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Title Section11 2000-09-08 1 MITA(P) 035/12/1999 85C SINGAPORE Internet: http://business-times.asial com.sg/ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 200011 words
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Article78 2000-09-08 1 □m VMM (-21.90) niMK LI 826J52 (-6.80) Cj wt OOBZ futoies mm ymm (-19.00) ri smsa nmjßEs M ***** (-3 20) STOCK BASKET INDICES Thursday Change KLSEOOMP 749.64 -691 NIKKEI m 1MN.4C -9141 HANO SENG 17.411 -17U8 SET INDEX l«it -120 JAIABTACOMP _472J0 2J6 MANILA COUP -.UM-W 4.H78 words
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Article74 2000-09-08 1 F01EX BATES us» ss fS$ 1.722 £(l!S$/S$per£) IM 1480 EURO{U8$/SJ/E) 0.9SI 1.497 DM 2182 1JQ8 YEN 1011 tlJO RM UN 2.194 HKS 7.799 4 AM BAHT 41.41 2194 RUP1AH 8J90 4344 PRIME RATES SINGAPORE* 5.80 KUALA LUMPUR 7 87 JAKARTA 39.09 BANGKOK rJM MANILA 11.00 HONGKONG 8M TAIPEI 7.8474 words
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848 2000-09-08 1 Vikram Khanna - US Energy Secretary declares oil prices to be "nnacceptably high" By Vikram Khanna [SINGAPORE] Crude oil prices surged close to the US$35 per barrel mark yesterday their highest level since November 1990 prompting fears of rising inflation and other disruptions in the848 words
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Article84 2000-09-08 1 Reuters [LONDON] OU markets at 10-year highs pUed on the agony for hard-hit fuel-importing countries yesterday despite word that Saudi Arabia had assured the US it intended to reverse the price spike. Benchmark Brent crude slid an initial 70 US cents on word that Opec'sReuters - 84 words
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713 2000-09-08 1 Genevieve Cua - ■exclusive Products like DBS Bank's Moneyplns offer returns better than fixed deposits By Genevieve Cua [SINGAPORE] If you think that low-risk investments mean boring investments, think again. Low-risk products that promise higher returns than traditional fixed deposits have taken off with a bang713 words
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Article, Illustration474 2000-09-08 1 Shoeb Kagda - iiexclusive Food firm, formerly owned by Bob Hasan, worth up to USssom From Shoeb Kagda in Jakarta SINGAPORE Food Industries (SFI), which is 75 per cent owned by SembCorp Industries, has emerged as one of three international companies bidding to take over a food474 words
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Advertisement11 2000-09-08 1 Ofl wont fall in short term whatever Opec does, Pg 311 words
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ON THE grapevine
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Article149 2000-09-08 2 THE Malaysia-Singapore Business Forum this week featured presentations by the chief ministers of Johor and Malacca on the business and investment opportunities in their states. The talk by Malacca Chief Minister Wira Mohamed Ali Rustam was preceded by a slick 15-minute CD-Rom show highlighting the many149 words
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Article75 2000-09-08 2 EARLIER this week, BT Online ran a poll after the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said any change in the Chinese yuan's exchange rate would not affect the Hongkong dollar. The poll question was: Will a devaluation of China's renminbi have a major negative impact on regional currencies? Yes,75 words
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636 2000-09-08 2 Anna Teo - exclusive HDB, PMO, MOE among the lead innovators By, Anna Teo [SINGAPORE] The government is, in John Kao terminology, jamming. Putting its money where its mouth is, the public sector has quietly been sprouting little "innovation labs", investing in work systems to spur better,636 words
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Article, Illustration1061 2000-09-08 2 Chuang Peck Ming - PBOPlfi Members land his contribution to the SHE cause, which will continue By Chuang Peck Ming [SINGAPORE] Doubling as the head of the national body for small and medium-sized firms while running a publicly-listed company must have taken quite a bit outFILE PHOTO - 1,061 words
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FOCUS oil price
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Article, Illustration666 2000-09-08 3 The dilemma facing the cartel is how to control prices without causing a collapse, say analysts FT Bloomberg WHEN the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries gathers this weekend in Vienna, it will be the third time this year that the cartelFT; Bloomberg; REUTERS; Source: Bloomberg - 666 words
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Advertisement420 2000-09-08 3 mm Pacific economies have recovered The entrance of China into the The Fund invests directly into the five since the Asian crisis. Growing World Trade Organisation will raise star rated** Luxembourg registered foreign trade and investment; Asia's profile within the global Henderson Horizon Pacific Fund, which increasing M&A activities and420 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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463 2000-09-08 4 Andrea Tan - Firm pays $75,000 penalty for Ming to send takeover circulars to shareholders on time By. Andrea Tan SOMERSET Holdings, formerly known as Liang Court Holdings, was fined $75,000 yesterday for failing to deliver a written recommendation to minority shareholders on a463 words
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Article, Illustration499 2000-09-08 4 Garment maker prices shares at 7.25 times forecast price-earnings ratio GARMENT maker and procurement agent Sing Lun Holdings yesterday offered 60 million new shares at 29 cents each for a listing on the main board of the Singapore Exchange. The offerCHRIS LOH - 499 words
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262 2000-09-08 4 Serena Ng - They plan 3rd-party business to cover all sectors of the Chinese market By Serena Ng UNITED Overseas Bank and Germany's Allianz Group have formed a 50-50 joint venture to explore asset-manage-ment opportunities in China. The two said in a joint statement yesterday they plan262 words
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335 2000-09-08 4 Bloomberg PARKWAY Holdings Ltd is having a rough September: its lower than expected earnings report prompted at least four analysts to downgrade the stock to a "sell", resulting in as much as a 12 per cent drop in its shares. Seven of the 14Bloomberg - 335 words
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608 2000-09-08 4 lee han shih - I't.MM lock slew lee han shih Healthcare is a booming business in Asia. But giving money back to shareholders capital redistribution is a favourite of sunset industries. So why is Parkway Holdings, which describes itself as a premier private healthcare concern in Asia, giving608 words
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Article, Illustration657 2000-09-08 5 Conrad Raj - Company is close to announcing an acquisition soon By Conrad Raj BRIERLEY Investments Ltd (BIL), which reported a net loss after exceptional items of US$l62 million (Ss27B million) for the financial year ended June 30, plans to return to the blackSIEW YAW HOONG - 657 words
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304 2000-09-08 5 Serena Ng - Components maker plans to spend $7m this year to lift production capacity By Serena Ng COMPONENTS maker Spindex Industries yesterday posted a 28 per cent rise in full-year net profit to $5.35 million, boosted by stronger sales across most sectors. The304 words
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358 2000-09-08 5 Siow Li Sen - By Siow Li Sen GMG Global, a rubber plantation owner in West Africa, yesterday posted net profits of $1.4 million for the 18 months to June 30, on higher sales and lower operating costs. Sesdaq-listed GMG changed its358 words
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401 2000-09-08 7 Christopher Tan - C2B set-op puts used vehicles up for auction in real-time, secure environment Byi Christopher Tan AFTER a delay of almost a year, online car trading house CarAuc was officially opened yesterday. A 50-50 venture between listed Singapore Computer401 words
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Article, Illustration258 2000-09-08 7 PIDEMCO Land has bought 11 floors of Shinjuku Square Tower, an office building in Tokyo's prime business district, for $140 million or about $1,170 per sq ft. The purchase, announced yesterday, is Pidemco's second in Tokyo. Last week, the govern-ment-linked group said it258 words
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253 2000-09-08 7 David Boey - The pact, which has no financial arrangements, will focns on telcos, ISPs By David Boey NETWORK systems integrator Datacraft Asia and Internet equipment giant Cisco Systems have joined hands to sell networking products to telecoms companies and online service providers in the253 words
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Article, Illustration514 2000-09-08 7 Tay Hong Seng - By Tay Hong Seng HONG Kong company Wittis Investment (Holdings), which makes and markets tuners and modulators for audio visual appliances, will set up a regional centre in Singapore. Founder and chairman Dave Ying Ming Kang told BT the group was looking514 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration548 2000-09-08 6 ven sreenivasan - 'comment STOCKS ven sreenivasan THE Singapore stock market had another lacklustre session, with activity focused largely on a small group of secondliners and situational counters. Volume was thin in featureless trading that saw the Straits Times Index retrace another 21.9 points to548 words
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Article, Illustration191 2000-09-08 6 Ven Sreenivasan - WARRANT WATCH By Ven Sreenivasan IPCO International and its warrant both made the actives list yesterday. The warrant gained half a cent to 40.5 cents on about six million units. And the the stock headed the actives list as it191 words
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Article, Illustration241 2000-09-08 6 Ven Sreenivasan - HOT STOCK By Ven Sreenivasan WING Tai Holdings stock has been on an uptrend in the past three months. It gained another cent to $1.68 yesterday on 4.4 million units traded good enough to earn it a spot on the actives list. The counter is241 words
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Article134 2000-09-08 6 ♦SINGAPORE Reinsurance Corporation is going ex-dividend (interim dividend of 5 cents) on Sept 15. Last day for buying-in on a com basis is Sept 20. Date payable is Oct 5. ♦GES International is going ex-dividend (final dividend of 0.7 cent tax exempt) on Nov 9. Last day for134 words
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343 2000-09-08 6 AFP [TOKYOI Technical buying helped the euro crawl off new record lows against the dollar and yen reached in Tokyo yesterday, but its prospects remain as dim as ever, dealers said. Investors sent the common European currency to newAFP - 343 words
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Article468 2000-09-08 6 Slocks Vo*uw» IPCO 20c 29,979,000 Inchem Wdgs 15c.., 14,274,000 Transvww 10c 8,546,000 DBS Land 6,876,000 Bnertey NZ10C 6,667,000 Liang Huat 10c 6,406,000 IPCOWQ2 6,046,000 Parkway H 50c 5,942,000 SJngTal 15c 4,734,000 Boardroom5c^™™j^^ Slocka > Chart Semiconductor 26c 40,687,026 ParkwayH50c 23,002,518 DBSGrp 20,532,296 DBS Land 19,751,671 jrrmdgsioc 18,345,583 lf»C020c 17,994,690 StA468 words
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Advertisement781 2000-09-08 7 EVibroPower VIBROPOWER CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore on 23 May 2000) INVITATION IN RESPECT OF 26,250,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF $0.05 EACH COMPRISING 17,500,000 NEW SHARES AND 8,750,000 VENDOR SHARES AS FOLLOWS:(A) 5,000,000 OFFER SHARES AT $0.33 FOR EACH OFFER SHARE BY WAY OF PUBLIC OFFER; AND (B)781 words
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SINGAPORE news
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758 2000-09-08 10 Chuang Peck Ming - Soand fiscal policy, banking system and monitoring of economy also vital, says Hng Khiang By Chuang Peck Ming PUBLIC backing for stable prices and a supportive fiscal policy will increasingly play a more important role in monetary policy, Second Minister for Finance758 words
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Article, Illustration296 2000-09-08 10 Vivien Ng - on the economy outlook Vivien Ng AFTER outperforming early forecasts this year, the Singapore economy is expected to return to trend growth of 7 per cent in 2001, according to Overseas Union Bank. The economy has grown an average of 7 per centSource: UOB - 296 words
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234 2000-09-08 10 IF you get to know the Hong Leong group well, you'll have a chance to win attractive prizes including trips and accommodation for two to Los Angeles and London. Other prizes include $1,000 of fixed deposits from Hong Leong Finance and234 words
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Article, Illustration252 2000-09-08 10 HAVING sold off more than 80 per cent of the first 100-odd units at the Caribbean at Keppel Bay released last week, Keppel is offering another 69 units this time at a slightly higher average price of $850 psf The first phase252 words
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Article, Illustration437 2000-09-08 10 German chemical giant Celanese opens its third plant here THE development of Jurong Island is progressing according to plan, said Trade and Industry Minister George Yeo at the opening of Celanese Singapore's new plant yesterday. Phase four of the land reclamation projectTHOMAS WHITE/ST - 437 words
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411 2000-09-08 10 Catherine Ong - i exclusive By Catherine Ong SPECTRUM Strategy Consultants, a London-based consulting firm which helped Star Hub win its phone licence and advised the Singapore Broadcasting Authority on a revamp of the broadcasting industry, has set up a regional office here. Reflecting the firm's411 words
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231 2000-09-08 10 Bloomberg MEDIACORP News Pte, the news unit of state-owned broadcaster Media Corporation of Singapore Ltd, has won a licence from the government to telecast news programmes throughout the Asia region via satellite. The company intends to tailor news content from its existing SingaporeBloomberg - 231 words
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Article, Illustration203 2000-09-08 11 Ang Hwee Suan (Ms - Ang Hwee Suan (Ms) Head, Public Relations for Chief Executive Officer Chief Planner Urban Redevelopment Authority I REFER to your reader Yee Yang Shane's letter, "Land can be put to better use" (BT, Sept 6). Golf course developments are generally limitedFILE PHOTO - 203 words
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252 2000-09-08 11 Charlie Lau - Charlie Lau I REFER to the recently-intro-duced pre-close and pre-open-ing routines introduced by the Singapore Exchange and wonder whether people have been fooling around with the system. The new system is to ensure orderly transactions when the market opens for trading at 9am, and252 words
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179 2000-09-08 11 Narayana Narayana - Narayana Narayana I REFER to the column by Lee Han Shih, "KepLand warrants: chickens coming home to roost" (BT, Aug 17). I overlooked reading Mr Lee's column earlier, and by and large his criticism is fairly justified. However, he overlooks market conditions and179 words
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224 2000-09-08 11 Francis Chen - Francis Chen I REFER to your report, "Islandwide ERP could cost you $20 a day" (BT, Aug 31). In view of the comment by the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology John Chen that the time frame for implementing electronic road224 words
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101 2000-09-08 11 A Halid - A Halid I REFER to your report "Islandwide ERP could cost you $20 a day" (BT, Aug 31). $20 each day multiplied by 20 days a month (Mondays to Fridays) totals $400, or $4,800 a year. That is the equivalent of101 words
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EDITORIAL & opinion
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Article, Illustration734 2000-09-08 12 al labita - E7THS bottom line OPINION al labita The writer is BT's Manila correspondent ONE of these days, the Philippines' longrunning hostage drama is likely to end in blood Hie crisis has dragged on for nearly five months and the government has no other option left734 words
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Article82 2000-09-08 12 'Even among liberal democracies, one can still find deep-seated antipathy towards free-market competition and its partner, creative destruction, to use Joseph Schumpeter's now-famous insight' -Alan Greenspan US Federal Reserve chairman, on when economic growth comes down to a lower, historically more normal level 'Economic growth, frankly, is82 words
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Article639 2000-09-08 12 EDITORIAL IT IS regrettable that the spirit of give-and-take which characterised the summit meeting between leaders of North and South Korea earlier this year was not in evidence when Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Tokyo this week. Their639 words
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Article, Illustration1015 2000-09-08 12 Matthew Lynn - Because Wall St is so dominant in financial markets, the rest of the world's hankers have to grab a piece of the action By\ Matthew Lynn Bloomberg CREDIT Suisse Group AG's takeover last week of Donaldson, Lufkin Jenrette Inc for US$l3 billionBloomberg; REUTERS - 1,015 words
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Article, Illustration931 2000-09-08 12 Bad for Australia A DEMOCRATIC system can ensure public participation in the free election of a government but it does not necessarily guarantee protection of minority rights, while laws enacted to do so can prove inadequate in certain cases. Appropriate international human rights bodies become relevant931 words
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MALAYSIA news
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MARKET moves
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Article41 2000-09-08 13 BANKS declined on concern the country's 54 lenders will encounter problems as they merge into 10 groups. AMMB Holdings, the country's fifth largest lender, fell 50 sen, or 5.9 per cent, to RM7.95, its fourth decline.41 words
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Article70 2000-09-08 13 DiGi.com Bhd, Malaysia's third largest mobile phone operator, fell 20 sen, or 3 per cent, to RM6.40. The company said shareholder Vincent Tan Chee Yioun called off plans to sell a 3 per cent stake to Softbank Corp, one of the world's largest investors70 words
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Article81 2000-09-08 13 Compiled from Bloomberg MALAYSIAN Airline System Bhd feU 24 sen, or 7 per cent, to RM3.20, extending a 3.4 per cent drop on Wednesday. The stock fell as global crude oil prices surged to their highest in 10 years, prompting concern the national carrier's earnings will beCompiled from Bloomberg - 81 words
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240 2000-09-08 13 KUALA LUMPUR Bloomberg MALAYSIA'S industrial output rose at its second-fastest rate in five months in July as rising demand for cars and other goods prompted manufacturers to ramp up production. Total production rose 19.4 per cent from a year ago after rising 20.1Bloomberg - 240 words
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Article, Illustration940 2000-09-08 13 Diana Oon Abdullah - This is int'l panel's recipe for Mnltimedia-Snper Corridor project From Diana Oon Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA has to redouble its efforts to nurture an IT workforce as well as foster a venture capital industry if its Multimedia-Super Corridor (MSC)AFP - 940 words
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263 2000-09-08 13 KUALA LUMPUR Reuters NATIONAL carrier Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) could see a boardroom reshuffle while the fate of its 29-per cent shareholder Naluri Bhd is decided, a newspaper reported yesterday. Quoting unidentified sources, the Malaysia Business Times said the government, withReuters - 263 words
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REGIONAL news
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461 2000-09-08 14 Agreement includes 10-point plan by Jakarta's new economics team AFP INDONESIA'S new economics czar Rizal Ramli has included a 10-point economics plan in a slightly altered pledge on reform commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the country signed yesterday, pavingAFP - 461 words
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Article, Illustration253 2000-09-08 14 Bat economic ontlook for region is encouraging, it says AFP [BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN] Finance officials from Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries yesterday expressed optimism about economic prospects in the Pacific Rim region but sounded a warning about the potential effects of rising oilAFP; AP - 253 words
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158 2000-09-08 14 NEW YORK Bloomberg PRESIDENT Abdurrahman Wahid yesterday denied plans to buy a Boeing 737-800, saying that Indonesia does not have the cash to buy a new aircraft for presidential use. Earlier this week, newspapers quoted Wahyu Muryadi, chief of the state secretariat'sBloomberg - 158 words
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468 2000-09-08 15 BANGKOK Move aimed at attracting more firms to stock exchange Bloomberg THAI Rak Thai, a political party led by billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, said yesterday if elected it would cut taxes of listed companies by a sixth to attract more firms toBloomberg - 468 words
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405 2000-09-08 15 TAIPEI AFP A NAVAL captain and two retired naval officers have been detained on suspicion of inflating an arms deal by NT$2O billion (Ssl.l billion) in Taiwan's worst military scandal, reports said yesterday. A fourth suspect retired officer Hsuan Peng-lai was releasedAFP - 405 words
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Article, Illustration493 2000-09-08 15 MANILA Bnt it has minimal effect on reserves, says central bank AFP MONETARY authorities dipped into the Philippines' dwindling US dollar reserves for a second day yesterday to bail out the peso as the government appealed for calm to ease speculative pressure.AFP; REUTERS - 493 words
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Article, Illustration604 2000-09-08 16 NEW DELHI VSNL stock down as it will lose monopoly on international calls from 2002, two years earlier than planned AP Bloomberg SHARES in India's state telephone monopoly fell yesterday on the news that international phone service would be opened to competition inAP; Bloomberg; AFP - 604 words
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297 2000-09-08 16 ■HONGKONG The HKs2sb project includes a 102-storey skyscraper Bloomberg SUN Hung Kai Properties Ltd, Hongkong's No 2 real estate developer, said yesterday it would spend HK$6.B billion (551.51 billion) over the next three months on its property development project withBloomberg - 297 words
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219 2000-09-08 16 NEW DELHI Joint MD meets minister over matter Reuters INDIA'S largest private firm Reliance Industries Ltd is interested in taking equity in state-run Air India and Indian Airlines, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported on Wednesday. Reliance joint managing director Anil AmbaniReuters - 219 words
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Article459 2000-09-08 16 HONGKONG Reuters A FEW times each week, Andy Kwok gets unwelcome visits from two or three burly men who bang violently on his door and scream abuse. The men are employees of a so-called financial management company hired by one of Hongkong's biggest banks toReuters - 459 words
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603 2000-09-08 17 NEW YORK But in negotiating price and other terms, Internet will only play ancillary role to sales force Reuters BUSINESS between companies is increasingly migrating from the fax machine and telephone to the Internet and should reach US$4.B trillion (SsB.3 trillion)Reuters - 603 words
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Article, Illustration395 2000-09-08 17 LOS ANGELES Two more online entertainment firms lay off staff Reuters IN Hollywood, people like to say it's all about who you know. But even dropping the biggest names in Tinsel Town, such as Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard or David Geffen, isn't enough toReuters; REUTERS - 395 words
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283 2000-09-08 17 NEW YORK Reuters WELCOME to the era of click and sniff. The nose may know what the computer can only guess at but virtual aromas may soon be wafting to a keyboard near you. DigiScents Inc, a highly touted US start-up seekingReuters - 283 words
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510 2000-09-08 18 MILAN It will create Europe's second biggest online company after T-Online Bloomberg Tiscali SpA, Italy's third largest Internet service, and World Online International, a Dutch rival, said they are close to reaching an agreement to merge, creating Europe's second biggest online company. Shares inBloomberg - 510 words
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365 2000-09-08 18 NEW YORK AT&T board also to discuss possible merger with British Telecom, says report AP AT&T Wireless may propose a buyout of mobile phone rival Nextel Communications at an AT&T board meeting later this month in a bid to shine new lightAP - 365 words
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383 2000-09-08 18 WASHINGTON AP US government regulators have announced action against 33 companies and individuals that allegedly used the Internet to defraud investors by manipulating prices of small-company stocks. The accusations made public on Wednesday were part of the Securities and Exchange Commission's fourthAP - 383 words
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85 2000-09-08 18 Reuters [BELLE VUE, Washington] Deutsche Telekom's proposed acquisition of Voice Stream Wireless Corp cleared its first regulatory hurdle in the US, the companies said yesterday. They said the deal passed the first step alter the expiration of the review period by the US JusticeReuters - 85 words
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Article117 2000-09-08 18 NYT (NEW YORK] Novell Inc said on Wednesday that it would eliminate 900 Jobs, or about 16 per cent of its worldwide work force, in an effort to reduce costs. The company said it would take a pre-tax charge of US$4O-$5O million in its fourthNYT - 117 words
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Article59 2000-09-08 18 Bloomberg [SEATTLE] Softbank Corp's US venture capital unit lifted its stake in Teraßeam Networks Inc to about 26 per cent from 10 per cent by buying US$lOO million of stock from the closely held company's founder Greg Amadon. Terms weren't disclosed. Seattle-based Teraßeam said SoftbankBloomberg - 59 words
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Article, Illustration130 2000-09-08 18 NYT [WASHINGTON] To alleviate apparent shortages of computer programmers, US President Bill Clinton and Congress have agreed to raise a quota on H-lßs, the temporary visas for skilled foreigners. The annual limit will go to 200,000 next year, up from 65,000 only three yearsNYT; REUTERS PHOTOS - 130 words
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Article92 2000-09-08 18 Bloomberg [REDMOND, Washington] Microsoft Corp, the world's largest software maker, said it plans to release a new version erf its software to power miniature notebook computers. The HPC 2000 software powers small notebook computers manufactured mainly for business use in performing simple tasks such asBloomberg - 92 words
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Article81 2000-09-08 18 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Instinet Corp, which runs one of the largest automated stock trading systems, reached a pact with Yahoo! Inc to publish stock prices over the Internet. Yahoo Finance site users will gain access to Instinet trade information that until recently was reserved forBloomberg - 81 words
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Article, Illustration439 2000-09-08 18 Reuters [SINGAPORE) Market sentiment may have soured toward semiconductor shares, but conviction about the prospects of some of Asia's key chip firms appears undiminished. From Taipei to Tokyo, investors dumped tech stocks following a two-day 10 per cent slide in Intel Corp, the world'sReuters; FILE PHOTO - 439 words
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238 2000-09-08 20 TOKYO Bloomberg JAPANESE business confidence rose this quarter, as companies enjoyed rising sales and profits, evidence the economic recovery is gathering strength. The business sentiment index for large companies rose to 5.9 for the three months to Sept 30, from 4.6 the previousBloomberg - 238 words
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Article, Illustration322 2000-09-08 20 LONDON Report commissioned by Merrill Lynch donbts iX can deliver low trading costs Reuters A STUDY commissioned by executives at investment bank Merrill Lynch has blasted the planned merger between the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Frankfurt's Deutsche Boerse, the Financial Times saidReuters; AFP FILE PHOTO - 322 words
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454 2000-09-08 20 SEOUL Bloomberg KOREA'S central bank left interest rates unchanged for a seventh month to help companies repay billions of dollars in debt to ailing lenders, even as inflation accelerated. The seven-member Bank of Korea monetary board voted at its monthly policyBloomberg - 454 words
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480 2000-09-08 20 Ernst Young ordered to face lawsuit for negligence NEW YORK A group of banks had relied on its audits to lend USs6sm to troubled firm Bloomberg ERNST Young must face a lawsuit by a group of banks that allege the world's third largest accounting firm was negligent in preparing auditBloomberg - 480 words
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461 2000-09-08 23 HONGKONG Aim is to better reflect new investment conditions with the shrinking of the sovereign debt market Reuters SHRINKING sovereign debt supply in many of the world's largest credit markets has spurred Merrill Lynch to develop three new fixed income indices toReuters - 461 words
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404 2000-09-08 23 TOKYO Bloomberg JAPANESE government bonds staged their biggest rally in almost five months as yields at one-year highs and speculation a report due on Monday will show slowing economic growth lured investors. Bonds also rallied after the government said spending on factoriesBloomberg - 404 words
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Article87 2000-09-08 23 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Investors pulled US$5 billion (SsB.6 billion) from hedge ftmds in the second quarter, the biggest such withdrawals since December 1996, as money came out of investment pools run by George Soros and Julian Robertson, according to Tass Investment Research. Overall, aBloomberg - 87 words
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65 2000-09-08 23 AFP [TOKYO] Japan's foreign exchange reserves at the end of August fell to U*****.86 billion (*****.2 billion) from U*****.88 billion at the end of July, the finance ministry said yesterday. The reserves consist of convertible foreign currencies, gold and International Monetary Fund specialAFP - 65 words
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75 2000-09-08 23 AP [LONDON] Britain's central bank, the Bank of England, kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 6 per cent yesterday for the seventh month in a row. The base lending rate is what the bank charges other financial institutions and is an importantAP - 75 words
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67 2000-09-08 23 DaimlerChrysler Mitsubishi deal today Reuters [TOKYO] DaimlerChrysler is poised to take more control at scandal-hit Mitsubishi Motors, with announcements of a bigger stake for the German-US auto giant expected today. Mitsubishi's admission last month that it had covered up customer complaints for more than 20 years has put enormous pressureReuters - 67 words
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Article100 2000-09-08 23 AFP [TOKYO] Japan's reborn Nippon Credit Bank Ltd yesterday asked for a 260 billion yen (514.2 billion) injection from the government as it seeks to lay down firm foundations under new ownership. NCB, which made a fresh start under a Softbank Corp-led consortium onAFP - 100 words
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77 2000-09-08 23 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] The New York Mercantile Exchange, the world's largest energy futures market, will extend trading hours for some energy contracts beginning with yesterday's overnight electronic trading session. Electronic trading of crude oil, heating oil, gasoline and natural gas futures and options on theBloomberg - 77 words
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75 2000-09-08 23 Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] Sales at US wholesalers fell in July for the first time in 1 v* years as demand weakened for hardware, clothing and imported autos, the Commerce Department said yesterday. Wholesale inventories rose. Wholesale sales fell 0.3 per cent in July after risingBloomberg - 75 words
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266 2000-09-08 23 LONDON Bloomberg Reuters SCIENTISTS at Siemens AG, Germany's largest electronics and engineering company, have adapted missiletracking technology to solve one of the great debating points of the English game of cricket, the leg-before-wicket, or LBW, rule, The Financial Times reported. Cricket-mad scientists atBloomberg; Reuters - 266 words
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244 2000-09-08 23 TOKYO AFP JAPANESE companies are investing more and posting much bigger profits, in a fresh sign of hope for the world's second-biggest economy, the Finance Ministry said yesterday. A ministry survey of spending plans by over 19,000 non-financial firms found they investedAFP - 244 words
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412 2000-09-08 23 Chuang Peck Ming - SINGAPORE He calls for stronger efforts on both sides to boost ties Byl Chuang Peck Ming PRIME Minister Goh Chok Tong yesterday warned US interest in Asean could weaken, and called for renewed efforts on both sides to boost their ties412 words
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350 2000-09-08 23 NEW YORK US growth is outpacing rest of the world, and the return on investment is very attractive Reuters FEDERAL Reserve Bank of New York president William McDonough said on Wednesday that although the US current account deficit was large, heReuters - 350 words
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Article, Illustration348 2000-09-08 23 WASHINGTON Reuters GRILLED by US lawmakers, the chief executive of Japan's Bridgestone/Firestone Inc apologised on Wednesday for tyre problems that have been linked to 88 deaths in the United States, while Ford Motor Co said it would not rest until "every bad tyreReuters; AFP - 348 words
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308 2000-09-08 24 WASHINGTON It recommends expanding authority of independent Public Oversight Board Bloomberg AN accounting study group recommended a unified system of governance and self-policing for the accounting profession, with corporate auditors adopting tougher strategies for detecting fraud in financial statements. TheBloomberg - 308 words
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135 2000-09-08 24 TOKYO AFX-Asia NINETEEN regional financial institutions may be ordered by Japan's Financial Services Agency to undertake corrective measures to strengthen their operations if they fail to meet capital adequacy standards, the Nikon Keizai Shimbun reported. One regional bank, three shinkin banks or creditAFX-Asia - 135 words
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Article, Illustration369 2000-09-08 24 LONDON It made mistakes in calculations when it issued the policies The Telegraph ROYAL Bank of Scotland has admitted miscalculating thousands of homebuyers' mortgages and promised to "pick up the tab" which is thought to rim into several million pounds.The Telegraph - 369 words
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363 2000-09-08 24 WASHINGTON Reuters A NEW financial instrument called a securitisation trust may help channel cash to emerging markets if rising sentiment against the International Monetary Fund stops countries giving new resources to the global lender, a new research paper from the Chicago FederalReuters - 363 words
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Article79 2000-09-08 25 Proposed Fairs/ Missions GIobaITRONICS 2000 Dn> 12-ISy^iiwln Licensing Asia 2000 Conference Dn»ll-ttSi|liiiln Global Franchising 2000 Franchise Excellence Award (FEA) In International Design Fonim 2000 D««4-70caalMr •APECFair Dam 11-22 Omlw PhiITRONICS 2000 Dwm 2$ 27 Ocftriwr Trade and Investment Mission to East Malaysia Dmm3l Ot«-4Nf» Mission to Iran79 words
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Article203 2000-09-08 25 Identifying Mitigating Risks Frauds in International Trade new! (9am to spm) International HR Series: Selection and Compensation new! Do ii sif ii 19 w (7 pm to 9 pm) Young Designers' Concerns in the New Economy Strategic Finance in International Business Operations 4th Intake Business Opportunities Conference203 words
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Article, Illustration763 2000-09-08 25 The Singapore Trade Development Board (TDB) led a trade, investment and tourism mission to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap from 1 to 4 August 2000. The mission coincided with an official visit to Cambodia by BG George Yeo, Minister for Trade and Industry. The mission comprised763 words
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Article, Illustration230 2000-09-08 25 The 3rd International Trade Awards (ITA) honours Singapore's top trading pioneers TDB's International Trade Award (ITA) 2000-2001 ceremony was held on September 6. The prestigious biennial event recognises companies that have made outstanding contributions to Singapore's trade in the past three years. Senior Minister (SM)230 words
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Article, Illustration165 2000-09-08 25 International Design Forum (IDF) 2000, running from 4 to 7 October at the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is themed "D-Commeroe The New Landscape". A host of international names, 300 delegates, and over 25,000 trade and public visitors will meet and explore this century's wave of design165 words
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Article495 2000-09-08 25 CI l What it a Market Data Report (MDR)? A I Trade statistics play a crucial role in measuring the performance of Singapore's bilateral trade with its trading partners. They are also very useful for determining the direction of imports and exports of specific commodity products.495 words
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476 2000-09-08 25 Come 12 September, Singapore will play host to GIobaITRONICS 2000, the electronics manufacturing event of the year organised by Reed Exhibitions Companies GIobaITRONICS 2000 will integrate six specialised electronics manufacturing exhibitions, i.e. International Procurement 2000, Asia Electronics 2000, Electronics Manufacturing476 words
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328 2000-09-08 26 Chan Yet San - SGX Derivatives Tradlng/teporte ST IndeorfflSCI S'pore Index Chan Yet San THE Singapore stock market suffered its biggest drop in more than a month yesterday, led by the technology stocks after the sharp fall on the US tech-biased Nasdaq. The Straits Times Index lost 21.90328 words
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241 2000-09-08 26 Chan Yet San - MS& Taiwan Index Chan Yet San THE Taiwan stock market fell to its lowest level in a year yesterday. The MSCI Taiwan Index declined by 9.41 points or 2.81 per cent to end at 324.93 points. This is the lowest level since August last241 words
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Article214 2000-09-08 26 Reuters [NEW YORK] Comex gold and silver were down in early trade yesterday, but gold was off its low, taking inverse signals from the runaway US dollar, which pulled back a bit from new highs overnight against the euro and Aussie dollar. "The>curr®»cy world justReuters - 214 words
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Article310 2000-09-08 26 Reuters London THE euro fell to its lowest in its 20-month life against the dollar and yen yesterday, as sentiment turned increasingly sour over the single currency's prospects amid conflicting comments from European officials. Broad dollar strength propelled the US currency to twoyear highs against the Australian dollar,Reuters - 310 words
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Article1819 2000-09-08 26 SICOM FUTURES Sep 7 RU8KR (Mares destofM at UOpa) RSS 1 centsAe) Close VeiMM Op* Month Wjfc t— Sntt (to—ft) Interest Oct 00 H5J0 Nov 00 W7.25 Dec 00 W8J0 Jan/Mar 001 ***** RSS 3 CONTRACT (US c«nts/kQ) VMM Open J Month Wffc Iwr Sntt (t—m) Ntwwt Oct 00 65.001,819 words
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Article, Illustration2786 2000-09-08 27 HONGKONG Bloomberg □HugSegg -173.28 HONGKONG stocks fell, led by China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd and computer-related companies after a decline in their US counterparts raised doubts about their valuations. The Hang Seng Index fell 173.28 points, or one per cent, to 17,431.95 points.Bloomberg - 2,786 words
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Article, Illustration919 2000-09-08 27 Reuters P Shenzhen B Index +&88 CHINA'S hard currency B shares closed higher yesterday as an official commitment to market reforms widely reported on Chinese language websites led to fresh buying, analysts said. The Shanghai B index ended up 2.33 per cent at 69.09 points. Turnover rose to U5522.93Reuters; Source: Credit Lyonnais Securities (Asia) Ltd - 919 words
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Article374 2000-09-08 27 AFP QWPMg -178J5 TAIWAN share prices were down for the third consecutive day, dropping 2.4 per cent yesterday after overnight falls on the technology-heavy Nasdaq Index, dealers said. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Price Index plunged 179.85 points to 7,430.93 points, following a 2.2-per cent plummet in the previousAFP - 374 words
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2039 2000-09-08 27 TOKYO Bloomberg QHikMaS -M.41 JAPAN'S Nikkei 225 stock average fell for the eighth day yesterday, led by Advantest Corp and other chip-related shares after Donaldson, Lufkin Jenrette Inc (DLJ) downgraded Micron Technology Inc, saying chip prices may fall. The Nikkei 225 stock average fellBloomberg - 2,039 words
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Article, Illustration392 2000-09-08 29 AFP CI Oomnogte Index -&91 MALAYSIAN shares closed 0.8 per cent lower yesterday as selling continued from Wednesday although late buying in market leaders helped offset earlier faUs, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Composite Index shed 5.91 points to 743.64 points.AFP - 392 words
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Article, Illustration746 2000-09-08 30 AFP Q SET Index -420 THAI shares fell 1.4 per cent yesterday on across-the-board selling, particularly in banks, with falls aided by continued selling by foreign investors, dealers said. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Composite Index was off 4.20 points to finish at 298.31. The SET 50 indexAFP - 746 words
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Article264 2000-09-08 30 AFP Q Composite Index -4.76 PHILIPPINE shares closed 0.3 per cent lower yesterday with the Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index down 4.76 points to 1,523.04. Volume fell to 319.27 million shares worth 1.42 billion pesos from 521 million shares worth 1.34 billion pesos on Wednesday. —AFP Sa»7 P»w 000)AFP - 264 words
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Article, Illustration675 2000-09-08 30 AFP Reuters Q Composite Index -2JK INDONESIAN share prices closed 0.6 per cent down yesterday in thin trade amid political concerns and talk over the country's low investment rating among other Asian countries, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index closed down 2.95 points at 472.60, off aAFP; Reuters - 675 words
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Article255 2000-09-08 30 AFP Qnzse-40 -Ul THE New Zealand share prices closed down 0.3 per cent yesterday with the NZSE-40 Capital Index down 6.34 points to 2,062.06, on total market turnover of NZ$B9.7 million. Market giant Telecom was largely responsible for leading the market downwards. AFP tmi not) Advantage MOS 2.46 -0.09AFP - 255 words
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Article525 2000-09-08 30 AFP CI AD Ordinaries -15,3 AUSTRALIAN share prices dropped 0.5 per cent yesterday with falls in News Corp leading the market lower, brokers said. The All Ordinaries index Finished 15.3 points weaker at 3,266.4 while the SP/ASX 200 slipped 14.6 points to 3,306.6 points. Turnover totalled 592.8 million sharesAFP - 525 words
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Article286 2000-09-08 30 AFP Q Composite Index -2(132 SOUTH Korea's share prices fell 3 per cent yesterday with the Composite Index down 20.32 at 656.37. Volume came to 249.7 million shares. AFP Sap 7 JBaa Anaw Stmt. »®60 -770 Brain Tacli— 790 -35 Cantral Bank 640 unet> CltaMComm *****0 -9000 Oaa CuAFP - 286 words
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Article, Illustration1061 2000-09-08 32 With wages still dropping in absolute terms, consumers are holding back Bloomberg Talking to the head of Carrefour SA, the world's second-big-gest retailer, you might not guess that Hongkong's economy is Asia's star performer this year. "The 1997 Asian crisis had a particularly strong impactBloomberg; AFP - 1,061 words
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Article, Illustration3028 2000-09-08 34 IN THE professional world, it's not macho to say that you just want to go home and sleep. Dotcom entrepreneurs work through the night and survive on snatches of shut-eye, while one indication of entrepreneurial or corporate prowess is the ability to get a lot ofPHOTOS BY JAIME EE; SIEW YAW HOONG - 3,028 words
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Article123 2000-09-08 34 Taken to tftfflr SOME car park attendants could probably find alternative work with the Gestapo. One motorist coming out of a carpark was told by the girl at the cashier's booth: "Cash card only." When told he didn't have one, the girl bent forward to see123 words
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Article, Illustration868 2000-09-08 35 Jaime Ee - HEALTH The right sleeping surface can do mnch to promote a good night's sleep By Jaime Ee WHEN does sleep stop and science begin? Can the mattress you are sleeping on help you live longer? Indeed, how can a mere mattress play such a big role868 words
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Article, Illustration556 2000-09-08 36 Parvathi Nayar - CINEMA It may look cool and sound hip, but Gossip is ultimately just so much empty noise By Parvathi Nayar Director Davis Guggenheim's Gossip looks at the relationship between gossip and news, and rumour and fact an idea that's both smart and dumb. Smart because it's pretty revealing556 words
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Article388 2000-09-08 36 Rick Lyman - HOLLYWOOD It wasn't a bad season, but there were disquieting details beneath the surface Rick Lyman NYT IN THE end, the summer movie season was neither as lucrative as it looked at its onset nor as disastrous as it appeared at its midpoint. But what exactly was it?NYT - 388 words
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Article, Illustration856 2000-09-08 37 The Art Of War. Wesley Snipes is a UN agent who gathers dirt on intransigent politicians to steer them to the negotiating table. When an ambassador is murdered, he gets the blame in this high-tech espionage thriller, which also stars Donald Sutherland and Anne Archer. Previewing at Lido, Balestier,856 words
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Article, Illustration794 2000-09-08 38 RAHITA ELIAS - Tequilas, margaritas, nachos and fiery habanero chillies they're all there at Cafe Iguana in Riverside Point But for bahitaeuas, nothing beats dessert at Singapore's newest Mexican cafe RAHITA ELIAS RIVERSIDE dining takes a Mexican twist with the recent opening of Cafe Iguana, brought to us by the same794 words
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Article462 2000-09-08 38 N K Yong - WINE CONNOISSEUR Stag's Leap Wine Cellars continues to standout with its attractive vintages By\ N K Yong IN 1976, Steven Spurrier, who ran the l'Academie du Vin in Paris, staged a comparative tasting of Californian and French white and red wines. The French reds were Chateau Leoville Lascases462 words
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Article, Illustration1011 2000-09-08 39 Tan Su Yen - The National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign kicks off today with a month-long drive to stress the importance of good health and a strong heart. Just how does that translate into the life of the corporate executive? That is the focus of this three-page special as we take a close-up1,011 words
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Article, Illustration909 2000-09-08 39 HEART disease is the No 2 killer in Singapore after cancer. That's the bad news. The good news is that you can actually eat your way to a healthy heart. Sadly, for the foodies in our midst, random gestures like stopping yourself from slurping up909 words
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Article, Illustration1510 2000-09-08 40 GEOFFREY EU - There has never been a better time for busy executives to exercise given the expanding spa and fitness industry. Whether they sweat it out in the gym or stretch their muscles with Pilates or yoga, there is no lack of choices as GEOFFREY EU finds out GEOFFREY1,510 words
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Article, Illustration234 2000-09-08 40 Geoffrey Eu - ■By Geoffrey Eu I'M hot and not the least bit bothered. Beads of sweat are running down my forehead into my eye but I can't quite wipe them off because I'm trapped wrapped cocoon-like in a combined five layers of blankets, towels and plastic. A faint234 words
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Article, Illustration604 2000-09-08 42 CHEAH UI-HOON - The annua! Singapore Health award, presented to companies with commendable workplace health promotion programmes, was given to 135 public and private firms this year. CHEAH UI-HOON interviewed five of the 15 gold award winners to find out what they did right NTUC INCOME CHEAH UI-HOON VISITORS tofile photo - 604 words
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Article, Illustration424 2000-09-08 42 MOTOROLA THE first step in taking good care of oneself is knowing what state of health you are in. That is Motorola's motto, as enshrined in its AsiaPacific Wellness programme (APWP) designed as an integral model and approach to healthcare management in the company. This424 words
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Article319 2000-09-08 42 PSA A DIVERSE range of club activities feature widely in PSA Corp Ltd's health programme for its 7,000-strong staff. The club, which PSA employees join for free, is a natural focal point for employees who look forward to a game of tennis or a jog with colleagues,319 words
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Article, Illustration430 2000-09-08 42 SCDF FOR the people who are in the front line of safeguarding the public, being and keeping fit is obviously an uncompromisable issue. So last year, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) launched an integrated Workplace Health Promotion Programme (WHP) in their acknowledgement that healthy human resources are430 words
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Article355 2000-09-08 42 PHILIPS FOR Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Factory (DAP), these makers of garment and hair care products believe that good people care will lead to good personal care products. "Health is as important as any other part of our355 words
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Article, Illustration907 2000-09-08 43 r. sivanithy - I-ii comment YOUR MONEY While market swings may be uncontrollable, keeping the public Informed of probes can rein In manipulators r.sivanithy THOSE who tracked the movements of the Straits Times Index last week would undoubtedly have noticed some pretty odd behaviour at or around907 words
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Article, Illustration1193 2000-09-08 43 Robert Halili - HZW|j]3 markets But market quiet in past 5 days on lack of major corporate developments By 1 Robert Halili The writer is bureau chief at Score Lab Asia Ltd (www.asiascores.com). He is assisted by Ngia Soon Chai, Singapore News Desk THE Singapore SentimentSource: ITA - 1,193 words
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897 2000-09-08 43 idea Robinson A Co Department store chain Robinson Co is confident its second flagship store will contribute to its bottom line in a big way. IDEAglobal thinks investors will share its optimism. On Monday, the retailer said it expects its new Robinsons store andRobinson A Co - 897 words
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Article1344 2000-09-08 44 Mk 1 J wise Having weathered a rough ride, investors may now want to sell their properties. Here are tips maximising gains from investment properties ONE minute, you're MQMF caught up in the excite- ■JUflfcUb ment of property prices spiraling ever higher and1,344 words
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328 2000-09-08 44 Bloomberg FALLING interest rates have helped push the Nasdaq Composite Index up more than 30 per cent in the past three months. If history is any guide, there are more gains to come, according to investment strategists at Salomon Smith Barney Inc. BondsBloomberg - 328 words
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Article, Illustration256 2000-09-08 45 VALUE can be found in Asian markets, after their significant corrections earlier this year, says DBS Asset Management managing director Patrick Tan. "For retail investors waiting all year to invest, this is probably a good time," he says. The firm kicks off an advertisingFILE PHOTO - 256 words
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609 2000-09-08 45 Genevieve Cua - By Genevieve Cua ÜBS Asset Management has identified the mutual funds business here as a growth area, and plans to launch as many as 10 unit trusts over the next few months. You're unlikely to see any of the plain609 words
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Article590 2000-09-08 45 GENEVIEVE CUA - DBSAM hopes to attract high net worth individuals as well as POSB account holders, reports oemevxeve cua GENEVIEVE CUA DBS Asset Management is muscling into the lower-risk segment of funds with a new offering targeted at high net worth individuals flush with cash in deposits, as590 words
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Advertisement652 2000-09-08 41 Our heartiest congratulations to this year's Singapore H.E.A.L.T.H. Award winners. Ministry of Health is proud to present the Singapore H.E.A.L.T.H. (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Award. The Singapore H.E.A.L.T.H. Award recognises workplaces with commendable health promotion programmes designed to improve employee health and reduce lifestyle illnesses. Changi General Hospital NTUC652 words
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Advertisement562 2000-09-08 45 Hr I V m v v I I A fl WBMf sjS^r >< i I &'ffikl# W W||Hl|■ m■■ Hm B v M- ?^nlift jS v m. H i BT> -s JfflS\ jlwliuLM^^^^^Mß^B The science that will help her live 125 years can also help your portfolio grow. Medical advancement562 words
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Article, Illustration1683 2000-09-08 46 TEH HOOI LIHG - With telecoms liberalisation, a myriad of IDD services are jamming our phone lines at home and in the office, teh hooi ling susses out the where, what and how much of overseas calls TEH HOOI LIHG ARE you reaping the benefits of competition in the overseasJEN CHUA - 1,683 words
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Article, Illustration560 2000-09-08 47 Donald Urquhart - Boom credited to recovering Asian markets, robust American economy By Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] Recovering Asian markets and a robust North American economy are being credited for boosting container traffic through Pacific North-west ports. While the west coast ports of Los Angeles and Long560 words
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Article258 2000-09-08 47 imi CWT Distribution. __0.72 £01 Coaco Invastmant—0.18 -O.Oi 171 FrrtaM Unfts——AM -0.01 2*9 G8 Hotafcvji 0.62 -0.01 2 Hal tun Hup 040 -OOI 213 MCHoMtnqs-HK—SJtO unch 0 JayaHoMnq* 0.17 OlOI 76 K*ppalC*rp 3.88 -0.04 114 K*pp«4FELS 1.08 0.05 438 KtppmI Marin* 0.24 -OjOI 690 (UMMtTM 2.17 -OlOI 324258 words
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141 2000-09-08 47 [SINGAPORE] Malaysia's Port Klang has deferred a planned increase in terminal handling charges, originally scheduled for Sept 5, till the first of next month. No reason has been given by its operators, who have mooted the increase as rates have remained unchanged141 words
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436 2000-09-08 47 (TAIPEI) Yangming Marine Transport Corp, Taiwan's No 2 ocean carrier, will take delivery of the first of five new box ships from South Korea's Hyundai later this month, and has ordered two more from state-run China Shipbuilding Corp as part of a drive to436 words
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Article, Illustration682 2000-09-08 48 JoC [LONDON! THE confirmation of plans by P&O, the British shipping and port building group, to develop a new container port at the Thames Estuary may result in a rate war with rival container ports when the planned terminal comes on streamJoC - 682 words
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190 2000-09-08 48 Xinhua [NAIROBI] The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has unveiled plans for expanding Mombasa port's car-go-handling capacity to at least 10 million tonnes by 2020. KPA's managing director Brown Ondego said the authority would also increase Mombasa's container-handling capacity to 910,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) byXinhua - 190 words
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Article89 2000-09-08 48 THE Greek authorities have tightened checks on fire and lifesaving devices on board passenger ships after a fire broke out on Greek fast ferry Flying Dolphin Vlast week. The blaze began in the engine room of the 142 gt ship off Aegina Island, causing89 words
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Article20931 2000-09-08 54 THEBUSINESSTIMES THEBUSINESSTIMES EXPORT ETA ETA Advertiser Vnsc* Voy aqe Telephone ETA ETA Advertiser Vessel Voyaqe Telephone SIN Dest'n Name Name Number Number SIN Destn Name Name Number Number 16/09 08/10 NVK NYK ANDROMEDA BW36 *****0123 To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 Cote D'I voire */<» 15/10 uasc abu dhabi c*>3*20,931 words
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Article728 2000-09-08 61 Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure liar»arHM 2002A 'j* 07/09/1:55 08/09/5.00 Weaitfty St* 29 J08 07/09/5:30 09/09/5:» H Ca Mdra3 ***** J01 07/09/8:10 08/09/23:59 Winstar 8 ***** J03 07/09/7:20 07/09/20:00 BayswaterllS M0220 J03 07/09/8:55 07/09/1640 (toyal Fret* 173 J02 07/09/825 07/09/17:30 Shannon Exp 17/00 J03 07/09/9:20 08/09/7 00728 words
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Article2006 2000-09-08 61 RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO Bookinq/BaUnct Rstls Ship Voy No Etb/Btr Period From To From acmcvc* no 1/12-00 a 04/1700 ot/out 07/0400 21 04/1700 07/0*59 07/0400 1 07/0700 07/W 07/M00 4 07/1200 07/WW 07/1700 kxuuc iu vw a wno mm mm 2V 06/1700 07/0454 07/04002,006 words
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Article203 2000-09-08 61 Sep 12 Korea: Harvest Festival Day. Taiwan: Mid-Autumn Festival. Sep 13 Hong Kong: The day following Mid-Autumn Festival. Sep IS Japan: Respect for the Aged. Sep 23 Japan: Autumnal Equinox Day. Oct 1 China: National Day. Oct 2 Hong Kong: The day following National Day. Oct 3 Germany:203 words
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Article789 2000-09-08 61 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Ma rine Oil Ltd, shows price ranges in US dollars instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the mar ket. Prices shown are based on averagesized stem. Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and789 words
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Article505 2000-09-08 61 Carton 180 Ml 990.2 0.7 1S.4 0.08 77 0.05 Aug 31 Omsitv Wrttr ImMw As* Ahimntan MM No above E25 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 TT7T 380 A»c 987.6 0.6 0.0 0.07 34 0.02 u*» 380 Mai 997J 6.9 17.4 0.17 65 0.07 »WWI505 words
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Article, Illustration492 2000-09-08 62 Bat some bidders say govt's budget of US$l Jb may be too low AP [BANGKOK] Four international consortiums on Wednesday entered the race to build the main part of Bangkok's new airport, but some bidders expressed concern that the government's budget ofAP - 492 words
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177 2000-09-08 62 Bloomberg [TOKYO] A Japan Airlines Co aircraft was forced to turn back to Jakarta's international airport after the Boeing Co 747 jet developed engine trouble on its way to Tokyo, said Asia's second-largest airline by passengers carried. An engine on the four-en-gine aircraftBloomberg - 177 words
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Article, Illustration148 2000-09-08 62 Bloomberg [ATLANTA) Delta Air Lines Inc. the third-largest US airline, said it will begin two new daily non-stop flights to Japan in April, one from New York and the other from Los Angeles. Delta said the Los Angeles flight to Nagoya, Japan, will be theBloomberg; AP - 148 words
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147 2000-09-08 62 Bloomberg [FRANKFURTJ Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Siemens AG said they'll work together to make checking in at airports faster and easier. Europe's No 2 airline and Germany's largest electronics and engineering company said they'll develop a card with an electronic chip to enable passengersBloomberg - 147 words
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232 2000-09-08 62 Bloomberg [JAKARTA] PT Indonesian Airlines, a new carrier to be managed by British Airways pic, has delayed its air service debut on concern the country's political infighting may hamper economic recovery and hurt consumer demand. One of the privately held airline's four shareholdersBloomberg - 232 words
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202 2000-09-08 62 AFX-Asia [KUALA LUMPUR] Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said it plans to position Penang as a key freighter port for the Asia-Pacific region after the launch of its cargo service from the island on Wednesday, the Malaysian Business Times reported. Cathay Pacific's Boeing 747 cargo aircraftAFX-Asia - 202 words
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390 2000-09-08 62 Advertisements seeking buyers for state-run airlines will be published next week Bloomberg [NEW DELHI] India will invite bids for shares in Air India and Indian Airlines next week as the government seeks to raise 100 billion rupees (553.7 billion) in theBloomberg - 390 words
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79 2000-09-08 62 Reuters [CERNOBBIO, Italy] The privatisation of Milan airports operator SEA should take place in the first quarter of2ool with an initial public offering of some 30 per cent SEA chairman Giorgio Fossa said last week. SEA operates Linate and Malpensa airports.Reuters - 79 words
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67 2000-09-08 62 AFX-Asia [BANGKOK] Thai Airways International pic said its board of directors has approved a proposed bridge-leasing with the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group for two Boeing 777-3300 aircraft after the company failed to obtain a loan intended for the lease, in time for the supposed delivery.AFX-Asia - 67 words
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