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Title Section27 2006-09-11 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES < j V th ANNIVERSARY 3) ri.; -'V SINGAPORE 85 cents online at http://business-times.asial.com.sg A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 099/03/2006 Monday, September 11,200627 words
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656 2006-09-11 1 MICHELLE QUAH - Multi-million-dollar dispute could end as early as Friday By MICHELLE QUAH [SINGAPORE] Singapore's Central Provident Fund Board (CPF) and computing giant IBM are understood to be in talks to try to settle the multi-million-dollar lawsuit between them. The legal dispute, reported by656 words
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Article137 2006-09-11 1 MARKETS Week Chge STI .2510.14 +18.65 KLSE COMP 956.70 -3.99 NIKKEI 225 *****.46 -53.79 HANG SENG *****.76 -277.96 SET INDEX 692.46 -3.98 JAKARTA COMP ...1466.58 +22.09 MANILA COMP ....2378.04 +48.60 TAIPEI TAIEX 6693.11 +41.65 SEOUL COMP 1354.89 -1.78 SHENZHEN B .291.13 +0.20 AUSTALLORD 5063.20 -0.70 DOW JONES *****.11.137 words
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Article, Illustration807 2006-09-11 1 TEH HOOI LING - Domestic factors could deliver even if global climate turns unfavourable By TEH HOOI LING [SINGAPORE] With the Singapore stock market and most bourses around the world look poised for their fourth straight year of gains, analysts and fund managers are becoming aSource: Bloomberg - 807 words
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Advertisement104 2006-09-11 1 ■VIEWS FROM THE TOP f CEOs on creating the many VI "peaks of excellence" for children PAGES 14& 15 From Bretton Woods 1944 to Singapore 2006 The Worid Bank and the IMF. the most significant international institutions of It modern times. In an 80-page section, A BT looks at their104 words
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Advertisement13 2006-09-11 1 CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY S'pore companies must step up disclosure efforts RAGES 10 11 813 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration890 2006-09-11 2 JEAN CHUA - Two big Indon firms actively viewing acquisitions here, says analyst By JEAN CHUA [SINGAPORE] Indonesian businessmen are making waves in the Singapore corporate scene again, and analysts and observers say more deals may be in the works over the next few months. TheFILE PHOTOS - 890 words
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Article559 2006-09-11 2 Can S'pore business chiefs steer today's multinationals? SINGAPORE business leaders are smart and savvy but lack the overseas exposure needed to run the sprawling operations of today's multinationals. So say human resource consultants based in Singapore, though other observers of the corporate world disagree. TOP STORIES, PAGE 4559 words
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Article, Illustration682 2006-09-11 2 OH BOON PING - By OH BOON PING [SINGAPORE] Asian investors are generally more conservative about putting their money into private equity than their counterparts in the US, says Baring Private Equity Asia. "Asia is a little further behind the rest of the world as far682 words
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869 2006-09-11 4 MATTHEW PHAN - Consultants think many lack depth of foreign exposure but acknowledge that is changing By MATTHEW PHAN [SINGAPORE] Local business leaders are smart and savvy but lack the overseas exposure needed to run the sprawling operations of today's multinationals. So say human resource consultants869 words
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361 2006-09-11 4 [LONDON] Two of the largest and most powerful news organisations in Britain are to form a "strategic partnership" that could change the face of the British media industry, says a report in The Observer. The Sunday tabloid said The Telegraph Group and ITN are361 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration843 2006-09-11 5 CONRADTAN, ROLAND LIM - An apparent move against MediaRing which seeks board representation By CONRADTAN, ROLAND LIM IN a surprise move that appears to snub Mediaßing's attempt to seek representation on the board of Pacific Internet (PacNet), Vantage Corp has asked PacNet to convene an extraordinary843 words
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366 2006-09-11 5 CONRAD TAN - Ex merchant banker Ho Soo Ching appointed CEO, MD By CONRAD TAN THREE more directors of mainboard-listed energy player Manhattan Resources have resigned and six new ones were elected confirming earlier speculation of a management overhaul after a public clash between its board and366 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration679 2006-09-11 6 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent LAST week's column focused on the need for the US's economic numbers to stay weak because this would mean that interest rates may remain unchanged at the next Federal Reserve meeting on Sept 20, but not too weak otherwise slowdown fears679 words
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279 2006-09-11 6 CURRENCIES AFP [HONG KONG] Asian currencies eased against the dollar last week as the prospect of further interest rate hikes in the US was revived by Federal Reserve officials. The yen also eased amid a bout of nerves ahead the upcoming meetingAFP - 279 words
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283 2006-09-11 6 COMMODITIES AFP [LONDON] Crude oil futures tumbled to five-month low points on easing supply concerns last week, leading to an erosion of gains won by precious metals. On Friday, the Commodities Research Bureau's index of 17 commodities fell to 322.18 points, from 328.90 pointsAFP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration415 2006-09-11 6 Source: Reuters OTHER SINGAPORE INDICES Sep 8 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS 89.00 +15.00 BT CADI -*****.00 +32.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 +9.00 All-SG Equities 654.72 +1.30 SG Equities Elect 107.31 +1.08 SG Equities Fin 1857.29 +4.20 SG Equities Prop 893.66 +4.57 SIMSCI 299.96 +0.89 SiMSCI Futures 300.70 +1.30415 words
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Article, Illustration1368 2006-09-11 8 TEH HOOI LING - TEH HOOI LING Senior Correspondent THE Singapore market has seen rangebound trading in the last few weeks, but selected companies, have seen significant re-rating after turning in better-than-expected results. The analysts' upgrades portfolio is one whose value has risen sharply in the last couple1,368 words
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Article, Illustration1312 2006-09-11 8 ROBERT HALILI - INSIDE MARKETS By ROBERT HALILI THE trading activity by institutional shareholders and listed companies was high last week, based on filings on the Singapore Exchange from Sept 4 to 8. A total of 16 asset managers reported 23 filings versus 10 institutions with 111,312 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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635 2006-09-11 9 TEH HOOI LING - HOCK LOCK SIEW By TEH HOOI LING REVERSE takeovers, or RTOs, are gaining popularity as the stock market is now into its fourth straight year of gains. For shareholders of beleaguered companies which were mired in losses and debts, with some having even been suspended and635 words
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643 2006-09-11 9 WONG WEI KONG - More opportunities for sale and leaseback with Japanese firms By WONG WEI KONG THE investment in Cambridge Industrial Trust (CIT) by Mitsui Co one of Japan's giant trading houses will provide the Singapore real estate investment trust (Reit) with access to a643 words
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142 2006-09-11 9 Reuters SINGAPORE health care group Parkway Holdings expects its clinics in India to begin generating profits next year, while its other overseas medical centres in Vietnam and China continue to incur losses. "There is always a gestation period. It takes at least twoReuters - 142 words
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Article, Illustration956 2006-09-11 11 MAK YUEN TEEN, PENELOPE PHOON-COHEN - Low BT-CTI scores show that SGX-listed firms are not communicating enough with investors By MAK YUEN TEEN, PENELOPE PHOON-COHEN THE second instalment of the Business Times Corporate Transparency Index (BT-CTI), conducted jointly with the Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Centre at the National UniversityFILE PHOTO - 956 words
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DINING OUT
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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421 2006-09-11 13 CHEW XIANG - By CHEW XIANG SINGAPORE lags some way behind Hong Kong as Asia's top travel destination, according to an online travel magazine. Hong Kong-based SmartTravelAsia magazine's third annual "Best in Travel" poll showed that Singapore comes off second best to Hong Kong in most421 words
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311 2006-09-11 13 Bloomberg [SINGAPORE] Police have designated a gathering area for the almost 500 representatives from civil society organisations approved by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to attend their annual meetings here this week. The space, in the Suntec SingaporeBloomberg - 311 words
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Article153 2006-09-11 13 DATE/ TIME EVENT VENUE 11 Sep -12 Asia Business Forum Grand Copthorne Sep Banking Delivery Channels Waterfront Hotel 9.00am 12 Sep Key Media HR in Thailand Meritus Mandarin 9.00am Hotel 13 Sep National Library Board National Library, 9.00am Ask Stupid Questions 100 Victoria Street Workshop 13 Sep Press153 words
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Article, Illustration557 2006-09-11 13 MATTHEW PHAN - It aims to push two to three new structured products a month By MATTHEW PHAN CITIBANK Singapore is modifying structured investment products currently available only to "sophisticated investors" for sale on the retail market, says newly appointed head of investments at its consumer bank division,ARTHUR LEE - 557 words
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VIEWS FROM THE TOP
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Article, Illustration3484 2006-09-11 14 THIS WEEK'S TOPIC How can we create 'many peaks of excellence' for children with different abilities and aptitudes? "EDUCATION" in the broadest sense encompasses not just the transfer of content, which easily becomes obsolete in today's world, but also the development of self-reliance, teamwork, spirit, selfesteem, and a3,484 words
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Advertisement77 2006-09-11 15 BT CEOs e-Club Members of the BT CEOs e-Club are Singapore's top corporate leaders whom BT editors would like to interact with in an atmosphere of informality and trust This 'dub' is a virtual one; with interaction mainly via e-mail. Each week, we will invite comments from these top executives77 words
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BT-CITIBANK YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM
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Article, Illustration807 2006-09-11 16 RUCHIKA TULSHYAN - These funds can be lucrative. But with potential high returns comes higher risk. RUCHIKA TULSHYAN provides guidelines RUCHIKA TULSHYAN THE concept of hedge funds is not new in investment, yet novice investors know very little about them. Perhaps this is with good reason, as even the most807 words
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Article, Illustration873 2006-09-11 16 RUCHIKA TULSHYAN - CAMPUS LIFE fnvestment club's weekend event an eye-opener for 200 participants, reports RUCHIKA TULSHYAN RUCHIKA TULSHYAN UDGING from the response to a recent I weekend event, today's youth is in- creasingly more focussed on their edul m cation and future careers. Over 200 'W0873 words
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Article205 2006-09-11 16 FANCY becoming the next Warren Buffett or George Soros? Or even the famous Robert Kiyosaki? Then read on. The Young Investors' Forum, part of the BT-Citibank Tertiary Outreach Programme, isn't another dry page out of your financial textbook. To complement our editorial content, we have205 words
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Advertisement46 2006-09-11 16 citibank The Business Times-Citibank Young Investors' Forum is published every Monday in The Business Times. It aims to raise the financial awareness of university and polytechnic students and cultivate a better understanding of business issues. The series is part of BT and Citibank's tertiary outreach programme.46 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration480 2006-09-11 17 Official says that Beijing will use more economic policies Bloomberg. Reuters [BEIJING] China's government will increasingly turn to monetary policy to slow excessive investment, VicePremier Zeng Peiyan said, signalling that the central bank may raise the cost of borrowing and curb loansBloomberg.; Reuters; AFP - 480 words
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284 2006-09-11 17 AFP [BEIJING] A sudden spike in China's investments abroad is a harbinger of momentous changes in global fund flows that could eventually transform the Asian giant into a major source of capital, analysts said. China, long one of the world's top investmentAFP - 284 words
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Article397 2006-09-11 17 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund managing director Rodrigo de Rato said risks to the global economic outlook have increased since the IMF last issued growth forecasts in April. Mr de Rato singled out lopsided global trade and investment flows, protectionist sentiment and high energyBloomberg - 397 words
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204 2006-09-11 17 AFP [RIO DE JANEIRO] Nearly 30 emerging and developing countries called here on Saturday for the resumption of collapsed World Trade Organisation (WTO) trade talks, urging rich countries to significantly pry open their markets to agricultural products. The 23 emerging countries of theAFP - 204 words
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Advertisement144 2006-09-11 17 The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program cordially invites you to participate in its activities in Singapore during its upcoming Asian Tour on Monday, 1 1 September 2006. Jointly offered by the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Business School, the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA144 words
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MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration781 2006-09-11 18 PAUUNE NG - Buck up or lose business MALAYSIA INSIGHT KL has to cut red tape drastically to attract investors PAUUNE NG KL Correspondent Malaysia has maintained its status quo as the 25th. most businessfriendly nation, according to the latest World Bank Report. While the country did well in certain areas, suggestions to781 words
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314 2006-09-11 18 [LONDON] Malaysian gaming group Genting International is working towards an agreed £605 million (Ssl .78 billion) takeover of Stanley Leisure, the British casino group, and the two could make an announcement early this week, The Sunday Times reported yesterday. Leonard Steinberg, Stanley's314 words
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CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration541 2006-09-11 19 SIDDHARTH SRIVASTAVA - Minister denies that National Security Council is drafting law By SIDDHARTH SRIVASTAVA in New Delhi INDIA'S Finance Minister has denied that New Delhi is drafting legislation aimed at blocking overseas companies seen to be security threats from doing business in the country. SpeakingREUTERS - 541 words
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151 2006-09-11 19 Bloomberg [MUMBAI] Goldman Sachs Group Inc was fined 10 million rupees (*****,000) for violating India's securities rules, the regulator for the nation's capital markets said. Goldman Sachs Investment (Mauritius) Ltd broke rules by allowing an overseas corporate body to invest in the IndianBloomberg - 151 words
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Article, Illustration447 2006-09-11 19 It's keen on tie-ups with Chinese firms; needs govt support Reuters [BEIJING] Credit Suisse sees alternative energy and private banking as key opportunities as it pushes to broaden its range of services in China, Paul Calello, the Swiss banking group's regional chief executive,Reuters - 447 words
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348 2006-09-11 19 AFP [NRW DELHI] US cola giant PepsiCo has put the head of its India operations in front of TV cameras as it opens a new front in its drive to counter charges of high pesticide levels in its colas. A just-released ad shows PepsiCoAFP - 348 words
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Advertisement2961 2006-09-11 19 #SSH Corporation Ltd. Company registration *****0985 C (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) Notice of Annual General Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting o< SSH CORPORATION LTD. ("the Company") will be held at The Conference Room, 19 Jurong Port Road. Singapore *****3 on Fnday. 29 September2,961 words
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ASIA-PACIFIC/WORLD
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Article, Illustration663 2006-09-11 20 Analysts question if his cost control measures created underlying issues Reuters [LONDON] A series of scandals at oil giant BP's US operations has shaken investors' faith in its head John Browne and prompted some to re-examine the record of a man oftenReuters; AFP - 663 words
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304 2006-09-11 20 AP [DETROITI Ford Motor Co will pay its new chief executive an annual base salary of US$2 million and an immediate payout of US$lB.5 million for taking the job, the company said on Friday in a filing with the Securities and ExchangeAP - 304 words
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433 2006-09-11 20 OUR CORRESPONDENT - By OUR CORRESPONDENT in Bangkok AS part of the widening process of investigatfon into the allegation of the use of a nominee to buy out Shin Corp pic, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has summoned representatives of Kularb Kaew, Cedar Holdings, and433 words
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Article28 2006-09-11 20 Transaction date: Sep 8 For a full listing of the closing prices, log on to BT Online at http://business-times.asia1.com.sg after 11.30pm every trading day Source: Reuters28 words
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AVIATION/SHIPPING
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Article, Illustration680 2006-09-11 21 Sept 11 attacks forced airlines to restructure or face bankruptcy AFP [PARIS] Petrified passengers, draconian security checks and a severe crisis in confidence the Sept 11 attacks in the US put airline companies through the wringer, forcing them to restructure or fold underAFP; AP - 680 words
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Article385 2006-09-11 21 AIRLINE CODES: AA: American Airlines (AAL), AF Air France (AFR), AI: Air India (AK), AY Finnair Oy (FIN), AZ: Alitalia Airlines (AZA),BA: British Airways Public Ltd Co (BAW), BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BBC), BI: Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (RBA), BO Bouraq Airlines (BOU), BR EVA385 words
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260 2006-09-11 21 Bloomberg [DUBAI] DP World, the container port operator forced to agree to sell six American terminals on security objections from US lawmakers, said it became the first company in its industry to be awarded an ISO security certificate. DP World'sBloomberg - 260 words
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612 2006-09-11 21 Airbus' orders for 222 jets in 1st 8 months are less than half of rival's Bloomberg. Reuters [NEW YORK] Boeing Co now has 420 commitments from airlines to buy its new 787 Dreamliner. The 787 programme by the world's second-largest maker of commercial jetsBloomberg.; Reuters - 612 words
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461 2006-09-11 21 Reuters [LONDON] Strong dry commodities freight rates should rise further in the final quarter and in 2007 on utility demand, booming China trade and slowing ship orders next year, investment bank Goldman Sachs said in a report last week. Global shipping markets haveReuters - 461 words
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Miscellaneous178 2006-09-11 21 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 7 Person dealing with viewers' cooked quickly, we hear (3-4) 9 9 9 Rind and potato skin on coat Across: 1 Stravinsky, 6 Stub, 9 AsDOW* (5 6) piration, 10 Gnat, 12 Anti, 13 1 Scream, seeing mass of de- 13 Cuttl nq sayinq used bv horti- cleansers178 words
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Article3155 2006-09-11 22 STRAITS TIMES INDEX STOCKS StMfcMM m Oosc dung* Stocfcinm Wl On* Chine* SMtw* Wl Ctou Chang* Allgreen 031 1.420 4020 Hyflui 035 2260 ***** STEnqg IM 2980 *0.070 Astiwxiasrert 103 2 070 *0 020 JMH 309 17.800 -0200 STATSOlP 084 1000 Bltintl 0.41 1.430 JSH 2.17 10.800 -02003,155 words
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Article3256 2006-09-11 23 FINANCE COMMODITIES MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INDICES m kXAl curt In Si la UM dy yr dy yr dy *yr Sepg Indx Chjnge Change Q.in.jt Cha.igr Charge Q-ingt The World indo Preliminary 1007.8 0.2 39 0.2 10 0.0 6.8 »Wtftetmniay 1017.8 0.4 46 0.1 4,4 -0.1 104 Europe Pnetyronary 1362.53,256 words
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Article, Illustration786 2006-09-11 28 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - Pact became necessary after CSC increased stake in CSA to 100%, writes AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY NEC Solutions Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (NECSAP) and IT services major CSC Computer Sciences Pte Ltd have entered into an exclusive agreement to786 words
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365 2006-09-11 28 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Amazon.com Inc, the world's largest online retailer, will compete with companies such as Apple Computer Inc with its plan to sell downloadable TV shows and movies. The Amazon Unbox service, unveiled on Thursday, charges US$l.99 per episode for television showsBloomberg - 365 words
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Article, Illustration842 2006-09-11 28 KENNETH JAMES - The IFA mega-show in Berlin confirmed that HDTV is the way to go. But teething problems remain, reports KENNETH JAMES KENNETH JAMES IF last week's IFA 2006 Consumer Electronics mega-show in Berlin had had a theme song, it would probably have been: "I can see clearlyKENNETH JAMES - 842 words
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Article, Illustration477 2006-09-11 29 WINSTON CHAI - Telco has joined hands with Nokia to test out dual-mode services By WINSTON CHAI INSTEAD of using mobile networks, some Sing Tel customers will soon be able to make Internet-based calls from their phones by tapping on the operator's pool of wireless hotspots477 words
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Article, Illustration53 2006-09-11 29 NETWORKING giant Cisco Systems has appointed Mike Allen (above) as its director for channels in the Asia-Paciflc region. Based in Singapore, Mr Allen will oversee and develop Cisco's regional channel network which encompasses nearly 6.000 companies to date. He was formerly Cisco's head of advanced53 words
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55 2006-09-11 29 ZENITH Events will be folding the Outsourcing 2006 conference at the Sun tec Convention Centre on Nov 1. The event aims to provide business leaders jvith insights on how to tap on the outsourcing model to increase business efficiency fend productivity. For Registration and details,55 words
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71 2006-09-11 29 SEARCH giant Google has Appointed two authorised Resellers for its advertising ■ervices in Singapore. According to Google, the hew partners Hardware Tone and Activa Media will focus on the small and mid-size business segment here. Under the deal, Google will provide training, marketing and other71 words
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Article58 2006-09-11 29 up as a mini stereo system. The product incorporates slider-designed speakers that are hidden from view when not in use. Despite its small size, the company claims the speakers are capable of delivering quality sound with no distortion. The K5 comes in 2GB and 4GB variations and will be available58 words
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62 2006-09-11 29 PROLINK has launched the Prol9B. its new 19-inch LCD monitor. The display boasts of a wide viewing area of 16:10 and a high resolution of 1400x900 for enhanced picture clarity. The product also incorporates built-in speakers and supports standard connectors like analog RGB and DVI62 words
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Article, Illustration84 2006-09-11 29 CREATIVE Technology has launched the Zen Vision W (above), a new portable multimedia player. It sports a 4.3-inch colour TFT widescreen with a viewing area of 16:9. It comes with two memory capacities 30GB and 60GB for storing videos, pictures and music flies. It also84 words
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Article, Illustration90 2006-09-11 29 WINSTON CHAI - Compiled by WINSTON CHAI NOKIA is keeping pace with the needs of active consumers with the 5500 Sport (above), a new phone designed to withstand the bumps and bruises of daily workouts. The handset comes with a shortcut button to activate its three dedicated90 words
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273 2006-09-11 29 ROLAND LIM - By ROLAND LIM WANT to put your unlimited wireless broadband connection at home to better use? Now there are two companies looking to help you make money from it. First there's Fon (www.fon.com), a Spanish company that aims to create a global online273 words
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