The Business Times, 18 January 2003
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Title Section11 2003-01-18 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES weekend SINGAPORE JANUARV 18-19. 2003 MfTA(P) 010/03/2002 85c11 words
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1028 2003-01-18 1 Chuang Peck Ming - ButS'pore economy will be in the line off fire iff conflict drags on: ING report By Chuang Peck Ming [SINGAPORE] Which economies in Asia will be among the hardest hit should American bombs start dropping on Iraq? Not Singapore.1,028 words
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Article, Illustration569 2003-01-18 1 Wong Wei Kong - Mercer survey puts S'pore at the bottom with just 8 weeks By\ Wong Wei Kong [SINGAPORE] Having a baby? Think Sweden. The climate may be chilly, but you'll get 96 weeks or almost two years of maternity leave with some pay.569 words
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Article, Illustration783 2003-01-18 1 VEN SREENIVASAN - Hsieh Fu Hua relishes the challenge of remaking SGX, VEN SREENIVASAN reports VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] A chance to "make a difference", and the challenge of turning the Singapore Exchange into a market-orientated organisation run by a strong team of professionals. That was the lure SGXCHEW SENG KIM/ST - 783 words
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Article, Illustration1008 2003-01-18 1 yang razall kassim - SATURDAY SOAPBOX yang razall kassim AT a recent Institute of Southeast Asian Studies forum, terrorismwatcher Rohan Gunaratna outlined what he thought should be the proper way to wage the war on terror. He questioned the current Western, especially Anerican, approach which1,008 words
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Article, Illustration631 2003-01-18 2 ven sreeaivasan - MARKET REVIEW ven sreeaivasan SINGAPORE stocks retreated for a third straight session yesterday as players took their cues from Wall Street, where key indices fell overnight amid concern that a Middle East war is imminent following the discovery of chemical weapons shells in Iraq631 words
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Article75 2003-01-18 2 STI 1,366.83 (-12.69) BST INDEX FUTURES 1,385.00 (unch) 8IM8CI FUTURES 16&80 (-2.20) Friday Change KLSECOMP ®7«iU NIKKEI UT. Kims* •*I iw MAN41SKNli —MI4 39 ISH« SCTINDEV :»S7MI 4* JAMKTA WW' Ml G. AM MANILA (OMI 1 .l.u*l«i .7 lb TAIPEIWPI 7* XiM SKlW.ilOMP __«6*0 ita SMRNZHFJS B Sih Si75 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-01-18 2 Chuang Peck Ming - December exports grew just 4.4%, below market expectations of 15% By Chuang Peck Ming [SINGAPORE] Uncertainties in the months ahead have tempered the official outlook for this year's export performance. International Enterprise Singapore, the trade authority, expects non-oil domestic exports (NODX) to grow 2-6Source: IE S'pore - 550 words
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487 2003-01-18 2 Vikram Khanna - It shows markets US 'has nothing to fear* from free trade Vikram Khanna [SINGAPORE] Singapore's free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States which was wrapped up this past week and is expected to be signed in May sends an important signal to the487 words
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722 2003-01-18 2 Shoeb Kagda - COMMENTARY Poor execution, rather than utilities hike itself, blamed for protests From\ Shoeb Kagda mJakartxi THE government of President Megawati Sukarnoputri is facing the twin challenges of keeping economic reforms on track and limiting political damage to its re-election chances in 2004 after722 words
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Article, Illustration518 2003-01-18 3 Serena Ng - Victor Tan off listing aspirant Accord Care Customer Solutions tells how the firm was born By Serena Ng IN 1999, a visit to a "pigeon hole" at an industrial building inspired Victor Tan to do something about what was thenARTHUR LEE - 518 words
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Article, Illustration354 2003-01-18 3 Vince Chong - |B T exclusive He is one of three high-powered additions to the body By' Vince Chong THE Securities Investors Association of Singapore (SIAS) will now pile on more firepower after roping into its fold one of Singapore's most vocal corporate critics, Denis Distant.354 words
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Article91 2003-01-18 3 CHEW Eu Hock Holdings, whose share trading is set to resume on Wednesday after a one-year suspension, has arranged with broker UOB Kay Hian Private Ltd to help shareholders trade odd lots which resulted from a debt-restructuring exercise. The arrangement is for one calendar91 words
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61 2003-01-18 3 CAPITAMALL Trust (CMT) said yesterday that its trustee has given notice of its interest to buy the IMM Building in Jurong East. CMT said the acquisition cost is estimated at $262.6 million but this sum excludes an acquisition fee payable to CMT's manager as well61 words
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56 2003-01-18 3 UNITED Overseas Bank Limited said it has subscribed for an additional 15 million ordinary shares of $1 each in UOB Capital Investments Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the bank, for $15 million cash. After the subscription, the issued and paid up capital of56 words
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Article80 2003-01-18 3 CYBER Village Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian unit of Singapore-listed e-business consulting company, Cyber Village Holdings, has filed a claim against Ericsson Business Consulting (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, over its agreement with Ericsson to purchase the latter's IBM Lotus e-business software and consulting unit. CV is seeking80 words
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64 2003-01-18 3 FREIGHT Links Express Holdings Limited yesterday said the High Court has confirmed its capital reduction which will take effect on Jan 27. The company will lodge the Order of Court confirming the capital reduction with the Registrar of Companies and Businesses. Shareholders holding physical share64 words
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411 2003-01-18 3 HONG Leong Asia (HLA) hopes to tap into a billiondollar market through its new $5 million joint venture with biodegradable product manufacturer Ekopak International (EI). HLA has a 70 per cent, or $3.5 million, interest in the venture Ekopak Technology (ET),411 words
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Article158 2003-01-18 3 CONSTRUCTION firm IRE Corp yesterday warned shareholders to expect another bad year. It was the second warning from the Sesdaq-listed company. In September, when it posted first-half results, IRE said it did not expect to be profitable given the continued slowdown in the construction industry158 words
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Article, Illustration424 2003-01-18 3 Siow Li Sen - Customers get points for evevy bank transaction By Siow Li Sen UNITED Overseas Bank (UOB) yesterday launched a comprehensive rewards programme in an effort to keep customer loyalty at a time when customers can be lured away for the price of a vacuum flask. UOB, whichAFP - 424 words
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335 2003-01-18 3 David Boey - Machine!? at two plants to be shut for 8 days to cut costs By] David Boey CHARTERED Semiconductor Manufacturing yesterday dismissed talk of more layoffs but said it will shut down machinery at two of its six plants for eight days335 words
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738 2003-01-18 4 Kalpana Rashiwala - Move surprises properly analysts as market is still reeling from a supply glut By Kalpana Rashiwala IN a move that surprised property analysts, the government said yesterday it will resume sales of industrial land in a market still reeling from a glut. The last738 words
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Article, Illustration335 2003-01-18 4 THE "spirit of Singapore" that helped its people weather earlier years of na-tion-building will be needed in the years ahead. Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said yesterday. Singapore faces difficulties on the economic and security fronts and there will be "more trouble spots appearingLIANHE ZAOGAG - 335 words
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489 2003-01-18 4 Audrey Tan - EYE ON THE ECONOMY By, Audrey Tan THE government's message on training seems to be getting through: almost two-thirds of workers surveyed said they are willing to pay for their own training and skills upgrading, as they do not expect lifelong employment489 words
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Article, Illustration502 2003-01-18 4 Andrea Tan - Good location, lIITIfISuIICTUIv| 11 financial, legal networks help Reports tn/j Andrea Tan SINGAPORE'S role as an Asia-Pacific logistics and transport hub may be under threat from regional rivals like China, India and Malaysia, but the small city-state is confident of staying502 words
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Article, Illustration457 2003-01-18 4 AT least one American bank has had discussions with US ambassador to Singapore Franklin Lavin on having a retail presence in Singapore when the US-Sin-gapore Free Trade Agreement kicks in. "We had some good discussions but I'm reluctant to give a name," Mr457 words
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268 2003-01-18 4 Tang Weng Fai - Byl Tang Weng Fai SINGAPORE'S first national effort to standardise the $1.6 billion-a-year medical devices industry kicked off yesterday when SPRING Singapore and the Economic Development Board launched a quality standard to promote the industry. The proposed standard dubbed TR7 is on a two-year trial, open268 words
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302 2003-01-18 4 Michelle Quah - By. Michelle Quah SINGAPORE'S economy is expected to eke out just 2 per cent growth this year amid global stagnation, said HSBC pundits who were in town yesterday for an investment seminar organised by the bank. Their prediction is at the lower end302 words
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Article, Illustration664 2003-01-18 5 He says Valuecap will help safeguard interests of companies govt has invested in Bernama Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a key economic adviser have come out in defence of a new US$2.6 billion governmentbacked investment firm that critics have labelled aBernama; Reuters; AP - 664 words
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Article352 2003-01-18 5 Eddie Toh - It is offering RAH.3O a share to take subsidiary private From] Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur IN an unexpected move, Malaysia Mining Corporation (MMC) new owner of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor has launched a bid to take its listed subsidiary352 words
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121 2003-01-18 5 Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed said yesterday the government would not give the economy an additional fiscal stimulus package if funds were tight and added that pump-prim-ing was not needed. Less than two weeks ago, Bernama reported Dr Mahathir as sayingReuters - 121 words
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Article, Illustration274 2003-01-18 5 Bloomberg AFP [JAKARTA] An Indonesian high court upheld a guilty verdict on corruption charges against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung, said presiding judge Ridwan Nasution. A lower court had sentenced Akbar, 56, to three years' jail in September for his role in the diversion of 40Bloomberg; AFP - 274 words
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168 2003-01-18 5 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] Hong Kong's stock exchange will change rules on private sales of new stock, requiring companies to give discounts of no more than 20 per cent on the shares, Hong Kong Exchanges Clearing Ltd said. The exchange will also require companies toBloomberg - 168 words
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104 2003-01-18 5 Reuters l JAKARTA] Indonesia, an ally in the US war on terror, lashed out yesterday at its inclusion on a list of countries whose citizens must register and be fingerprinted when visiting the United States. The country, the world's most populous Muslim nation, f saidReuters - 104 words
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Article86 2003-01-18 5 Bloomberg [KUALA LUMPUR] Celcom Malaysia Bhd, the nation's No 2 mobile phone company, said Citibank NA has appointed receivers for its Tanzanian unit which lost its telecommunications licence. Citibank named two executives of Ernst Young as receivers and managers ofTritel, which defaulted on an US$lB.7 millionBloomberg - 86 words
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77 2003-01-18 5 AP [KILINOCHCHI, Sri Lanka] The Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger rebels reached a major agreement on Thursday on key development projects for the northeastern part of the country, which has been ravaged by two decades of civil war, officials said. The dealAP - 77 words
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82 2003-01-18 5 Bloomberg [BANGKOK] Siam Industrial Credit Pel, a Bangkok-based finance company, said profit last year more than doubled as income from loans and fees surged. Net income rose to 401.9 million baht (Ssl&3* million) from 192.6 million baht in 2001. Income from loans andBloomberg - 82 words
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82 2003-01-18 5 AFP [MANILA] Philippine President Gloria Arroyo declined yesterday to name her party's candidate in the 2004 presidential elections despite pressure from politicians. "At the appropriate time, I will communicate my thoughts on any of those who make their candidacy known," she said in aAFP - 82 words
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278 2003-01-18 8 Reuters [HONG KONG] A group of minority shareholders of China's largest van maker, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd, have called on Hong Kong's securities regulators to investigate the sale of a major stake in the firm. In a statement published in local newspapersReuters - 278 words
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Article, Illustration555 2003-01-18 8 But month-on-month drop suggests situation may have stabilised AP Reuters [HONG KONG] The number of personal bankruptcy orders soared to 25,328 in 2002, almost triple a year earlier, the government said yesterday, as a prolonged economic slump left growing numbers of Hong KongAP; Reuters; AFP - 555 words
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226 2003-01-18 8 AP [BANGKOK] The Thai government expects medical tourism to bring in at least 80 billion baht (553.2 billion) in foreign exchange this year, Health Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan said on Thursday. The health ministry said it would lure more tourists seeking inexpensive healthcareAP - 226 words
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545 2003-01-18 8 PetroCtiina brings forward completion datetoend-2004 Bloomberg [BEIJING] PetroChina Co, the country's largest oil company, has brought forward by as much as a year the planned completion date of its 4,000-kilometre natu-ral-gas pipeline to Shanghai from the western province of Xinjiang. PetroChina said theBloomberg - 545 words
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407 2003-01-18 9 Brokerages must show investors get discounts on upfront fees Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking all 5,500 US brokerages to report on their procedures for ensuring that large mutual fund investors get promised discounts on upfront sales fees. The federal agency'sBloomberg - 407 words
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219 2003-01-18 9 AFP [TOKYO] Japan's top non-life insurer Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance said yesterday it will sell derivative contracts linked to the flowering of cherry blossoms, one of the country's most beloved blooms. Customers targeted by the insurer are small and mid-sized leisure and tourismAFP - 219 words
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456 2003-01-18 9 He alleges the drug firm cheated foreign govts of taxes NYT [NEW YORK] A former international executive for drug company Wyeth uncovered a worldwide practice of cheating foreign governments out of taxes, only to be demoted after notifying senior executives, according to documents in aNYT - 456 words
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Article, Illustration514 2003-01-18 9 Reuters Bloomberg NYT [DALLAS] American Airlines, a division of AMR Corp which has warned of severe losses in the fourth quarter, asked its employees on Thursday to come to the aid of the carrier, saying they have no time toReuters; Bloomberg; NYT; REUTERS - 514 words
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413 2003-01-18 10 LATEST US INDICATORS Trade deficit swells to a record US$40b in Nov; factory output slips 0.2% in Dec Reuters AP [NEW YORK] A key measure of US consumer sentiment renewed its slide in January as fears of war with IraqReuters; AP - 413 words
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387 2003-01-18 10 US COMPANY RESULTS Reuters Bloomberg [FAIRFIELD, Connecticut] General Electric Co (GE) said yesterday fourth-quar-ter earnings fell 21 per cent after taking a large charge at its troubled reinsurance unit, capping a year when its stock fell 39 per cent and it failedReuters; Bloomberg - 387 words
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Article, Illustration514 2003-01-18 10 Ignoring investor calls, board names him to succeed Case LATWP [LOS ANGELES] In a vote for stability and management continuity, AOL Time Warner's board on Thursday elected chief executive Richard Parsons to the additional position of chairman, ending speculation this week about yetLATWP; REUTERS - 514 words
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Article, Illustration376 2003-01-18 10 NYT [NEW YORK] IBM on Thursday reported earnings and revenues that were better than most analysts expected for the second consecutive quarter. But it urged Wall Street to interpret the report as an indication of its strength, not a general rebound in technology spending.NYT; AP FILE PHOTO - 376 words
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Article275 2003-01-18 10 Bloomberg [SUNNYVALE, California] Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) said its fourthquarter net loss widened as sales slid and costs rose for firing workers and developing new chips. The loss was U*****.7 million, or U552.49 a share, compared with a loss of US$l5.B million, orBloomberg - 275 words
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266 2003-01-18 10 Bloomberg [SANTA CLARA, California] Sun Microsystems Inc's second-quarter net loss widened to US$2.2B billion, its biggest ever, as acquisition costs rose and sales of its server computers dropped for the seventh straight period. The net loss widened to 72 US cents a shareBloomberg - 266 words
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256 2003-01-18 10 Bloomberg [SAN JOSE, California] EBay Inc. the world's largest Internet auctioneer, said fourth quarter net income more than tripled to US$B7 million, helped by holiday purchases and its new payment service. The company raised this year's forecasts. Net income jumped 28 centsBloomberg - 256 words
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284 2003-01-18 10 Reuters [LONDON] US-based pri vate equity house Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co (KKR) joined a four-way battle for Safeway Pic yesterday, saying that it had approached Britain's fourth-largest supermarket chain about a possible bid. KKR's move pitches it against the world's biggest retailerReuters - 284 words
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68 2003-01-18 10 Ratters [BRUSSELS] The European Commission yesterday approved plans by Hong Kong mobile carrier Hutchison Telecom to purchase bankrupt high-speed communications network operator Global Crossing. Hutchison Telecom, belonging to Hutchison Whampoa, and ST Telemedia, a unit of Singapore Technologies, jointly acquired the company. The transaction wasRatters - 68 words
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57 2003-01-18 10 Reuters [NEW YORK] The New York Mercantile Exchange (Hi Thursday launched its new electronic trading system Clear Port, stepping up its rivalry with online platform Intercontinental Exchange. The 34 contracts listed on Nymex's Clear Port system include Henry Hub natural gas swaps and West TexasReuters - 57 words
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85 2003-01-18 10 AFP [SYDNEY] US drinks group Constellation Brands yesterday agreed to a Asl.9 billion (SSI.9 billion) takeover bid with Australian winemaker BRL Hardy to create the world's largest wine company. BRL Hardy said its board had unanimously recommended a takeover offer from Constellation Brands of A|10.50AFP - 85 words
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90 2003-01-18 10 Bloomberg [LONDON] Credit Suisse First Boston and Morgan Stanley provided the best global equity research in 2002, toppling ÜBS Warburg from the top rank, according to a survey of fund managers by Reuters Group and Institutional Investor. CSFB's analysts were ranked first in aerospaceBloomberg - 90 words
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Article61 2003-01-18 10 Reuters [NEW YORK] New York Federal Reserve president William McDonough will retire on July 21 after a decade as the central bank's eyes and ears on Wall Street, the New York Fed said on Thursday. It also said Mr McDonough, 68, would not discussReuters - 61 words
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87 2003-01-18 10 LAT-WP [WASHINGTON] Patching up a long and acrimonious rift, the International Monetary Fund and Argentina said on Thursday they had reached provisional agreement on an accord that would give Buenos Aires just enough loans and other financial concessions to avoid defaulting on about US$6.6LAT-WP - 87 words
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69 2003-01-18 10 Reuters (NEW YORK] Hewlett-Packard took the No 1 personal computer maker spot back from Dell Computer Corp during the fourth quarter in what has become a tight race, research group IDC said on Thursday. HP ended up with 16.1 per centReuters - 69 words
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Article, Illustration623 2003-01-18 11 The step is significant mostly as an indication off the maturing corporate culture and psychology at the company NYT [NEW YORK] Declaring its most threatening legal problems over and its business strong, Microsoft surprised Wall Street on Thursday by announcing that it would beginNYT - 623 words
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256 2003-01-18 11 Bloomberg [SAN FRANCISCO] Microsoft Corps decision to pay its first dividend may prompt other computer-related companies to change course and dip into their cash holdings to reward shareholders, investors said. Cisco Systems Inc. Yahoo Inc, Dell Computer Corp and Oracle Corp areBloomberg - 256 words
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519 2003-01-18 6 Harish Mehta - But if peace prevails between US and Iraq, industry would grow 6.7% and the economy, up to 6% From! Harish Mehta in Bangkok INDUSTRIAL growth in Thailand could be slashed to just 2.8 per cent this year should the US go to war against519 words
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424 2003-01-18 6 Al Labita - OIL SHOCK From, Al Labita in Manila FEARS that a war in Iraq would trigger massive unemployment, rampaging inflation and other crippling economic woes have spurred Manila to put contingency measures in place. Topping the list is the relocation of thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)424 words
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448 2003-01-18 6 Neil Behrmann - From] Neil Behrmann in London SHARES, gold and oil prices are gyrating while investors grapple with not only the uncertainty of war, but worries about the Middle East alter Saddam Hussein is ousted. Very few doubt that Saddam will lose. The only question is448 words
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Article, Illustration516 2003-01-18 6 Shoeb Kagda - From\ Shoeb Kagda in Jakarta IF the US goes to war with Iraq, Indonesia will not be spared from the anticipated global economic slowdown. But being the largest Muslim country in the world, it could also face a possible Islamic backlash, which wouldREUTERS - 516 words
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426 2003-01-18 6 Eddie Toh - From Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA overall is not expected to suffer greatly from higher crude oil prices if war breaks out in the Middle East, economists and analysts say. But sectors like manufacturing and transport could be hit if oil prices stay426 words
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Article592 2003-01-18 7 Anthony Rowley - OIL SHOCK It has 170 days' supply of oil reserves but a prolonged conflict will damage economy and hit corporate profits From Anthony Rowley m Tokyo JAPAN is probably in a stronger position than most leading Asian nations to cope with the short-term impact592 words
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Article, Illustration270 2003-01-18 7 Reuters [BERLIN] The Iraqi government is seeking guarantees to allow President Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi leaders to go into exile as a way to end current tension, German magazine Der Spiegel said. European Union foreign policy coordinator Javier Solana, however, saidReuters; REUTERS - 270 words
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636 2003-01-18 7 Audrey Tan - rersisxem nign oil prices may cause big economic problems Byi Audrey Tan CHINA'S economy may seem an unstoppable juggernaut thundering ahead despite the rest of the world, but a prolonged US-Iraq war and persistent high oil prices could derail its target of at least636 words
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Article, Illustration1175 2003-01-18 12 teh hooi ling - SHOW METHEMONEY This model, based upon expected cashflows and discount rates, is appropriate for companies in mature industries teh hooi ling IN general, there are two approaches to valuation. The first, discounted cashflow valuation (DCF), relates the value of an asset to the presentFILE PHOTO - 1,175 words
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443 2003-01-18 12 Patrick Peck - By Patrick Peck The author is the vice-president for the Paris-based JCF Group THE number of recommendation changes rose by 10 from last week to 25, comprising 17 upgrades and eight downgrades. Three analysts have upgraded the stock of CapitaMall Trust (CMT), Singapore's first443 words
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Article, Illustration1231 2003-01-18 13 Teh Hooi Ling - All it lakes is short, focused 'profit-hunt' programmes that help companies enhance revenue or pare costs, finds consultancy Bain Co By Teh Hooi Ling Recessions are periods of negative economic growth, usually accompanied by slowing sales. But in the recent downturn, profits were hit much harder thanFILE PHOTO; Source: Bank analysis of 30 profit hunt programm, 1986-2001 - 1,231 words
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363 2003-01-18 13 Genevieve Cua - Byi Genevieve Cua IT'S time for investors to step up the risk curve, as the overall market should give positive returns this year, says JP Morgan Chase Bank managing director Kwang Kam Shing. At a news briefing yesterday on the investment strategies that363 words
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what's in style motoring
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Article, Illustration779 2003-01-18 14 CHRISTOPHER TAN - Teary-eyed and windblasted in Audi's A 4 Cabriolet CHRISTOPHER TAN reveals the truth about convertibles CHRISTOPHER TAN UNBEKNOWN to most people, that cool Oak-ley-shaded countenance of a sports car driver could be masking a gnawing discomfort in his lumbar quarters. Chances are his sexy number rides like779 words
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Article, Illustration701 2003-01-18 14 Christopher Tan - Opel pulls out all stops to make a winner off the Vectra By' Christopher Tan ONCE in a blue moon, a benchmark car emerges among the hundreds of new models unleashed on to the market each year. Such a car is recognisable by its obvious superiority when701 words
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Article, Illustration456 2003-01-18 14 CHRISTOPHER TAN - Compiled by CHRISTOPHER TAN New Lamborghini for Geneva show LAMBORGHINI is slated to unveil its next all-new model at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called Gallardo (pronounced gar-ya-doe), the mid-en-gine all-wheel-drive car will be powered by a fresh five-litre VlO producing about 500 horsepower. According to456 words
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what's in style food
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Article, Illustration1344 2003-01-18 15 CHEAH UI-HOON - If some gourmet shops have their way, the names of these olive oils should roll off your tongue as easily as chianti, bordeaux and chardonnay, says CHEAH UI-HOON CHEAH UI-HOON Extra virgin, flavoured or pomace? Almond, hazelnut or pistachio? Garlic or chili-infused? Singaporeans are getting slick inPHOTOS BY CHRIS LOH - 1,344 words
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144 2003-01-18 15 AFP [LONDON] A Chinese restaurant has become the only such establishment in Britain to win a coveted star in Michelin's latest guide, the French publisher and tyremaker said on Thursday. Hakkasan, where a full meal can cost £60 (Ssl67) was praised by Michelin's notoriously fussyAFP - 144 words
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what's in style shopping
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Article, Illustration617 2003-01-18 16 While Giorgio Armani surprises with twists to traditional designs, Calvin Klein takes comfort in the conservative style AP GIORGIO Armani offered a surprise ending on Thursday to the five days of menswear preview showings for the fall-winter 2003-2004. Throughout the week the theme has been a returnAP - 617 words
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Article, Illustration986 2003-01-18 16 CORINNE KERK - Starting her own shoe label has its share of stress and long hours but Angelyna Tay is confident of making it in the competitive industry. CORINNE KERK reports CORINNE KERK BUYING a pair of ladies' shoes has never been cheaper. For just $19, you can put on aARTHUR LEE - 986 words
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Article, Illustration79 2003-01-18 16 Forget the red silk jacket for the Chinese New Year dinner. Slip into this chic denim jacket and still look majestic for the occasion. From South Korea, its round neckline with a Chinese button lets you wear it with a collared blouse for a chic rather than overdressed79 words
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Article589 2003-01-18 16 MHleniaWallc Eat at Outback Steakhouse Restaurant any day between Jan 24 and Feb 28, and you'll be doing your bit for charity. $2 will be deducted from your bill and donated to Singapore Children's Society. On Jan 24 itself, Tim Gannon, the founder of the Australian restaurant chain, will589 words
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Article, Illustration136 2003-01-18 16 Wished you could leave your weekly dust-busting to a robot so you'd be more productive doing other chores? Well, you can stop dreaming. Launched at the stores this week, the Electrolux Trilobite is effectively an intelligent robotic vacuum cleaner that only needs you to switch136 words
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Article, Illustration64 2003-01-18 16 Walk into any well-heeled event and they'll know it's a Gianni Versace. Distinctively elegant, this pair of full leather evening shoes with a three-and-a-half inch heel comes with sensual laces. f Available in light wood and red, it costs $965 at Versace, i, f Palais Renaissance. Do64 words
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Miscellaneous289 2003-01-18 16 CRTPTIC CROSSWORD 4 At that point, repealedy ofacruso fered words of comfort (5,5) 1 Men entitled to see one in 0 Qgpguies needed for AmeriLondon hospital (8) can hens<B) 5 Tom sat university'' What a 7 jqcqi involved Rex in road rage (8) 9 S e S i ff IT*289 words
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what's in style art
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Article, Illustration535 2003-01-18 17 CHEAH UI-HOON - Various artists contributed renditions of the resilient salmon in aid of Nafa's fundraising efforts for its new campus. CHEAH UI-HOON finds out CHEAH UI-HOON WHEN you think they'd pick the carp, because of its significance in Chinese culture, the School of Visual Arts of the Nanyang Academy535 words
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Article253 2003-01-18 17 CHEAH UI-HOON - A roundup of events Compiled by CHEAH UI-HOON Special bond Mother and Child is the theme of an exhibition put together by Blue Lotus. The eternal theme has been depicted in a unique collection of paintings and 3-D art pieces by artists of different genres. The exhibition is organised253 words
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Article, Illustration789 2003-01-18 17 Kannan Chandran - MUSIC By] Kannan Chandran MARK Knopfler reckons he's living a dream. Despite his massive achievements as a member of now defunct Dire Straits and a solo album that has taken him down a different road, Knopfler is all humility about his achievements. "I do nothing789 words
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Article, Illustration705 2003-01-18 17 Parvathi Nayar - Despite a thin plot and insipid characters, 'Sons of Fortune' may still fly off the shelves because of the author's fame BOOKS By Parvathi Nayar HE has been called one of "the top 10 storytellers in the world" by The Los Angeles Times705 words
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what's in style
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Article, Illustration1312 2003-01-18 18 CORINNE KERK - Sports shoes are going from the gym to the gala these days, as consumers connect with their inner athlete, finds CORINNE KERK CORINNE KERK LONG, long ago, in a galaxy with neither Internet connection nor Nike Air sole, sneakers walked the earth only to bear the weight of1,312 words
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