The Business Times, 9 February 1980
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Title Section10 1980-02-09 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) No. IM/l/M SATURDAY, FEBRUARY ISM 50 CENTS10 words
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BRIEFLY...
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Article93 1980-02-09 1 AFP KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. The Asean Chambers of Commerce and Industry will meet a representative group of their Australian counterpart here on June 27. The secretary general of the Malaysian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ramli Kushairi, disclosed this after discussions between representatives of the local chambersAFP - 93 words
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Article59 1980-02-09 1 Reuter AP LONDON, Fri. The afternoon gold fixing here of U*****.00 per ounce was up from $688.50 at the morning fixing, and down from $699.25 at Thursday afternoon's fixing. In HONGKONG, the international gold price closed at U*****.00/666.00 an ounce, compared with the previous finish of $662/668 andReuter; AP - 59 words
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Article71 1980-02-09 1 Reuter WASHINGTON, Fri. The US Senate passed a bill to restrict the powers of the Trade Regulating Federal Trade Commission (FTC), The bill would allow both Houses of Congress to repeal actions of the FTC through passage of a joint resolution, which would be subject to vetoReuter - 71 words
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Article77 1980-02-09 1 Reuter TOKYO, Fri. China and Japan have signed an agreement in Beijing to jointly develop oil resources in the western area of the Bohai Sea off eastern China. Japan's national oil corporation said the new pact, covering a small but promising area, followed an agreement signed inReuter - 77 words
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Article92 1980-02-09 1 CAIRO, Fri. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has proposed incorporating Muslim holy places such as Mecca and Medina into a small state like the Vatican, the newspaper Al-Ahram said. Speaking to tribal chiefs, Colonel Gaddafi said the creation and protection of such a state ought to be discussed at92 words
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Article101 1980-02-09 1 AP NEW YORK, Fri. The stock market advanced moderately this morning with oil issues dominating activity once again. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials rose 2.56 to 888.06 in the first half hour. Gainers took a 3 to 2 lead over losers among New York Stock Exchange-listedAP - 101 words
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Article156 1980-02-09 1 Rises Indices KMiinting Tin 372 52 B*r)uiUi 830 40 Feb 7 Feb 8 Utd Malacca 640 35 B.T. Index: 3770.89 3879.02 Austral Aaal Boustead Berjaya Kawat 800 448 275 30 26 25 Industrials: Finance: 466.56 471.56 842.34 847.42 K L Kepong 484 24 Hotels: 415.45 416.06 Gentings156 words
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Article, Illustration149 1980-02-09 1 Rises Indices Castlefield 2440 A Hitam (T) 1500 Kamunting 386 Berjuntai 845 A Amal 820 Sg Besi 1250 Isl and Pen 596 Tongkah 426 Boustead 450 KL Kepong 466 Kluang 520 UtdMal 660 Petaling 1240 K Sidim 394 Falls M Banking 840 +160 +40 +36 +35 +30 +30149 words
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Article695 1980-02-09 1 LINDA TAN - HOUSING FOR OVER 80,000 By LINDA TAN A LOCAL developer has joined hands with a Malaysian group to provide housing for more than 80,000 people in a new $100 million township to be built in Johore. On the site of a former rubber plantation between695 words
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215 1980-02-09 1 FORTUNE Advertising Pte Ltd was recently appointed the Singapore and Malaysian representative of Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB), one of the largest advertising agencies in the US. Through the agreement, concluded in New York last week, Fortune acquired the Polaroid account which DDB handles on an international215 words
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Article502 1980-02-09 1 CATHERINE ONG - By CATHERINE ONG control the runaway growth of the car population, the government has closed a loophole in the package of disincentives that it dished out to local motorists recently. Last night it announced that owners who re-regis-ter their private or private-hire cars to company cars502 words
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Article253 1980-02-09 1 COASTAL Petroleum Far East, which markets crude oil and oil products, is planning to negotiate with the Singapore Petroleum Co (SPC) for a long-term processing contract at the end of this year. It also plans to expand its storage capacity here to 1 million barrels. Its supply from253 words
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257 1980-02-09 1 THE festive spirit iirani ta teve M streag effect ever the Beard ef fiimhiiMn ef Car» reaey's (BCC) latest sale ef HrtrfilaM Miai te the pebße. The rfpiM» te Its IISI aadrcalated $1« aickel Mh lane was m everwhetmleg that the 12MM mlm257 words
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488 1980-02-09 1 HSUNG BEE HWA - By HSUNG BEE HWA THE SINGAPORE Sawmillers Association has met with financial problems in its attempt to form a Singapore-Indonesian joint venture for sawmilling on Batam Island. Mr Fong Pin Chee, president of the association, said local sawmillers are interested in setting up a sawmill488 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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Article451 1980-02-09 2 THE HIGH turnover rate of subcontract workers in shipyards is one of the major problems that must be overcome before effective safety practices ig the industry can be implemented. Dr Ang How Ghee, chairman of Accident Prevention in Shipyards, noted yesterday that from July 1975 to451 words
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Article, Illustration305 1980-02-09 2 TWO SENIOR executives of Bunker Ramo Corporation of the US are in Singapore on a four-day visit to develop marketing efforts for the company's Bank Control System 90 series further. The executives, Kevin Keane, manager (distributor marketing), and Bob Owens, manager (technical support), arrived earlier this305 words
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Article162 1980-02-09 2 DENTSU Incorporated has opened its Beijing office in the Peking Hotel, following a recent decision by the Chinese government to approve a Dentsu application to set up an office in BeijingThe company is the first Japanese advertising agency to establish an office in Beijing. For the162 words
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115 1980-02-09 2 THE SECOND international congress on "Regulation of traffic and transport", organised by ATEC under the patronage of the French Ministry of Transport, will be held in Paris from April 14 to 18 within the framework of the international week of "Transport apd Traffic, 1900". The115 words
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Article, Illustration66 1980-02-09 2 THE EAST Asintfte Company (Singapore) has jnst delivered two nnlts of Hyster Challenger forklift track model H2SSH to the Port of Sligiport Authority nnd will deliver ilm more In April IM9. When nil the 11 nnlts are delivered, PSA will hnve h fleet of 18 Hyster empty66 words
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428 1980-02-09 2 PENANG will bold its midyear attraction the international boat festival on July 8. Teams from Asean, Hongkong, Japan, Australia and Hawaii, have been invited to take part in the festival, which is expected to be the grandest ever. These teams wQI428 words
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221 1980-02-09 2 THE Singapore Convention Bureau (SCB) will hold its annual seminar/workshop on March 8 at the Hilton International. This will be the third seminar organised by the bureau to create awareness and understanding among local associations and branch organisations on the advantages and221 words
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Article239 1980-02-09 2 HILTON International Singapore has announced the appointment of Alan GauM as director of public relations. Mr Gould, who joined Hilton in 1974, has been the company's public relations manager for Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia since 1977. He will be respohsibke for overseeing Hilton's public relations efforts239 words
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Article737 1980-02-09 2 COURSES AND TALKS Feb 4-29: Course for School Inspectors, RELC, Ministry of Education Feb 9: Statement of Sources and Application of Funds, Shangri-La; Turquand, Ernst and Whitney Feb 11-13: Training in Data Communications and Networks, Woh Hup Complex, Mecomb—Le-Roux Feb 12: Technical Talk, RELC, Singapore Manufacturing Engineers Feb737 words
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134 1980-02-09 2 THE SINGAPORE Institute of Management will be organising a five-day Apex Problem Analysis and Decision Making seminar next month. TV course is designed for middle-level and senior managers in commerce and industry. The Apex process will offer a systematic method of problem solving, decision134 words
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Advertisement37 1980-02-09 2 TAX HAVENS Tax Havens where are they How can they be used How can you cut your taxes by using them These are just some of the questions which are answered in this valuable guide. ■Bpterv ~> Hfe,37 words
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REGIONAL
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375 1980-02-09 3 Reuter JAPAN is standing pat on its policy of cautiously supporting economic sanctions against the Soviet Union for its military intervention in Afghanistan, informed sources in Tokyo said. It denied press reports that the government has decided to stop giving new trade credits toReuter - 375 words
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172 1980-02-09 3 The Immigration Department will resume the clearance of incoming ships to Penang port between 11pm and 7am from March 1. A spokesman said that the department had decided to resume the 24-hour clearing services at a meeting three days ago. The decision followed appeals by172 words
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Article, Illustration334 1980-02-09 3 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Alisara I (0700) 31/32 Gerbera (RO/RO) 45 Grand Wing (0700 alter Hoegh Clipper) 6/7 Nedlloyd Chatham (1600 after Shintoku Maru) 1/ 2 Prince Maru No. 5 (RO/ RO) (1200) 18 Sargodha (0600) 3/4 Strathmay (1800 after Sochi) 35/36 Vega (1800 after Gerbera)334 words
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Article, Illustration55 1980-02-09 3 UPI Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos (second from left) shaking hands with a Kampncheaa Buddhist monk, one of thousands of Vietnamese and Kamuchean refugees ferried by the Philippine navy from a Malaysian refugee camp to a Philippine refugee processing centre near Manila. Looking on is USUPI - 55 words
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162 1980-02-09 3 THE PAKISTAN government has denied foreign news report that it will provide the US with military bases to counter Soviet threats. The government also rejected as "false" reports that some American combat troops had reached Pakistan as a result of the recent visit of162 words
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462 1980-02-09 3 THE United States is satisfied with cooperation from Thailand in not increasing grain sales to the Soviet Union to make good the shortfall resulting from the partial US grain embargo, the US State Department said. Thailand concluded a deal to sell 30,000462 words
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287 1980-02-09 3 AFP INDONESIA is preparing itself (or a possible sea battle in the South China Sea following the discovery of oil deposits near an area disputed with Vietnam. "The Indonesian armed forces cannot avoid the possibility of facing a sea battle in theAFP - 287 words
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153 1980-02-09 3 Reuter CHINA'S 1979 trade deficit was 2.9 billion yuan with exports rising 26.6 per cent to 21.2 billion yuan and imports up 31.6 per cent to 24.1 billion yuan, the New China News Agency reported. Quoting Foreign Trade Ministry figures, the agency said sales ofReuter - 153 words
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Article91 1980-02-09 3 Reuter TAIWAN approved U5512.59 million in foreign and overseas Chinese investments in January, a drop of 36 per cent from the same month last year. According to statistics released by the Investment Commission, $8.45 million came from foreign nationals and $4.14 million from overseas Chinese. Japan was theReuter - 91 words
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340 1980-02-09 3 UPI THE president of Toyota Motor Sales said his company and other Japanese car companies should curtial excessive exports to the United States to avoid incurring protectionist legislation. Toyota president Teizo Yamamoto called on the Japanese car industry to conduct an orderly marketingUPI - 340 words
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Article281 1980-02-09 3 MALAYAN Railway will establish its own bonded warehouse facilities at But-ter-worth, Peninsular Malaysia, and expand the existing ones in Kuala Lumpur to encourage the movement of containers by rail across international borders. According to an official of Malayan Railway, the bonded warehouses would enable Malayan Railway281 words
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THE REGION IN BRIEF
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Article536 1980-02-09 3 Agencies VIETNAM has announced a major reshuffle of its ageing leadership, replacing its greatest living military hero, General Vo Nguyen Giap, as Defence Minister. General Giap, 67, the legendary figure who masterminded the defeat of the French in Indochina and won Hanoi's historic victory at Dien Bien PhuAgencies - 536 words
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Advertisement105 1980-02-09 3 StfQ uiAO IKESKTRM Auwl k. k. V L M V 1 < 1 u 9 m at-. Tsingtao beer has won the Ist Golden Award again in China in 1979. Little wonder then that in China Tsingtao is served to visiting dignitaries at VIP functk Tsogtao e the oniy beer105 words
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RAW MATERIALS
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Article484 1980-02-09 4 MALAYSIA appeared first on two counts in a survey of foodgrain production in South and South-East Asia by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations. It was identified as the country with the highest yield per hectare in a group of 13 nations484 words
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Article241 1980-02-09 4 THE RUBBER market reached out a substantial 27 cents to record new highs in active trading, with the main impetus derived from London, achieving a net gain of 21 cents finally, says Cutler, Bath ft Company in its review for the week ended Feb 7. Following reports241 words
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Article193 1980-02-09 4 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday: (In HK dollars, spot ex-go-down) C*ttea yarn: China Blue Phoenix 20s 2,330 32s 2,880, 40s 3,040 (per bale of 400 lbs). Piece gMds: China Butterfly and Globe brand unq; Dragon Head unq; Five Lambs unq; Flower and Butterfly193 words
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158 1980-02-09 4 WORLD sugar production may be reduced more this year than thought previously, perhaps down by as much as 5 per cent from 1978-79 output, the US Agriculture Department said. Three months ago it was thought this year's world sugar output would decline by no158 words
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Article344 1980-02-09 4 THE SINGAPORE market closed slightly higher yesterday with February One RSS buyers quoted at 367.00 cents per kilo, up 1.50 cents from Thursday's close, dealers said. Morning prices were marked up about 4.50 cents on forward demand, trade, upcountry and speculative buying coupled with some shortcovering, they said. Afternoon344 words
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Article340 1980-02-09 4 R.A.S. prices in cents per kilo yesterday. PKJOfl Clone (per kilo) (per kilo) Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers Int. 1 R.S.S prompt f.o b. 366.00 3S7.00N 364.00 365.00N Int. 1 R.S.S. February 369 00 370.00 317.00 368 00 Int. 1 R.S.S. March 379.00 390 00 377.00 378.00 Int. 2340 words
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Article112 1980-02-09 4 NOON SSR aad SMR pncaa yaMcrdajr RAS SSR 20 SSR SO 11 too pall* (1 too pallet Febraarr (CvmtHlkl Bayer* HUtrt t) 321.00 323-OON LI 318.00 *****N Mink Ihrxnl MUl Bayar* Saltan 323.00 326.00N ***** 322.00N MRELB Mink April SMR CV SMR L SMR 5 SMR CP112 words
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Article139 1980-02-09 4 THE Straps Urn price tai taMjwMjyi H» ed nrtto MfM per pleal to 9MM> $<44 abere the latoraaltoaal Mmizsr" 1 Mmiv fcy 8< y > toj!r*uSi c I wring which prwnpM sastslaad baytag tram US, liiuese, Eir*> peaa Mi leeal Men, The market baa dtoceaated eaatiaaed Irish ceatrlbatlaa139 words
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Article39 1980-02-09 4 Rubber: Feb 8 Singapore: February: 367.00 cents (up 1.50 cents) Malaysia: March: 379.00 cents (up 3.00 cents) Tin: M 52,194 (up $20) (equivalent to $36.28 per kilo) (up 33 cents) Official offering: 263 tonnes (down 4 tonnes)39 words
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Article123 1980-02-09 4 CBT wheat futures finished higher on Thursday in all but the nearby March contract, which lost three cents a bushel. Gains ranged from I'/« to 5Vi cents. Futures prices fluctuated throughout the session with the market seeking direction after wheat traded in a wide range on Wednesday. Commission houses123 words
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Article123 1980-02-09 4 THE MARKET in Kuala Lumpur was lower yesterday despite some light buying ahead of the approaching holiday, dealers said. Trading was quiet and volume continued thin. In the south, the March position slipped M 57.50 to $1,190 per tonne while in the north, February was traded at $1,145.123 words
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Article156 1980-02-09 4 CHINESE Prsdace Exchange, Sagapue, aeea clwlag prices per ptcsl yetterday: CscsMt sll: Bulk 1107 sellers, old drum $113 sellers, new drum Ul7 sellers. Cspra: Mixed (loose) UK/ Coat 185.00 buyers. Pepper: Muntok ASTA white fob 100% NLW $337.50 sellers, Sarawak white fob 96% NLW $322.50 sellers, Sarawak special156 words
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Article96 1980-02-09 4 CBT sbybean futures finished 5 Vi to nine cents a bushel higher on Thursday, closing near their highs for the day. Prices bounced throughout the day in local and professional dominated trade. But prices moved to their highs for the day as a professional and a commission house bought96 words
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Article330 1980-02-09 4 SINGAPORE: Yesterday's closing prices in Sf per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent Qrst clasc (Kangaroo) sew crop 0.18, 100 per cent second class o.n, 100 per cent third class 0.81, 25 par cent new crop no stock, B-10 per cent 0.70. THAI BROKEN: A-super 0.0, Special 0.57.330 words
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Article908 1980-02-09 4 SUGAR: Futures traded the £20 limit up for the first time since the mid-197Qa. New life of contract highs were established as heavy speculative buying, including good US interest, was prompted by renewed concern over Cuban and Indian crops. Chart and stop loss buying was also featured but908 words
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ASIAN STOCKS
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Article629 1980-02-09 4 TOKYO Source: DBS-Daiwa LARGE-CAPITALISATION issues such as steel, shipbuilding and chemical issues were heavily bought yesterday by the major securities companies. Nippon Steel went up Y4 to Y134; Kawasaki Steel Y2 to Y133; Nippon Kokan Y3 to Y125; Sumitomo Metal Industries Y4 to Y131; and Kobo Steel Y4Source: DBS-Daiwa - 629 words
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Article388 1980-02-09 4 STRONG overseas buying rally combined with favourable profit results from leading base metal producers pushed the market higher yesterday, dealers said. Bougainville initially rose 10 cents to A 54.36 on its sharp profit rise, but fell back on profit-taking to close unchanged at $4.25. Western Mining, meanwhile, closed 19388 words
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Article323 1980-02-09 4 FOE THE third day in a row, the market eased yesterday on diminishing turnover as nervous short-term holders liquidated some of their positions. Second line property shares came under most pressure, notably New World, Tai Cheung and Hopewell, while bhie chips remained relatively firm. A flurry of trading near323 words
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Article181 1980-02-09 4 THE MARKET closed mixed yesterday with commercials, industrials and oils posting gains while minings were easier, dealers said. Turnover declined to SJ million pesos from Thursday's 30.9 million. Basic Petroleum, Phil Overseas, Podco B, Poget, Pioneer, Seafront, Ist Phil Hldgs and San Miguel B rose while Atlas Con B,181 words
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Article262 1980-02-09 4 TRADING was sluggish yesterday and speculative shares closed lower after an overnight recovery, dealers said. First Trust fell two baht to 69, Mah Boonkrong Drying and SUo four to 210, Jalaprathaa Cement one to 210, Rama Tower 1.5 to 87 but United Flour Mill closed unchanged at 202 baht.262 words
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Article51 1980-02-09 4 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Thursday 462.9 Wednesday 455.9 Week ago 453-3 DOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Thursday 885.49 Wednesday 881 £3 Week ago 875JB H.K.HANG SENG Friday 907.78 Thursday ***** Week ago 803.77 SYDNEY INDUSTRIALS Friday 853.46 Thursday 647.95 Week ago 637JO ALL ORDINARIE8 Friday 888.64 Thursday 886.98 Week ago51 words
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Article101 1980-02-09 4 NISSAN Motor Co said it is preparing to submit a final proposal on a Joint venture car assembly plant in Taiwan with Taiwan's Yue Loong Motor, which currently assembles 5,000 Maao cars monthly. Nissan said the rrnitftssl will be submitted to the Taiwan Economics Ministry by the end of101 words
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Advertisement331 1980-02-09 4 why not be a SALESMAN? Tbp men earn top money when qualified Full training for UCTA Diploma Exam. The man in the car could be You The house and family could be Yours. With you in a prosperous new job enjoying a new4ife a happier life, a more rewarding life331 words
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OVERSEAS
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399 1980-02-09 5 AP CHRYSLER lost US$l.O9 billion last year, the biggest operating loss In the history of United States companies. Last year 's loss amounted to »7.18 per common share against $3.54 the year before. The loss for the fourth quarter was $376 millionAP - 399 words
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207 1980-02-09 5 Reuter BRITISH Leyland Motor Corporation (BL) yesterday appeared set on a collision course with Britain's second biggest trade union over a communist union official it sacked last November as a troublemaker. State-owned BL firmly refused to reinstate Mr Derek "Red Robbo" Robinson, despite aReuter - 207 words
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Article, Illustration47 1980-02-09 5 US disannameat aegettator Adria 8 Fisher (right) and Us Sevftet emtemrt Viktor Issraellaa whsking hands before the Thirsdav meeting ti the Geneva Dfaannament Conference. Mr Fisher, la his speech shertty after, chkted the Sevtets for theirtavarfea sf Afghanistan. UPI phsto Source: UPI photoSource: UPI photo - 47 words
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443 1980-02-09 5 Reuter AP THE STUDENTS occupying the US Embassy in Teheran held a crisis meeting with their spiritual leader on Thursday night, after coming under strong attack from President Abolhassan Bani-Sadr. A student spokesman said they discussed their role in domestic Iranian politics with Hojatokslam SeyedReuter; AP - 443 words
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Article662 1980-02-09 5 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Tine Prom BN BN505 1100 LAX/GUM/HKG GIA GA908 uoo MES SU SQ24C 1125 MES THAI TG423 1125 BKK PAL PR501 1135 MNL SU SQ65 1155 MNL RBA BI423 1200 BWN GIA GA982 1230 HLP KLM KL837 1230 AMS/FRA SIA SQ201 1245 HLP662 words
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277 1980-02-09 5 AP THE British government has informed the European commission in Brussels that it intends to impose quotas on imports of certain synthetic textiles. Officials said that the move was meant to protect the country's carpet industry from an influx of North American products. TradeAP - 277 words
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Article266 1980-02-09 5 AP THE US government's Overseas Private Investment Corp (Opic), which insures American business enterprises abroad, has received its first claim for US$3 million from a company hit by an action it considers a kind of expropriation by the rew lutionary government of Iran. A pressAP - 266 words
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162 1980-02-09 5 THE US economy will experience a year of ao growth, but no recession, in 1980 and the dollar could strengthen in the second half of this year, a senior official of Manufacturers Hanover Trust said. "A muddling through, or a rolling re-ad)ustment is likely to be162 words
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Article672 1980-02-09 5 AP Reuter A SOVIET invasion at the Saudi Arabian oil fields would catpe a third world war, Saadi Oil Minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani aaid on Thursday. He told a European management symposium at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos that Saudi Arabia would beAP; Reuter - 672 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article365 1980-02-09 5 Agencies US DEFENCE Secretary Harold Brown testified before a Senate committee the manned space shuttle being developed by Nasa is critical to US defense planning and hinted at some of the roles a new breed of military astronauts will play. They will ferry navigation, missile warning andAgencies - 365 words
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Article128 1980-02-09 5 Reuter WEST German manufacturing industry incoming orders in December were unchanged, seasonally-ad-justed, from the sharply downward revised November level, preliminary Economics Ministry figures show. The ministry said the index of incoming orders, with a base of 100 in 1970, stood at a provisional 188 inReuter - 128 words
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Article363 1980-02-09 6 CHARITY, it is said, begins at home. It might be added that there are times when charity is best left at home. The validity of this statement must be obvious to all who have been following the progress of the Kampuchea March for Survival363 words
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Article359 1980-02-09 6 NOW that Nelson Bunker Hunt and a few of his intimates have cornered the physical market in silver and show no sign of being prepared to release supplies from their shining hoard, local Chinese will have to make do with nickel coins this359 words
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Article, Illustration1317 1980-02-09 6 LEE YOKE MENG - By LEE YOKE MENG TOURISTS at Jakarta's stately Borobudur Hotel last week must have been somewhat taken aback by the sea of formal-suited gentlemen streaming regularly Into the place. All attention seemed to be focussed on them the sleek chauffeur-driven limousines at their1,317 words
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Article665 1980-02-09 6 THOMAS LAND - By THOMAS LAND FT A STARTLING increase in alcohol consumption in European Community countries is reported by a Community working party of doctors and social scientists. They say this is the heavy price paid by young consumers (or their growing prosperity and improved socialFT - 665 words
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Advertisement154 1980-02-09 6 m frA uv w bring Lx l OV r* together the most sophisticated audio-visual, hi-fi equipment and related J»V services available. This will be an excellent p| opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers to demonstrate their highly-advanced equipment. Auvi '80, to be held at the World Trade Centre from 2-6 iuly154 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1069 1980-02-09 6 TV &RA DlO Inevitable dilemma own U rises i .SINGAPORE 5 12.55 PM Open* M Strut 1.55 SiMiy Matinee 3.40 Soccer Malays 4.45 The Waltons 5.30 Sandiwara 6.05 Fantastic Four 6JO News in Brief 6.35 Young ftamuy White Fain Cup to 7.30 News (Malay) 7.45 Perry Come In New (Moans1,069 words
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Article, Illustration1192 1980-02-09 7 RONNIE LIM - Ticarcillin, the latest antibiotic developed by the giant Beecham Group of the UK, ie produced locally and marke a mileetone in the mutually dependent Singaporel Japan operations. RONNIE LIM II- reports. RONNIE LIM pTHE first day of February :in Tokyo was a 'red-letter' 'day for made-in-Slngapore pharmaceuticals. The1,192 words
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867 1980-02-09 7 LEONARD SILK - [FORUM With LEONARD SILK NYT AN EERIE sense of drift bas settled over the US Economy. Can double-digit Inflation Just go on and on? Can the oil-producing countries just pile up bigger knd bigger surpluses, and the oil-importing nations bigger and bigger deficits?NYT - 867 words
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Article, Illustration910 1980-02-09 7 WAHG LOOK KEAH - ■f WAHG LOOK KEAH u. THERE are that the aew|y-lormed Aaeaa Tourism Federatioa will work positively tort wards its target of represeating the private aector e- and of cloaer cooperation >e among the five i n— ilaa In |h promoting Mean as a dase tination. With910 words
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Advertisement192 1980-02-09 7 John Updike lets his striking new novel in fictionel Kush, formerly known as Noire, a landlocked sub-Saharan country once controlled by France, now ruled by dictator Colonel Hakin Felix Ellellou. MB Ellellou, educated at McCarthy College in I W VV Wisconsin in the mkJ-50s is a Black Muslim. He If192 words
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INTERNATIONAL STOCKS
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EUROPEAN MARKETS
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Article249 1980-02-09 8 FEB 07 Fn CORBEILLE Air-Liquid* B S N Ge reals Uano«w C8r (ThomaonCri) CW Ftukuh Get Nmiw Compacnw 517 lOTO 573 2B 2 21 12 Cooipacnar Oenenu* credit Fomm D» Franc* HicheUt (LiDrairic) Machine* Bui) Mlchelln Parlkas Pechlnejf Clfln* Kuhlraann W 405 ***** TUB •44 230.50 104 40 IS249 words
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Article87 1980-02-09 8 FEB 07 r™ forward market Actc 3J4 ,4 Arbed mo 30 Aitor 575 824 Bructn 16 Bru-Lunb IflSO unch Cock ion unch D» Been 300 5 Ebet 2MB MOO 25 Oectrobel -30 QO-lnno-Bm *10 Oev M .3 HoOok MO 00 PeLrn sue im Rjrl Dutch MOB ♦35 SkJro 119087 words
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Article188 1980-02-09 8 FEB 07 Dm Acc-Telelunken ha jo unch »J0 0J All» Letcn (85 00 unch ALU Vm ***** -4 bast Bajr H T Wtank Bmj Vbank ***** B1M MiX 14 1 9J uT UUi wist -OA 19 BMW Ml JO -14 Ctvera Varw nuS" unch Commtntut in* Conu Oummi sue188 words
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Article185 1980-02-09 8 FEB 07 Fto ABN 296 00 .9 Ahold U 00 -04 Aktc 25 70 91 AMEV 100JO -07 Amfu U4J0 14 Amra Bank 82.40 -0.5 Bergom 40J0 Berk noo -15 Boll Bonumij <1 40 1(150 until Burhmann 64.20 09 Byenkorf 60 80 -12 Calve Delft 182. SO A5 DeU185 words
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Article159 1980-02-09 8 ¥1 Action* Buiae* 1 Mr. Alusulaac Baa. Praaca M UB m t 15 Brtnrn Bowl Br ui Ctt* Oricr Br c«* O*J P C E B 13 M 1 ciba Ottfj Dm Cradtt Sataa* Ar Cradlt SuUar Rm Elektxowau Br. Owt» Flic bar Br 442 2» -5 ac 1159 words
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Article103 1980-02-09 8 FEB <n Ui V* Aaaac Oen HMM* M5 OJS ZZ QUO aao i J CtnlraJc Ml 71 PIM MB FtniUir 0»n lmmob mjo 073 T1 unch in Pr< >00 23 ItalevmcnU 21(00 130 ■taigas m -4 Itetefcler nut •It Itncb Mtfnclt M PI soo Muclll Err 300 -11 Mcdlob103 words
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1260 1980-02-09 8 NEW YORK CONTINUING in ofl «ad gas tasues lifted the stock market am Thursday ta heavy trading as investors ruahed to acqufre natural resource aaaets as a hedge against Analysts aaid the ail and gaa afecka were alao aided by a comprotniae formula lor the1,260 words
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Article139 1980-02-09 8 C» Hltd Bay Mm L »•> *1 MMUM S 4.1. Imp Ott Mean loco Upm Xt'i JJ*» Wp* Bank Mont Tt Int UU M'< uneb Ban* No*t ScoUa U>U Nick* BeU Trt Kerr Add M>, ietli Corp Lo«e» B —<•. u nch W Can LU M»im> u Sraacan »>.139 words
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Advertisement190 1980-02-09 8 Where to wine, dine and entertain k^-> V o» Santo* Maid iO%ieb*e«ongmnle«eal SamoH Qo« CK* Smtmmtng fool. Swam Room Fairy Same* 10 Santoaa t FimrtOm around Mm) on SOCtouaaa ?Yn i a IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A SUPERB WEEKEND TREAT... COME TO OUR POOLSIDE Try succulent barbecued spare ribs, juicy190 words
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Advertisement122 1980-02-09 8 rt t, su For sushi For teppaniaki. For other authentically Japanese delights. OjK'f] daily 12 n< H)i; ji tii (y.'JOp. tn 10 V() n>n lor reserratio;is rail 7,'i7 tt>77 J i. ((*1 II I ll'\ I 'illk t 11 H 111 v>:r |M HUGOS kSS •fe BUSINESS ;;P "l| LUNCH122 words
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Advertisement82 1980-02-09 8 See Page 4 for Asian stocks See Page 9 lor Jo'burg prices Savour our Cl»«'f Rene's masterpieces of European Cuisine. utanticfccr where good taste triumphs V* I £orkpit o,rl <tll Josephine for reserv. 737^17T> to 7,17'n 11 x 11 »7 V V Happier Hours At Merlin s Tavern Bar V82 words
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Advertisement150 1980-02-09 8 Bingapore~style fHilton style, lab At tfv T <)[ l ot th»- Hiitofi at H,n That s where ou ti selection <j* typically favourites An our ver v o.*.n Flavours of Singapo'e No mess Njno;s» qreai chow In the cofv.fort d'K3 serer.ity ot the Hilton I* you hve to eat. live150 words
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Advertisement23 1980-02-09 8 0 a ODWII, 7 -3*g mk Rwnie D 53 cool music provided by lire group. Visit as at Kobia's Tavern wckaovjoall like it.23 words
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413 1980-02-09 9 AP Reuter INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) representative! clashed Thursday with big US banks over what policies the IMF is entitled to impose on poor countries receiving aid. US Representative John Cavanagh was arguing that the IMF should give more consideration to theAP; Reuter - 413 words
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416 1980-02-09 9 LEE YOKE MENG - By LEE YOKE MENG BANQUE de llndochine et de Suez (Indosuez) has experienced no particular impact from the Development Bank of Singapore's recent introduction of Autosave, a device somewhat similar to the American "Now" system which pays interest on current account deposits416 words
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Article372 1980-02-09 9 THE Swiss National Bank has moderated its stand on the internationalisatlon of the Swiss franc. Policy is now aimed at control by channelling demand into long-term and stable investments, thereby preventing a sharp appreciation of the Swiss unit. Last September, the Swiss central allowed 35 other372 words
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Article193 1980-02-09 9 Reuter AN ORDER stopping the Iranian central bank, Bank Markazi, from taking action in courts outside the US to free Iranian deposits frozen by Chase Manhattan Bank has been lifted, a Chase spokesman said. The temporary restraining order, which had been in place since Dec 6, wasReuter - 193 words
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159 1980-02-09 9 Reuter Japanese eaattal sssrkel are expeelei Is baprsve aad Ike yea's valae las beeesae aaaee Ministry «ffleiais The yes-desemlsated beads by fereiga ttsa yea last year frsai IB MHsaiaim. Foreign Isssers, whe stayed away (rsat Ike Tskye aiitut la Ms 1919» appear ts beReuter - 159 words
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Article94 1980-02-09 9 CERAMIC Industries Corporation, a state corporation of Burma and a banking consortium led by Deutsche Bank (Asia Credit) Ltd signed a medium term loan agreement amounting to DM 14 million on Jan 31, 1900 in Rangoon, Burma. The loan which is guaranteed by the Myanma94 words
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747 1980-02-09 9 NEW VERSIONS OF Ml Reuter THE Federal Reserve Board issued a revised set of money supply measures and said that it will release the new versions of the M-l measure on a weekly basis henceforth. The new broader measures of the moneyReuter - 747 words
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259 1980-02-09 9 Reuter FEDERAL Reserve Board chairman Paul Volcker said that after recalculating seasonal adjustments, growth of the US money supply appears to be right on target. He said at a briefing on the board's new money supply definitions that the new basic money supply,Reuter - 259 words
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Article330 1980-02-09 9 GOLD futures in Singapore closed sharply lower compared with overnight levels in generally thin trading, dealers said. Trading was suspended for one hour yesterday morning as prices opened limit-down across the board following the metal's sharp decline in New York on Thursday night. Thereafter the market fluctuated marginally throughout330 words
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Article22 1980-02-09 9 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their beaOOt customer* is 10.5 per cent.22 words
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Article111 1980-02-09 9 ASIAN RATES ASIAN currency deposit interbank rates as at close on Feb 8: N«atUM»4 mill! ss~tr 13 V16 133/16 13 15/*****3/16 14 5/16 14 3/16 14W 14H 14H 14H 14 5/16 14 3/16 14*i 14 SwJw. /If 1441* Dm. 1 month 3 months 6 monUu 12 months una* M meNi111 words
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Article41 1980-02-09 9 RANGE of prices offered by discount houses oa Prti Overnight: J- •».<? Call deposits to«'<9 Oak| MytafM-C 3-month Treasury bills «H 3 month Bank bills 10 1/1« 115/1« 3 months CD 10. 10 months CQ 101/1« »15/1« Source: National Discount Co41 words
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Article132 1980-02-09 9 THE U.S. dollar for overnight delivery closed firmer at 240.85 yen yesterday, compared with a 240.30 opening and 240.10 at Thursday's dose, dealers said. Trading was moderate with volume at US$649 million. After early firmness, the dollar strenghened in light late trading to a high of 240.95 yen on132 words
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Article316 1980-02-09 9 FEB 07 Rand INDUSTRIALS A Alpha 205 10 Abercom 320 1 AE And CI 650 40 AlfIC 2500 200 Barlows 945 *5 Cf Sugar 2200 73 CNA 400 20 Currte Finance m It Dr Beers Ind 2100 Edcon 520 >10 Edgars ISO Eve ready H -T f ed316 words
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Article238 1980-02-09 9 THE U.S. dollar was quietly steady in early foreign exchange trading here yesterday with no new (actors in the market overnight, dealers said. Sterling fell slightly to around U552.3010/20 from a firm opening at $2.3035/45, after closing on Thursday at $2.2990/3005. Dealers reported some early switching from sterling to238 words
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Article161 1980-02-09 9 THE U.S. dollar yesterday was quoted basically steady against major currencies in quiet, featureless end-week trading ahead of holidays in Japan on Monday and New York on Tuesday, dealers said. The dollar was steady at 240.75/85 yen compared with an early 240.70/80 but higher on New York's 240.10/20 close.161 words
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Article200 1980-02-09 9 Reuter THE Bank of Japan is asking Japan's 13 city banks to liberalise their sbqrt-term prime lending rates and base them on the fund-rais-ing cost of each bank, bank officials said. A recommendation to free the rates, which the central bank first presented in March 1977, hasReuter - 200 words
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Article429 1980-02-09 9 TRADING oo the foreign exchange market was extremely quiet yesterday. The US dollar remained relatively firm against major currencies. Starting off at 240.55/65 against the Japanese yen, the US dollar then strengthened somewhat to 240.70/80. The market stayed at that level till closing. The US dollar opened at429 words
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Article53 1980-02-09 9 RESULTS of tender held on Feb 8 for 91-day Treasury bills to be issued from Feb 11 to Feb 15. Offered: $«,000,000 AnM far: $209,900,000 Matted: $45,000,000 Cat-eff price: $98.31 teas than one per cent; higher bids in full. Average rate af diseeaat aa aUatmeat: 6.725 per53 words
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Advertisement234 1980-02-09 9 FINANCIAL SALES We are the world's leading international bank, and we invite applications for the post of Marketing Representative in a newly formed lending unit. The position is an exceptionally challenging one and will involve selling specialized financial services to local and multinational, businesses in Singapore. Candidates should be highly234 words
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1810 1980-02-09 10 BID and offer prices officially listed and business in and reported to the Stock Exchange* erf Singapore yesterday with the fumber of shares traded in brackets in lots of I,oo* units, unless otherwise specified SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL rf COMMERCIAL a> Acn* (31,810 words
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Article172 1980-02-09 10 SINGAPORE UNIT 1WJ ST INOOMI t BOM D UNIT (Managers' prises tar Ftofe U) (Cot Mi V IMS) Lit The Commerce 2 40 tx in The Saving Fund 1JS l.B Income Bowl S pore Prog Fund 1.97 LU S pore Sec. Fund 190 2.02 MARA BUMIFU1RA C'mm TnvMf172 words
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Article2774 1980-02-09 10 1979' 1980 High Low Company Last Sale or Gr'a Div Div C'vt Gr'a Net Y'ld P/E Vol Day COOO) High Low in SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 306 223' 148, 180 282 77 275 452 m 219» 380» 207 123" no 133 255 57' 185' 226 177 2562,774 words
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Article1967 1980-02-09 10 BID and offer price* officially listed and buaiiwss In and reported to the Koala Lumpur Stock Exchanfe yesterday with the number of shares traded shown in brackets in lots of 1,000 units, unless otherwise specified. INDCBTBJALB Aeto»> (MB) (2) 3-00 (1) 198 AJsmili (140S) Akmm (1188) (1)1,967 words
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Article, Illustration685 1980-02-09 10 ctabw gdiaamid la active towwa mi hairtvei seattaaeat at the Blags pare Meet snrhct yesterday. Baahlag hnvywetghte thani itiiay ea ripiih ef better thaa wpotW regatta ter eateadar lm. Elsewhere, pluhtliss ran ea the stnagth ef the physical rahher price, while prepertln aad ladaatrlato attracted685 words
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Article542 1980-02-09 10 SUSTAINED buying interest gave the Kuala Lumpur stock market a steadier finish in moderate trading yesterday. There was good support in the early session, but profittakers emerged to force prices off their day's best level. Property and plantation stocks were the best performers, chalking up strong gains542 words
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645 1980-02-09 11 P GUNASEGARAM - By P GUNASEGARAM UNIVERSAL Cable (M) Bhd has come up with pleasing news for shareholders in the form of a considerably improved earnings report and a one-for-two bonus issue. Tbe group has reported a near two-fold increase in pre-tax profit to M 53.16 million for645 words
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Article225 1980-02-09 11 HELPED by improved rubber and oil palm production and higher commodity prices, Selangor Coconuts has reported a 16 per cent rise in unaudited pre-tax profit (after replanting expenditure) to MJ10.27 million for the first half-year ended Dec 31.1979. The improved profit was made on the back225 words
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Article170 1980-02-09 11 THE Nlppea Credit Baak (CaraeM) Fiataee NV US$30 million guranteed floating rate notes due 1967 the abovementioned floating rate notes will be granted listing and quotation with effect from Feb 7. Trading in the notes will be on a "ready" basis only, and the quotation will be expressed170 words
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Article355 1980-02-09 11 Date Li ist Fail Ye ar Cempaay Ported AiMueed Net EPS Grew Pre-tax test year (eeate) Dtv. tC7 Profit M'wata Steel I 22/12 12.4 (/€>) 10.0TE (w 14,803 Folex Ind d F 18/1 2.7 0.0 858 Nat Iron F 7/2 57.8 •17.9 37,679 F E Le'ston F 8/2355 words
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Article128 1980-02-09 11 SIME Darby bmw trading In nm in New Yerk Jut over a year after taking Its first step late MOMtfty trading in America, after it acquired a rubber trading hnriaw there. Accenting te the eempnny's newsletter, a eeeea desk has been added te the rabher128 words
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523 1980-02-09 11 FT GUTHRIE Corporation of the UK will effectively widen the base of tts Asian operations with tne proposed establishment of a US$53 million oil palm plantation venture with the Philippines government. The venture af Guthrie Overseas Holdings Ltd with the state-owned National DevelopmentFT - 523 words
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Article274 1980-02-09 11 THE GIANT elevator group Fujitec Company has attained a profit boost of 66 per cent over its previous year's annual consolidated pre-tax income, along with a commendable doubling of its net income per share over that for last year. Consolidated pre-tax income for the274 words
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Article220 1980-02-09 11 CONSOLIDATED Hotels (CHL) will make formal motions to appoint Mr Stephen Yap Teck Chiong and Mdm Angelina Lim Fung Mui as company directors at its AGM on Feb 23, the company said. Both Mr Yap and Mdm Lim are directors of Harinco Holdings, the holding220 words
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Article82 1980-02-09 11 ety has reported a pre-tax profit (or the half-year ended December 1979 at M 52.72 million, compared with 12.63 million for the previous period. Company pre-tax profit registered fz.6B million (12.60 million previously). Group mortgage assets were $96.74 million ($80.46 million previously), while company mortgage assets amounted82 words
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Article166 1980-02-09 11 Rubber and oil palm production for December 1939: Company Rubber Palm oil Kernel FTB (kilos) (tons) (tons) (tons) Austral Enterprises NA 963 203 Ayer Hitam Plant 152,862 Batu Kawan 320,636 1,639 Batu Lintang 531,964 2,174 Bedford Plant 131,000 114 Benta Plant 354,000 969 194 4,844 Castlefield166 words
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Article32 1980-02-09 11 aid mom pndictti for Decemktr 1979: Company Copra (tons) Cocoa (tons) Consolidated Plantations 82 Dunlop Estates 69 Higlands and Lowlands 145 100 Kempas (Malaysia) 5 United Plantations 225 10432 words
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506 1980-02-09 11 w SSQgCL™, HOCK LOCK SIEW STOIC investors who grit their teeth and held on tight to their shares during the recent short-lived correction are now poised to reap the fruits of their firmness of mind. The market was yesterday bubbling bullishly once again,HOCK LOCK SIEW - 506 words
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Article215 1980-02-09 11 Carrent Ex Book* Date Total for Total for Payment Date ClOM Payable the year Previous year N 8 Time. 25% Jan 21 Jan 30 Feb 11 40% 361%(a) MUM i 5% Jan 25 Feb 6 Feb 13 7.8% 5.5% (a) Kulim Maia 10% I Jan 23 Feb 2215 words
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Article88 1980-02-09 11 Company Particalara Ex Date Books Close Temerlok Bonus Issue of 1 for 1 NYA NYA Sentosa Bonus Issue of 1 for 3 NYA NYA T Text Bonus Issue of 1 for 4 NYA NYA M U lid Rights Issue of 1 for I (1*2-00 NYA NYA (a) Adjusted88 words
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Advertisement139 1980-02-09 11 ??<£*■>* <**» s p MP* v&* The Complete Plain Words S/r Ernmt Gown Since it Qnt appeared ia the fifties The Complete Plain Words has exercised a lay anflsffttwy iefluare am ottkM and much other English. It is, in its 9w*Md,a dmk. This thoroughly revised edition is still principally concerned139 words
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731 1980-02-09 12 Reuter VIETNAM has announced its most sweeping government changes in almost 30 years, replacing some of its ageing leaders with dedicated younger men and technocrats. The changes, announced by President Ton Due Thang on Thursday night, replaced Vietnam's greatest living military hero, General Vo NguyenReuter - 731 words
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Article297 1980-02-09 12 HANOI'S chief delegate to the deadlocked Sino-Viet-namese peace talks flew home yesterday after a major reshuffle in his government, but a Vietnamese embassy spokesman said he would return for the next negotiating session. No progress has been reported in the negotiations, which originally opened in Hanoi last April297 words
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Article235 1980-02-09 12 AFP A TOP Philippine government committee has been evaluating two proposals on which a shipping agreement between the Philippines and China could be based. The Manila newspaper Times Journal, quoting highly placed sources, said the committee is composed of representatives from the Ministries of Trade, Foreign Affairs, TransportationAFP - 235 words
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140 1980-02-09 12 THE 37 Philippines-Asia Conference (Pac) shipping lines have requested increases of as much as 45 per cent in freight charges for goods shipped to Asian destinations from the Philippines, the Philippine Shippers' Council said yesterday. Alfonso C Villa verde, the council's executive director,140 words
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Article, Illustration32 1980-02-09 12 «W® where maty whe died during the l JJii? f*«P tavttei It ft if the cemetery by mllltMt MuUo students helrtlng the U8 embassy. AP phete. Source: AP photoSource: AP photo - 32 words
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256 1980-02-09 12 KOH TSE YING - By KOH TSE YING UNITED Industrial Corporation (UIC) will soon appoint an adviser on the takeover offer made by United Industrial Overseas Holdings (UIOH). The chairman, Lee Kim Yew, said a board meeting will be convened soon and he advised shareholders not to256 words
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Article415 1980-02-09 12 AP A TOP Malaysian official said in London yesterday that his country is poised to expand tin production and open new possibilities for the exploitation of copper, zinc, lead, bauxite and coal. Da to Leong Khee Seong, minister of primary industries, said that his ministryAP - 415 words
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Article738 1980-02-09 12 LONDON, Fri. The market closed mixed, with the breakdown in the British Steel Corporation's pay talks a negative factor, dealers said.. At 3 pm, the FT index was down 3.6 at 459.3. Government bonds ended with net rises of up to 14 point, having traded as high as738 words
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210 1980-02-09 12 THE SECOND Asian Travel Festival sponsored by eight national tourist organisations based in Singapore will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall from April 17 to 20. The festival will include film and slide shows, travel trade and information booths, cultural and fashion shows,210 words
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326 1980-02-09 12 PIONEER Industries Employees Union (PIEU) and Chi Chen Paper Products Pte Ltd came to an out-of-court agreement yesterday on the settlement of a National Wages Council increment for six workers of Chi Chen. The sum in question is a $12 plus 2 per cent increase326 words
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Article147 1980-02-09 12 Reuter THE CHINA Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) is setting up a legal advisory office to assist in disputes between foreign and Chinese organisations as China's foreign trade expands, the magazine, China Foreign Trade said in its latest issue. The magazine saidReuter - 147 words
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Advertisement135 1980-02-09 12 YOUR LIFESTYLE THERE IS a silent killer Al/OIR workers, technicians, on the loose. Its victims office workers, manrun into the millions. CTDCCC agers, professionals No one is safe. WI IiKOO and even housewives. Its main targets are the working Its name is Stress. Psychological people, including unskilled and biological stress.135 words
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Advertisement161 1980-02-09 12 c AjH X THE SECOND RING OF POWER *"%> s ;s Cailos Castaneda's journey into the world of sorcery has captivated millions. In this new book, he introduces dona Soledad, whose mission is to test Castaneda by a series of tenifymg tricks. Thus, Castaneda is initiated into experiences so intense,161 words
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Miscellaneous50 1980-02-09 12 Generally fair and windy. Report lar Z4 hnn pritr te 7JI pan. Feb 8 *t the alrpert. Maximum temperature 30.9 Associated humidity 57 Minimum temperature 22.8 Associated humidity 94 Hours of sunshine 11.05 Rainfall in millimetres Nil Total rainfall for the month 47.8 Total rainy days for the month 350 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1980-02-09 13 FOO CHOY PENG - WAN SHI RU YI LUCK OR HAPPINESS By FOO CHOY PENG THE MOST important and elaborate festival for the Chinese is undoubtedly the Lunar New Year. As the occasion holds great significance for them, it is customary for every one, from the millionaire tycoon to the mere labourer, to celebrate1,023 words
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Article, Illustration638 1980-02-09 14 CHOO AI LENG - By CHOO AI LENG INSTEAD of the usual family reunion dinner at home on Chinese New Tear's Eve, why not dine out in style at a posh restaurant in town. Surely, dear mother deserves a break from the laborkNM task of preparing multi-course dinners after all these638 words
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Article, Illustration545 1980-02-09 14 JOHN LIM - By JOHN LIM I ALWAYS feel uncomfortable about being late for an appointment and upsetting the schedule of others. So, it was with thfa uneasy feeling that I went into Suite 1214 of the Hyatt Hotel. The Lettermen were supposed to have some plans of their own that545 words
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37 1980-02-09 14 GOOD iriWM dto K mr'tte nAkkTal I hM UIJ. Mi Ml kHd *M !SiJ^*iTS>Mi'ii,'' |i<J Bvataj. &e^s^e?*£iTi/S^s k9[ frwi| ap eSL 8^ M« «f t£mTn\*a Tmf mS wTSr 5« ken L'StSU JjSLTto37 words
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Article294 1980-02-09 15 GOLF: SEMBAWANG Country Club is the first venue of the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) Local Circuit which was teed-off yesterday morning and will end tomorrow. There will be a Gold Medal strokeplay competition for 42 golfers at the Bukit course of the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC)294 words
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Article280 1980-02-09 15 THĔ Inter-Airlines and Agents Bowling league will start the 1960/81 season with a new name. It will be called the Travel Trade League and will begin from Feb 29. Leqgue officers decided on the name change at the team captain's meeting held last week as280 words
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Article192 1980-02-09 15 THE DEANS of the Paris rag trade emphasised a straight silhouette for day and a romantic look for night. Polka dots, stripes and flowered prints were everywhere. Ruffles were so popular they turned the 1980 fashions into the season of the bill. This time the trends for192 words
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Article, Illustration1004 1980-02-09 15 ELLA MANDER - By ELLA MANDER LAURA and Tommy were lovers, he wanted to give her everything the almost words of the old hit soog made their muffled way through the dense curtain of fern leaves aesthetically (or so the interior decorator must have hoped) camouflaging the loudspeaker.1,004 words
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838 1980-02-09 15 A J SINGH - A chain of islands that once served as prison settlements for the British Raj is seeking a new image for tourism. The Andaman Islands off the Bay of Bengal offer wikl-pig hunting, big-game fishing and lengends of remote primitive tribes that are protected fromFT - 838 words
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Article788 1980-02-09 16 CHARMAINE CHAN - SSC training scheme VOLLEYBALL L 4 By CHARMAINE CHAN C K TANG is a household name. It is a departmental store that boasts of one of the best bargains in town. For volleyball enthusiasts, the House of Tang is more than just a shopping788 words
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Article, Illustration1342 1980-02-09 16 1 coul* i feel th*t very special end exclusive $170,000 Italian spirit when I aimed the car at a clearing between, other traffic. ■WW» wtthTWmes I AWOKE that morning, exceptionally early. It was not because I had an unusually early night before; nor was it due to1,342 words
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1067 1980-02-09 16 RONALD KOW - By RONALD KOW IF YOU have not already heard, season tickets for the pre-Olympic Asia Group Three soccer tournament, which will be held at the National Stadium from Feb 23 to March 13, go on sale today. Many soccer enthusiwill probably still be1,067 words
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Advertisement38 1980-02-09 13 Three cheers for The Lettermenll Intense love, cell of consumerism md Velen tine's Pey 11l Feet end furious It must be the $170,000 Ferrsri~ IV To buy or not to buy the sseeon tickets for Prs-Otymote soccer IV38 words
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Advertisement121 1980-02-09 13 24 Ho UR KODAK EKTACHROWf g Film Wendy Hutton's SINGAPORE KW a cookbook! Hart, for the first time, is a I|M4 aiy*| tMMI IOCH COOKDOOi OlJi pin jOU more nun josi r6up««< wotv, too, than lots ef fascinatmi mo rmvam liTorrriaoon sooui Singaporean nfrxftents and cooking methods. Singapore Food is121 words
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Miscellaneous695 1980-02-09 13 WHAT WHERE FILM SHOWS THE NATIONAL Museum will screen two colour fitans today at lO.dQ&m The Gallery and Aaatraflaa Laadeeape Painters. On Feb 23 As Aagklaag Orekeatra and Pftilttif Pf#pi6» Courtesy of the Australian High Commission. All films are subject to change without notice. Free admission on a first-come, first-served695 words
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Advertisement49 1980-02-09 14 s d Mi\ n\ Tk jr f^\ $30.00 ORDER FORM Mr/Mrs/Mi Address To: Fadaral Publications 1, Now Industrial Road Singapore 1953. Yes, I would like The Edward de Bono Think Shrink. .copy/copies of ®«close in full payment (ell checks, money/postal orders mede payable to Federal Publications (S) Pte Ltd).49 words
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Advertisement30 1980-02-09 15 !i ANTIQUES FINE CIMKSI ANTIQUES I WORKS OF ART KWOK GALLERY Pt*. Ltd. 101-103. FUST FLOOR. FAR EAST SHOPPING CENTRE ORCHARD ROAD TEL: 23S2S1S TWEE GENERATIONS Of PROVEN DEPENDABILITY SMCEI9II30 words
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Advertisement649 1980-02-09 15 Doctor on the Job Richard Gordon 'Uke the Carry On film*. there It no rwnii The Wolf Children Charles Maclean Charles Maclean's intriguing book unearths the historical evidence about the wolfchildren, Kamala and Amala, and their eccentric deliverer, the Reverend Singh. He examines the missionary's diaries, life In the orphanage,649 words
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