The Business Times, 21 June 2003
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Title Section10 2003-06-21 1 MITA(P) 024/03/2003 85C THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE iUNE 21-22, 200310 words
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Article, Illustration951 2003-06-21 1 SHOEB KAGDA - Interest in US$7 billion of Indon assets on sale is growing among S-E Asian investors, especially Malaysians, says SHOEB KAGDA SHOEB KAGDA [JAKARTA] PLANTATIONS, properties and banks; shrimp farms, automotive plants and textile factories; paper mills, mortgage loans and hotels. The great Indonesian asset951 words
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Article, Illustration1106 2003-06-21 1 kalpana rashiwala - Saturday soapbox If t understandably tough to be on the receiving end, but there's more than meets the eye in govt land acquisitions kalpana rashiwala LAND acquisition cases are seldom happy affairs, at least for those whose properties are being acquired. This week saw1,106 words
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Article267 2003-06-21 1 Former SIA chief registers new airline FORMER SIA chief executive Lim Chin Beng has registered a new airline company known as ValuAir. The registration was made two months ago. The new airline already has registered phone numbers at Changi Airport and Temasek Tower in Shenton Way. He was appointed267 words
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Article, Illustration1078 2003-06-21 1 VIKRAM KHANNA - VIKRAM khanna draws a parallel between Singapore's economic development and an insightful new 'MBA' treatment of the Raffles story VIKRAM KHANNA WERE Sir Stamford Raffles to see what had become of the Singapore he had founded in 1819, he would be dazzled1,078 words
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Advertisement15 2003-06-21 1 pal Great golf sale A I at the Great V J Singapore Sale. 8 ill15 words
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Advertisement8 2003-06-21 1 RAFFLES ■^■CONVERSATION Small investors, big concerns. PAGE 38 words
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Advertisement21 2003-06-21 1 COMPANIES Showdown at the corporate corral: management vs minority shareholders. MACS N IfM M mm Know your tax $$3? ■BjigpGSI mmmm21 words
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709 2003-06-21 2 Anthony Rowley - Govt officials openly acknowledge the potential cost of such a collapse From Anthony Rowley in Tokyo THE spectre of a crash is suddenly haunting the Japanese government bond (JGB) market, and while yesterday saw some buying back after a huge sell-off on Wednesday709 words
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Article, Illustration951 2003-06-21 2 Parvathi Nayar - An international gathering— the first in an Asian country is putting S'pore in the limelight By] Parvathi Nayar [SINGAPORE] "Your business is only as good as your network," says National Arts Council's (NAC) Goh Ching Lee. Singapore's arts business certainly got a huge networkingARTHUR LEE - 951 words
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Article709 2003-06-21 2 Paul Kingman - commentary By\ Paul Kingman THE big rise in the stock market is definitely telling us something. Bulls think it says the economy is about to take off. But I think it's a sign that America is still blowing bubbles that a three-year bear market and709 words
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Article, Illustration2203 2003-06-21 3 WONG WEI KONG - People may doubt Sias chief David Gerald's motives but the Clob saga has impressed upon him the need for a body to uphold the cause of small investors. And peaceful resolution of conflicts is always preferred, WONG WEI KONG learns WONG WEI KONG Mention David GeraldARTHUR LEE - 2,203 words
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Advertisement70 2003-06-21 3 "TT\ The Raffles Conversation is brought to you through a special arrangement I with Raffles International Hotels and Resorts. The Traveller's Palm in the I f J Raffles International logo is an apt symbol. Not only has water stored at the base of this palm provided sustenance, the leaves rest70 words
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412 2003-06-21 4 Daniel Buenas - Hotel Malaysia, Central Properties to distribute assets and delist under plan By\ Daniel Buenas TYCOON Khoo Teck Puat's listed companies yesterday unveiled a complex plan to unravel their crossholdings, unlock assets of over $1 billion, and lift the suspension of Goodwood Park Hotel. Under412 words
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Article, Illustration854 2003-06-21 4 WONG WEI KONG - ooffyowrtc analysis SGX offers a persuasive investment proposition, but it faces long-term challenges, says WONG WD KONG WONG WEI KONG Looking for a stock to ride the market rally? In the old days, investors would be buying the stocks of broking houses. But now854 words
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Article, Illustration656 2003-06-21 4 r sivanithy - market review r sivanithy THERE are always lessons to be learned from watching a stock market's behaviour. And for those so inclined, this week's action provided many valuable insights into what makes the local bourse tick. First, technicals matter. Those who place their faith in656 words
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Article72 2003-06-21 4 Dsn 1,519.16 (-1.99) ST INDEX FUTURES 1,522.00 (+6.00) SIMSCI FUTURES 190.30 (+1.90) Friday Change KLSECOMP 6N144 *075 NIKKEI 225. UM_ «•> HANG SENG 953(131 -49 Ml SET INDEX 452 66 1.53 JAKARTA (X).MP _***** +1.62 MANILA OOMP .1.***** -II13 TAIPEI WPI 5.***** 4633 seoi'L comp ma -4*7 SHENZHEN B72 words
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Article86 2003-06-21 4 FOREX RATES IIS$ S$ I'SS |SS pwl'SS) 1.736 £(l SS/SS per 1.678 2.913 H"RO(l'SS/SS/E|. 1.169 2030 YEN 118.4 foX) RM 3.800 2.189 HKS 7.799 4.49:1 BAHT 41.59 23 96 R1PIAH 8.236 4.744 RENMINBI *.299 4.781 INDIAN Rl PEE 46.54 26.81 AS 1.488 0.857 NZS 1706 0.983 PRIME RATES SINGAPORE*86 words
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244 2003-06-21 4 Slow Li Sen - By Slow Li Sen BANKER Wee Cho Yaw, who was in China last November to launch United Overseas Bank's Beijing branch, took yet another step in his Long March towards fulfilling his ambitions for UOB. Yesterday, UOB said it signed a Memorandum244 words
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Article, Illustration464 2003-06-21 5 Michelle Quah - As small shareholders make their presence felt, they should keep in mind their responsibilities By Michelle Quah AS author Ralph Sockman once said: "The test of courage comes when we are in the minority; the test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority."464 words
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Article599 2003-06-21 5 MICHELLE QUAH - MICHELLE QUAH Craft Print MINORITY shareholders were up in arms over the husband-and-wife team of Dora Ong and Charlie Chan who were chairman and managing director, respectively, and controlling shareholders as well paying themselves attractive salaries, despite the printing house suffering two years ofilosses. The issue saw minority599 words
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Article, Illustration111 2003-06-21 5 NEPTUNE Orient Lines Ltd, which last week announced the appointment of former minister David Lim as new chief executive, reported that cargo volume for the national shipping line fell 6 per cent in May from a year earlier. This was due to reduced freight on in-tra-AsiaFILE PHOTO - 111 words
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Article137 2003-06-21 5 ECO Water Limited, a specialist system provider of sewage and industrial wastewater treatment, will not be the only one making its debut with the launch of its initial public offering yesterday. It was also Hong Leong Finance's maiden job as the lead manager of the issue which offered137 words
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Article70 2003-06-21 5 RAYMOND Lum's Lum Chang Holdings is expecting to report a loss for the current financial year ending June 30. Earlier in January, Lum Chang subsidiary L C Development had sounded a profit warning. Lum Chang blamed the "continued weakening of the global and local economy" worsened70 words
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Article112 2003-06-21 5 Bloomberg GOLD Peak Industries (Holdings) Ltd, owner of the biggest battery maker in Asia outside of Japan, said a Singapore unit may be banned from exporting some alkaline batteries to the US after rivals said the unit copied patents, a claim Gold Peak denies. GoldBloomberg - 112 words
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Article113 2003-06-21 5 SGX mainboard-listed Federal International has entered into a 50-50 joint venture with JK Far East Pte Ltd as part of its effort to enter the flow control market in Australia. The group is specifically targeting the multinational corporations, EPC (engineering, procurement and commission) and skid113 words
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548 2003-06-21 5 Loh Hui Yin - II closes above IPO price with support from issue manager By Loh Hui Yin IT certainly wasn't so "full" when plastic bottle manufacturer Full Apex made its debut on the Singapore Exchange yesterday. The Chinese company saw its share price go as low as548 words
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Article, Illustration733 2003-06-21 5 Genevieve Cua - By Genevieve Cua OCBC may augment its planned preference share issue with a private placement to ensure liquidity, says the bank's head of group investment banking George Lee. This should reassure some 40,000 OCBC shareholders who are currently considering whether they shouldFILE PHOTO - 733 words
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Advertisement101 2003-06-21 4 Have you grown enough to be recognised? Nominations for the 2003 eso.startup Award are now open. To be eligible, a company must: It fj be a privately-held enterprise be under 5 years old M (from date of incorporation) have a strong nexus to Singapore* f \lmhave at least 1 year101 words
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Article, Illustration1279 2003-06-21 6 DANIEL BUENAS - Singapore's tax laws can be beneficial or detrimental to those working overseas. DANIEL BUENAS draws attention to the issues that you should be aware of. DANIEL BUENAS AS the job market here tightens, more Singaporeans are considering an overseas job. In fact, HR firms have noticedFILE PMOTI - 1,279 words
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Article359 2003-06-21 6 HERE is some practical advice that Sri Widyaningsih, senior manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers Services, and Jill Lim, International Assignment Services director at Deloitte Touche, have to offer to those ready to venture overseas: negotiate tot tax 6(|iuuuniofi piuuctKM Singapore has one of the lowest income359 words
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Article, Illustration831 2003-06-21 7 Genevieve Cua - Bv Genevieve Cua PARENTS always want the best for their children, and in terms of a university education, many aim for overseas universities. For many children, the experience would be their first taste of life away from mom and dad surely anFILE PHOTO - 831 words
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Article, Illustration1122 2003-06-21 7 teh hooi ling - show me the money The reasons behind the outperformed of some sectors go to show that a growth company may not necessarily be a growth stock teh hooi ling THIS is the moment of 'truth. About three months ago I stuck my neck out and1,122 words
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932 2003-06-21 7 Teh Hooi Ling - By Teh Hooi Ling TTHE flow of funds into blue-chip companies this week has benefited the analysts' upgrades portfolio, which is made up of mostly blue chips and high dividend yielding companies. It is the only portfolio which increased in value this week. Gains in932 words
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Article, Illustration964 2003-06-21 8 KALPANA RASHIWALA - KALPANA RASHIWALA looks at what's in the pipeline for 99-year leasehold homes around the island that will be available to homebuyers KALPANA RASHIWALA IF you're hunting for a spanking new 99-year leasehold private home or exec condo and wondering just what other projects will be released later,964 words
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Article, Illustration452 2003-06-21 9 Anna Teo - MIT provost to head team off international experts By. Anna Teo SINGAPORE'S proposed niche science and technology research university NUS Buona Vista may or may not be modelled after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. But there will probably be a strong MIT452 words
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Article, Illustration471 2003-06-21 9 Leonard Lim - SBS Transit happy with performance, despite a couple off minor glitches By Leonard Lim AFTER a delay of about seven months, the SBS Transitoperated North-East Line (NEL) finally started rolling at 10am yesterday. About 14,000 commuters flocked to the new stations within 30MALCOLM MC COO/ST - 471 words
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408 2003-06-21 9 Leonard Lim - They need to innovate to develop sustainable and unique products By Leonard Lim SMALL and medium enterprises must challenge orthodox mindsets and make use of one another's strengths if they are to succeed, a business professor told a seminar yesterday. Enterprises today operate408 words
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Article, Illustration298 2003-06-21 9 Daniel Buenas - eye on the economy wages Daniel Buenas WORKERS' nominal earnings for the first quarter of 2003 grew 2.4 per cent year-on-year, slipping from the 2.5 per cent seen in Q4 of 2002, while real earnings growth after discounting for inflation slowed toSource: DOS, MTI - 298 words
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Article, Illustration242 2003-06-21 9 Leonard Lim - TARGETING SMES By] Leonard Lim NEWLY-ELECTED French Chamber of Commerce (FBA) president Jean-Claude Marquet announced three new directions for the Chamber at its inaugural annual general meeting on Thursday to foster closer collaboration with Singapore. Mr Marquet, who is also chief executive of STMicroelectronics AsiaFILE PHOTO - 242 words
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173 2003-06-21 9 SIX healthcare and research companies have teamed up to form a consortium to study dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that has seen an upsurge in many parts of the world since last year. The Singapore Dengue Consortium comprises the Environmental Health Institute (a division of the173 words
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Article, Illustration698 2003-06-21 10 DANIEL BUENAS - This is the challenge that firms who must retrench workers face, reports DANIEL BUENAS DANIEL BUENAS TALENT retention isn't something companies usually give much thought to during difficult economic times. With words like "retrenchment", "pay cut" and "wage freeze" on the lips of many employers,REUTERS - 698 words
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635 2003-06-21 10 Daniel Buenas - By: Daniel Buenas MANY employers think retaining the best talent means offering a person more money, a nice car or a better package. But David Tess-mann-Keys of Development Dimensions International says it's more than just "throwing money at them". After all, if money was635 words
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722 2003-06-21 11 Flurry off demand is spurring the industry to set ambitious targets NYT [BANGALORE] The scramble by the recession-wound-ed global automotive industry to find a source for low-cost, high-quality components has proven a big boon to India's auto parts makers. Among the rash of announcementsNYT - 722 words
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Article240 2003-06-21 11 Reuters [LONDON] The London Stock Exchange yesterday said it was making good progress in talks with Hong Kong stock exchange on an agreement to allow firms in both centres and mainland China to be traded in the two markets. LSE spokesman John Wallace declinedReuters - 240 words
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Article, Illustration364 2003-06-21 11 AP [MUMBAI] Sip a chocolate-laced coffee named SchuMocha after Ferrari's Michael Schumacher or gulp a beer with friends in McLaren Tshirts cheering Kimi Raikkonen and you'd be part of the latest trend to hit Indian cities. Amid news of India lobbying to host aAP - 364 words
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Article, Illustration362 2003-06-21 11 It'll be used to divert floodwater and as a motorway when dry [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary and a partner are building a tunnel in Kuala Lumpur as a "smart" way to end perennial floods in the Malaysian capital as well as earnTHE STAR - 362 words
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101 2003-06-21 11 AP Reuters [TAIPEI] One of Taiwan's most influential businessmen resigned as the head of a major financial group yesterday, two weeks after he was charged in a massive corruption case. Liu Tai-ying said he stepped down as chairman of China Development Financial HoldingAP; Reuters - 101 words
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106 2003-06-21 11 AFP Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia's power giant Tenaga Nasional yesterday said that it hopes to secure a government licence to provide a fixed line telephone network nationwide. Tenaga chairman Awang Adek Hussin said the service would enable Tenaga to meet communications and Internet demandAFP; Reuters - 106 words
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98 2003-06-21 11 Bloomberg Reuters [HONG KONG] Hong Kong reported that 2,311 personal bankruptcy petitions were filed in May, a record for this year, as the impact of Sars prompted companies to fire staff, making it harder for people to pay debt. The petitionsBloomberg; Reuters - 98 words
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87 2003-06-21 11 Bloomberg [BANGKOK] Investors in Thailand face increased risk after a Thai court thwarted a management proposal from creditors of Thai Petrochemical Industry, the nation's biggest defaulter, the Export-Import Bank of the US said. "The ruling will cause concern in the investmentBloomberg - 87 words
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54 2003-06-21 11 Reuters [SINGAPORE] Indonesia's Bank Mandiri expanded its initial public offering by 33 per cent to US$34O million due to strong demand, a source said yesterday. The move gives Indonesia's cash-strapped government an extra US$B5 million, raising the offering size to four billion sharesReuters - 54 words
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71 2003-06-21 11 Reuters [HONG KONG] China will make it easier for Hong Kong accountants to do business on the mainland as part of a soon-to-be signed free trade deal, the Wen Wei Po newspaper reported yesterday. Under the agreement, to be signed on JuneReuters - 71 words
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282 2003-06-21 11 Bernama Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who succeeds Mahathir Mohamad when he steps down as Prime Minister in October, said yesterday that he will only announce his deputy when he assumes office. "Whatever announcement that I'm going toBernama; Reuters - 282 words
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379 2003-06-21 12 Carmaker to use almost all off proceeds to shore up its US pension ffunds Reuters Bloomberg [CHICAGO] General Motors Corp plans to sell US$lO billion in debt and convertible securities to help shore up its underfunded pension plans and meet other retiree obligations. TheReuters; Bloomberg - 379 words
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395 2003-06-21 12 This will promote competition: Aussie watchdog body AFP [SYDNEY] Australia's competition watchdog yesterday called for telecommunications giant Telstra to give up its 50 per cent stake in the Foxtel cable TV network in order to promote competition in the country's payTV market. But CommunicationsAFP - 395 words
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Article, Illustration255 2003-06-21 12 LAT-WP [NEW YORK] Bertelsmann and AOL Time Warner Inc could return to the bargaining table as early as next week to push toward a potential merger of their re-corded-music operations, sources said on Thursday. Senior executives at the two conglomerates are holding internal strategy sessionsLAT-WP; AFP - 255 words
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241 2003-06-21 12 [LONDON] Charitable organisations like the Royal National Lifeboat, which runs the UK maritime rescue service, or the Church of England may be asked to help crisis-hit UK boardrooms, the Financial Times said yesterday. A government-spon-sored task force, headed by Laura Tyson, dean of the241 words
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97 2003-06-21 12 Reuters [NEW YORK] US Federal Reserve officials have not ruled out a quarter-point cut in interest rates, even as the market prepares for a half-point cut. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, citing unidentified Fed officials. "Fed officials emphasised they haven't decided howReuters - 97 words
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73 2003-06-21 12 Bloomberg [LONDON] Goldman Sachs Group's money management unit lost a contract to oversee £4.8 billion (Ssl4 billion) for British Coal after trustees of the pension fund decided to split the assets among eight firms to spread the investment risk. Goldman will continue to manage aboutBloomberg - 73 words
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72 2003-06-21 12 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] People Soft Inc's directors rejected Oracle Corps increased offer to purchase the business software maker for US$6.3 billion, or U5519.50 a share. The company's board voted unanimously to turn down the bid. The combination would be delayed by regulatory reviews, with aBloomberg - 72 words
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Article83 2003-06-21 12 Reuters [LONDON] News and information group Reuters Group yesterday said it was scrapping the role of chief operating officer as part of an efficiency drive and said Philip Green, who holds the job, would leave the firm. Mr Green, who was appointed to the post aboutReuters - 83 words
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102 2003-06-21 12 LAT-WP [LOS ANGELES] The Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges on Thursday against two former top executives of Gemstar-TV Guide International for a "widespread and complex scheme" to inflate the company's revenues, enriching themselves in the process. The civil lawsuit accuses Gemstar founder andLAT-WP - 102 words
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81 2003-06-21 12 Bloomberg [LONDON] Shares of British Sky Broadcasting Group fell as much as 3.6 per cent after the top English soccer league said it will split up television rights for future matches. Shares of the pay-TV company, controlled by Rupert Murdoch, fell asBloomberg - 81 words
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Article, Illustration794 2003-06-21 13 They wonder if the cerebral boxer has what it takes to beat Lennox Lewis NYT [LOS ANGELES] There is something about Vitali Klitschko that immediately catches your attention, and it is not the fact that his hairline is just out of the range ofNYT; REUTERS - 794 words
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Article, Illustration575 2003-06-21 13 walton morals - frankly speaking walton morals IN the weeks leading up to the defence of his world heavyweight boxing title against Ukrainian giant Vitali Klitschko, Lennox Lewis and his trainer Emmanuel Stewart have insisted that he fights better against bigger men. The facts do not575 words
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852 2003-06-21 13 AP [WIMBLEDON, England] There was a time when Andre Agassi could do without the All England Club, its traditions and, especially, its courts. When he was too cool and too technicolour to wear white, when he was unsure whether his gifted returnsAP - 852 words
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Article, Illustration704 2003-06-21 14 SAMUEL EE - SAMUEL EE checks out the racers at the first Porsche Carrera Cup Asia SAMUEL EE SEPANG in June at midday is not the best place to be if you wilt like a flower. It's even more challenging if you're wearing a bulky helmet and704 words
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Article, Illustration78 2003-06-21 14 FIVE years after production of the previous Quattroporte ended, Maserati has unveiled the fifth and latest generation of the high-per-formance luxury saloon. The new Quattroporte, which means "four doors", will be officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Styled by Pininfarina, it will have a78 words
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Article68 2003-06-21 14 GERMAN carmaker BMW has released the first official photos of its new X3. The compact four-wheel-drive "sport activity vehicle" will debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show with 3.0-litre straightsix petrol and diesel engines. It will be available in Singapore in the second half of2004. Meanwhile, the68 words
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Article82 2003-06-21 14 THINK you can make it as a driver in the World Rally Championship? Find out by playing engine oil maker Mobil l's Driving Challenge game. Buy the lubricant and get a CD-ROM to download the game. If you complete the rally circuit in five minutes,82 words
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420 2003-06-21 14 Samuel Ee - By I Samuel Ee THE track temperature at Sepang can soar up to the 40-degree mark, so driving a car with fixed windows while wearing overalls and a helmet may pose a threat to your sanity. Short of installing an air-condition-er,420 words
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Article, Illustration1224 2003-06-21 15 CHING JUNG PHAN - Id devising a dietary strategy, it is vital to recognise your body type first says CHING JUNG PHAN CHING JUNG PHAN LOSE fat. Improve tone. Reduce waistline. All buzzwords for those yearning for a svelte physique, and targets for slimming centres and beauty parlours toREUTERS - 1,224 words
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Article, Illustration1100 2003-06-21 16 CORINNE KERK - Golfers in need of new equipment will have plenty to choose from, as many brands and products are now on sale. Other sports accessories are also going at good discounts, CORINNE KERK finds out Next week, we check out leather goods CORINNE KERK THINKING of getting a new1,100 words
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Article, Illustration55 2003-06-21 16 Designed for a Danish restaurant, this swivel chair is based on the classic geometric figure of the cone. Together with its upholstered cushion, the glass-fibre reinforced plastic shell provides an exceedingly comfortable seat, especially for long meetings. The Cone chair is retailed at $2,695 and is available55 words
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Article, Illustration94 2003-06-21 16 Trust Germany's Hansgrohe to come up with conversation pieces for shower systems. The new Pharo Helis Shower Panel has a gleaming, curvaceous form, giving the pre-assembled shower system a gentle, sculptured look. Made of a special resin, the shower panel resembles glass, but is easy-to-clean, acid resistant and94 words
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Article, Illustration102 2003-06-21 16 Want to look like a Charlie's Angel? Then see if you can carry off two of the three models of Rayban sunglasses worn by Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu in the movie, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. The streamlined and sporty Rayban Predator Raider was worn by102 words
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Article, Illustration266 2003-06-21 16 Mike Chua; Corinne Kerk - Compiled by Mike Chua and Corinne Kerk Millenia Walk Vintage Collectable* Yoyo Exhibition (tills weekend) An exhibition and education of the rich history of the yoyo. Also on display: American yoyo master Steve Brown's (right) collection of vintage yoyos that dates back to 1929. This debut exhibition is266 words
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Article, Illustration377 2003-06-21 16 Corinne Kerk - By( Corinne Kerk MICRODERMABRASION, a procedure in which sterile microcrystals are used to gently exfoliate the skin without anaesthesia, was the fourth most requested cosmetic treatment in 2001, says the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The treatment which helps to reveal a fresh, invigorated skin surface is377 words
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Article, Illustration936 2003-06-21 17 PARVATHI NAYAR - Going out or staying in this weekend? parvathi nayar rounds up recommendations PARVATHI NAYAR dvds Banding together Beyond showcasing the tightly-knit talent and swagger of Led Zeppelin in full flight, the DVD also displays a fearless disregard for anything confining (other than Robert Plant's tight jeans). Musically, Led ZeppelinREUTERS - 936 words
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Advertisement1285 2003-06-21 17 wine&dine with weekendßT AtWIIKPtoLM include "Finest Indian Restaurant in the Worid —14th Best Kitchen Plaza Parkroyal Hitachi Tower, #01-17. Tel/fax: *****397 Restaurant" by Restaurant magazine; "Singapore's Best Yio Chu Kang Stadium. Tel: 6483 0833 750QA Beach Road, Tel *****005 Enjoy a selection of international wines with new Restaurant'' by Singapore1,285 words
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Article, Illustration1163 2003-06-21 18 GEOFFREY EU - Two master chefs who preside over their St Moritz and Eiffel Tower restaurants take diners to new heights for fine dining. GEOFFREY EU reports GEOFFREY EU Master chefs Reto Mathis and Alain Reix are well acquainted with the culinary high life, not just because their restaurants are perched1,163 words
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Article, Illustration1521 2003-06-21 18 Cheah Ui-Hoon - By Cheah Ui-Hoon YOU know it's summertime, at least in China, when you see baskets and baskets of lychees at your regular fruit stall or the supermarket. It's also summer in the US, judging by the blushes of cherries, peaches, and nectarines inARTHUR LEE - 1,521 words
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Miscellaneous229 2003-06-21 18 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD a bargain 15 Extremely tense Greek charactertaang trial (7) F I I 16 A nymph's city house (4) 20 Quietly give support when 23 2 settled (4) J3~~^j—^ 29 They'll take pursuers all over the place (8) 30 Closely followed with some and so wet! (7) YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION229 words
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