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Title Section17 2006-03-03 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE 85 cents online at http://business-times.asia 1 .com.sg MICA (P) 099/03/2006 Friday, March 3,200617 words
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545 2006-03-03 1 MICHELLE QUAH - All eyes now on fate of revamp plan at EGM today By MICHELLE QUAH [SINGAPORE] The three China Aviation Oil (CAO) directors who broke securities laws were yesterday slapped with the heftiest fines meted out for such convictions. But the trio Gu Yanfei, Li545 words
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Article, Illustration776 2006-03-03 1 KALPANA RASHIWALA, SHOEB KAGDA - Among the bidders is a company controlled by the family of the late Tan Chin Tuan By KALPANA RASHIWALA, SHOEB KAGDA in Jakarta THE Great Robinson Sale may be on at last. A closed tender seeking buyers for OCBC Group's stakeFILE PHOTO - 776 words
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Article133 2006-03-03 1 sn 2,480.30 (-2.37) ST INDEX FUTURES 1483.00 (-2.00) siMsa 293.86 (-0.60) SIMSa FUTURES 295.70 (+0.80) MARKETS Thursday Chang* KLSECOMP 919.78 -V£8 NIKKEI 225 15,909.76 -54.7?h HANG SENG 15.882.45 +64.36 SET INDEX 752.52 *424 JAKARTA COMP 1,249.68 +10.41 MANILA COMP 2,137.61 +2.34 SEOUL COMP 1,367.70 3.89 SHENZHEN B 251.01133 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration643 2006-03-03 2 Accord will give India access to US nuclear technology for its energy needs Reuters. AFP Reuters,Bloomberg, AFP iNEW DELHI] India and the US said yesterday they had sealed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation pact, the centrepiece of President George W Bush's first visitReuters.; AFP; Reuters,Bloomberg, AFP; REUTERS - 643 words
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Article498 2006-03-03 2 'Open skies' issue dosed, let's move on: Cheow Tong AUSTRALIA has made its decision on the open skies issue, and it is time to move on. Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong said this in Parliament to questions on How and why Singapore {ailed to secure the trans-Pacific route498 words
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Article, Illustration801 2006-03-03 4 ALEXANDRA HO - STB also honours veteran Jennie Chua and hotelier Geeson Lawadinata By ALEXANDRA HO [SINGAPORE] US businessman Duncan Wong can shop anywhere in the world to indulge his passion for fine watches, but he chooses to go to Singapore's Sincere Watch. "Shopping in SingaporeLIANHE ZAOBAO - 801 words
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474 2006-03-03 4 32 chief executives wanted for a good cause [SINGAPORE] Coca-Cola's familiar tagline, "the real thing", took a twist yesterday when the drinks company brought in football's most coveted prize, the Fifa World Cup trophy, for a one-day public display today. "This474 words
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718 2006-03-03 4 VEN SREENIVASAN - By VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] Australia has made its decision on the open skies issue, and it is time to move on. Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong said this in Parliament to questions on how and why Singapore failed to secure the718 words
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430 2006-03-03 4 NANDE KHIN - By NANDE KHIN [SINGAPORE] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and business associations yesterday welcomed news that the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is looking into setting up an alternative trading platform for emerging companies to raise funds. Monetary Authority of Singapore deputy chairman Tharman430 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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481 2006-03-03 5 Bloomberg PROPERTY developer Ho Bee Investments Ltd is seeking its biggest-ever loan to build homes on the island of Sentosa, known for its golfing and recreation facilities, as real-estate prices at the resort soar. Ho Bee wants to borrow as much asBloomberg - 481 words
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495 2006-03-03 5 RONNIE LIM - it is partnering an Indonesian firm for new exploration blocks in Indonesia By RONNIE LIM MAINBOARD-LISTED China Petrotech Holdings, which has "morphed" from being just an information technology software and solutions provider into an oil player, will see the change reflected in495 words
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Article666 2006-03-03 5 R SIVANITHY - Bid size cuts feedback needed HOCK LOCK SIEW By R SIVANITHY THE latest Singapore Exchange (SGX) consultation paper to reduce bid sizes in the local stock market makes for interesting reading and, if its proposals are implemented, should change the way business in the local market is conducted, most probably666 words
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590 2006-03-03 6 LESLIE YEE - It plans to sell 321.255 m units at $0.98 to $1.02 per unit By LESLIE YEE ALLCO Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) is looking to raise $315 million to $328 million from the sale of 321.255 million units around 65 per590 words
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Article, Illustration90 2006-03-03 6 [SINGAPORE] Cardboard cows gracing the greens of Raffles Place where China Milk Products Group let them loose to advertise its initial public offering. Based in Heilongjiang Province, China Milk produces pedigree bull semen and dairy cow embryos which are sold to government livestock bureaus and otherYEN MENG JIIN - 90 words
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273 2006-03-03 6 UMA SHANKARI - By UMA SHANKARI SESDAQ-LISTED oil, gas and marine company Aqua-Terra Supply said yesterday it has secured a US$9.2 million contract from a Norwegian firm. The contract, awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary Marine Hub, is for the design and supply of mooring systems for two273 words
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448 2006-03-03 6 STRATECH Systems has achieved initial success in its overseas forays with foreign contracts contributing to 40 per cent of its 2005 revenue of $9 million but the transport technology company finds its bottomline performance still below expectations. The company yesterday reported448 words
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Article, Illustration453 2006-03-03 6 Bloomberg ASIAN technology stocks gained as analysts are optimistic about better consumer demand for electronics such as Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console. Shares of Stats ChipPAC, the world's fourth-largest chip tester and packager, rose to a seven-month high. Stats ChipPAC's stockBloomberg - 453 words
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Article238 2006-03-03 6 OH BOON PING - By OH BOON PING TAT Hong Holdings said some shareholders including five executive directors have sold a combined 2.66 per cent stake or 12.1 million shares in the crane supplier at 84 cents each to institutional investors. The placement was arranged by CIMB-GK Securities Pte238 words
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Article455 2006-03-03 6 CLARENCE MICHAEL - By CLARENCE MICHAEL in Dubai [DUBAI] Leading Singa-pore-based DBS Bank Ltd is planning to set up a branch in the UAE. Speaking to BT. Tan Teck Long, MD, head of real estate, corporate investment banking, who was here recently, said the bank is455 words
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Article, Illustration593 2006-03-03 7 KALPANA RASHIWALA - $289m properties will be injected into its Asian Retail Mall Fund II By KALPANA RASHIWALA PRAMERICA Asia formerly known as GRA Singapore has bagged DBS Tampines Centre and the adjacent Pavilion complex near Tampines MRT Station for $288.9 million. It has bought the property for itsFILE PHOTO - 593 words
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253 2006-03-03 7 Bloomberg TELEKOM Malaysia Bhd, Malaysia's biggest telephone company, and its parent Khazanah Nasional Bhd increased their stake in Singapore's Mobile One Ltd (Ml) to 27.55 per cent from 26.12 per cent, part of a plan to expand overseas. The 14 million shares,Bloomberg - 253 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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Article30 2006-03-03 7 VANTAGE Corporation said Charles Lim Chow Cher has resigned as an executive director and chief financial officer of the group with effect from March 1.30 words
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Article34 2006-03-03 7 CHINA Sun Bio-chem Technology has shelved plans for a proposed rights issue of convertible notes or other securities. This follows feasibility studies by its financial adviser Omega Capital Ltd.34 words
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73 2006-03-03 7 MAINBOARD-listed LMA International NV, which makes medical equipment, has reached an agreement for an out-of-court settlement with Tyco International Ltd on its two patent infringement actions against Tyco Healthcare Deutschland GmbH and Tyco Healthcare Nederland BV. Tyco has agreed to pay an undisclosed73 words
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Article29 2006-03-03 7 BRC Asia Limited's net profit for 2005 rose to $4.30 million from $2.48 million. Turnover was at $76.31 million, up from $56.56 million.29 words
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33 2006-03-03 7 CONSTRUCTION-related Lee Kim Tah Holdings Limited's net profit rose to $4.69 million, up from $1.27 rmllibn. Turnover was at $34*27 million compared, to $36.51 million33 words
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30 2006-03-03 7 NEW Toyo International's net profit for 2005 fell 51.9 per cent to 12.2 million while turnover slipped 20 per cent to $159 million.30 words
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31 2006-03-03 7 PERMASTEELISA Pacific Holdings Limited's net profit for 2005 plunged 82.5 per cent to $3.76 million despite a 64.6 per cent rise in revenue to $510.81 million.31 words
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55 2006-03-03 7 BIOSENSORS International Group Ltd has set up a new subsidiary, Biosensors Interventional Technologies Pte Ltd, as part of its revamp. The new unit will be the holding company in Switzerland, the US, Japan and France, and will also hold fixed assets and inventories related to55 words
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50 2006-03-03 7 SINGAPORE Telecom (Sing Tel) said that NCSI Holdings Pte Ltd, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, has incorporated a wholly-owned, China incorporated subsidiary, NCSI (Shanghai) Co Ltd. NCSI Shanghai has a registered capital of $1.4 million will provide system integration, software research and development and other IT-related services.50 words
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314 2006-03-03 7 CONRAD RAJ - By CONRAD RAJ KEPPEL Corporation's subsidiary, KS Investments, has made a general offer to acquire 70.53 per cent of Keppel Philippines Marine Inc (KPMI), which is listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE). KS Investments already owns 29.47 per cent of KPMI. The314 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration485 2006-03-03 8 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS ST Index puts on 17 points in the morning, but swings lower to close 2.4 points down at 2,480.3 R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent HECTIC rotational plays among China stocks and other second-liners, heavy volume accompanied by big price movements in some but notSource: Bloomberg - 485 words
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Article, Illustration1048 2006-03-03 8 SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER/DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS (Disclosures made on Mar 2 and earlier) Subsantial No of Price SHAREHOLDING SebsantMl Mo of Mc• SHAREHOLDING Trans Shareholder/ Buy' Shares Per Before After Tram Shareholder/ Buy/ Shares Nr Before After Stock Date Director Sell 000 Shr > COOP) COOP) Stock Date Director Sol1,048 words
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Article, Illustration976 2006-03-03 8 MATTHEW PHAN - Compiled by MATTHEW PHAN SembCorp Industries Mar 2 dose: $3.28 KIM ENG RESEARCH, Mar 2 WE ARE raising our recommendation on SembCorp Industries (SCI) to a "buy". Mainly, new utility projects are performing well, with earnings accretion fast gaining traction at the group level. In addition, we areSource: Bloomberg - 976 words
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Article, Illustration487 2006-03-03 8 CURRENCIES AFP [TOKYO] The dollar gained on the yen in Asian trade yesterday ahead of Japanese inflation data today that could set the scene for a tightening of monetary policy here, dealers said. The dollar recovered from Wednesday's one-month lows against theAFP - 487 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration551 2006-03-03 9 DONALD URQUHART - YESTERDAY IN PARLIAMENT Incentive schemes working well in establishing S'pore as maritime hub By DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] As the world's largest container port, Singapore will double its capacity by 2018 to tap growing global volumes, according to the MinisterFILE PHOTO - 551 words
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277 2006-03-03 9 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - By AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY THE government is not considering giving individual e-mail accounts to students, working adults and Singaporeans interested in the Internet, Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts (Mica), told Parliament yesterday. He said the case for277 words
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377 2006-03-03 9 CHEN HUIFEN - By CHEN HUIFEN ANALYTIC instruments maker MDS Sciex, which has opened a new manufacturing plant in Singapore, is planning to hire 110 people by 2008. The company, a unit of New York-listed MDS Inc, at present has 15 employees. It intends377 words
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Article433 2006-03-03 9 SAMUEL EE - New COE quota to be 1.1 less LTA will review the vehicle growth rate again in 2008 By SAMUEL EE NEXT year's COE quota will shrink marginally as the government maintains the 3 per cent a year vehicle growth rate for another three years. Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong announced433 words
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Article, Illustration409 2006-03-03 9 DANIEL BUENAS - By DANIEL BUENAS THE government may have made headway in "hardening" Singapore against a terrorist attack, but there is more work to do to help prepare Singaporeans against the terror threat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Wong Kan SengAP - 409 words
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Article, Illustration549 2006-03-03 10 UMA SHANKARI - Overall PMI dips 0.7 of a point to 50.8 despite rise in electronics PMI By UMA SHANKARI THE purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell for the third consecutive month in February, leading to concern among analysts that February's manufacturing output may also be poor. The549 words
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420 2006-03-03 10 GRACE CHONG - REMAKING SINGAPORE'S TOURISM ENGINE By GRACE CHONG SOME 15,000 jobs are being offered at the Career 2006 fair in what promises tq be the largest career and education event in Singapore and the region. Event organiser Singapore Professional Centre hopes the booths offering openings ranging420 words
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232 2006-03-03 10 NANYANG Business School at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will offer a Bachelor of Business degree in tourism and hospitality management from July this year. The three-year programme aims to produce graduates trained in the fundamentals of tourism and hospitality management. The Singapore Tourism232 words
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Article, Illustration410 2006-03-03 10 WINSTON CHAI - 32 local companies will showcase their products at the fair By WINSTON CHAI SPURRED by last year's success, 32 local technology firms are gearing up to showcase their offerings at the CeBIT trade show in Hannover, Germany. TheFILE PHOTO - 410 words
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307 2006-03-03 10 GENEVIEVE CUA - By GENEVIEVE CUA HENDERSON Global Investors is launching its third property equities fund, this time focusing on Asia-Pacif-ic. The Henderson Asia-Pa-cific Property Equities Fund feeds into a Luxembourg mother fund launched last October. The latter has some US$l7O million in assets. At present there are307 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration801 2006-03-03 11 Japan and China demand offsets gloomy export indicators Reuters [SINGAPORE] Chip sales are falling everywhere and American consumers are l,ess exuberant worrying signs for Asia's exportheavy economies? Not really, say many economists. Buoyant Japanese consumption, more positive signals from China and lesser-watched indicators suchReuters; REUTERS - 801 words
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Article, Illustration578 2006-03-03 11 Strong business environment to boost exports Reuters [SYDNEY] Australia's economy should be supported by further strong business investment, while recent softness in the labour market was likely just a pause in employment growth, a central bank official said yesterday. Speaking to an economics conference,Reuters; BLOOMBERG - 578 words
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475 2006-03-03 11 AFP (BANGKOK] Thailand's political turmoil could shave a percentage point off economic growth this year, a leading research centre warned on Wednesday, amid growing doubts over the government's ability to deliver on key projects. The government had planned to spend U557.65 billion on majorAFP - 475 words
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259 2006-03-03 11 Reuters {WASHINGTON] The United States is very close to launching free trade talks with Malaysia, its 10thlargest trading partner, a spokeswoman for the US Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday. "I can't confirm a specific time frame, but as you know Ambassador PortmanReuters - 259 words
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Article, Illustration558 2006-03-03 12 Criticism comes ahead of decision on who operates Cepu oilfield Reuters [JAKAßTA] Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono lashed out at state oil company Pertamina yesterday, ahead of a decision on whether it or Exxon Mobil Corp operates a new oilfield that promises to boost Indonesia'sReuters; AP - 558 words
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265 2006-03-03 12 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] Indian mobile operator Aircel, a unit of Malaysia's Maxis Communications, will invest some US$5OO million over the next three years to expand its coverage, a report said yesterday. Maxis chief executive Jamaludin Ibrahim told the New Straits TimesAFP - 265 words
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218 2006-03-03 12 [JAKARTA] The body responsible for regulating the downstream oil and gas industry has awarded state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina and state engineering, procurement and construction company PT Rekayasa Industri preferential rights to construct and operate two pipelines connecting the provinces218 words
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Article2450 2006-03-03 12 VOL Mar 2 HM W- C000) A&M Realty 1.40 unch 4 Abric 0.31 unch 147 ACP Industries 0.72 unch 140 Advance Synergy 0.18 unch 300 Adventa .0.27 -0.01 61 AE Multi 0.37 0.01 119 Affin Hldgs 1.62 0.04 175 Ahmad Zaki Res 1.56 -0.01 59 AlCCorp .0.92 -0.062,450 words
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271 2006-03-03 12 AFP {JAKARTA] The Indonesian government has formed an agency to take over the management of businesses rim by the powerful armed forces (TNI), and clean them up, a report said yesterday. Said Didu, the secretary to the minister for state enterprises, is quotedAFP - 271 words
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BRIEFLY ASIA
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77 2006-03-03 12 Reuters EKUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia named a new chief executive for its markets watchdog yesterday, along with two new directors for its state investment agency Khazanah Nasional. Zarinah Anwar was appointed chairman of the Securities Commission, succeeding Mohamad Nor Yusof. The latter was named a directorReuters - 77 words
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51 2006-03-03 12 Reuters [BEIJING] Bank of China, the country's second-biggest lender in which Singapore investment agency Temasek Holdings has a stake, said yesterday it was eyeing a listing in Hong Kong in the first half of 2006, but no firm timetable has been set.Reuters - 51 words
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Article82 2006-03-03 12 Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian takeover target Southern Bank Bhd (SBB) said yesterday its announcement of the details of a stake held by state firm Khazanah Nasional Bhd were inaccurate and it was withdrawing them. Khazanah's direct shareholding of 5 million SBB shares only arose onReuters - 82 words
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41 2006-03-03 12 Reuters [HONG KONG] Property group Henderson Land Development Co Ltd said yesterday it was exploring the possibility of spinning off properties to a real estate investment trust that could seek a Hong Kong listing. —ReutersReuters - 41 words
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71 2006-03-03 12 Reuters [SHANGHAI] China's Pudong Development Bank Co Ltd yesterday posted a 31 per cent rise in fourth-quarter net profit as the size of its loans grew rapidly, and said it expected profit to rise by a fourth in 2006. Pudong Bank posted netReuters - 71 words
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491 2006-03-03 12 [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian companies face two tough challenges ahead, although earnings results of most companies during the recently ended reporting season came in within expectations, says a report in Malaysia's Business Times citing research houses. The paper said the dual challenges491 words
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Article, Illustration675 2006-03-03 13 But they say if they don't invest now, they may become underperformers Reuters [MUMBAI] Fund managers are facing a dilemma in India's booming stock market: should they risk buying pricey shares or sit on cash and wait for a correction and possiblyReuters; Source: Bloomberg; AFP - 675 words
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Article, Illustration310 2006-03-03 13 Reuters [TAIPEI] Days after scrapping guidelines on unification with China, Taiwan called yesterday for talks with its giant neighbour which considers the selfruled island its sovereign territory. The plea is likely to fall on deaf ears. China refuses to deal with independenceminded Taiwan PresidentReuters; AP - 310 words
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173 2006-03-03 13 Reuters [MUMBAI] Indian shares rose to a new peak yesterday, extending their re-cord-setting rally into a fourth session, as cement and auto stocks surged on hopes of higher sales and profits. Associated Cement Companies Ltd surged nearly 6 per cent to a day's highReuters - 173 words
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359 2006-03-03 13 China Minstieng said to be getting shareholders' nod [HONG KONG] China Minsheng Banking Corp the mainland's only privately controlled lender in which Singapore investment company Temasek Holdings has a close to 5 per cent stake plans to issue new shares to fund expansion as359 words
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170 2006-03-03 13 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] Hong Kong's legislature has passed a bill to scrap profit tax for offshore funds as the city seeks to draw more overseas capital. The Legislative Council passed the bill on Wednesday, according to its website. The newBloomberg - 170 words
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342 2006-03-03 13 Reuters [BEIJING] Chinese energy major PetroChina Co Ltd yesterday signed a deal with French peer Total SA to jointly explore a natural gas field with proven reserves of over 100 billion cubic metres. The agreement calls for cooperating in development andReuters - 342 words
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271 2006-03-03 13 Reuters Bloomberg [HONG KONG] Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd said yesterday that it has simplified the shareholding structure of its joint venture with India's Kotak Group to prepare for its planned IPO. Hutchison Telecom, the emerging markets cellphone arm of Hong Kong tycoon LiReuters; Bloomberg - 271 words
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Article, Illustration656 2006-03-03 14 Thai Rak Thai, four other parties register candidates for April 2 poll By Our Correspondent in Bangkok THE Thai Rak Thai party of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday registered candidates for the snap election to be held on April 2. So did four otherREUTERS - 656 words
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227 2006-03-03 14 AFP [BANGKOK] Thailand's telecoms giant Shin Corp, at the centre of a political crisis that threatens Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's leadership, yesterday said its net profit fell slightly in 2005 on weaker earnings from its mobile phone unit. Shin Corp. which Dr ThaksinAFP - 227 words
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555 2006-03-03 14 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] Goldman Sachs Group Inc may supplant Morgan Stanley as China's No 1 stock underwriter this year when Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) raises as much as US$l2 billion in the country's biggest initial public offering (IPO). Goldman, the secondlargestBloomberg - 555 words
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235 2006-03-03 14 Reuters [TOKYO] Japan's top companies will enjoy stronger profit growth over the next two years than previously expected, the Daiwa Institute of Research says in a quarterly report. Recurring profits at Japan's 300 biggest non-financial firms are likely to grow 9.2 per cent thisReuters - 235 words
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WORLD
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446 2006-03-03 15 NEIL BEHRMANN - Shares jump 4% to new peak; bank looking for more acquisitions By NEIL BEHRMANN in London STANDARD Chartered's pre-tax profits for last year jumped by 19 per cent to US$2.6B billion. The bank says it is on the look out for more446 words
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379 2006-03-03 15 Reuters. Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose a larger-than-expected 15,000 last week, the government said yesterday in a report skewed by two holidays last month. Initial filings for state unemployment insurance aid rose to 294,000Reuters.; Bloomberg - 379 words
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Article, Illustration561 2006-03-03 15 Investment in new technology to rise to 10b euros Reuters [BONN] Deutsche Telekom raised its dividend by more than expected after another strong performance at its key mobile unit lifted fourth-quarter earnings and sales, sending its shares higher yesterday. Europe's biggest telecoms group stuckReuters; REUTERS - 561 words
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554 2006-03-03 15 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Google Inc analysts were set to probe the world's biggest Internet search engine about its surging spending and how it plans to fend off competition at a meeting hosted by the company yesterday. Analysts including Robert Peck at BearBloomberg - 554 words
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183 2006-03-03 15 AFP (LONDON] Aviva, Britain's biggest insurer, yesterday said that its operating profit soared 29 per cent in 2005 as it was boosted by a bumper performance from its general insurance division. Aviva said operating profits income earned before tax and interest payments leaptAFP - 183 words
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WORLD WATCH
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133 2006-03-03 15 AP [DETROIT] Both General Motors and Ford said on Wednesday they would scale back production in the second quarter, a move that reflects their falling sales and shrinking market share in the United States. As has been the case for much ofAP - 133 words
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136 2006-03-03 15 Reuters [FRANKFURT] German sporting goods firm Adidas posted a net loss of 4 million euros (557.7 million) in the fourth quarter, missing analysts' expectations, mainly due to the costs of its takeover of US rival Reebok. The fourth-quarter net loss from continuing andReuters - 136 words
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144 2006-03-03 15 AFP [BANGKOK] Revenue from foreign movies shot in Thailand is expected to jump 75 per cent to two billion baht (5583.7 million) this year, unless political turmoil scares off filmmakers, experts said yesterday. A rebound in tourism after the December 2004 tsunami andAFP - 144 words
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54 2006-03-03 15 AFP [WASHINGTON] Online gambling revenues reached US$lO.9 billion worldwide last year even though betting is illegal in many countries including the US, a survey showed on Wednesday. The research firm eMarketer said global Internet gambling revenues minus the amounts paid to winners grew 28 perAFP - 54 words
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132 2006-03-03 15 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Google Inc, which operates the most-used Internet search engine, is switching its servers to run on Advanced Micro Devices chips instead of those made by Intel Corp, according to a Morgan Stanley report. Google, which has more than 200,000 servers, hasBloomberg - 132 words
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114 2006-03-03 15 Reuters [NEW YORK] HewlettPackard Co and Gateway Inc on Wednesday said they had settled all outstanding patent litigation, with Gateway paying HP a total of US$47 million and revising 2005 results to reflect the deal. The settlement resolves claims in three federalReuters - 114 words
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AVIATION
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Article, Illustration425 2006-03-03 16 VEN SREENIVASAN - Airline's tender invitations for the supply of a range of services includes new terminal By VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] Singapore Changi Airport's Budget Terminal may soon have a second customer. Air India Express, the budget carrier of the state owned Indian airline, isAFP - 425 words
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359 2006-03-03 16 Reuters [MADRID] The chairman of Spain's Ferrovial was in London on Wednesday finalising details on a consortium to bid for British airports operator BAA, Spanish newspapers said yesterday. Officials at Ferrovial declined to comment. Newspaper ABC quoted sources close to the process asReuters - 359 words
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112 2006-03-03 16 Reuters [HANOI] Boeing Co forecast yesterday that Asia-Pa-cific sales of new airplanes would total 7,200, valued at US$77O billion over the next 20 years. "In a competitive market, the airlines will continue meeting passengers' demand for more direct non-stop flights to destinations aroundReuters - 112 words
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190 2006-03-03 16 Bloomberg [NFW YORK] Northwest Airlines Corp, seeking US$l.4 billion in annual labour savings, reached an agreement with its flight-attendants union that will save the bankrupt company US$l95 million a year and avert a strike. The accord is subject to approval by the union'sBloomberg - 190 words
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Article, Illustration614 2006-03-03 16 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Billionaire Eitaro Itoyama, who forced out a Japan Airlines Corp president for the second time, threatened to oust replacement Haruka Nishimatsu after a year, unless he turns around the unprofitable carrier. "I will tell him I want dividends," MrBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 614 words
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433 2006-03-03 16 Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] US airlines agreed on a proposal that would replace passenger ticket taxes with user fees to fund the US$l4.3 billion Federal Aviation Administration budget. The plan, which took more than a year to negotiate, will be the basis ofBloomberg - 433 words
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Article510 2006-03-03 16 CITY HKW ETA PUWH ITP AbuDfcaU S0455 1205 tff jjg mm UimiMmi SOUS (BIS "*^11" m l%j^j "TIW1 ■HP igjgjf J]gj J* iirn r silsl 11 i mm Okago UAMS 235$ —UAHS 0645 Chrktchurch ~T|4g Cadla —JM 20T5 WIM Darwin jpl Dayao MiSSS i9l£> MIS88 0905510 words
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Article, Illustration504 2006-03-03 17 DONALD URQUHART - Available sectors: shipping, tourism, service, energy, IT and agriculture By DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Marine, the Singapore Cruise Centre and PSA International are among the local companies tipped to tap business opportunities in Panama as a visiting trade delegation highlighted six key investmentREUTERS - 504 words
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Article, Illustration298 2006-03-03 17 CONRAD RAJ - By CONRAD RAJ [SINGAPORE] Keppel Fels Ltd, the world's leading rig builder, has won a US$l77 million contract to upgrade and extend the life of a semi-submersible drilling rig for Blackford Dolphin Pte Ltd, which is wholly owned by Norway's Fred.Olsen Energy298 words
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99 2006-03-03 17 Bloomberg [SYDNEY] Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's biggest freight company, will restructure the mix of cash and stock in its A 53.9 billion (554.7 billion) hostile offer for Patrick Corp, the country's largest port cargo handler. Toll CEO Paul Little has offered to findBloomberg - 99 words
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544 2006-03-03 17 But he may change decision if new review gives nod Reuters [NEWARK, New Jersey] A US judge said on Wednesday that it was premature to order the Bush administration to disclose parts of a security probe into an Arab port operator,Reuters - 544 words
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814 2006-03-03 17 SELVA KUMAR - ADMIRALTY CASEBOOK By SELVA KUMAR THE Supreme Court of India recently ordered an admiralty claim made against a Singapore-flag vessel almost six years ago, to be heard in the Calcutta High Court although the relevant bills of lading contained an814 words
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335 2006-03-03 17 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] Shanghai International Port (Group) Co, which manages China's busiest port, handled 12 per cent more containers in February than a year earlier as rising trade increases demand for sea freight. Cargo volume grew to 1.25 million standard 20footBloomberg - 335 words
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Article295 2006-03-03 17 SGX '000 Mar 2 St W- Vol CH Offshore 0.38 -0.01 244 ChuanHup 0.38 0.01 1270 Cosco Corporation 1.22 -0.01 6159 CWT Distribution 1.03 0.01 86 Ezra Hldgs 221 0.15 1697 Freight Links 0.0® unch 2882 Grand Banks Yacht 0.92 unch 0 Java Holdings 129 0.01 614 K1295 words
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EDITORIAL & OPINION
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519 2006-03-03 18 EDITORIAL ONE of the biggest hurdles Singapore start-ups face, aspiring entrepreneurs would lament, is difficulties in securing funding, even in the face of a seeming array of financing options. The idea of a new stock trading board dedicated to fledgling firms if it does materialise, with519 words
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Article, Illustration1129 2006-03-03 18 YIP YOKE HAR - Latest tax changes give Singapore a shot at becoming the captive hub for Asian MNCs By YIP YOKE HAR ON Feb 17,2006, the Finance Minister announced an incentive to effectively exempt from income tax the income earned by captive insurers from their offshore business. WhatFILE PHOTO - 1,129 words
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Article, Illustration762 2006-03-03 18 FRANK CHING - THE BOTTOM LINE FRANK CHING THE good thing about Sino-Japanese relations is that the two sides keep talking to each other. The bad thing is that they seem to be unable to make progress on any of the main issues that divide762 words
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Article, Illustration1406 2006-03-03 19 TONG SUIT CHEE - With the political situation improving, the economy is moving in the right direction out of a multi-year slump By TONG SUIT CHEE DESPITE its internal and external conflicts, Israel's economy is on the rise. In 2005 a particularly good year it enjoyed growth of 5.2 perBLOOMBERG - 1,406 words
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Article, Illustration1092 2006-03-03 19 DON LEE - By DON LEE LAT-WP Homeowners wondering what follows a housing bubble can look to China's largest city. Once one of the hottest markets in the world, sales of homes have virtually halted in some areas of Shanghai, prompting developers to slash prices and realLAT-WP; AFP - 1,092 words
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executive lifestyle
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Article, Illustration1730 2006-03-03 26 PARVATHI NAYAR - The National Museum of Singapore will formally reopen its doors in December after a $118m makeover. PARVATHI NAYAR takes a peek at what visitors can expect of an icon that aims to be accessible to everyone PARVATHI NAYAR THE grand old lady is back, and promises to look1,730 words
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WINE
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Article, Illustration1107 2006-03-03 27 N KYONG - The wines from Weingut J J Prum impress N K YONG at the annual Raffles Hotel event recently N KYONG IT is interesting that the development of Singapore's wine culture has reached the stage where wine tastings and wine and food events are taking place1,107 words
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Article6284 2006-03-03 27 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS ABN Amro Asset Mgt (S'pore) Stt Etfope Eqty! 0904/ Star Europe Bond 1.169* Star Ei*ope Bal 1.156 Star Asian liger Eqty 1.184/ Star Asia Bond 1308/ Star Asia Balanced 1 082/ Star Global Technology fund!" 0.211/ Mult] St Fd 1.041/ Sta Asia BonddJSD) 0.807/ Gto Mufti St6,284 words
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CINEMA
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Article, Illustration819 2006-03-03 28 GEOFFREY EU - GEOFFREY EU predicts who they are GEOFFREY EU AS Tinseltown and the rest of the movie- watching world gear up for the 78th edition of the Academy awards this weekend (Monday morning Singapore time), and the various "noms" (that's industry-speak for nominees) work themselves up819 words
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Article, Illustration517 2006-03-03 28 CHEAH UI-HOON - By CHEAH UI-HOON THE butter is spread evenly across the bread, lavished with kaya, carefully cut into two triangular halves and placed lovingly on a tray, together with a cup of black kopi. While you're taking in this opening scene, you'll also notice517 words
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Article, Illustration575 2006-03-03 28 PARVATHI NAYAR - FILM REVIEWS By PARVATHI NAYAR STANLEY is just one surgery short of fully becoming Sabrina Claire Osborne, or Bree (Felicity Huffman of Desperate Housewives fame). She/he can hardly wait to fully liberate the woman that's been trapped in a man's body. But, as575 words
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Miscellaneous170 2006-03-03 28 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 11 Left with sombre German 21 They hope to find oriental 17 Supported retired American YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION Wlt h blemished reputation Across: 1 Shadow, 5 Paternal, 9 23 Mistresses of half the world 1 L—l 1 1 1 1 1 Tr^ es ty, 25Bare, 26 r Rebellious, 27170 words
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PROFILE/ARTS
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Article, Illustration1446 2006-03-03 29 PARVATHI NAYAR - Master filmmaker David Puttnam talks to PARVATHI NAYAR about his time in the celluloid world, why he left it and his current concerns PARVATHI NAYAR /t ILMMAKING is like Jf I being in the circus. 1 You arrive, pitch Lggg your tent, do yourYEN MENG JIIN - 1,446 words
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Article, Illustration290 2006-03-03 29 PARVATHI NAYAR - THEATRE By PARVATHI NAYAR ROSNAH, a 1995 play written by The Necessary Stage's (TNS) Haresh Sharma, was one of the Singaporean offerings at the ongoing Ml Singapore Fringe Festival. The play deals with a young Malay Muslim woman from Singapore who travels to study in London, where290 words
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Article, Illustration977 2006-03-03 29 CHEAH UI-HOON - DANCE By CHEAH UI-HOON DANCE fans earlier this week got a glimpse of the potential in a new, and more mature, generation of local choreographers with former-Singapore Dance Theatre dancer Ricky Sim's Transparent Ground, which was showcased as half of a double bill977 words
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FRENCH FLAIR
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Article, Illustration1023 2006-03-03 30 PARVATHI NAYAR - PARVATHI NAYAR checks out the elegant store concepts at three luxury French brands PARVATHI NAYAR FRENCH flair. The two words go together like, well, handbags and shoes or luxury and brand. We rely on famous French brand names such as Hermes or Dior or Louis Vuitton1,023 words
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