (St) District 9 Aspen Ht Apt 26/12/00 999 1324 1400 1057 Aspen Ht Apt 21/10/00 999 3122 2800 897 Cairnhill Plaza3,593 words
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Article, Illustration860 2001-02-08 32 VINCE CHONG - S'poreans make different uses of their balconies. Some convert them into indoor space, others turn them into jungles, voice ghomg looks at how you can make the most of your balcony VINCE CHONG IN Singapore's high-rise landscape, the balcony has become one very confused space. SomeFILE PHOTOS - 860 words
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Article, Illustration638 2001-02-08 34 Thien - Gardeners are beginning to recognise that the downtrodden groundcover Dlants have more than one use By Thien THEY aren't stars, but they play an equally important role in helping to complete the picture. And the good news is that they are also unfussy, undemanding andTHIEN - 638 words
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Article, Illustration218 2001-02-08 34 Episcia cupreata (Flame Violet) This fleshy herb (left) originated from South America and is among the prettiest of foliage plants. The paired leaves are oval and often patterned with silver. Episcias have rich, subtle colours; some have velvety textures while others are smooth.218 words
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Advertisement30 2001-02-08 27 INSIDE Rise of prime London property prices slows to 14%. Pg 2 Making sure you're not harbouring an illegal immigrant Pg 3 Get the most out of your balcony. P*«,730 words
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Advertisement180 2001-02-08 28 FOR SALE Legal Description Lot 2349N, Mukim 6 Land Area 25,796 sq m Tenure 30 years w.e.fl April 1988 30 years Total build-in area 13,193.4 sq m Description of Property Factory with mezzanine office 10,278 sq m Warehouse 1 393 sq m Warehouse 2 1016.4 sq m Warehouse 3 1596180 words
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Advertisement90 2001-02-08 28 FOR SALE BY TENDER FREEHOLD INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY I 7 WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Land Area approximately 122,009 sq ft J| .mm rb Zoned "Light Industry" at Plot Ratio 2.5 ■li u P ep k Location at Pasir Panjang/Alexandra Rds ill ESI Infocom Centre SS Existing 5-storey warehouse/coldroom Ji n Total ,etta90 words
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Advertisement201 2001-02-08 29 BUNGALOW PLOTS FOR SALE 200 208 JERVOIS ROAD s Jervois/Tanglin GCB area »3EL J Elevated with commanding views of surrounding greenery 16,146 sq ft to 17,007 sq ft j™ Freehold /f nnnmininr v Vacant Possession SUL j Bh ST For further information, *sE~ please contact: rSc jJJ Chin Teck Chuan201 words
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Article271 2001-02-08 35 Reuters THE Baltic Dry Index (BDI) eased eight points to 1,472, the Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) fell 17 points to 1,583, the Baltic Handymax Index (BHI) firmed 38 points to 8,937 and the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) was down 13 points to 1,838. TIME-CHARTER: "♦Marvellous (built 2000) 168,000Reuters - 271 words
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Article288 2001-02-08 35 sex n>T »♦/-*> CWT Distribution 0.51 "0.03 10 Choan Hup 0-37 unch 1475 Cosco Investment.—0.18 -0.01 409 Freight Links 012 -0.01 125 G8Hoidlng» 0.48 unch 0 IMC Hotdings-HK 5.60 unch 0 Jay* Holdings 0.15 -OtOI 732 KeppetCorp 3.48 unch 1648 KeppeiFELS. 107 unch (ff :sssste=a S3 si Labroy288 words
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441 2001-02-08 35 Donald Urquhart - Order book starts to fill as offshore oil and gas industry recovers By. Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] Rolls-Royce Marine has reported a surge in orders for offshore service and cable-laying vessels during the final months of 2000 with over £100 million (*****.38441 words
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480 2001-02-08 35 David Hughes - NEWBUXLDS By David Hughes ORDERS for large crude oil tankers are still coming in steadily. This week sees both China's Cosco and Japan's Tokyo Tanker ordering VLCCs (very large crude carriers). Cosco's order is the first VLCC contract for the Nantong Cosco-KHI yard, making480 words
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Article, Illustration74 2001-02-08 35 [CAIRNS] A diver vacuums and removes contaminated coralsfrom the Sudbury Reef, part of the Australia's Great Barrier Reef, 22 nautical miles south-east of Cairns. For the next six weeks, 15 divers will attempt the largest clean-up of a reef system in the world. Red anti-foulREUTERS - 74 words
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Article118 2001-02-08 35 [LONDON] US-based dotcom Maritime Direct Is facing legal action over unpaid bills from UK shipping recruitment firm Spinnaker Consulting. Spinnaker is pursuing the online portal, which has recenUy been slashing staff numbers to cut costs, over unpaid recruitment fees and money owing for MaritimeDirect's118 words
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311 2001-02-08 35 P T Bangsberg - From P T Bangsberg in Manila TAIWAN'S Yangming Marine Transport Corp said it will upgrade its Pacific Southwest service to the US West Coast, while K Line (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd) of Japan plans larger ships on its trans-Pacific service. Yang Ming Line311 words
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Article, Illustration637 2001-02-08 36 Asian feed wheat suppliers are hoping to ship their cargo to the Philippines from neighbouring Mundhra port Reuters [SINGAPORE] ASIAN feed wheat suppliers, unsure of operations at India's quake-hit port of Kandla, are planning shipments to the Philippines from the nearby Mundhra portReuters; REUTERS - 637 words
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Article16616 2001-02-08 42 THEBUSINESSTIMES THEBUSINESSTIMES Page 8 EXPORT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 200 ETA ETA Advertiser Vessel Voyage Telephone SIN Dest'n Name Name Number Number To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 Cote D'lvoire 15/02 31/03 COSCO MING HEAVEN 0025W 65-*****00 20/02 25/03 Del mas SAUDI JUBAIL H4IW (5-*****44 21/02 31/03 COSCO EMPRESS PHOENIX 0099W16,616 words
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Article731 2001-02-08 45 Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Depwturt Bt lemang Ja ***** 01I 2? J !2£ Bt Pan Nur ***** J01 07/02/910 07/02/M4I0 Bt Pakistan2 ***** J01 07/02/9*00 07/02/15:00 Bt Put Watoi ***** J01 07/02/84)0 07/02/18:00 Tropical 28 02A01 JOS 07/02/835 07/02/174)0 Winstar 2 016S01 J03 07/02/715 07/02/214)0 G H731 words
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Article1763 2001-02-08 45 RECEIVING OF EXPORT Fa CONTAINERS AND LCI CAROO Booting/Mwce Rstb Ship VoyMo Ett/Btr Ported Frw To from WCOim AOOtS 1/1*00 OJ/HOO MJW* *r00 2A 06/i'0C 07/065"* 07/0900 a 04/1700 07/0659 07/0900 3 07*700 07/091 07A400 4 0T/B00 07/M9I 07/1700 ACX CAMET 2« 4/13:00 04/600 MMM MmM 2A 04/T7001,763 words
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Article183 2001-02-08 45 Fab 8 Thailand: Makha Bucha Day. New Zealand: Waitangi Day. Fab 11 Japan: National Foundation Day. Fabl* United States: Presidents Day. Fab 23 Brinei: National Day. Marl South Korea: Independence Movement Day. Mar* Brunei: Hari Raya Haji. Indonesia: Idul Adha A.H. Malaysia: Hari Raya Haji. Singapore: Hari Raya183 words
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Article760 2001-02-08 45 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Marine Oil Ltd. shows price ranges in US dollars instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the market Prices shown are based oa averagesized stem. Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index chains and the individual760 words
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Article464 2001-02-08 45 CvtN 180 MM 987.5 0J 6.9 0.06 65 0.03 M i nmHi Notar tnidw Asb MmMm SodhMUt Ho Ibovt E2S 0 0 10 ==2 380 Ave 984.9 0J Q.I 0.06 25 0.01 380 Mox 990.4 0.7 16.1 0.09 54 0.04 W/IT3 »»n »M/M WW No obow464 words
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Article, Illustration598 2001-02-08 46 Forty per cent of US planemaker's sales are government business Reuters [LONDON] Boeing Co is in good shape to cope with a moderate US recession, the aircraft builder's chief financial officer (CFO) said. "I would not want to go into aReuters; AFP - 598 words
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342 2001-02-08 46 Bloomberg [SHANGHAI] China wants its citizens to use US dollars to pay for outbound air tickets starting March 1 as the government moves to restrict access to foreign currency to stem an anticipated outflow of reserves. The regulation, announced inBloomberg - 342 words
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Article, Illustration41 2001-02-08 46 [ATHENS] Two models display uniforms designed for the employees of the Athens' new international airport during a fashion show by Greek designer Michalis Aslanis at the departure terminals of the new airport which is to open in mid-March. REUTERSREUTERS - 41 words
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Article, Illustration144 2001-02-08 46 US airline strikes Reuters [WASHINGTON] President George Bush is "very concerned" about the possibility of strikes at several major US artnes in fie coming months and is urging a* parties to reach agreement on labour issues. The White House said on Tuesday that the US president wasReuters - 144 words
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Article, Illustration528 2001-02-08 46 Third French carrier Air Littoral will maintain own brand and network Bloomberg [PARIS] SAirGroup said it will merge two of its French airlines and leave a third to run independently, as the parent company of Swissair reconsiders its unprofitable strategy of operating smallBloomberg; AFP FILE PHOTO - 528 words
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