The Business Times, 26 May 2003
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Title Section12 2003-05-26 1 l«(fS-Q24/03/2003 85* THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE Internet: http://business-times.asial.com.sg MONDAY, MAY 26, 200312 words
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884 2003-05-26 1 Genevieve Cua - ~ii exclusive! Bat insurers say agents will still lose commissions despite MAS stance By Genevieve Cua [SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore has removed another explicit deterrent to the mis-sell-ing of insurance products. Agents or advisers who sell clients new policies within 12 months884 words
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345 2003-05-26 1 Tang Weng Fai - l-ii exclusive Package offered is np to a month's pay for each year of service, np to 25 years By Tang Weng Fai [SINGAPORE] Amid corporatisation and increased competition, Singapore Power has extended its voluntary retirement scheme to its subsidiaries. The basic package is345 words
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Article65 2003-05-26 1 Week Change ST1 1318.14 +13.23 KLSECOMP 650.8JS +14.62 NIKKEI 225 8184.76 +67 47 HANG SENG 9:103.73 +210.5-5 SET INDEX 395 52 +12.52 JAKARTA COMP .472.11 +4.17 MANILA COMP .*****4 -12.19 TAIPEI WPI *****2 +65.75 SEOILCOMP 611.51 +0.70 SHENZHEN B .218.48 +195 Al'ST ALLORI) 2967(10 +42.60 DOW JONES 8601.38 -77,5965 words
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Article75 2003-05-26 1 FOREX RATES us* SS USS JSSperlSS) 1.723 £(l SS/SS per S) 1H3« 2.820 El R(t(l SS/SS/E) .1.171 2.019 YEN 117,1 68.10 RM 3.800 2.205 HKS 7.799 4.526 BAHT 4194 24.34 RI'PIAH 8.280 4.805 RENMINBI 8299 4.816 INDIAN Rl PEE 4891 27 22 PRIME RATES SINGAPORE* 525 KIALA UMPIR 6.4075 words
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Article, Illustration811 2003-05-26 1 Andrew Marks - But some surveys suggest recovery is not in sight From, Andrew Marks in New York MARKET bulls see a silver lining in lean inventories, higher productivity, tax cuts and low interest rates which they believe will kick-start business spending and underpin aSource: Bloomberg - 811 words
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547 2003-05-26 1 Denesh Divyanathan - He favours early action to ward off threat of recession By Denesh Divyanathan {SINGAPORE] The government will act to stimulate the economy with measures that cut across the board rather than focussed on specific sectors hit by Sars if the threat of547 words
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Article, Illustration640 2003-05-26 2 Anthony Rowley - Bank to be backed by public funds, countering PM's privatisation call From. Anthony Rowley in Tokyo TOKYO'S controversial governor Shintaro Ishihara has thrown down the gauntlet to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi by announcing his intention to form a new bank next yearAP, REUTERS FILE PHOTOS - 640 words
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584 2003-05-26 2 Catherine Ong - exclusive Creditors strike deal on issue of protection if second default occurs By Catherine Ong [SINGAPORE] A final deal for settling a staggering US$l4 billion debt is in sight as creditors of Asia Pulp Paper Co (APP) reached agreement on a584 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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397 2003-05-26 3 Denesh Divyanathan - He would be np against deep pockets if he moves in on Haw Par, BIL By Denesh Divyanathan OEI Hong Leong may have punters hanging on his every move now that he has raised his stakes in four more listed companies this month,397 words
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599 2003-05-26 3 neil behrmann - neil behrmann NOW'S the time for Asian investors to be exceedingly wary of European stocks. The general argument among sanguine fund managers is that European stock markets follow Wall Street and will rise if the Dow appreciates. But if that happens, so will599 words
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Article, Illustration435 2003-05-26 3 Loh Hui Yin - Shoe maker is first Chinese firm to list on SGZ in IV2 years By: Loh Hui Yin LI Wei and his family spent this year's Chinese New Year holidays in Singapore, but the Chinese entrepreneur was no ordinary tour bist. Mr Li, managing directorLIANHE ZAOBAO - 435 words
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282 2003-05-26 3 Bloomberg NEPTUNE Orient Lines Ltd (NOL), Singapore's largest shipping line, may report a profit of US$4 million in the first quarter, bolstered by gains in its tanker unit and smaller losses for its container shipping business. This is the first time the companyBloomberg - 282 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration328 2003-05-26 4 OTHER SINGAPORE INDICES May 23 VALUE CLOSE BTOMDS 171.00 -13.00 BTCMN -*****.00 +172.00 BT 10-<Uy MA -*****.00 +17.00 AM-SG Equities 359.27 +4.75 SG Eqnitins Elnct 127.50 +2.67 SG Equities Fin 1108.31 +11.90 SG Equities Prop 320J55 +8.27 MSCI Singapore 162.48 +1.70 SMSCI Fntnres +1.70 iiwhi Vtkmm UniFiber 10c 312,922,000 NewWave328 words
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Article, Illustration292 2003-05-26 4 Ven Sreenivasan - HOT STOCK/ WARRANT By Ven Sreenivasan SINGAPORE Airlines last week unveiled a net profit growth of 69 per cent to $1,065 billion for the financial year ended March 2003. Excluding tax write-backs arising from a lower tax rate, net292 words
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Article, Illustration757 2003-05-26 4 r. sivanithy - I comment STOCKS r. sivanithy IT'S been a real roller-coast-er ride for local stock market traders from the obsession with the geopolitical risks of a USIraq war, to minute-by-min-ute tracking of US military manoeuvres in now-forgot-ten Iraqi cities; then to the worry about Sars' impact757 words
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746 2003-05-26 4 AFP [HONG KONG] Some major Asian currencies weakened against the US dollar, with Japanese authorities repeating their warning of dollar-buying intervention. Japanese yen: The yen faced selling pressure against the US dollar during the week just ended as Japanese authorities repeated their warning ofAFP - 746 words
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SINGAPORE news
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455 2003-05-26 5 Denesh Divyanathan - Survey complies with professional research standards, it says By Denesh Divyanathan MEDIA group Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) is standing by the stunning 800,000 readership figure of its free newspaper, Streats, saying the number was obtained from a survey that adhered to "professional research455 words
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298 2003-05-26 5 Denesh Divyanathan - =4 on the economy economic growth By\ Denesh Divyanathan ASIA holds the key to two of the biggest issues facing the world economy today fears over deflation and the weakening US dollar said Standard Chartered Bank in a recent report. While deflation is not298 words
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Article401 2003-05-26 5 Slow Li Sen - Cardmembers enjoy exclusivity and a host of special privileges, services By Slow Li Sen AN American Express platinum cardmember "very recently" splurged $350,000 in the Bulgari shop here, making it the single largest purchase so far recorded for cards issued in Singapore. Pressed for more401 words
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Article205 2003-05-26 5 PROPERTY sales over the weekend went well despite the poor economic climate, signalling there is still demand for well-priced units in the market. Far East Organization said two of its developments offered for sale over the weekend 46-storey Icon in Tanjong Pagar and Gardenvista in205 words
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824 2003-05-26 5 COMMODITY Weeklyßoundup AFP [LONDON] The plummeting US dollar sent gold up to a three-month high last week, while oil prices also ended higher despite the removal of United Nations sanctions on Iraq, a move allowing the resumption of Iraqi crude exports.AFP - 824 words
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Article, Illustration1157 2003-05-26 5 FINANCE COMMODITIES Week ended: May 23 SnrOAPORE QOVERMMEltT SECURITIES OTPICATIVE PRICES AMP YIELDS Met ftrlc* TimC—- Matarttr C— YTM K <Hw TwCw— MfrttY C— T TII WU 0«T 7 YR 2.5 15-Jub-03 K*****0F 1.39* 0.49* 100.06 100.11 5 YR 2.625 01-0ct-07 R*****0H 124* 1.23* 105.85 105.9 5 YR 5.125 0VS«p-031,157 words
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Advertisement1337 2003-05-26 6 \rW?*yF3B*E*%&-' China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd China Aviation Oil A Decade of Challenges; A Bright Future China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd ("CAO") today celebrates its Tenth Anniversary, marking a decade which witnessed two major transformations that have lifted the Group from losses and obscurity to fast growth and1,337 words
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Advertisement804 2003-05-26 7 CELEBRATES ITS IOTH ANNIVERSARY Management Principles Behind Past Growth The Road Ahead W* 1 In charting our growth, CAO is guided by our "1-2-3" Concept of Management and Five Investment Principles. Under the "1-2-3" concept, iH "One" refers to aiming for rapid, continuous and steady growth; "Two" means to leverage804 words
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THE FTA FACTOR
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Article, Illustration2038 2003-05-26 8 Vikram Khanna - Mega payoffs and some pain Tlkram irhnt in considers the impact of the FTA on three aspects of the S'pore economy Vikram Khanna THE US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which was signed by US President George Bush and Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong in Washington on May 6, could haveFILE PHOTO - 2,038 words
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Article, Illustration1164 2003-05-26 9 Anna Teo - Few companies have got down to gleaning from the technical details how they can exploit the US trade pact reports Too Anna Teo Businessman Jeffrey Goh is in the panel fielding questions on investing in Batam but he has a flurry of queries himself for his Indonesian1,164 words
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Article, Illustration865 2003-05-26 10 Vince Chong - Vlnce Chong considers what foreign advertising agencies can do to succeed in the still-unsophisticated Chinese industry Vince Chong Advertising great William Bernbach once opined that his craft isn't about creating a product advantage but rather to convey an inherent advantage effectively. Could this contain the answerREUTERS - 865 words
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Article1563 2003-05-26 10 SICOM FUTURES May 2. RUBBER Futures (Ctosinq prices) RSS1 (S cents/kg) Close Volume Open Month High Low Sett (towns) Interest Jun 03 179.25 Jul 03 ***** Aug 03 168.25 Sep 03 166.75 RSS 3 (US cMts/kg) Volume Open Month High Low Sett (tonnes) Interest Jun 03 103.00 103.00 103.001,563 words
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REGIONAL news
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70 2003-05-26 11 AFP [BANGKOK] Bangkok's governor has unveiled construction plans for an electric railway encircling the Thai capital in a bid to ease its infamous traffic congestion, a report said here yesterday. Governor Samak Sundaravej said construction on the proposed 82.5-kilometre system, to cost an estimated 41AFP - 70 words
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73 2003-05-26 11 AP [BANGALORE] After earning tax-free billions of dollars for years, Indian software companies plan to use some of their profits and programming muscle to help the country's poor and illiterate. A foundation set up by the National Association of Software Services Companies a grouping ofAP - 73 words
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94 2003-05-26 11 Bloomberg [BANGKOK] Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra expects overseas investors to boost purchases of Thai stocks this year on optimism that the nation's economic growth will accelerate. "Thailand will become one of the favourite countries for foreign investors to put their money in because theyBloomberg - 94 words
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Article65 2003-05-26 11 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] Some 200 crew on a Malaysian navy ship have been quarantined following the death of a crew member with suspected Sars symptoms two days ago, the health ministry said yesterday. Ten people have been hospitalised and the rest quarantined on board the KDAFP - 65 words
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90 2003-05-26 11 AP [MANILA] A passenger vessel carrying at least 228 people broke apart and sank after colliding with a larger ferry yesterday in stormy waters at the mouth of Manila Bay. The coastguard said at least 25 people were killed and 203 were rescued. SearchAP - 90 words
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Article, Illustration478 2003-05-26 11 HONGKONG Reuters HONG Kong, its reputation badly tarnished by Sars, will launch a HK$l billion (*****.8 million) campaign to improve its image following the lifting of a travel warning on the city, a newspaper said yesterday. Hong Kong is also inviting a number ofReuters; Photos AFP, AP, REUTERS - 478 words
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Article, Illustration732 2003-05-26 11 eddie toh - I- Jri comment KL STOCKS Biotech hub plan, broader economic stimulus package will help economy stay on course eddie toh Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad did not waste much time in getting back to work, following a twomonth vacation. Last week, he launched two long-awaited732 words
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526 2003-05-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR New leaders taking over ahead of Dr M's retirement AFP Bernama A NEW generation of politicians is beginning to take over Malaysia's ruling political parties ahead of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's retirement and impending general elections. The Malaysian Chinese AssociationAFP; Bernama - 526 words
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383 2003-05-26 11 KUALA LUMPUR CEO planning visit of M'siancar makers to Mexico Reuters Bloomberg MALAYSIAN national car maker Proton is planning to use Mexico as a platform to tap the lucrative North American automobile market, the New Straits Times reported yesterday. Mexican ambassador to Malaysia AlfredoReuters; Bloomberg - 383 words
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WORLD news
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Article, Illustration470 2003-05-26 12 TOKYO Bnt future is less certain as Resona asks for 2t yen public fund injection AFP. Reuters JAPAN'S mega-banks should avoid triggering a financial crisis when they reveal full year results today despite suffering huge losses, but analysts fear for the future unlessAFP.; Reuters; REUTERS - 470 words
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403 2003-05-26 12 NEW YORK Top 3 execs' pay amounts to 71% of exchange's profit Bloomberg NEW York Stock Exchange co-presidents Robert Britz and Catherine Kinney earned about US$4 million each in 2002, according to people familiar with their compensation. The pair's compensation, along with theBloomberg - 403 words
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Article196 2003-05-26 12 TORONTO AFP Reuters CANADA'S largest city, Toronto, braced itself yesterday for a new outbreak of Sars, on news that an undiagnosed sufferer may have exposed hundreds to the illness that has already killed 24 people here. Officials were investigating 33 possible cases of Severe AcuteAFP; Reuters - 196 words
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WORLDWatch
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107 2003-05-26 12 Reuters {JERUSALEM] Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon won cabinet approval yesterday for a US-backed peace "road map" that includes a historic call to establish a Palestinian state by 2005, Israel Radio said. Overcoming opposition from far-right ministers and members of his own Likud party, MrReuters - 107 words
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102 2003-05-26 12 AFP [SEOUL] South Korea's third largest conglomerate the SK Group has missed a deadline to present a rescue plan for its troubled trading arm SK Global, reports said yesterday. The missing of the Saturday deadline was prompted by a dispute between creditors and theAFP - 102 words
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68 2003-05-26 12 Reuters [LONDON] US industrial conglomerate United Technologies Corp (UTC) and British security services company Chubb Pic are nearing a takeover deal that could value Chubb at around £580 million (Ssl.6 billion), sources close to the situation said yesterday. The sources said an announcement couldReuters - 68 words
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Article104 2003-05-26 12 Reuters [KITA KYUSHU, Japan] Japan may hike its consumption tax in four years to replenish its dwindling coffers, Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said yesterday. Speaking at a public meeting in Kita Kyushu, Mr Shiokawa said Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's vow to keep the sales taxReuters - 104 words
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365 2003-05-26 12 Neil Behrmann - From] Neil Behrmann in London A GROUP of British schoolgirls have embarrassed fund managers who are struggling in the gyrating stockmarket. A notional £100,000 (*****,355) investment by them soared by 141 per cent to £241,000 between October and April in the Student Portfolio365 words
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511 2003-05-26 13 WASHINGTON But critics say it will result in more risk, unfair competition LATWP MERRILL Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Wal-Mart, General Electric and other companies are gaining support in Congress for the right to set up a nationwide banking system that could compete withLATWP - 511 words
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Article1031 2003-05-26 12 Compiled by Thomson Financial I/B/E/S Tin li thr wmi of ill Itw m wwndBlBin mWfci RECOMMENDATION FORECAST There?* total o( 29 brokaretubminiogrecom- COMPANY NAME THIS WEEK LAST WEEK EPS (t) PE (times) mandattona but not every atocfc it toHoawd by al the 29 broken. Their recom- menttaliOM em1,031 words
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Miscellaneous248 2003-05-26 13 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 1 Only a fight very nearly 6lt is stupid to give credit to the g Uncle on manoeuvres found something etementary (7) 23 Wave. travel round scx^S 9 2 Quieter part of a car? (8) 3 Brave secretary in smart sur- 15 Gathering of birds only? (3-5) Across:248 words
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690 2003-05-26 14 Amit Roy Choudhury - The need to manage ever-increasing volumes of data drives companies towards SAN and NAS solutions Reports by Amit Roy Choudhury SINGAPORE companies' use of storage devices attached directly to computers is dropping dramatically as they embrace network storage solutions in an effort to690 words
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Article147 2003-05-26 14 DATACRAFT has teamed up with key solutions partners EMC and Cisco Systems to roll out a new assessment service aimed at helping companies decide if they're ready for what it calls a Storage-Ready Network. According to Datacraft, such a network would provide a single intelligent infrastructure offering147 words
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419 2003-05-26 14 Tang Weng Fai - By' Tang Weng Fai DESPITE the still slow recovery in IT spending in the region, Hewlett-Packard has increased Asia-Pacific revenue while maintaining its focus on delivering the promised savings from the merger of HP with Compaq, the company's top regional executives said last419 words
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Article, Illustration561 2003-05-26 15 Amit Roy Choudhury - BnzzCity expects to turn profitable this year By Amit Roy Choudhury BUZZCITY, which was set up at the height of the dotcom boom in 1999, expects to turn profitable this year on the back of strong demand for the SMS services it offers. One of561 words
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ITTAKES
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Article59 2003-05-26 15 FUJI Xerox Singapore (FXS) will be organising a seminar entitled "Beyond The Delivery Chain An Integrated Logistics Solution". The theme of the seminar is "leveraging on technology for higher productivity efficiency". It will be held at FXS* Knowledge Management Centre at #18-01 Sun tec Tower Four on59 words
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Article38 2003-05-26 15 SINGAPORE infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) is organising iX 2003, a top regional infocomm conference form Sept 30 to Oct 3,2003. It will have a new integrated exhibition at Singapore Expo. For more details, visit www.iX2oo3.com.38 words
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Article, Illustration88 2003-05-26 15 BENQhas launched the first of its design-inspired series of media disks, called BenQ DJ Station. BenQ DJ Station is a CD-Recorder Disk (CD-R) that is designed to look like a mini LP. The media disks have distinctive jet-black LP design, with striking tangy orange, gekko88 words
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Article106 2003-05-26 15 PINNACLE Systems has announced the availability of Pinnacle Edition PRO version 5, the latest version of the company's mid-range video editing and DVD-authoring software for professional videographers, educators, and advanced video hobbyists. Pinnacle Edition PRO version 5 uses processing power from the PC's central and graphics106 words
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Article, Illustration68 2003-05-26 15 Amit Roy Choudhury - Compiled by. Amit Roy Choudhury A PC-TV made by Taiwan's MiTAC International Corporation is available in Singapore. The MiTAC PC-TV allows the recording of TV shows and watching of DVD movies. It also stores and plays digital music and can create DVDs and CDs. Priced at $2,799,68 words
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312 2003-05-26 15 Jennifer Lien - From J Jennifer Lien in Silicon Valley STOP worrying about the economy, and just get out there and start some companies. This was the message from Sequoia Capital founder Donald Valentine to several hundred entrepreneurs in rapt attention at the312 words
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Article, Illustration281 2003-05-26 15 Leonard Lim - Leonard Lim NOKIA sees the Asia-Pacific region, and China in particular, as a key market for growth, says Tomi Paatsila, Nokia's Asia-Pacific director of the mobile phone business unit. Mobile Phones. And putting its money where its mouth is, the mobile communications giant281 words
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Article306 2003-05-26 17 Contributed by Simpson Spence Young THE number of sales being reported this week does not fully illustrate the activity in the market. There are various other ships which are rumoured to be working firm and close to being sold, or maybe even being sold, but not yet beingContributed by Simpson Spence & Young - 306 words
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Article274 2003-05-26 17 SOX '000 **23 S$ Kal C*rr Attribution—0.58 unch 0 ChuanHup 0.39 0.01 T122 CHOffshora 0.20 0.01 500 Cosco Invastmant 0.26 -0.01 3947 Fr#toht Links 0.05 0.01 317 GBHoMnot 0.60 0.02 48 Jay* Holdings 0.34 unch 474 KappaiCorp 4.54 0.06 1464 K1 Vantura 0.18 0.01 2311 K appal Tai*274 words
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580 2003-05-26 17 It reports hike in incidents in waters near Bintan and Anamhaa iglanHg in the past month [SINGAPORE] Ships passing by the Indonesian island of Bintan, just off Singapore, have been warned to be vigilant after a spike in piracy incidents in the area.580 words
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Article, Illustration42 2003-05-26 17 [HUBEI] The Zigui Port on the upper reach of the Three Gorges in central China's Hubei Province has been opened to traffic. The Chinese port is an important one on the Yangtze River linking the east and the west. APAP - 42 words
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111 2003-05-26 17 [SINGAPORE] The first berth at Vietnam's newest deepwater general port at Chan May is completed, and is expected to be operational by September. Located on the East Chan May peninsula near the central city of Danang, the port's annual capacity is projected111 words
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265 2003-05-26 17 Beth Jinks - First new ocean cruise to fly the US flag in 50 years By Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] Star Cruises' Miami-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will launch services of its newbuild Pride of America in July 2004 the first new ocean cruise265 words
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351 2003-05-26 17 Beth Jinks - They'll be ready by month'sendfornew container ships By: Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] Four berths at Port Klang's Northport will reportedly have 15 m draughts by the end of the month, catching up to competing neighbour Westport. Long-awaited dredging at berths 11-14 and351 words
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Article, Illustration969 2003-05-26 18 David Hughes - LXMER SCENE By David Hughes CAUTIOUS optimism appears to be the best description of the big container lines that are making increasingly confident noises about freight rate increases. Indeed, the Far East Freight Conference (FEFC) lines have issued a reminder to shippers in North EuropeFILE PHOTO - 969 words
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Article198 2003-05-26 18 PAGE Avant 6 B'tang Mas 5 BSA 4 BSC 6 BTL 6 Cargoways 6 CMACGM 3 COSCO 3 Chahaya 6 China Shpg 5 Confer 6 CWT Globelink ...4 Delmas 4 Dongnama 3 EP Carriers 6 ECL 3 EIS 6 EngLee 6 ESP Lines 4 Far Shpg 5198 words
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Article12591 2003-05-26 23 thebusinesstimes EXPORT ETA ETA Advertiser Vns« Voyage Telephone ETA ETA Advertiser VmiH Voyage Telephone SIN Dnt'n Sdme Nam* Number Number SIN Dest'n None Name Number Number 05/06 n/06 BTL TIGER SPIRIT 06* 65******22 To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 Cot* D'lvoire 07/* 12/M PACC Com breeze won 65******55 03/06 12/0712,591 words
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SHIPS IN PORT
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Article465 2003-05-26 25 K v Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure JURONG PORT/MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL APOLLON V001 J16/17 A/SIDE 25/05 0200 BTLEO ***** J1 A/SIDE 25/05 0530 M SONGKHLA 10VC J9 A/SIDE 25/05 0600 UNGGULJAYA 05/03J J3 A/SIDE 25/05 0600 WINSTAR 7 40S03 J2 A/SIDE 25/05 0630 CHINA STAR 008W J18/19 2A)5465 words
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Article2037 2003-05-26 25 CONTAINERS TERMINAL AND VESSEL SCHEDULES Vessel Out In Bth Berthing On- Berth Name Voy Voy seq berthing Nmbr aoi prima ocs cos i jjmammm **********00 *a mmsoK am am i *****00*0800 *****00*2200 oawour oms oms i *****00*21*0 26osooo*i3ao nx ALABMATA1 BUN BW 1 **********00 *****00*0700 ALTONA 0339 03382,037 words
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Article133 2003-05-26 25 May 26 U.K.: Spring Bank Hoi U.S.: Memorial Day May 29 Indonesia: Ascent ion Day France: Ascent ion Day Germany: Ascent ion Day May 31 Brunei: Armed Forces Day Jul C/ii/wrChildren's Day. inn 2 Italy: Anni of the Rep. NZ: Queen's Birthday. Jnn 4 Hongkong: Tuen Ng Festival.133 words
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Article793 2003-05-26 25 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Ma rine Oil Ltd. shows price ranges in US dollars instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the market Prices shown are based on averagesized stem Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and the793 words
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Article450 2003-05-26 25 Carlo* ISO Mm 1005.1 0.7 BJ O.N t44 0.03 Iter IS Dmstty Water NsMw AUAHwlilv Sediment Ho above E25 4 0 3 0 2 0 380 An 981.2 0.3 03 0.04 0.02 Um. 380 Hu 991.9 L5 18.4 0.07 74 0.05 WW3 %ift m/m H/u mi450 words
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AIR & LAND transport
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206 2003-05-26 26 AP [JAKARTA] Indonesia's national carrier Garuda on Saturday said its flights would be unaffected if its technicians make good on threats to strike next week. More than 600 technicians at 25 domestic and five overseas airports are threatening to stop work from MayAP - 206 words
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Article, Illustration424 2003-05-26 26 He calls for fewer hub airports to cope with industry downturn Bloomberg [LONDON] British Airways Pic chairman Lord Marshall said the number of European international airlines and hub airports need to be reduced for the industry to cope with a declineBloomberg; AFP - 424 words
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345 2003-05-26 26 Deal will save airline up to 48% in wage bill for pilots, flight dispatchers AFP [TORONTO] Air Canada's regional airline Jazz announced on Saturday that it had reached agreements with two of its unions to cut labour costs by as much asAFP - 345 words
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Article, Illustration289 2003-05-26 26 AP [MIAMI] Cargo carrier DHL Airways Inc said it has agreed to sell the company to an investor group led by its new chairman and chief executive, John Dasburg, for US$57 million, in a move to dispel concerns about who controls the company.AP - 289 words
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Article, Illustration508 2003-05-26 26 Move aimed at recovering 80% of traffic by Dec Reuters [HONG KONG] The Airport Authority of Hong Kong, which manages one of the world's busiest airports, said yesterday it would discount aircraft landing fees by up to 50 per cent overReuters; REUTERS - 508 words
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