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Title Section12 1998-04-13 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MITA(P) 110/12/97 85c SINGAPORE Internet- http://www.asial.com.sg/biztimes MONDAY, APRIL 13,199812 words
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937 1998-04-13 1 Anthony Rowley - It will focus on improving monetary coordination and economic surveillance From, Anthony Rowley in Tokyo A NEW East Asian financial caucus, centred on Asean but also including other countries of the region, is scheduled to be formed during the Asian Development Bank's annual937 words
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Article, Illustration58 1998-04-13 1 [MUNICH] A chick standing on an Easter egg in Munich Zoo, which traditionally marks Easter Sunday and Easter Monday with a giant egg hunt. Business came to a halt in many countries as well oter a billion Christians around the world celebrated Easter over the weekend, with manyREUTERS - 58 words
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484 1998-04-13 1 Wong Wei Kong - Foreign currency stocks on SES provide little shelter from earnings slump By' Wong Wei Kong [SINGAPORE] Investors who sought diversification by buying foreign currency stocks on the Stock Exchange of Singapore would have found little shelter from the slump in corporate earnings. Buying484 words
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523 1998-04-13 1 Bruce Cheesman - SP among 6 foreign firms to get first shot at 14.9% of Egco From Bruce Cheesman in Bangkok SINGAPORE Power is one of six international companies short-listed to bid for a 14.9 per cent stake, worth around 7.95 billion baht (5J318.7523 words
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147 1998-04-13 1 Reuters [KAWANA, Japan] It took the Japanese Foreign Ministry and the Kawana Hotel two months to cancel hotel reservations in order to squeeze in Russian President Boris Yeltsin's visiting delegation. Now they only have a week to get ready for the rescheduled summit at theReuters - 147 words
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Advertisement177 1998-04-13 1 ZMSKDE PIMMY phlßß tockmitgy A local fT company has tied up with Internet service provider Sing Net to afler cheap Internet phone taring homegrown technology that is believed to be a world first, BmmkmamUt W Ratkf for rofiaerios Prospects have perked up for Singapore's beleaguered refineries with the recent 10177 words
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SINGAPORE AT HOME & ABROAD
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470 1998-04-13 2 Ronnie Lim - Grade throughput on the rise bat it is unclear how long rebound will last By Ronnie Lim PROSPECTS have perked up for Singapore's beleaguered refineries, but it is not clear just how long the brighter outlook will last. "Refining margins are470 words
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Article, Illustration293 1998-04-13 2 Kenneth James - Seminars planned on property and manufacturing By] Kenneth James THE Chief Minister of Penang, Koh Tsu Koon, will visit Singapore next month on a mission to convince Singapore companies and individuals that there has never been a better time to invest inFILE PHOTO - 293 words
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Article, Illustration347 1998-04-13 2 EYE ON THE ECONOMY Wages ENGINEERING graduates continued to see the highest entry-level salaries last year. But compared to other graduates, theirs barely moved from the 1996 level. At an average $2,260 a month, the starting pay of engineering graduates in 1997 was way aboveSource: - 347 words
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280 1998-04-13 2 Loh Hui Yin - By Loh Hui Yin GOVERNMENT-linked companies Pidemco Land and Singapore Telecom have opened offices in Hongkong to tap investment opportunities there and in China. Pidemco, one of Singapore's biggest property companies, opened its Hongkong office earlier this year. It is280 words
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Advertisement239 1998-04-13 3 DAIKIN I Stfsi-li. i* Use Ddikin and you won't haue to pay the price. I Euen today, Daikin's reuolutionarg "no water" DM) central air-con system saues ouer $130,000 I a year in a 25-storey office building. Imagine your sauings in the future! I works out to more than 5130,713 in239 words
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MARKETS IN TURMOIL
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469 1998-04-13 4 But LDP official says it will take time to come to a conclusion on the matter Reuters [TOKYO] Japan will consider making income tax rebates permanent, although it will take time to reach a conclusion on the matter, Koichi Kato, secretary-general of theReuters - 469 words
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306 1998-04-13 4 [BEIJING] People's Bank of China governor Dai Xianglong indicated in reports yesterday that monetary policy would be eased to stimulate the economy in an attempt to achieve its target of 8 per cent growth. Mr Dai told the China Daily306 words
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376 1998-04-13 4 30-day ban does not mean the 50 execs are suspected of criminal acts: report AFP [JAKARTA] Indonesian authorities have imposed an overseas travel ban on 50 executives of 14 crippled banks which have been suspended or taken over, a report said yesterday. "IAFP - 376 words
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236 1998-04-13 4 AFP [SINGAPORE] Asian finance ministers and central bankers will be active players at a landmark meeting in Washington this week on ways to strengthen the world's financial system, officials say. The meeting of 22 economies will work out measures to forestall futureAFP - 236 words
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518 1998-04-13 4 Market will also watch Indon private debt restructuring talks, lays dealer AFP [SINGAPORE] Asian currencies are expected to continue taking their cues from the Japanese yen this week after Tokyo poured in billions of dollars to prop up its volatile currency, dealers said. "I thinkAFP - 518 words
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Article, Illustration57 1998-04-13 4 [MANILA] Eduardo Santos and his wife Anna earn extra money by delivering balloons to local hotels for use during the Easter celebration yesterday. Mr Santos, who is also a painter, said he has to work twice as hard because of the rising pricesREUTERS - 57 words
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267 1998-04-13 4 Reuters [JAKARTA] China has offered Indonesia a range of bilateral aid, including medicines, trade credits and the possibility of more barter trade, Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas said yesterday. Speaking after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan, Mr Alatas said the bilateral aidReuters - 267 words
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REGION
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681 1998-04-13 5 Kenneth James - His message to S'pore investors: The time to come in is now By\ Kenneth James [SINGAPORE] There's going to be more bad news on the Malaysian corporate front, Penang Chief Minister Koh Tsu Koon admits. But investors, particularly in Malaysia's silicon state, can take681 words
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237 1998-04-13 5 KUALA LUMPUR AFP MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned yesterday that people found guilty of conducting open burning, which has been blamed for a spate of local fires, will face prison terms. "For those responsible for open burning, we will impose a jailAFP - 237 words
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Article, Illustration57 1998-04-13 5 [BANGKOK] Two Thai boys getting soaked while taking part in a friendly water battle yesterday in Thailand as part of the celebrations for Songkran, the Thai New Year. The country kicked off four days of festivities to mark its New Year today, with religious ceremonies,AFP - 57 words
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214 1998-04-13 5 KUALA LUMPUR Bernama THE Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has proposed that the issue of refunding Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions from Malaysian workers who no longer work in Singapore, be discussed at the forthcoming Asean Labour Ministers Meeting in Vietnam.Bernama - 214 words
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Article122 1998-04-13 5 HANOI Reuters VIETNAM'S labour ministry has blamed the regional economic crisis for heavy lay-offs in both the state and foreign-in-vested sectors, a report said yesterday. "Eight per cent of the workforce at state-owned companies are out of a job", and 11 per cent of theReuters - 122 words
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256 1998-04-13 5 KUALA LUMPUR AFP SITI Hasmah Mohamed Ali, the wife of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, said in a report published yesterday her children were unfairly treated and "victimised" in their businesses. In a rare interview with The Sunday Times, Dr SitiAFP - 256 words
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405 1998-04-13 6 Laurence Eyton - Site retained but German chemical giant says it has no alternative plans for cancelled project From Laurence Eyton in Taipei TAIWAN has not given up hope that German chemical giant Bayer will make a substantial investment in the island, according to a senior405 words
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334 1998-04-13 6 BEIJING Spending will focus on fibre optic networks, data communications Reuters CHINA'S new Ministry of Information Industry will oversee planned investments of 450 billion yuan (5586.9 billion) in telecommunications over the next three years, the China Business Weekly said yesterday. SpendingReuters - 334 words
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487 1998-04-13 6 BEIJING AFP CHINA should grant special tax rebates and loans to exporters who are struggling under fierce competition from cheaper South-east Asian goods, a trade expert was reported suggesting. Such tax breaks could help the country avoid a devaluation of the yuan as aAFP - 487 words
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Article, Illustration52 1998-04-13 6 [SHANGHAI] Renowned violinist Vanessa Mae performs at the Shanghai Gymnasium on Friday. She is taking part in the Coffee Festival in China held by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO). The festival is the first promotional activity sponsored by the ICO in China, traditionally a tea drinkingREUTERS - 52 words
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182 1998-04-13 6 COLOMBO AFP SRI Lankan security forces have Imposed a state of maximum alert amid fears that Tamil Tiger rebels will use current national holidays to stage further deadly bomb attacks. Already tight security has been boosted in the capital, Colombo, and at militaryAFP - 182 words
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REGION/WORLD
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430 1998-04-13 7 BEIJING First high-level talks between North and South in four years Reuters NORTH Korean negotiators holding talks with the rival South agreed yesterday to discuss allowing reunions among millions of families separated since the 1950-53 Korean War. Progress in the first high-levelReuters - 430 words
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149 1998-04-13 7 LONDON BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair has stepped in to help General Electric Company pic forge a £15 billion (Ss4o billion) merger with French state-controlled defence group Thomson-CSF, the Mail on Sunday said. The newspaper said Mr Blair's intervention followed a plea by149 words
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Article, Illustration277 1998-04-13 7 VATICAN CITY AFP IN AN Easter message of peace, Pope John Paul II yesterday issued a veiled denunciation of Israel's settlements policy in Jerusalem. In his traditional Easter Sunday address to 50,000 Roman Catholic faithful in St Peter's Square, in the Vatican, theAFP; REUTERS - 277 words
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238 1998-04-13 7 LONDON Analysts say central bank's interest rate panel remains split FT THE Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged failed to end uncertainty over the future direction of the UK economy. Analysts said the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) responsibleFT - 238 words
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501 1998-04-13 7 Eric Ellis - LETTER FROM OREGON Hike is the sntyect of unflattering cartoons and film, and faces falling sales By Eric Ellis THERE is an American with a bigger public relations problem than President Bill Clinton. His name is Philip Knight, one of the world's501 words
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Miscellaneous795 1998-04-13 8 TV&BAPIO -MittrntiriT tl i Our Choice). LOO PM TV Innovations. nttllllia i UI i 0.30 News 5 Tonight. 3.00 CDIS. 2.30 PM TV Innovations. 11.00 Business Day. 4.00 Indian Matinee 4.00 Kidz Blitz: Alf Tales I. ma Friends The One Aboorva Ragangal. 430 Lassie's Rescue Rang- With The 7.0© Nalanthana.795 words
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BUSINESS IT
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Article, Illustration705 1998-04-13 9 Toh Han Shih - It's a world first-a Net call can be received even when the PC is not logged onto the Net Toh Han Shih [SINGAPORE] A local IT company has tied up with Internet service provider SingNet to offer cheap Internet705 words
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210 1998-04-13 9 Bloomberg [ATLANTA] Scientific-Atlan-ta Inc will license a form of Sun Microsystems Inc's Java programming language, the latest sign that the three-year-old language is spreading throughout the consumer electronics industry. Scientific-Atlanta said it will use Personal Java in its Explorer 2000 digitalBloomberg - 210 words
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339 1998-04-13 9 Reuters [SINGAPORE] HewlettPackard Co said it was racing to expand its portable computer business in Asia despite price pressures forcing a consolidation in the market. "In HP's point of view, the notebook segment is probably the most aggressively pursued segment because we reallyReuters - 339 words
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260 1998-04-13 9 Louis Beckerling - By] Louis Beckerling [SINGAPORE] A Swiss supplier to the semi-conductor industry, Esec Industries, is investing an additional $2.1 million in its Singapore wirebonder assembly facility. The investment will double the output of the plant to capitalise on strong growth in non-PC semi-conductor demand forecast260 words
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264 1998-04-13 10 AakßiU@BT Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates answers questions from BT readers -m jr taroMfthMbMa II expanding the I 1 I anaw of commitIV I 'H fron PC to A.l -A- onblo TV (with OomoMt) and now brood—tteg (with VB1). How do yon mm264 words
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Article, Illustration484 1998-04-13 10 Annette Pau - Bathnuuinfactnrlng *nA miff fmifii strong in Asia, the computer gbnt sayi By, Annette Pau IBM'S Storage Systems Division is bullish on Its growth prospects despite the Asian economic flu, and expects to power on ahead this year, said company officials last week. David484 words
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274 1998-04-13 10 Kan Yi Kang - By Kan Yi Kang [SINGAPORE] Onyx Software Corporation, the developer of Total Customer Management business software, announced last week the opening of its Asian headquarters in Singapore. It has Invested about $500,000 so far on Its new Singapore office, set up in the274 words
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354 1998-04-13 10 Toh Han Shih - Toh Han Shih [SINGAPORE] Despite the economic downturn, Xylan Corporation and System Software Associates (SSA) are hiring and expanding in Asia. SSA will add about 150 workers to its 480-strong Asia-Pacific workforce in the next four months, the newlyappointed SSA354 words
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IT TAKES
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79 1998-04-13 10 [SINGAPORE] US-based Packeteer Inc. which specialises in intelligent bandwidth management for Internets, has set up an Asian office in Hongkong. The office will be headed by its Asia-Pacific sales director, Victor Law. Packeteer has appointed Datacraft Asia, Unitech Computer Systems and UniTel its79 words
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42 1998-04-13 10 [SINGAPORE] Digital Equipment Corporation is CTntrHw'tiwg gqntpmant to Cre»cant Girls' School's Crescent CyberHeart, the first school cybercaife to Singapore. In collaboration with Educom, Digital will provide financial support, computers, software and technical expertise to the project42 words
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60 1998-04-13 10 [SINGAPORE] The Institute of High Performance Computtag, a tocal •opereonqmter raeearch institute, and Canvas Technology plan to set up a laboratory in Singapore to buildup expertise in the area of deep sub-micron integrated design technology. The technology on which this partnership is based is new60 words
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Article38 1998-04-13 10 [SINGAPORE] Tandem has adapted Digital Unix as the 64-bit operating system for its telecommunications prodcuts. Tandem and Digital Unix producer Digital Equipment Corporation are sister companies after having been taken over by Compaq Computers.38 words
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Article55 1998-04-13 10 Toh Han Shih - ci nmi* Toh Han Shih [SINGAPORE] Timely InftMrmation Technologies, sk>cal firm ofltering Internet telephony, will change its name to Global Voice Pte Ltd with eflfect from April 15. Prwn May l, the firm will move toanewoflloeatMt Macphereon Road, 06KB Betime Building, Singapore *****8, (tel: *****76). For55 words
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218 1998-04-13 10 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Japan's domestic shipments of Unix computer server systems surged 30.3 per cent In value In 1907 as corporate demand for powerful databases remained strong, a research company said. Unix server computers are computers at the heart of computer networks thatBloomberg - 218 words
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Article, Illustration469 1998-04-13 11 Raju Chellam - Compaq, Dell, Acer and Toshiba are first to market here By\ Raju Chellam [SINGAPORE] It has become a routine now. Every time Intel Corp announces a new processor, at least half a dozen IT vendors simultaneously announce new product models running469 words
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154 1998-04-13 11 Bloomberg SAN JOSE (California) Silicon Graphics Inc said it has a new version of its handwriting recognition software that will work on Microsoft Corp's CE operating system for handheld and palmtop computers. CalliQrapher 5.1, produced by the ParaGraph PI unit of Silicon Graphics, will beBloomberg - 154 words
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ON THE SHELF
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Article, Illustration58 1998-04-13 11 Canon has introduced a new desktop video-conferencing camera, the VC-C3 (above), with a retail tag of $2,900. It says it is the "smallest and lightest in its category". The camera is 8.2 cm tall, offers a pan range of 180 degrees and 10-speed zoom, has a 55-degree58 words
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Article47 1998-04-13 11 Visio Corp has launched IntelliCAD 98, a 32-bit computer-aided design application that is compatible with AutoCAD files, commands and applications. Visio says this is "the first affordable, viable alternative to AutoCAD". The product retails here at $1,000 and is distributed by CSA Distribution.47 words
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Article67 1998-04-13 11 Platinum Technology has announced InfoSession for the Web, a high-end solution that allows IT organisations to provide direct access to virtually any mainframe application via a Web browser. The product delivers data stored in mainframe-based applications to end-users through a Web interface without users having67 words
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Article63 1998-04-13 11 Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc has launched its new Sonic Impact line of PCI-based audio accelerators designed to work with PCs. The first product in this new line, Sonic Impact S70, retails at US$69.95 ($112) and works with DOS, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Diamond said the63 words
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Article, Illustration71 1998-04-13 11 US-based Encad Inc's two wide-format colour Inkjet printers (above) will be available here in June. Called the Nova Jet Pro 600e series, the 600 dots-per-inch printers "deliver 80 per cent higher productivity than its nearest competitor". The 42-inch model Is priced at U5514,995 ($23,992), and the71 words
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Article43 1998-04-13 11 Raju Chellam - Corrections clarifications Compiled by Raju Chellam Last week, we reported that In Focus Systems Inc was selling the LP740, an SXGA LCD data/video projector, for $2,999. The price, which was provided by the company, is incorrect. It should be $25,999, said In Focus.43 words
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COMPANIES & MARKETS
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460 1998-04-13 13 Jenny Lam - Buildings At Sunset Way, Sixth Avenue acquired last year for redevelopment By. Jenny Lam [SINGAPORE] Keppel Land is leasing out units at two properties that it had bought for residential redevelopment. The properties Clementi Park Shopping Centre in Sunset Way and Avenue Park460 words
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275 1998-04-13 13 MBT [KUALA LUMPUR] The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) is believed to be investigating four stockbroking firms in relation to their transactions conducted through TA Securities. They are Halim Securities, Alor Setar Securities, WK Securities and Omega Securities. Industry sources said the KLSEMBT - 275 words
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Article, Illustration841 1998-04-13 13 Quak Hiang Whai - HAMO SHNO DTSXOHT L look at pillars holding op Morgan Stanley's 15,800 forecast By Quak Hiang Whai MORGAN Stanley Asia managing director Peter Churchouse has defended a bullish forecast he put out earlier this year—that the Hang Seng would rise to 15,800841 words
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COMPANIES
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Article, Illustration570 1998-04-13 14 From Wed, stocks will be allowed to fall farther before trading is stopped Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new "circuit breakers" that let stocks fall farther before trading is halted and close the market for the day only inBloomberg; FILE PHOTO - 570 words
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272 1998-04-13 14 Reuters [WASHINGTON] Ford Motor Co said on Friday it would invest US$lOO million (*****.7 million) in a vehicle assembly plant and complex near Manila, showing its faith in the Philippine economy. The plant will produce the Ford Ranger pick-up truck, the Laser passenger carReuters - 272 words
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335 1998-04-13 14 Reuters [TAIPEI] China Development Corp, Taiwan's leading venture capital dnd investment firm, will invest NT$6 billion (*****.6 million) in the local stock market, the company said in a statement yesterday. The company said its board of directors approved in a Friday meeting theReuters - 335 words
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199 1998-04-13 14 Bloomberg [CUPERTINO, California] Apple Computer Inc has denied claims made in a US$l.l billion (Ssl.B billion) patent infringement suit filed by Imatec Ltd and said it will "vigorously defend" itself. Imatec sued Apple in February claiming that Apple's Color Sync systems infringed onBloomberg - 199 words
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169 1998-04-13 14 Reuters [SHANGHAI] Several Chinese listed firms had recently urged investors to exercise caution due to abnormal rises in their share prices on rumours of asset restructuring, the Shanghai Securities News said yesterday. More than 10 firms this past week issued clarification announcementsReuters - 169 words
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Article247 1998-04-13 14 Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] MCI Communications Corp said it has revised fourth-quarter results to remove US$l47 million (*****.7 million) in charges to the first half of 1998, after the timing was questioned by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The No 2 US long-distance phone company said about 90Bloomberg - 247 words
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384 1998-04-13 14 Decision expected in days; no word yet on equity swap FT [LONDON] Cable and Wireless of the UK and Telecom Italia are in talks that could lead to the formation of an alliance that would be the world'sFT - 384 words
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209 1998-04-13 14 Bloomberg (SEOUL] The South Korean government said it has no plans to sell shares in staterun Korea Telecom to British Telecommunications pic of the UK as a way of luring foreign investment. South Korean media, including the JoortgAng Ilbo newspaper, said theBloomberg - 209 words
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329 1998-04-13 14 They fear merger with Lockheed will be blocked FT [LONDON] Shareholders in Northrop Grumman are urging General Electric Company, the UK electronics and defence group, to enter takeover talks with the US aerospace group as fears grow thatFT - 329 words
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FINANCE & COMMODITIES
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625 1998-04-13 15 (Sticerp, Travelers tie-vp involves rethink of what is possible in financial services FT [LONDON] Analysing this week's mega-merger between Citicorp and Travelers the biggest ever, by almost any measure is rather like the story of the three blind men attempting to describe anFT - 625 words
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306 1998-04-13 15 flinriiinati haiilr expanding amid mare financial tie-apa Bloomberg [CINCINNATI! Star Banc Corp said it's buying Trans Financial Inc for US$696 million (Ssl.l billion) in stock, as the Cincinnati bank expands in Kentucky and Tennessee. The purchase values Bowling Green, Kentuckybased Trans FinancialBloomberg - 306 words
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292 1998-04-13 15 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR) Malaysia would withdraw from the International Natural Rubber Council (Inro) if Thailand pulls out, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik warned yesterday. Mr Lim said Thai officials had expressed dissatisfaction over falling rubber prices amid the regional economic crisisAFP - 292 words
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131 1998-04-13 15 AFP [CHRISTCHURCH] An Australian company is seeking partners to drill three wells off the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, weekend news reports said. Brisbane-based Pacrim Energy said there were several large structures off the coast south of Banks Peninsula nearAFP - 131 words
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Article, Illustration45 1998-04-13 15 [BRITANNY] A man walking past cauliflowers dumped by angry farmers in St Pol de Leon inßritanny, western France, on Saturday. The farmers have been protesting for the past few days against slumping prices and demanding subsidies from the government AFPAFP - 45 words
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200 1998-04-13 15 Bloomberg [WASHINGTON! First Union Corp received US Justice Department approval for its US$l7 billion (5527.1 billion) acquisition of Core States Financial Corp by agreeing to sell 32 branch offices with US$l.l billion in deposits. The approval puts First Union one step closerBloomberg - 200 words
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309 1998-04-13 15 FT [LONDON] A group of investors led by Singer Friedlander, the London-based merchant bank, is planning to buy a large stake in a Hungarian bank with a chequered history, in a deal involving the exchange of some US$3OO million (***** million) in debt owedFT - 309 words
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Article, Illustration529 1998-04-13 16 Weeklyßoundup AFP tHONGKONG] Currencies in ►the Asia-Pacific region 1 strengthened against the US dollar in a holiday shortened week, with the yen leading the way. •JAPANESE YEN: After maintaining a weak tone earlier in the week, the yen shot up against the US currency onAFP; Source: Simex - 529 words
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Article, Illustration808 1998-04-13 16 COMMODITY Weeklyßoundup AFP [LONDON! Coffee was hot on the London Commodities Exchange last week, reaching its highest price in almost nine months thanks to falling supply and strong demand. Robusta ended the week at about US$l,B2B a tonne, itsAFP; Source: Bloomberg - 808 words
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Article2197 1998-04-13 17 Mat Mr* CM Mfc**M»» Mar27 P 13.031 19.130 6.75 M3 Hh TV fcV TV IV NMtwl Mar 25 P SMU 55.337 *4 W Chmw mm im <$ati Mai fetal Nat Kap Mar 31 P Ml«l ***** 0.31 0.21 Hat Broad Z5< Mar 19 17.475 ***** 13.02,197 words
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Article, Illustration606 1998-04-13 17 Source: Analysed by Peter Coker, a director of Bridge Int'l Broking SES Market outlook THE Straits Times Industrials Index closed at 1,594.05, up 2.7 per cent for the week. The index rose on a technical rebound after 6 consecutive falls, riding the general upbeat regional sentiment.Source: Analysed by Peter Coker, a director of Bridge Int'l Broking; Source: Bridge Info - 606 words
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283 1998-04-13 18 HONGKONG Reuters HONGKONG stock investors wUI be eyeing Wall Street for support over the coming week but analysts said any rises in the territory's blue-chip index will be capped by concerns over the economy and corporate earnings. "I think the primary support ofReuters - 283 words
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Article849 1998-04-13 18 HSytoy +36 WITH a data-devoid week ahead, the Australian stock market will sit back and speculate on interest rate cuts and the ongoing waterfiront dispute, analysts said on Thursday on the eve of a four-day Easter break. The Australian Stock Exchange's main indicator, the All Ordinaries Index,849 words
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Article, Illustration464 1998-04-13 18 NEWYORK Citicorp-Travelers' merger, news March producer prices fell helped blue chips AFP BLUE chips broke through the 9,000-point barrier for the first time last week but closed on Thursday up just slightly on investor caution ahead of the Easter holiday and corporate earnings reports.AFP; FILE PHOTO - 464 words
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Article1415 1998-04-13 18 Q Para -3M4 FRENCH stocks will likely be little changed in coming days as investors switch from companies that have outpaced gains for the benchmark CAC 40 Index in favour of laggards such as Rhone-Poulenc SA. On Thursday, the CAC 40 rose 20.61 points to 3,894.48. The1,415 words
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395 1998-04-13 18 LONDON AFP THE London stock market closed the week strongly, but off from its earlier record highs, driven by Wall Street. The FT-SE indicator of 100 leading shares closed on Thursday before the long Easter weekend at 6,105.5 points, up 41.3 points fromAFP - 395 words
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309 1998-04-13 18 TOKYO AFP JAPANESE share prices face upside resistance after rallying 6.2 per cent in a week, swayed by uncertain prospects of the government's upcoming stimulus package, brokers said. The announcement of four trillion yen (5548.3 billion) worth of income tax cuts by Prime MinisterAFP - 309 words
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Article383 1998-04-13 19 AFP Composite Index +&8S MALAYSIAN stocks are likely to consolidate with trading expected to remain cautious after recording a one per cent rise on thin turnover in the holiday-shortened week, analysts said. "In the absence of fresh fundamental leads, the local bourse is expected to consolidateAFP - 383 words
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Article3511 1998-04-13 20 BONDS, LOANS 11AMAMTS M mt Last Vat WMt LMl Owtt A«« HH» La* »tna Csmp—y «or- COOP) HH» L— —yr 23.5 9 m 3000 m AMOB c53%*****6 18 "7 203 S 31*0 A Actf ******1USS 13 -03 53 13.5 13 13 15 95 M 3164 Acma ******4 26 *1.5 543,511 words
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Article165 1998-04-13 20 R Sivanithy - WARRANT WATCH -By] R Sivanithy MALAYSIA'S TA Enterprises was in the news over the weekend when it announced it was restructuring, which came with a major cost-cutting exercise. If the market decides this to be positive, it might rerate the TA stock. And if this165 words
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5822 1998-04-13 21 STOCK EXCHANGE OF SINGAPORE: MAIN BOARD Week finlnl: Apr 1U j 1998 La«t Val Weak LMtOyU P/S *2 Mn M» L— um C l ma my »t* COOO) HKH L— »«y*r Ww 55! —™5 v *h .> i y. r^" 1 mririmwmmmm 43 18.5 1020 ACE Dynamic s60c. 12 55,822 words
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Article1035 1998-04-13 21 Or Or H «l mi Last Val W**h LMtOMto W* Oh W NJ Cap *«1 ho» l— WW Ciamy m rooo) hm» m —»a8*r cw 9** »o»a 134 *2 2000 ABftHMgsSc 104 -12 32 112 92 103 10* 44J 1,3 243 7* *204* AS Auto 10c 195 483 1951,035 words
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Article, Illustration398 1998-04-13 22 Source: Deutsche Morgan Grentell Research Source: JM Sassoon Stacks VataM Brilliant 8c 47.519,000 •Uniphoenix 42,877,000 SingTel 15c 36,295,000 *Rcnong BM 50c 31,208,000 •Refcapacific Bh 30,264,000 EasylinitHMOc 24.386,000 *M8f Capital 18,910,000 *M Resources 17.950,000 *lnsasBM 15.493,000 •Pub Bk Foreign 15,101,000 Sfrda L_ SingTel 15c 98.638,795 DBS Foreign 93,437.785 City Dev 50cSource: Deutsche Morgan Grentell Research; Source: JM Sassoon - 398 words
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Article, Illustration716 1998-04-13 22 R Sivanithy - THB WEEK AHHAD Whether upward momentum will last depends on sentiment in Japan and US markets By R Sivanithy A FEW weeks ago, a colleague wrote in this column that the Straits Times Industrials Index appeared to be trapped in716 words
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Article, Illustration55 1998-04-13 22 Shiv Taneja - -by Shiv Taneja SIA Foreign closed 10 cents higher last Thursday at $10.80 on a volume of 1.98 million shares, compared with its 10-day traded average of 2.1 million units. The daily and weekly RSI and stochastics are oversold, but the weekly MACD chart indicates more downside in55 words
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Article256 1998-04-13 23 Contributed by Simpson Spence; Young - •Contributed by Contributed by Simpson Spence Young WHILE there are few interesting deals reported this week, there was increased activity in the Panamax bulker market. The 1983 built United Hope was said to be working at something just over US$7 million, with special survey due soon, however more256 words
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Article257 1998-04-13 23 CWT Distribution 0.80 until 17 CMMMMU* 0.90 *0.01 21 CMc«tn*M<Mnt -0.81 FnWKtMl 0-32 unch 123 MHeMnjs 0.315 *0.02 32 Hal Sua Hi* 0.57 *0.015 35 HNacMZaMN 0.755 HUM 1136 MCHaMta* HK 5.60 JaytHaMtaqs 0.54 *0.01 207 JuronoSMpyard 8.15 *020 137 KdMMlCorp 4.70 *0.20 M7 4.54 *0.04 363 Kowal257 words
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383 1998-04-13 23 Laurence Eyton - Plans for Kaohsinng centre on hold ontil Bering opens more ports to Taiwan From Laurence Eyton in Taiwan TAIWAN has decided to put on hold expansion plans for its Kaohsiung offshore transshipment centre link with China until Beijing decides to open more383 words
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357 1998-04-13 23 Marcus Hand - By) Marcus Hand [SINGAPORE] Star Cruises is forging ahead with plans to order two, 85,000 gross ton (GT) megaship newbuildings for delivery next century. The regional cruise operator has signed a Letter of Intent with Meyer Werft, in Germany, to build two "Li-bra-Class"357 words
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730 1998-04-13 23 David Hughes - DOCKYARD By: David Hughes A GOOD coat of paint can cover a multitude of sins, for a while. But well-built or repaired ship can be let down badly by poor quality coatings and paintings and, more likely, poor applications. The importance of coatings has been730 words
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Article, Illustration481 1998-04-13 23 Dockers claim govt-owned ship was ordered to dock at Patrick berth Reuters [SYDNEY] Australian dockers accused the country's conservative government on Saturday of deliberately trying to inflame a waterfront dispute by ordering a govern-ment-owned ship to dock at a berth manned by "scab", orReuters; REUTERS - 481 words
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257 1998-04-13 23 (SINGAPORE)* The Mfftational Transport Workers Federation (ITF) says that it is confident of overturning the injunction secured by Patrick Stevedores in the English High Court preventing it from organising boycotts of ships using Patrick's facilities. Patrick won a seven-day temporary injunction in the257 words
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Article, Illustration832 1998-04-13 24 SAFETY ON BOARD Focusing on the people and adopting management code will help to develop safety culture in industry DNV THE most important development in shipping of the past 10 to 12 years has been that of focusing on the human element in its widest sense,DNV - 832 words
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356 1998-04-13 24 PAGE ESP Lines M AMI 3 Ethiopian 6 t Accord 8 Ewgreen Ahienkiel 14 FarwWt 14 Appenship 5 AsiaOCL 15 FroU '5 Astro 3 Frt Links 16 Austral 9 6LWl 4 Avant 16 Gemartrans 8 B'tang Mas 8 Gws >< J 9 ISA356 words
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Article16768 1998-04-13 32 THEBUSINESSTIMES THEBUSINESSTIMES EXPORT CTA CTA Advtrtls+r Vtsstl Voy*Q« TtltpDont ETA ETA Advtrtlstr Vets* Voy*Qt Ttfcptoot SIN Otst'n N*mt Number Number SIN Otst'n Nam# Nam# Numtotf Numfctf a/04 29/04 ANL VILLE D£ LIMA MS 45-*****55 A 18/04 21/04 D|«k Lloyd VILLE DC LIBRA V 02S 65-*****57 TO ABIDJAN (ABJ)16,768 words
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Article616 1998-04-13 39 Vessel VoyNo Bfth Arrtvrt Departure Batulicin V003 JI3 *onqsid« 12.04/0100 Bt Tiki Sej *****a J01 alongside 12.04/2000 C Progress 11/04 J09 alongside 12.04/1500 Hatite Am 2/96 J16 alongside 13.04/2300 Id fan MA 01 J17 alongside 15.04/0700 Marcopolo 26 04/96 J02 alongside 12.04/2300 St 2703 04/96 J15 alongside 13.04/2300616 words
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Article2040 1998-04-13 39 RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO Boofclng/B«Uflc« Rstls SWp Voy No Etfa/Btr Porto* From To frow moh -vow 2* V2/T08 mtm MM toM Ml OTW 12/1 ?00 Urt*M OrtMO i mm a/vi mm 0 MM IVHM MM *71aiiin mm mm a mm mm SSSi a mm2,040 words
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Article200 1998-04-13 39 Apr 13 Australia: Easter Monday. Austria: Easter Monday. Belgium: Easter Monday. Canada: Easter Monday. Denmark: Easter Monday. Finland: Easter Monday. France: Easter Monday. Germany: Easter Monday. Hong Kong: Easter Monday. Ireland Republic Of: Easter Monday. Luxembourg: Easter Monday. Netherlands: Easter Monday. New Zealand: Easter Monday. Apr 17 Greece:200 words
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Article942 1998-04-13 39 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Marine Oil Ltd. shows price rangps In US dollars instead of tingle prices for a more comprehensive description at the market. Prices shown are based on average-sixed stem Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and the individual942 words
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Article336 1998-04-13 39 180 MM 993.5 2.0 17.4 0Jl *23 0.09 *EJ T K «i 0.3 IS 4 0.M 30 0.02 JJ2 380 Mm 992.9 0.9 19.9 0.13 64 0.07 Win %ift %m/m %m/m WW Wo Mow 635 4 0 0 0 0_ IS0/C*mc LMMts Sftc E25 991 10336 words
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636 1998-04-13 40 It won't be hit by major sales cancellations dne to minimal exposure to troubled countries Bloomberg (WASHINGTON] Boeing Co faces only a "moderate" risk of major sales cancellations or deferrals in Asia because just a tenth of its commercial business isBloomberg - 636 words
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Article, Illustration433 1998-04-13 40 Boeing's troubles with new 717 will shrink earnings to USsloom or less FT [LOS ANGELES] Boeing's problems with the production of its new version of the 737 airliner will shrink firstquarter pre-tax earnings to US$lOO million (Ssl6o million) or less. A charge ofFT; FILE PHOTO - 433 words
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216 1998-04-13 40 AFP [TOKYO] All Nippon Airways Co Ltd (ANA) cancelled eight international flights yesterday on the seventh day of a pilots' strike, affecting 1,800 passengers, officials said. Japan's second largest airline grounded return trips connecting Tokyo to New York, Los Angeles and Washington,AFP - 216 words
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195 1998-04-13 40 Bloomberg [MINNEAPOLIS] Northwest Airlines Corp wants a quarter of its pilots to take a 10 per cent pay cut, a move that would allow it to match lowcost competitors, the Air Line Pilots Association said (Alpa). The company's proposal, made lastBloomberg - 195 words
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189 1998-04-13 40 AFP [HANOI] Vietnam Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has named Nguyen Tien Sam, a former colonel in the airforce, as the new head of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), a report said yesterday. Mr Sam, one-time chief of the airforce, wasAFP - 189 words
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88 1998-04-13 40 Reuters [BEIJING} Chinese and Canadian aviation authorities have signed an accord clearing the way for China to export 240 Ught aircraft to Canada over the next five years, Xinhua news agency reported last Friday. The exports ef the Chineee-made N-5A aircraft—light planes usedReuters - 88 words
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99 1998-04-13 40 AFX-Asia (BANGKOK] The board of Thai Airways International has approved the order of IS new Airbus Industrie and Boeing Co aircraft ova* the next two financial years, a oompany spokeswoman said. Ita spokeswoman said airline will booet its fleet with orders for eightAFX-Asia - 99 words
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Advertisement409 1998-04-13 38 |0B TIGER-LlflE Singapore Madras Shuttle Singapore Calcutta Shuttle .1 —■ES^EI Colombo Calcutta Shuttle Madras Colombo Shuttle Colombo Tuticorin Shuttle Colombo Cochin Shuttle Agents: Ben Line Agencies Contact Peggy Hwang or Mary Teo Tel 225 3522 Fax 224 0163 DIRECT LINES *****80/*****81 m GLORY NAVIGATIORI GROUP REGULAR UNER SERVICE OWNED AMD409 words
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Advertisement228 1998-04-13 40 SOUTH'ASIA RATE AGREEMENT (SARA) Ist MAY 1998 RATE RESTORATION The SARA Principals met in Tokyo on 25 March 1998 and have decided to implement a Rate Restoration of USD 100 per TEU from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to South-Asia Areas including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh228 words
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