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Title Section16 2003-10-30 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES MIT A (P) 024/03/2003 Interne;: http://business-times.asial .com.sg SINGAPORE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2003 85c16 words
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Article, Illustration997 2003-10-30 1 Kalpana Rashiwala - 42-cent proposal is 20.9% discount to March NTA By Kalpana Rashiwala [SINGAPORE] Another listed icon looks set to disappear from the Singapore bourse: retailer CK Tang. After chalking up 10 years of non-stop losses at the group, its chairman, CEO and 70 perFILE PHOTO - 997 words
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Article, Illustration546 2003-10-30 1 Thai prime minister interested in buying club, but Al Fayed says no deal Bloomberg AFP [BANGKOK] Is the English Premiership soccer club Fulham changing hands again this time ending up in those of the Thai prime minister, no less? The Thai leader said yesterday heBloomberg; AFP - 546 words
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Article73 2003-10-30 1 ST! 1,722.29 (-13.81) ST INDEX FUTURES 1,728.00 (+15.00) SIMSCI FUTURES (-1.80) Wednesday Change KLSECOMP _JW.9T <433 MKKKI 225 10.***** > 17*21 HANO SENG __I2.I3051 <38.63 SET INDEX 624 (Hi +8.67 JAKARTA aW ...624.56 230 MANILA COMP 1.***** »I7K TAIPKIWPI 6.095.87 >2042 SEOI'L COMP ***** *430 SHENZHEN B MM .17673 words
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Article84 2003-10-30 1 FOREX RATES US$ S$ I'SS (SS per IS$) 1.737 XH'SS/SS per X) 1.7(12 1957 Kl RO(l SS/SS/K) 1.171 i«W YEN I OH O 62.20 R» 3.800 2.187 HKS 7.759 _4.4Ctf BAHT 3993 2299 Rl'PlAH 8.557 4.926 RENMINBI 8298 4777 INDIAN RI'PKE 45.31 26.08 AS 1414 INI NZS 1626 093684 words
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Article, Illustration839 2003-10-30 1 Ven Sreenivasan - SIA, which posted $305m Q2 net, to unveil strategy soon By Ven Sreenivasan [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines has ruled out converting its subsidiary SilkAir into a budget carrier, SIA chief executive officer Chew Choon Seng said at the national carrier's sec-ond-quarter resultsARTHUR LEE - 839 words
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Advertisement21 2003-10-30 1 A case for holding on to CK Tang, Pg 2 What's in store for Singapore retailers, Pg 2 IIM 8 *****4'21 words
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Advertisement150 2003-10-30 1 W k| v Businessman PL Kua explains why he will not be investing A in property for a long white •PAGE 12 B9H ASIA RE-AWAKENS Singapore stocks, along with those of the rest of Asia, have taken off after a three-year bear market. How much more upside is there? Find150 words
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639 2003-10-30 2 Shoeb Kagda - Deal for 6th largest Indon bank will be sealed when central bank gives go-ahead Prom Shoeb Kagda in Jakarta SORAK Financial Holdings, a consortium made up of Temasek Holdings and South Korea's Kookmin Bank, has agreed to increase its bid price639 words
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661 2003-10-30 2 Andrew Marks - Investors cheer move but analysts say Fed is ignoring signs of recovery From Andrew Marks in New York THE US stock market is thriving, the economy is on track for nearly 6 per cent growth in the most recent quarter, and661 words
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771 2003-10-30 2 teh hooi ling - HOCK lock siew teh hooi ling JUST as the light is about to appear at the end of the tunnel, CK Tang's minority shareholders are now being distracted by the offer of a faster and possibly more certain exit. Yesterday, CK771 words
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Article, Illustration274 2003-10-30 2 CM Tang. The retailer revealed yesterday a proposal from chairman, CEO and 70% shareholder Tang Wee Sung to take the company private. Robinson. Dropped the bombshell last month that it plans to sell its retail assets and return the net proceeds, along with existing cashFILE PHOTO - 274 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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Article274 2003-10-30 3 Kenneth Lim - By Kenneth Lim AT least one broking house imposed a trading restriction on blasting and painting specialist See Hup Seng yesterday, after the stock almost trebled in value in three trading days. Kim Eng Ong dealers yesterday received a note that set the maximum274 words
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477 2003-10-30 3 Joyce Koh - Asian markets due for near term correction, he reckons By Joyce Koh THEY have been on opposite ends in their investment views before, and it was no different yesterday as Marc Faber, aka Dr Doom, and Morgan Stanley again differed in their477 words
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533 2003-10-30 3 Serena Ng - Its share price doubles initially but ends at day's low By Serena Ng IS the writing on the wall for Singapore's initial public offerings? Shoemaker King's Safetywear yesterday debuted at 60.5 cents, nearly double its offer price of 31 cents,533 words
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628 2003-10-30 4 Serena Ng - This leaves four directors- CEO Ng and 3 independent directors By Serena Ng FIVE of Startech Electronics' directors, including its chairman, have resigned from the Sesdaq-listed firm's board ahead of an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) recently requisitioned by several substantial shareholders to remove628 words
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Article, Illustration521 2003-10-30 4 Serena Ng - Bank was sued for backing out of a deal in late 2001 By Serena Ng PRIVATELY-HELD application services provider Just Login, which sued OCBC Bank for at least $5.6 million for backing out of a deal in late 2001, has won its case against521 words
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COMPANY Briefs
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Article93 2003-10-30 4 UNITED Overseas Bank has teamed up with Metro to launch two credit cards the Metro UOB Visa gold card and the Metro credit card. A joint statement from the bank and Metro said holders of both credit cards will enjoy a 10 per cent93 words
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Article86 2003-10-30 4 Reuters THE Ascott Group, Asia's largest serviced-apartment operator, reported a 59 per cent rise in third-quarter net profit on improved occupancy levels. For the three months to September, earnings rose to $4 4 million from $2.8 million a year ago despite a 21 per centReuters - 86 words
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Article80 2003-10-30 4 GREAT Eastern Holdings said its wholly-owned subsidiary Great Eastern International has set up a subsidiary known as Alpha Financial Advisers, with an authorised capital of $10 million and an initial issued capital of $150,000. The unit would be 66 per cent owned by GEI80 words
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Article102 2003-10-30 4 DESPITE an exceptional provision of $1.84 million from the discontinuation of its UK corporate learning business, main board-listed Informatics Holdings yesterday unveiled a net profit of $10.6 million for the half year to Sept 30. The profit, a 9 per cent fall, came on the102 words
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Article77 2003-10-30 4 PHILIPPINE-BASED components distributor Fastech Synergy yesterday reported a wider third quarter net loss of U*****,000 from US$7l,OOO in the same period a year ago, as market demand remained soft. However, for the nine months ended September, its net loss narrowed to US$2.B million from US$3.4 million77 words
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83 2003-10-30 4 MAINBOARD-LISTED SLA Engineering company has reached an in-principle understanding with Indian Airlines to form a joint venture company in India to offer maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The joint venture will offer airframe maintenance services from its facility in Delhi, line maintenance services83 words
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Article101 2003-10-30 4 PDC Corp has agreed to buy over from Goldsmith Enterprises the entire capital of Wealthfort for $2 million. Wealthfort owns Silver Bay International Finance which in turn owns the rights and title to a project known as Silver Beach Water Park which is to101 words
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Article, Illustration438 2003-10-30 6 Chen Huifen - It completes offering of US$230m worth of stocks and bonds By Chen Huifen MICROCHIPS tester ST Assembly Test Services Ltd (Stats) yesterday staged a long-awaited return to profitability in its third fiscal quarter after 10 straight quarterly losses. It reported net profit of438 words
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Article, Illustration761 2003-10-30 6 Analysts expect economic recovery and loans growth to bolster banks in Q4 Reuters SINGAPORE banks are likely to post a 21 per cent rise in third-quarter earnings from a year earlier, powered by lower loan loss provisions as regional economies improve andReuters - 761 words
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Advertisement164 2003-10-30 4 -'i .t :t/ -f, Readership of English Newspapers Paid Newspapers Free Sheets 1,307,000 I I mm*.' II 456,000 A 432 000 392,000 *"£A"u II isKi3£^IBFE*BHI^^RB ■Hv7fW*TAT*r 9 j^HHß^^fi| H |^V II «Bi |nHa| SBH| wA^JK|T|T|^l BMBBBB MBBBHB mbmbmß The Straits Times The New Paper Streats Today Source: Nielsen Media Index164 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration620 2003-10-30 8 VEN SREENIVASAN - Compiled by VEN SREENIVASAN Keppd Corp Oct 29 dosing $6.00 A 10.4 per cent rise in nine-month net profit to $290.8 million, of which $98 million came from the third quarter, placed the company on track to meet our original forecast of full-year net profit of $381 million.Source: Bloomberg - 620 words
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Article, Illustration277 2003-10-30 8 R Sivanithy - HOT STOCK WARRANT By R Sivanithy JUDGING by the meltdown in blue chips and penny stocks yesterday, punters view the local market as not that hot, at least for the time being. Judging by the performance of the Malaysian market in recent sessionsSource: Bloomberg - 277 words
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Article, Illustration508 2003-10-30 8 r. sivanithy - A game of two halves in reverse order BT comment STOCKS r. sivanithy A DRAMATIC soccer match is sometimes described by pundits as "a game of two halves". To the uninitiated, this is a laughable redundancy all football games, after all, comprise two halves. To the fan though, the phraseSource: Bloomberg - 508 words
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Article, Illustration622 2003-10-30 8 larry wee - BT comment CURRENCIES larry wee THE US dollar and euro were hammered on all fronts yesterday, after the US Federal Reserve Bank made it clear that it was in no particular hurry to raise interest rates. While allowing that the US labour market may622 words
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TRADES TO WATCH
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Article, Illustration128 2003-10-30 8 THREE directors and substantial shareholders of oil and gas firm Federal International sold a total of 35 million shares or 19.97 per cent of the company in married deals at 62 cents apiece on Tuesday, Oct 28. Executive chairman and CEO Koh Kian Kiong (right)128 words
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Article76 2003-10-30 8 SEMICONDUCTOR services group AEM-Ever-tech Holdings said yesterday its president and CEO Ang Seng Thor sold 1.5 million shares on Monday, Oct 27, at 30.5 cents apiece. The openmarket sale reduced his direct shareholding in the mainboard-listed company to 9.53 per cent or 39.6 million shares, from76 words
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Article124 2003-10-30 8 CERAMICS specialist Eagle Brand Holdings says two of its substantial shareholders, Warburg Pincus Co and Smart Assets, have sold a combined 37.7 million shares or a 3.25 per cent stake in the past few days. Venture fund Warburg Pincus sold 26.9 million shares in the124 words
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Article124 2003-10-30 8 SERENA NG - Compiled by SERENA NG HORIZON Education and Technologies said yesterday Deutsche Bank has been involved in several purchases and disposals of its shares since the start of October "for investment purposes". The German bank acquired 2 million shares at 18.5 cents apiece on Oct 6124 words
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Article, Illustration432 2003-10-30 8 OTHER SINGAPORE INDICES Oct 29 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS -415.00 239.00 BTCAH -*****.00 -290.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 -42.00 All-SG Equities 472.29 5.00 SG Equities Elect 172.33 -2.49 SG Equities Fin J.496.29 +2.51 SG Equities Prop 443.00 -7.51 MSCJ Singapore 213.96 -1.38 SiMSCI Futures 214.40 -1.80 Stocks Volume King's Safetywear432 words
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1143 2003-10-30 9 WONG WEI KONG - Most of the gains for the year have probably already been made, says WONG WEI KONG WONG WEI KONG IS it time to take profit on Keppel Corp? This must surely be a question facing some investors. After all, Keppel shares have1,143 words
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Advertisement106 2003-10-30 9 /m. Everywhere under the sun. m "Wherever I am my office is always with me." Glen Yong Senior Financial Consultant Welcome to ROAMING 1 I Afljfi 1 I 5 1 j *.< St S I JMB 1 'fluß i m 1 j SB i* i i I 11 ll' j106 words
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GLOBAL ENTREPOLIS
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Article, Illustration536 2003-10-30 10 Loh Hui Yin - It aims to be hub linking local enterprises to regional, global markets: BG Yeo Reports by Loh Hui Yin FOR a market to work efficiently, there must be links to bring the various players together. Likewise, technology and innovation must be connected to the markets. SingaporeTERENCE TAN/ST - 536 words
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205 2003-10-30 10 THE mood in Singapore is upbeat now, but it wiil take several months before the unemployment rate falls, Trade and Industry Minister George Yeo said yesterday. An easing in the jobless rate which was 4.5 per cent in June usually lags economic recovery.205 words
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301 2003-10-30 10 Chen Huifen - By Chen Huifen A JOINT venture between two competing Japanese chemicals giants is expected to perk up the local high performance plastics manufacturing industry which is worth $1.3 billion with its annual six billion yen (5596.5 million) output. The outfit is a US$llO million301 words
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339 2003-10-30 10 Raju Chellam - By Raju Chellam SINGAPORE is inviting enterprises from the region to set up hubs here to take advantage of free trade agreements that will give them access to markets that represent almost 90 per cent of the world's GDP. Singapore has already339 words
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400 2003-10-30 10 Amit Roy Choudhury - Tommy Koh sees banking concessions to US as positive in the long run By Amit Roy Choudhury THE new Intellectual Property (IP) regime which will come into effect as part of the US-Singapore free trade agreement will make Singapore a very400 words
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IN Brief
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52 2003-10-30 10 ASIA WORKS Photography has chosen Singapore to locate its archive 0f33,000 copyrighted images. Asia Works, the world's largest specialised on-line image bank of Asian imagery, was started by a team of professional photographers and IT experts in Bangkok. Asia Works Photography can be found52 words
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Article57 2003-10-30 10 HOMEGROWN odour management company Aromatrix will sign an exclusive licensing agreement with US company MetrPro Corp. Under the arrangement, Aromatrix will license its AroBIOST, a biological system for controlling smelly gases. Met-Pro will be the only company to manufacture, market and sell the award-winning57 words
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Article, Illustration518 2003-10-30 11 Daniel Buenas - S'pore must encourage entrepreneurship and enter niche markets, says Harvard Professor By Daniel Buenas SINGAPORE must rely on entrepreneurship to discover "disruptive technologies" and move into "non-consumption" markets in order to compete with China and India and remain relevant in the region, a distinguished Harvard518 words
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308 2003-10-30 11 Daniel Buenas - By Daniel Buenas JAPANESE game-software giant Koei Corp plans to make Singapore its first full-fledged development centre outside of Japan, and hopes to produce its first Singapore-developed title in about four years' time. Speaking to reporters in a separate meeting after her speech at308 words
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Article152 2003-10-30 11 Ministerial events Global Chinese Entrepreneur Forum Guest of honour: Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Community Development and Sports Time: 9am6pm Venue: Level 2, Suntec City Convention Centre, Ballroom 2 Singapore Venture Capital Association Annual Dinner Guest of honour: Mr152 words
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Article, Illustration908 2003-10-30 12 Andrea Tan - Businessman PL Kua tells Andrea Tan why he will not be investing in property for a long while Andrea Tan FILE PHOTO IT'S a case of twice bitten, thrice shy for PL Kua. The Euro-Asia chairman is rethinking his investment strategy after his plansARTHUR LEE - 908 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-10-30 12 Thien - GARDENER'S log By Thien LAST Sunday, we had surprise visitors ringing our doorbell. The Wus, who used to be tenants of the previous owner and who now reside in Thailand, asked if they could visit, as they had fond memories ofTHIEN - 550 words
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SINGAPORE news
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367 2003-10-30 13 Ronnie Lim - Island Power to spend $500-700m building Jurong Island facility in Q2 2004 By Ronnie Lim SINGAPORE'S newest power player, Island Power Company, has been given the green light to proceed with its estimated Sssoo-700 million investment in a new power station on Jurong Island,367 words
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Article, Illustration421 2003-10-30 13 Kenneth Lim - Enough science park tenants to go round, say analysts By Kenneth Lim JTC Corp's new biomedical park, Biopolis, will add competition and take away major tenants from the Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A-Reit) but industry watchers say that might not beFILE PHOTO - 421 words
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182 2003-10-30 13 CPG Corporation (CPG Corp) has clinched its maiden Sri Lanka deal to design a private hospital the Golden Key Hospital for Women and Children on the island. The $32 million Golden Key project, which broke ground in Colombo yesterday, is the largest hospital of182 words
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394 2003-10-30 13 Siow Li Sen - By Siow Li Sen HSBC's purchase of the Bank of Bermuda is not expected to result in any layoffs in Singapore, because their businesses hardly overlap here, said executives from both banks. "Here in Singapore, our businesses are very complementary," said Bill Scrimgeour, head394 words
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278 2003-10-30 13 Yanlord sinks $525m into commercial project Two Singapore consortia have recently invested over $600 million in the real estate sector of Chengdu, China. According to International Enterprise Singapore, Yanlord Real Estate was recently awarded a large commercial project in a prime area of the278 words
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Article, Illustration721 2003-10-30 14 robert samuelson - THE bottom line OPINION robert samuelson The Washington Post Writers Group WE LIVE in an age when people increasingly refuse to act their age. The young (many of them) yearn to be older, while the older (many of them) yearn to be younger.The Washington Post Writers Group - 721 words
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Article87 2003-10-30 14 'First, they said they want to protect the Iraqi people, but then they destroy us. The only one who is hurting us are the Americans themselves.' Hassan Hussein an Iraqi witness, after an incident when US soldiers killed six civilians. 'The American market will not remain open87 words
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Article604 2003-10-30 14 EDITORIAL HAS the unilateralist approach that has dominated the Bush administration's foreign policy agenda, especially since the president's "axis of evil" address in Congress in January 2002, run its course? In many ways, it looks as though after taking the unilateral path to deal with one member604 words
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Article, Illustration1057 2003-10-30 14 Anthony Rowley - A rapidly ageing society and a low fertility rate spell trouble for the economy over the next few decades, an official annual report admits for the first time From Anthony Rowley in lokyo JAPAN has been struggling for a decade or more to overcomeAFP - 1,057 words
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Article162 2003-10-30 14 Disturbing violent clashes In Ban The series of violent clashes that broke out on Sunday between supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party in Slngaraja, Bali, raise grave concerns for a number of reasons. First, the clashes happened in Bali,162 words
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Miscellaneous210 2003-10-30 14 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 28 There are no sig^ on 1 3 Cleared out and lay down (7) Across: 4 Cupboard. 8 Moored. comroP (5 4) assumes 15 Shame qujet guys jnto a 9 Aj| un og, 10 Donation, 11 Massthke (9) cot. 12 Roulette, 13 Obliging. 16 16 Pupils of a210 words
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REGIONAL news
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Article, Illustration369 2003-10-30 15 KUALA LUMPUR Defence Minister Najib Razak likely to be DPM: sources Reuters MALAYSIA'S next prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, won't rush to make Cabinet changes when he takes over the top job from Mahathir Mohamad tomorrow, according to sources close to theReuters; AP FILE PHOTO - 369 words
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257 2003-10-30 15 JAKARTA Reuters AP INDONESIA'S police are set to declare more suspects in a multimillion dollar export credit case involving the country's second largest bank, PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), an official said yesterday. Suyitno Landung, deputy chief of Indonesia's police detectives,Reuters; AP - 257 words
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NOTE Book
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69 2003-10-30 15 AFP [WASHINGTON] China plans to buy billions of dollars worth of US products to reduce its trade surplus and the growing threat of US protectionist sentiments, The Washington Post said yesterday. China plans to make the announcement before Prime Minister Wen Jibao'sAFP - 69 words
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63 2003-10-30 15 Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia set a US$42O million price yesterday on an IPO of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia, its largest float since the Asian financial crisis, fixing it at the top of its indicated range after strong foreign demand. The IPO for a 40.5Reuters - 63 words
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70 2003-10-30 15 Reuters [WASHINGTON] The Bush administration said on Tuesday it did not support a US Senate decision to restrict some aid to Malaysia because of remarks by its outgoing prime minister about Jews ruling the world by proxy. "We believe the incoming Malaysian administration shouldReuters - 70 words
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75 2003-10-30 15 Reuters [BANGKOK] The Thai government will launch its 100 billion baht (554.3 billion) mutual fund on Nov 11 and guarantee investors a minimum return of 3 per cent a year, one of the fund's advisers said. The 10-year 'Vayupak Mutual Fund' would investReuters - 75 words
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53 2003-10-30 15 AFP [HONG KONG] Chinese oil giant China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec) said yesterday third-quarter net profit rose 36.1 per cent from a year ago to 6.34 billion yuan (Ssl.3 billion) on strong demand for refined oil and petrochemicals as well as higherAFP - 53 words
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454 2003-10-30 15 Diana Oon Abdullah - Mid-term report card announcement today will be Dr M's last act as PM From Diana Oon Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur THE mid-term review of the Eighth Malaysia Plan will be delivered by Mahathir Mohamad in Parliament today, in his last454 words
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Article, Illustration692 2003-10-30 16 KUALA LUMPUR But Ananda Krishnan's total wealth still hard to tally up Reuters MALAYSIA'S richest man Ananda Krishnan got a bit richer yesterday as his Astro pay-TV service made South-east Asia's biggest stock market debut of the year. But the famously reclusiveReuters - 692 words
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Article174 2003-10-30 16 KUALA LUMPUR Reuters SHARES in Astro All Asia Networks Pic rose 17 per cent on their trading debut as investors bet Malaysia's pay-television monopoly is poised to profit from rising living standards and accelerating economic growth. Astro shares rose 70 sen to RM4.76, fromReuters - 174 words
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Article, Illustration363 2003-10-30 16 BEIJING Regulator clarifies govt has no plans to step in with aid now Reuters A CHINESE banking official yesterday said state banks had to reduce bad loans before the government took further steps to help them, in a signal that a big bailoutReuters; AFP - 363 words
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269 2003-10-30 16 TAIPEI Bloomberg UNITED Microelectronics Corp (UMC), the world's second-largest supplier of made-to-order semiconductors, said third-quarter profit tripled as rising demand enabled the company to bring more idle equipment into production. Net income jumped to NT$4.2 billion (*****.6 million) from NT$l.4 billion a yearBloomberg - 269 words
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Article103 2003-10-30 17 NYT [NEW YORK] John S Reed, the interim director of the New York Stock Exchange, has decided to split the board of the exchange, exchange members who have been briefed on the proposal say. This move is intended to create a board structure that is bothNYT - 103 words
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83 2003-10-30 17 Reuters [SEATTLE] Boeing Co yesterday said third-quarter profit fell sharply amid weak sales in its battered commercial jet unit, which also booked a charge for shutting down the 757 programme. Boeing earned US$256 million, or 32 cents per share, down from US$372 million,Reuters - 83 words
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86 2003-10-30 17 Reuters [TOKYO] Major Japanese consumer electronics makers Sharp Corp and Sanyo Electric Co posted strong first-half earnings yesterday, boosted by robust demand for hot-selling photo phones and digital cameras. Sharp's net profit rose 22 per cent from a year earlier to 27.95 billion yenReuters - 86 words
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Article75 2003-10-30 17 Reuters [PHILADELPHIA] Verizon Communications, the largest US telephone company, on Tuesday posted lower third-quarter profits as an 18 per cent jump in wireless sales only partially offset shrinking local telephone revenues. Profits fell about 60 per cent to US$l.B billion, or 64 cents a share,Reuters - 75 words
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101 2003-10-30 17 Reuters [PARIS] France Telecom yesterday reported a strong rise in third-quarter operating income and raised its forecast for 2003 core earnings thanks to healthy growth at its cellphone and Internet units. Its earnings and outlook improved despite a 2.7 per cent drop in sales, asReuters - 101 words
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76 2003-10-30 17 Reuters [NEW YORK] Upscale cosmetics maker Estee Lauder Cos on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose 14 per cent, lifted by fragrance and anti-wrinkle skin care product launches. Its net income in the first quarter ended Sept 30 was US$77 million compared with U5567.5 millionReuters - 76 words
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Article64 2003-10-30 17 Reuters [NEW YORK] A gauge of US consumer sentiment ticked higher based on a slightly better view of the national economy, but it remained mired in a confidence rut, a report showed on Tuesday. The ABC News/Money Magazine Consumer Confidence index inched up to -18Reuters - 64 words
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Article450 2003-10-30 17 Neil Behrmann - The US$1.3b deal will boost its global fund administration services, private client businesses From Neil Behrmann in London HSBC has bought Bank of Bermuda for a premium price of US$l.3 billion, mainly for its global funds services and private client businesses. HSBC believes it can450 words
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283 2003-10-30 17 NEW YORK Bloomberg, LAT-WP PETER Scannell, a Putnam Investments employee who took buy-and-sell mutual fund orders from union retirement plans, went to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in March when he noticed unusually high numbers of trades in the company'sBloomberg,; LAT-WP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration432 2003-10-30 18 Proposed tariffs to pressure China to revalue yuan put him in a bind Bloomberg [NEW YORK] John Snow today becomes only the second Treasury Secretary in 12 years to be called before the US Senate to explain government policy on foreign currencies.Bloomberg; AP - 432 words
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Article390 2003-10-30 18 TOKYO Hitachi Q2 net doubles to 43.8b yen while Fujitsu cuts loss to 18b yen Reuters JAPANESE electronics conglomerates Fujitsu Ltd and Hitachi Ltd reported strong quarterly operating profits yesterday, aided by booming demand for flat-panel displays used in TVs and computer monitors. For theReuters - 390 words
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Article, Illustration331 2003-10-30 18 [TOKYO) Demand for environmentally friendly petrol-electric cars is getting so hot that Toyota is considering adding a night shift at a Japanese factory the first in its history. The world's third-largest carmaker wants to increase production of the second-generation Prius hybrid from aAFP - 331 words
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292 2003-10-30 18 AP (TOKYO] Japan must attract more foreign investment to remain globally competitive, create jobs, and prevent Japanese manufacturing from moving overseas because of cheaper costs, according to a recent study commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham). Japan may still be Asia'sAP - 292 words
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320 2003-10-30 19 NEW YORK New panel will focus on processes, not just setting new rules, he says Reuters THE accounting profession, obsessed with developing new rules and concepts to prevent future Enron-like disasters, should first examine the inter- nal controls and basic practices at auditReuters - 320 words
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Article, Illustration656 2003-10-30 21 Kenneth James - If 02's offerings are any indication, demand for PDA phones could spike By Kenneth James NOT too long ago, hybrid PDA-phones were considered a novelty at best, destined to stay on the fringes of the mainstream mobile phone and personal digital assistant markets. That perception656 words
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289 2003-10-30 21 The HP 48gII can perform an array of calculations Xinhua [LOS ANGELES] HewlettPackard (HP), the world's leading computer maker, introduced a graphing calculator on Tuesday, which it says can perform a vast array of calculations and 3D graphics at an affordable price.Xinhua - 289 words
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198 2003-10-30 21 Xinhua [LOS ANGELES) US software giant Microsoft offered a look on Monday at its next version of the Windows operating system, which promises new methods of storing files and tighter links to the Internet. At the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles, the company'sXinhua - 198 words
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Article, Illustration681 2003-10-30 22 Tang Weng Fai - IDA's support for the home networking industry has reaped dividends beyond expectations for the fledgling sector, says Tang Weng Fai Tang Weng Fai THE Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore's (IDA) support programme for the home networking industry has paid off for the fledgling sector, spinning681 words
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Article, Illustration323 2003-10-30 22 Raju Chellam - Firm wants to ride digital TV wave from its new hub By Raju Chellam AN Israel-based high-tech company wants to ride the digital TV wave that is now sweeping across the AsiaPacific from its newly opened regional hub in Singapore. Scopus NetworkARTHUR LEE - 323 words
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Article465 2003-10-30 23 Genevieve Cua - by Genevieve Cua AFTER years of being sidelined as an asset class with high risk and poor returns, Asian markets are suddenly hot. Returns in recent months are in strong double-digit territory, and some fund managers have expressed the belief that this will be the decade when Asia465 words
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Article, Illustration454 2003-10-30 24 NETRESEARCH ASIA - The STI may encounter resistance ahead but with valuations inexpensive, sentiment should stay firm, SayS NETRESEARCH ASIA NETRESEARCH ASIA THE Singapore stock market has enjoyed a strong rally as it played catch-up with regional peers amid an improving economy this year. The question now is whether the sharp454 words
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Article1079 2003-10-30 24 OUR growth and value stock-picking approach at the start of the year should continue to work well going forward, but now may be the time to include some index stocks. While the latter may have exceeded their fundamental value, they might see further upside from1,079 words
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Article, Illustration1202 2003-10-30 25 MARK MOBIUS - Asia continues to hold great promise with attractive valuations, high growth and improving corporate transparency, says investment guru MARK MOBIUS MARK MOBIUS ASIA is the largest emerging markets region in the world and home to some of the fastest growing economies globally. Asian markets have beenREUTERS - 1,202 words
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Article, Illustration951 2003-10-30 26 ROY A VARGHESE - Got your eye on the car of your dreams? Think again. That status car could cost you a big chunk of your retirement nestegg, says ROY A VARGHESE ROY A VARGHESE THE CPF cuts that take place this month have focused attention on the aflfordabilityAFP - 951 words
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Article967 2003-10-30 27 SURYATI MAHMUD - The markets of South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong have fallen behind the rest of Asia, but investors should pay closer attention to the laggards, SURYATI MAHMUD explains why SURYATI MAHMUD ASIA'S stock markets have been sizzling, but for those who missed the boat, there967 words
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Article, Illustration731 2003-10-30 27 WONG SUI JAU, MAH CHING CHENG - By WONG SUI JAU, MAH CHING CHENG INDIA is enjoying a bull run in equities with the Sensex Index up over 50 per cent since the start of the year. Driving this rally are the recovery in the agricultural sector, optimism over economic growth and continuedSource: Bloomberg - 731 words
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Article, Illustration992 2003-10-30 28 With the US employing stimulative tools to pump up demand at home, other major economies are likely to see some spillover but with mixed results THE global economy is embarking on another leg of its grand experiment in G-l Keynesianism. America combines its high propensity toAFP - 992 words
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Article, Illustration1156 2003-10-30 29 SHANE OLIVER - Prospects for stocks look good in terms of earnings, valuations and liquidity indicators, though the bull that is advancing is slowing down, writes SHANE OLIVER SHANE OLIVER WITH equity markets up substantially from their March lows and bonds looking shaky, the big question now is: whatREUTERS - 1,156 words
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Article273 2003-10-30 31 Reuters THE Baltic Dry Index rose 8 points to 4547, the Baltic Capesize Index fell 23 points to 6627, the Baltic Panamax Index rose 36 points to 4529 and the Baltic Handymax Index rose 83 points to *****. TIME-CHARTER: Seakoh Shinwa relet (built 2000) *****7 dwt delivery UKReuters - 273 words
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Article, Illustration593 2003-10-30 31 Donald Urquhart - Report says firms shying away from ordering big ships likely to consolidate By Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] Neptune Orient Lines' (NOL) container shipping division, APL, is among the major container lines at risk of losing market share as it shys593 words
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Article, Illustration186 2003-10-30 31 [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has shown that it is not just a powerful government body out there imposing rules and enforcing their compliance. On Tuesday, it showed that it also has• a heart. The maritime regulator and promoter of Singapore asZAOBAO - 186 words
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Article208 2003-10-30 31 Its engine breakdown causing congestion in narrow passage Reuters [LONDON] A cargo ship has broken down on the Bosphorus and is blocking the entrance to the Black Sea, compounding existing congestion delays, Lloyds Casualty Reporting Service said. The narrow passage of water links Black SeaReuters - 208 words
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Article197 2003-10-30 31 Bloomberg [SINGAPORE] Malaysia's ports handled 16 per cent more containers in the first nine months of 2003 compared with the year-earlief period and are expected to handle a record number for the full year, Transport Minister Chan Kong Choy said. The country's ports haiv diedBloomberg - 197 words
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450 2003-10-30 31 Beth Jinks - It expects southern Aussie exporters to use rail to Darwin and save time By Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] Hong Kong headquartered Swire Shipping has launched a new weekly service between Australia's northern port of Darwin and Singapore the first operator450 words
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Article, Illustration715 2003-10-30 32 David Hughes - NEWBUILDS By David Hughes Liquefied natural gas (lng> carriers have been the talk of the Industry recently, with most commentators seeing a steady rise in both LNG use and transportation. Certainly Korean yard Samsung will be well pleased by the surgeFILE PHOTO - 715 words
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Article150 2003-10-30 37 Oct 31 Germany: Reformation Day. Taiwan: Chiang Kai-shek's Day. Nov 1 Philippines: Saint Day. Nov 3 Japan: Culture Day. Nov 25 Singapore: Hari Ray a Puasa. Malaysia: Hari Raya Puasa. DecS Thailand: King's Birthday. Dec 10 Thailand: Constitution Day. Dec 23 Japan: Emperor's Birthday. Dec 25 Singapore: Christmas150 words
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Article447 2003-10-30 37 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Ma rine Oil Ltd. shows price ranges in US dollars instead of single prices for a more comprehensive description of the market. Prices shown are based on average sized stem. Market movements are indicated The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and447 words
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Article, Illustration682 2003-10-30 39 DAVID HUGHES - The Rock's tourism and transport minister talks about the many services on offer and the way forward Reports by DAVID HUGHES AFTER several years in charge of the ministerial portfolio that embraces the cruise sector, the port and also the ship register, Joe Holliday682 words
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Article479 2003-10-30 39 Gibraltar is an ideal base for various shipping-related ops, despite Spanish bureaucracy THERE are many reasons why Gibraltar is an excellent place to base a shipping-related international business. There is one main reason why it has trouble fulfilling its potential, and it is, of course, called479 words
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378 2003-10-30 39 THE number of ships flying the Gibraltar flag has increased remarkably over the past few years. That in itself is quite an achievement but the Administrator of the Gibraltar Ship Registry does not see increasing the number of ships on the register as an378 words
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Article441 2003-10-30 39 CONSIDERABLE investment will be needed to bring the Gibraltar port up to the standards that will be required of it in years to come. "The government is committed, in a five-year programme, to funding major improvements in the port," said Tourism and Transport Minister Joe Holliday. He441 words
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Article, Illustration583 2003-10-30 39 "THE Americans are coming back!" says Gibraltar Port Authority (GPA) chief executive Tony Davis. What he means is that cruise ships catering mainly for the US market appear to be increasing the number of Mediterranean cruises and they are including Gibraltar in their itineraries. That is583 words
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Article, Illustration744 2003-10-30 40 Beth Jinks - Airport's second biggest customer says talk of catting landing fees not to be counted on Reports by Beth Jinks in Tokyo FUTURE fee cuts touted by the operator of Tokyo's pricey Narita airport have been greeted with scepticism by the airport's secondBETH JINKS - 744 words
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417 2003-10-30 40 KLM, Northwest, Continental expected to join bigger SkyTeam MALAYSIA Airlines' ambitions of joining a key US and European airline alliance have been effectively scuppered by Air France's recent acquisition of rival Dutch carrier KLM. Since 2002, Malaysia Airlines has pursued an alliance with417 words
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Article229 2003-10-30 40 [SINGAPORE] In a major coup for Singapore's aviation sector, the world's key airline representative group, the International Air Transport Association (lata) will hold its World Transport Summit and next annual general meeting here in June. lata director general Giovanni Bisignani announced yesterday that Singapore229 words
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Article, Illustration274 2003-10-30 40 AP [TAIPEI] Ice played a role in the crash of a Taiwanese cargo plane that killed both pilots last year, the island's Aviation Safety Council said on Tuesday. TransAsia Airways Flight GE79I was on its way from Taipei to Macau inAP - 274 words
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141 2003-10-30 40 AFP [DOHA] Qatar Airways launches an "Oriental Express" to Shanghai and Seoul today, becoming the first Middle Eastern airline to serve South Korea, the ambitious airline announced. Within the next six weeks the Dohabased company will open services to Singapore, Vienna, Tripoli and CebuAFP - 141 words
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Article, Illustration143 2003-10-30 40 [SINGAPORE] Australian airline Qantas yesterday brought its state-of-the-art sleeper seat (above) to Singapore for a product launch and demonstration. Part of an As3Bs million (*****.7 million) project of enhancements and new products for its new international business class, the Sky bed is touted as the "flattest" inZAOBAO - 143 words
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Article101 2003-10-30 40 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Skymark Airlines, a Japanese low-fare carrier, said it will start operating between Tokyo and Kobe, close to Osaka in western Japan, after April 2005 to tap passenger traffic between major cities. The carrier will start flying to the city when Kobe Airport opensBloomberg - 101 words
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