The Business Times, 27 September 2003
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Title Section15 2003-09-27 1 85* MfTA (P) 024/03/2003 THE BUSINESS TIMES weekend SINGAPORE SI MHI K il :H. zoo15 words
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Article, Illustration510 2003-09-27 1 Kalpana Rashiwala - Highest price alone won't do, says CEO as buyer list swells By Kalpana Rashiwala [SINGAPORE] Robinson may not sell its retail assets to the highest bidder if it cannot ensure the continuity and future development of the business and the welfare of staff and510 words
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646 2003-09-27 1 dennis heath - saturday soapbox with dennis heath IN A recent survey, 76.3 per cent of employers said lower pay, due to changes in CPF contribution rates, will not in itself encourage them to hire older workers. This is worrying in the light of646 words
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Article, Illustration1007 2003-09-27 1 BETH JINKS - news analysis With just two operators, the lucrative route is an airline's goldmine, says BETH JINKS BETH JINKS DIRECT flights between Australia and the US West Coast are a goldmine for Singapore Airlines if and when the Australian government finally grants them. The1,007 words
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Advertisement200 2003-09-27 1 MOTORING \folvo V7O R: cool and civilised. PMKI4 *J&& 6tqHßHwwFy •<"' r^-r'S >' *3« View From The Top M Raffles ffk 3V? Conversation with DBS CEO DON'T SELL ROBiNSONS One reader's impassioned plea newsbreak Asia back in investment limelight [SINGAPORE] The region's stock markets have risen more than 30 per200 words
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431 2003-09-27 2 Anna Teo - industrial output But driving the 10.3% growth was surge in the volatile pharmaceuticals industry By Anna Teo [SINGAPORE] Industrial output beat market expectations by a mile f last month, growing 10.3 per cent against forecasts of a decline, and boosting hopes of decent431 words
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541 2003-09-27 2 Genevieve Cua - S'pore has potential to be a key financial node in a rising Asia By Genevieve Cua [SINGAPORE] Asia is in the investment limelight again, with the region's stock markets having risen more than 30 per cent from their lows this541 words
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Advertisement322 2003-09-27 2 SINUS National University of Singapore Department of Economics The Economics Executive Programme (EEP) presents a Workshop on: "Regulation and Competition in the Economy" Date Time: Monday, 20 October 2003, 8.30 am -5 pm Fee Ss3l2 per person (inclusive of GST) Venue Orchard Hotel, Singapore Deregulation and free trade agreement (FTA)322 words
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Article, Illustration2113 2003-09-27 3 VIKRAM KHANNA - DBS' CEO Jackson Tai talks to VIKRAM KHANNA about the achievements, challenges and dreams of S'pore's biggest bank, and his own rise to the top VIKRAM KHANNA BEFORE getting into anything serious, as we lightly banter at the Raffles Grill, while navigating through the dinner menu,2,113 words
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972 2003-09-27 3 "WE haven't yet talked about you," I say to Jackson Tai, as the dessert arrives. "Oops, dinner's over!" he exclaims, half getting out of his chair. "You know, us Asians, we don't like to talk about ourselves But okay, what's your question?" The story972 words
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Advertisement79 2003-09-27 3 The Raffles Conversation is brought to you through a special arrangement with Raffles |j /T I International Hotels and Resorts. The I Vj Traveller's Palm in the Raffles International M L. 1 logo is an apt symbol. Not only has water I jkj *y uvta*p 4 I stored at the79 words
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531 2003-09-27 4 Angela Tan - Prices, terms of reference interconnection offer stay valid By Angela Tan SINGAPORE Telecom's rivals, which have been calling for greater and cheaper access to its network, will be disappointed for now. Yesterday, the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) decided that the prices, terms and conditions531 words
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1151 2003-09-27 4 SERENA NG - corporate analysis Attractive valuations, ample margins, and rising demand have caught the eye of investors, reports SERENA NG SERENA NG PRECISION engineering and machining may seem little more than nuts and bolts to the average man in the street. However, strong share price1,151 words
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Article, Illustration694 2003-09-27 4 r sivanithy - market review r sivanithy EVENTS in the local stock market this week have given a whole new meaning to the saying "first come, first served". We're referring of course to the increasingly desperate game of trying to be at the front of the queue when694 words
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896 2003-09-27 4 Eric Teng Singapore - MAILBAG Eric Teng Singapore HAVING recently concluded in the course of my job an independent marketing survey which rated highly the Robinsons department store in Centrepoint among several retail establishments in Singapore, I am, therefore, stunned to read about its impending896 words
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79 2003-09-27 4 OEI Hong Leong continues to focus his latest purchases on Jurong Engineering. The Indonesian-born businessman chalked up more transactions yesterday, boosting his deemed interest to 19.69 per cent in the company which is involved in the construction and installation of industrial and chemical79 words
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102 2003-09-27 4 TEMASEK Holdings has invested US$9O million for a 16.4 per cent stake in Quintiles, the world's largest provider of clinical trial and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Temasek was part of a consortium, Pharma Services Holdings, which made a successful US$l.B billion102 words
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48 2003-09-27 4 MAINBOARD-LISTED port equipment and solutions provider Portek International saw its full-year earnings fall 34 per cent to $4.3 million due to difficult business conditions. This came on the back of a 27 per cent rise in turnover to $55.1 million due to various projects.48 words
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56 2003-09-27 4 ASLATRAVEL.COM Holdings Ltd, which deals in online hotel reservations and travel services, has placed out 23.8 million new ordinary shares at $0,276 per share. The company plans to use the net proceeds of $6.37 million to expand its existing business activities, which may include acquisitions,56 words
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Article73 2003-09-27 4 Dsn 1,627.54 (-2.28) ST MDEX HJTURES 1,618.00 (-9.00) W tIMtCI FUTURE* mm 199.40 (-1.50) Friday Change KLSE(X)MP ***** 4.4S NIKKEI 225 *H.40 HAMi SENG _*****.15 *363 SET INDEX 580.87 +419 JAKARTA (X)MP -599.84 -187 MANILA OOMP .*****5 -M4 TAIPEI WPI 5,650 II -38.12 SEMILCOMP 897 40 1612 SHENZHEN B73 words
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Article78 2003-09-27 4 FOREX RATES US* SS rS$(S$perl'S$) 1.732 Si(l'SS'SS per X) 1.659 1872 E1"RO(VSS/S$/E) 1.148 1:988 YEN 1 liU 64 70 KM 3.81W 2.195 HKS 7.758 4.481 BAHT 40.14 23.18 Rl TI AH 8.440 4.874 RENMINBI *-299 4 793 INDIAN RI'PEE 45.86 26.49 AS 1.476 0.852 NZS 1683 0.972 PRIME RATES78 words
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Article, Illustration541 2003-09-27 5 Loh Hui Yin - It has also fired the investment bank advising it on the purchase By Loh Hui Yin CHINA Aviation Oil has terminated negotiations to acquire a stake in a company listed on an Asean bourse, and has also fired the investment bank advising it onSource: Bloomberg - 541 words
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Article, Illustration620 2003-09-27 5 Bids are for a 51% stake which is currently worth about US$300m Bloomberg Reuters [JAKAßTA] Kookmin Bank, South Korea's largest lender, and United Overseas Bank of Singapore made a bid yesterday to buy Bank Internasional Indonesia, aiming to expand in the world's fourth-most populousBloomberg; Reuters; AFP - 620 words
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Advertisement285 2003-09-27 5 HOMEWARES IMPORT/EXPORT and DISTRIBUTION SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND BRISBANE Market leader in crystal, dinnerware and glassware Highly successful house branded products sold nationally and exported worldwide Established 1985 with strong market penetration Turnover approximately $12 million Forward orders circa $2 million Dynamic Sales Marketing and Management Team Well established with sound285 words
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Advertisement1585 2003-09-27 5 SINGAPORE ACCOUNTANCY ACADEMY TRAINING ARM OF THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF SINGAPORE Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Seminars for October, November 2003 Cod* Of Days Fms ADOII Implications of Impending Changes to Tax Evasion Offsncas 7 Oct 1 312.00 Objective: This Seminar provides the opportunity for participants to be1,585 words
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Article, Illustration1146 2003-09-27 6 Asset allocation can help control risk in your portfolio and studies show that it is the most important factor in determining investment returns Global equity markets have surged between 20 per cent and 40 per cent in the last six months. Yet this has broughtSource: Financial Analyst Journal, May-June 1991 - 1,146 words
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Advertisement86 2003-09-27 6 I THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE r Tenor Approximately 5 years HR Total Amount Allotted SGD 800,000,000 Amount Allotted to Non-Competitive Applications SGD 144,413,000 Of which allotted to MAS SGD 100,000,000 Total Amount Applied SGD 1,708,766,000 Coupon Rate 4.375% p.a. Cut-off Yield Price 2.52% p.a. and on Allotment 110.054% Averaee86 words
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Advertisement120 2003-09-27 6 Welcome To Malaysia Make Malaysia your Second Home through our unique Malaysia My Second Home Program. All Singaporeans are invited to Stay or Retire in Malaysia. The Malaysian Government invites all expatriates of all ages and nationality who fulfill certain criteria to stay or retire in Malaysia for long term120 words
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Advertisement340 2003-09-27 6 Notices IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT. CAP 50 AND IN THE MATTER Of SILLACROME INVESTMENT PTE LTD (In Members' Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE Of SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS At w Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members ol the Company duly convened and held at 20 Man* Road. lOMtfll Manna House. Singapore340 words
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975 2003-09-27 7 Genevieve Cua - By Genevieve Cua IF YOU'RE frustrated with low deposit rates, and uncertain about whether to tie up your capital in an insurance endowment, consider buying Singapore Government Securities (SGS). After last week's column on one of the myths surrounding child insurance, some975 words
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Article, Illustration1277 2003-09-27 7 teh hooi ling - show me the money Contrary to the signalling theory, the issuing of new shares does not necessarily mean bad news in S'pore teh hooi ling THERE has been a deluge of share placements this year some 26 of them. The most recent one announced on1,277 words
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1013 2003-09-27 7 Teh Hooi Ling - By Teh Hooi Ling THE strong surge in blue-chips on Wednesday left most of our portfofios trailing behind, except for the lowest price-to-book (FTB) portfofo. In the last five trading sessions to Thursday, the Straits Times Index rose by 1.8 per cent The lowest PTB1,013 words
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417 2003-09-27 8 It's only considering whether to move marketing, after-sales off home appliances JAPANESE electronics giant Toshiba Corp has denied a report that it is planning to shift its regional headquarters from Singapore to Thailand. The Bangkok Post carried an article yesterday quoting417 words
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506 2003-09-27 8 Kalpana Rashiwala - Coming CPF cut to hit over-extended home buyers By Kalpana Rashiwala THE number of residential properties for mortgagee sale at auctions is expected to increase in coming quarters as over-committed home-buyers who rely on Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings to service their loans are506 words
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Article, Illustration306 2003-09-27 8 Jet fuel rationing forced carrier to divert Sydney flights to Melbourne AFP [SYDNEY] Singapore Airlines yesterday said it is looking at seeking compensation over fuel shortages caused by jet fuel rationing at Sydney Airport. Thousands of international passengers were delayed when Australia's largest airport introduced fuelAFP - 306 words
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Article, Illustration276 2003-09-27 8 A PARTNER of law firm Rodyk Davidson has become the first Singaporean to be appointed head of the World Law Group, a network of international law firms. Gerald Singham, 42, is also the youngest person to be appointed president of the World Law Group276 words
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Article, Illustration1006 2003-09-27 9 KENNETH LIM - Osim International founder Ron Sim tells KENNETH LIM how developing consistency in marketing and branding of the company's products helped take it global KENNETH LIM THINK "homegrown success" and a handful of entrepreneurs and businesses immediately spring to mind: Sim Wong Hoo and Creative, OliviaFILE PHOTO - 1,006 words
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596 2003-09-27 9 Kenneth Lim - But branding buzz overshadowing design: IE S'pore Reports by Kenneth Lim BRAND consultants have often lamented that Singapore companies just aren't getting it when it comes to branding and design. But at least things are getting better, said the capability development director of International596 words
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Article358 2003-09-27 9 IF Singapore companies need to brush up their understanding of design, then international events can play an important part in raising awareness as well as providing networking opportunities, says Ed Ng, president of Reed Exhibitions Singapore. Reed is organising the biennial International Design Forum (IDF)358 words
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Advertisement1679 2003-09-27 10 Nobody reads long copy any more. I I a t t An American bloke goes on holiday to England. On We once produced a campaign that proved, beyond y I j Vlf Y0 /lis return, he's telling his pal all about it. all reasonable doubt, that you could launch a1,679 words
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498 2003-09-27 11 Scomi, controlled by Abdullah Badawi's son and earlier said to be in the running, does not want to join: sources Reuters [KJJALA LUMPUR] Malaysia will pick Ranhill Bhd and Crest Petroleum Bhd for lead roles in a new oilReuters - 498 words
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Article, Illustration672 2003-09-27 11 KL-SINGAPORE RECLAMATION DISPUTE KL failed to try and reach solution before resorting to legal action, court told The Straits Times [HAMBURG, Germany] Singapore yesterday asked an international court to throw out Malaysia's request for an immediate halt to its reclamation works at PulauThe Straits Times; REUTERS - 672 words
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467 2003-09-27 11 Top banks plan to move thousands of jobs to India Reuters [LONDON] British trade union Unifi said on Thursday it will hold strikes at banks that fire staff to move jobs to India and warned that financial companies are also tapping South AfricaReuters - 467 words
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367 2003-09-27 11 Eddie Toh - From Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA'S sole satelliteTV operator controlled by tycoon T Ananda Krish nan will sell 506.4 million shares to raise more than RMI.I billion (S)501 million) in a mega IPO. Astro All Asia Networks will issue the new shares367 words
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87 2003-09-27 11 AFP [HONG KONG] Top Chinese leaders are expected to urge a delegation of Hong Kong tycoons to support embattled Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa during a meeting in Beijing today. Chinese leaders including President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao are expected to call onAFP - 87 words
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104 2003-09-27 11 Reuters [BEIJING] A Chinese court has sentenced five people to prison for a stock-rigging operation that took in nearly US$56 million over several years, Xinhua news agency said yesterday. The heaviest sentence, of three-and-a-half years, was handed to Li Hongqing, vicepresident of Yi'anReuters - 104 words
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87 2003-09-27 11 AFP [BANGKOK] Thailand will nearly double its cap on foreign investment in the telecommunications sector to 49 per cent to fall in line with World Trade Organization commitments and spur growth, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday. Foreign stakes in telecoms companies here hadAFP - 87 words
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110 2003-09-27 11 Reuters [HONG KONG] Tom.com Ltd, a media company backed by Asia's richest businessman Li Ka-shing, said yesterday it will buy a Chinese interactive mobile voice messaging firm from one of its major shareholders for up to US$l5O million. Tom.com has been on a buyingReuters - 110 words
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91 2003-09-27 11 Reuters [BANDAR SERI BEG A WAN] Alcoa Inc has agreed to conduct a study on the feasibility of setting up a US$l.5 billion aluminium smelter in Brunei, officials said yesterday. US-based Alcoa, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, signed a memorandum ofReuters - 91 words
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99 2003-09-27 11 Bloomberg [HONGKONG] Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd, Hong Kong's biggest developer by market value, has sold 4,400 apartments this year worth about HK$lO billion (552.2 billion), exceeding its full-year target, executive director Justin Chiu said. The developer, which sold 4,200 apartments last year, said earlierBloomberg - 99 words
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53 2003-09-27 11 Reuters [BANGKOK] Thai Finance Minister Suchart Jaovisidha is likely to keep his post after a Cabinet shuffle expected next month, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday. Mr Thaksin has hinted he will reshuffle the Cabinet after an Oct 19-21 summit of AsiaPacific leadersReuters - 53 words
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Article, Illustration682 2003-09-27 13 Three other top execs get shares worth US$210m Bloomberg [NEW YORK] It is yet another bumper pay day on Wall Street. Four Bear Stearns executives will share US$327 million under the investment bank's deferred compensation scheme. Chairman James Cayne is getting US$ll7 million inBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 682 words
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618 2003-09-27 13 Shoeb Kagda - Billion-dollar debt repayment may stretch to 13-22 years From Shoeb Kagda in Jakarta AFTER discussions that lasted deep into the night, Asia Pulp Paper signed a term sheet, or memorandum of understanding, with a group of creditors on Thursday that could go along618 words
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477 2003-09-27 13 LATEST US INDICATORS Reuters [WASHINGTON] US consumer sentiment fell unexpectedly in September, a survey showed yesterday, as persistent weakness in the job market, high gasoline prices and the ongoing occupation in Iraq took a toll. However, healthy consumer spending nudged US growthReuters - 477 words
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490 2003-09-27 13 Anthony Rowley - From Anthony Rowley in Tokyo FLUSH with victory from his recent political party election and with his personal popularity rising again, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi yesterday promised Parliament that he will speed up economic reform in Japan over the next few years.490 words
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Article, Illustration1045 2003-09-27 14 SAMUEL EE - If it's an ultra-chic stationwagon that you're after, then the Volvo V70 R is for you, says SAMUEL EE SAMUEL EE UNDERSTATEMENT is always cool. But understatement with a flash of orange leather upholstery is even cooler. At first glance, the Volvo V7O R in metallic black1,045 words
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Article, Illustration109 2003-09-27 14 THE striking new Mazda3 will'arrive in showrooms of Mazda Motor Singapore in the first quarter of 2004. The model will look radically different, with lovely design details in the lamps and tail section. The hatchback version is the most radical since the Lantis of109 words
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Article74 2003-09-27 14 CAR share operator Honda Diraoc has opened a new port at Star Hub Centre. The 24-hour port is near Orchard Road and complements those at Millenia Walk, Wisma Atria, Temasek Tower, Raffles City and Market Street carpark. Honda Diracc says its membership base has grown74 words
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Article83 2003-09-27 14 PARTICIPANTS of the 58th Meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, held in Dubai earlier this week, got to ride around in 250 Audi A 8 limousines. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker says this was the largest fleet of ABs made available at83 words
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111 2003-09-27 14 d - Compiled by d PIRELLI scored highest in satisfaction for its original equipment car/compact van tyres among over 30,000 new vehicle users, according to a a study by JD Power and Associates. JD Power said US motorists ranked the Italian high-performance tyre against all111 words
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Article, Illustration843 2003-09-27 15 naveen verghese - frankly speaking naveen verghese SCORING goals has never been a problem for Brazil's Ronaldo, arguably the best forward in football today. A goalpoacher supreme, his many strikes have helped his clubs and national team win most of the honours that the "beautiful game" has843 words
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Article, Illustration662 2003-09-27 15 WALTON MORAIS - van Nistelrooy's thuggish acts have gone unpunished, says WALTON MORAIS WALTON MORAIS THERE is something fundamentally wrong with the laws of football if a player can cynically foul another, simulate being kicked in retaliation, then make an exaggerated appeal for action fromREUTERS - 662 words
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Article, Illustration884 2003-09-27 16 CHEAH UI-HOON - Chinese S'poreans may have highest rate of heart diseases among ethnic Chinese groups but diet and exercise go a long way to help cut the risks. CHEAH UI-HOON reports CHEAH UI-HOON CORONARY heart disease was practically non-existent 20 years ago, but today it is among theREUTERS; FILE PHOTOS - 884 words
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Advertisement80 2003-09-27 16 healthtalk TO commemorate World Heart Day, a two-day heart fair will be held at Tampines Central (open space next to Tampines MRT) from 1 lam to Bpm, today and tomorrow. The heart fair will have the latest in heart health products and services, hospital heart healthcare services from National Heart80 words
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Article, Illustration974 2003-09-27 17 CORINNE KERK - Think Bang Olufsen and sleek elegance comes to mind. Now the Danish maker of high-end audio and visual equipment hopes to make your acquaintance with its technology in an exhibition. CORINNE KERK reports CORINNE KERK M M ESIGN can be a strategic weapon," so says Anders974 words
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Article, Illustration450 2003-09-27 17 Corinne Kerk - By Corinne Kerk IF Ron Sim has yet to convince you to buy a massage chair, then he's got to try harder. That's pretty much why the founder and head honcho of Osim International the homegrown retailer of healthy lifestyle products just spent $200,000 to open450 words
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Article, Illustration41 2003-09-27 17 Red never looked softer than on this laced-up tunic. Designed in France, the cotton linen piece is worth its $198-tag. The all-cotton ver- A sion is selling at $189. Available at Alain Figaret, Millenia Walk and CityLink Mall.41 words
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Article, Illustration83 2003-09-27 17 In spring/summer 1968, Valentino put its famous 'V* logo on its fabrics and accessories. Since then, the designer's canvas accessories have been reinvented multiple times. For its new autumn/ winter collection, the classic canvas bags are back with new linings, trendy shapes and extra detailing. Want a touch83 words
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Article, Illustration63 2003-09-27 17 The key to elegance is design, even for a modest little key ring. You can tell that Italian leatherwear specialist Furla put in just as much effort into small items as they do their signature bags. This range of calf leather key rings features everyday shapes,63 words
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Article, Illustration45 2003-09-27 17 Break the straight lines! Introduce something circular into your living room with these rattan stools that brighten up any coffee table. Made of rattan and banana fibre, they'll also render a little bit of Caribbean mood. Available at Ikea for $39 each.45 words
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Article, Illustration95 2003-09-27 17 Every October, the Estee Lauder Companies in Singapore initiate breast cancer awareness activities. Now in its seventh year, the cosmetics giant is also raising funds in addition to distributing pink ribbons and breast cancer literature to all its customers. The group has partnered fashion designers Song Kelly95 words
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Article177 2003-09-27 17 MIKE CHUA, CORINNE KERK - Compiled by MIKE CHUA, CORINNE KERK You've watched it on TV, now here's your chance to catch it 'live'! Watch Singapore's best amateur Salsa dancers set the dance floor ablaze at the Lady Salsa competition (preliminary round: today at 4pm; final: tomorrow at 4pm). And if you're not ready177 words
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Article, Illustration1586 2003-09-27 18 Going out or staying in this weekend? We round up some recommendations film Lessons to be learnt Unlike the usual Korean movie with the übiquitous twist at the end, My Teacher Mr Kim Is as straight as a ruler. And a pretty long one at that. Probably because it1,586 words
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Article, Illustration803 2003-09-27 19 CHAN KAY MIN - The business of specialty coffee is growing in Singapore. CHAN KAY MIN sniffs out the scene CHAN KAY MIN FULL body with a gentle, rounded profile. Soft and ingratiating with a subdued acidity. Extraordinarily rich, balanced, resonant and complete. These descriptions are not the sole province ofFILE PHOTO - 803 words
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Article, Illustration800 2003-09-27 19 ESPRESSO coffee is not just strong coffee. It is the quintessential expression of ooffee, so says Dr Ernesto Illy, the guru of illycaffe, Italy's premier gourmet roaster. The term espresso means 'made to order' and a shot is prepared by rapidly forcing a small amountREUTERS - 800 words
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Miscellaneous264 2003-09-27 19 CRYPTO; CROSSWORD 4 On which to act without preACROSS mediation (4,2,3,6) 4 Displace endlessly flexible s| n which petrol might be worker (8) waiting to be dealt with (8) 8 Grant increased after sur- g Charies struggling,'e's leavrender (4,2) ing tree (5) 9 It's a blow when part of shoe264 words
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Article, Illustration1332 2003-09-27 20 LARRY WEE - Making Time Buying a watch should always be fun and to ensure that you enjoy your experience, always do your homework. LARRY WEE shares some tips LARRY WEE EACH year, after BT publishes its annual watch supplement at the end of August, we get quite a numberLOH - 1,332 words
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