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Title Section15 2004-02-16 1 MITA (P) 024/03/2003 850 THE BUSINESS TIMES SI NGAPORE Internet: http://business-times.asial.com.sg MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 200415 words
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Article, Illustration653 2004-02-16 1 Kenneth Lim - M'sian King's private investment firm and 2G Capital among them By Kenneth Lim [SINGAPORE] It's not just small investors that are queuing up for IPOs; highprofile players are being drawn in as well. BT has learnt that substantial shares from some of the latest653 words
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772 2004-02-16 1 Anthony Rowley - Analysts cite web of political, economic, technical factors From Anthony Rowley in Tokyo JAPAN will begin talks this week with Thailand on forming an Economic Partnership Agreement that would add one more element to a complex web of such accords772 words
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777 2004-02-16 1 Chuang Peck Ming - MTI plans to mount ministerial trade mission in April By Chuang Peck Ming [SINGAPORE] Pakistan, once a breeding ground for terrorists, is now on Singapore's radar screen in its search for markets and business partners. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has confirmed that a777 words
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Article61 2004-02-16 1 Week Change STI 1864.07 +9.66 KLSECOMP 825.91 +10.49 NIKKEI 225 *****.69 +96.77 HANG SENG *****.80 +***** SET INDEX 755.18 +44.03 JAKARTA COMP -773.14 +1452 MANILA COMP _1480.77 +1914 TAIPEI WPI 6549.18 +195.88 SEOUL COMP 882.18 +31.95 SHENZHEN B 296.08 +7.87 AUSTALLORD 3847.80 +62.80 DOW JONES *****.85 +34.82 NASDAQ .2053.5661 words
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Article76 2004-02-16 1 FOREX RATES US$ S0 US$ (S$ per US$) 1.67# £(US$/S$ per 1.893 3.171* EURO(US$/S$/E). 1581 2.14^ YEN 105.4 619# RM 3.800 21t>» HK$ 7.771 4 BAHT 3852 2sJ# RUPIAH 4410 5,02» RENMINBI 8199 4.96% INDIAN RUPEE 4515 21. AS 1162 0.7«4 NZ$ 1.428 0.8$t HOME RATES SINGAPORE MALAYSIA ___«.0076 words
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Article, Illustration817 2004-02-16 2 vikram khanna - BT comment ECONOMICS Some US politicians are playing up the outsourcing issue to score points. Hopefully, American voters will see them for what they are vikram khanna AS the American election approaches, it's time for the silly season when economic logic gets trumped by political expediency. In election817 words
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Article, Illustration602 2004-02-16 2 Loh Hui Yin - Forms tie-up that targets Asia-Pac independent players By Loh Hui Yin {SINGAPORE] Although the low-profile Tan family had sold the former Cairnhill Hotel almost a decade ago, it is still very much involved in the hospitality industry. But instead of owningCHRIS LOH - 602 words
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Article1564 2004-02-16 3 Wong Wei Kong - MILLION SECRET The good family man with a By Wong Wei Kong HE WAS neither a compulsive gambler nor a lavish spender..On the contrary, Boey Wei Weng seemed a decent and simple man, a good husband and father of two young children who wanted to provide the best for his1,564 words
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SINGAPORE companies
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779 2004-02-16 4 Penelope Phoon-Cohen, Paul Thompson - Nucleus is first to report as some 300 firms are yet to file this month to meet the 60-day deadline By Penelope Phoon-Cohen, Paul Thompson THE first batch of scores for the Corporate Transparen- cy Index (CTI) for 2004 capturing those779 words
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605 2004-02-16 4 teh hooi ling - HOCK lock siew teh hooi ling RESULTS reporting season is back and so far we've had mostly good news. The bulk of companies which have announced their earnings have either met expectations or exceeded analysts forecasts by a wide margin. Singapore Telecom, Singapore605 words
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Article, Illustration517 2004-02-16 6 Loh Hui Yin - Chief operations officer expects FY2004 earnings to top HK$30m By Loh Hui Yin A SINGAPORE-LISTED company has clinched a contract to supply and install surveillance systems for the government savings bank in China's Hunan province, as well as the casinos in Macau owned517 words
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322 2004-02-16 6 It may raise around US$25-30m in IPO of 25-30% equity Reuters [TEL AVIV) Israel's Formula Vision Technologies yesterday said that software subsidiary Formula Telecom Solutions (FTS), in which it holds 51 per cent, is considering a public offering in Singapore. FTS plans toReuters - 322 words
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337 2004-02-16 6 Eva Ho (Ms - MAIL bag Eva Ho (Ms) Eva Ho (Ms), Director, Corporate Communications, Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd I REFER to the article, "Ho Ching favours institutionalising Temasek's ownership" (BT, Feb 13). The last part of the article did not capture accurately what Ms Ho Ching said337 words
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Advertisement374 2004-02-16 4 |H l h HH k i 1 fl ft NH Ceramics Ltd is pleased to present its interior design and renovation arm 6f the Group. I -S UVINQ ELEMENTS Living Elements believes in creating a soothing and harmonious environment for your modern lifestyle. As a member of the NH Ceramics374 words
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Advertisement519 2004-02-16 6 H k Termination of Employment Employee Stock Option Schemes ABOUT US Since 1981, Baker McKenzie has had a presence in Singapore, which it further strengthened when it formally established a joint law venture with the local firm of Wong Leow in January 2001. Baker McKenzie.Wong Leow now comprises lawyers experienced519 words
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Innovation Singapore
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Article, Illustration1085 2004-02-16 7 IDEAS MATTER ST Engineering may be among the 10 largest stocks on the local bourse, but it adopts a small company mindset. CEO Tan Pheng Hock reveals his recipe for staying nimble in the global marketplace FROM where he sits as chief executive of Singapore Technologies1,085 words
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Article, Illustration746 2004-02-16 7 EVER wondered why Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering is always one of the first Singapore-listed companies to announce its full-year results? Or how the company, South-east Asia's largest defence contractor, managed to roll out an infrared fever sensing system (IFSS) in a week during the outbreakSource: ST Engineering agnation Innovation Report; FILE PHOTO - 746 words
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Advertisement92 2004-02-16 7 Organisations committed to the Singapore Innovation Class or l-Class seek to constantly reinvent their business to better serve customers. They adopt a total approach to innovation that seeks to sustain liilliLii' business success. More than 500 organisations are participating in the l-Class. Some 40 organisations with over 45,000 staff have92 words
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Article, Illustration2013 2004-02-16 8 Payment Ex Books Pay (cts) date do«« date Abeerdeen lOp F UK2.0 100k IS-Oec 25-feb Agva Corp US1A F US0.73TC 07-May 12-May 2t-May AP Breweries F 14N 03-Feb Q&Feb 17-Feb Ascott Grp20c b 1-20 22-Apr 27-Apt 07-May Aussino Grp 2.5c w 0.50 16-F«b 19-Feb 08-Mar Cerebos Pac 20c2,013 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article, Illustration307 2004-02-16 8 r. sivanlthy - BT comment STOCKS r. sivanlthy now g course, is that such inflows come from average retail investors who typically are the last to hop onto a bull market. So the inflows could signify the impending end of the bull phase. A third reason307 words
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865 2004-02-16 8 Ten continues to surge; A$ ends week at 7-year high of 79.24 US cents AFP [HONG KONG] Most regional currencies gained against the US dollar over last week, some reflecting the strengthening yen, with the Australian dollar touching a seven-year high. Japanese yen: TheAFP - 865 words
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Article99 2004-02-16 8 Events investors can watch out for New listing of Matex International, Feb 18 Qian He's bonus Issue, ex-date, Feb 16 Seksun's change of par value, ex-date, Feb 17 SBX's dividend payment, Feb 16 AP Brewerles's dividend payment, Feb 17 Cereboa's dividend payment, Feb 18 FftN's dividend payment, Feb99 words
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Article, Illustration1199 2004-02-16 9 ten hooi ling - BT portfolio STOCKS ten hooi ling WITH the exception of a handful of blue chips and some small capitalisation counters, most stocks ended slightly weaker last week. As a result, the values of most of our portfolios too slid marginally. The 15-per cent fall in1,199 words
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Article, Illustration1204 2004-02-16 9 ROBERT HALILI - Sales of Courts and Mobile One by fund managers are worth watching, says ROBERT HALILI ROBERT HALILI DIRECTOR and substantial shareholder activity was up last week based on filings to the Singapore Exchange from Feb 9 to 13. A total of 30 transactions worth $11.5 millionSource: Asia Insider - 1,204 words
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Article, Illustration269 2004-02-16 9 R Sivanithy - By R Sivanithy THOSE looking for the ultimate in speculative plays need look no further than the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange's Second Board. There, shares of lossmaking companies can double in a day for no apparent reason, providing risk-seek-ers with massiveSource: Bloomberg - 269 words
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285 2004-02-16 10 THE land for this eagerlyawaited housing project on the tourist island of Sentosa was reclaimed in 1993, followed by a settling period of three years before infrastructure work began. Plans were then made to launch sites for sale at the285 words
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Article, Illustration519 2004-02-16 10 Vince Chong - BT exclusive Other 6 bungalow lots taken up; prices range from $305 to $450 per sq ft By Vince Chong THE first tender for housing sites at Sentosa Cove has finally closed, with two plots left untaken after bids for themFILE PHOTO - 519 words
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436 2004-02-16 10 Vince Chong - By Vince Chong NO 3 Church Street's permanent tilt may cost main contractor Samsung Corporation some $40 million in compensation losses, according to sources. The figure is believed to include liquidated damages from the delay in completion, loss of rental income436 words
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Advertisement371 2004-02-16 10 ANNOUNCEMENT ANA HOTEL SINGAPORE will cease all operations with effect from Ist1 st April 2004. The Management wishes to thank all its clients, business associates and tenants for their continued support through the years. A ANA HOTEL SINGAPORE ON 16 NASSIM HILL advertise call toll free 1800 289 8822 Email:371 words
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Advertisement317 2004-02-16 10 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF ERESINDO TRADING CO. PTE. LTD. (In Members' Voluntary Liquidation) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company duly convened and held ot 39 Stamford Road #03-11 Stamford Hou*e Singapore *****5 on the 9th day of February317 words
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Advertisement1876 2004-02-16 10 Notices IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 291 OF THE COMPANIES ACT (CAP. 50) AND IN THE MATTER OF EC CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD (IN PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATION) ("the Company') (ROC No. *****0806G) NOTICE Qf APPOINTMENT Of PROVISIONAL LIQUIDATOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr Yin Kum Choy of M/s K1,876 words
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Article, Illustration488 2004-02-16 11 SHANGHAI AFP, AP BIRD flu has savaged China's multi-billion dollar poultry industry and if not brought under control soon threatens to wipe out the entire sector, leaving millions of farmers without income, analysts say. As countries have slapped bans on China's poultry shipments,AFP,; AP - 488 words
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112 2004-02-16 11 BANGKOK AFP THE death toll from the bird flu outbreaks in Asia rose to at least 20 at the weekend as Thailand announced its sixth fatality, while UN agencies warned the disease would not be cleared up soon. Thailand's latest victim,AFP - 112 words
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Article, Illustration705 2004-02-16 11 eddie toh - BT comment KL STOCKS Abdullah's anti-graft initiative must also tackle rampant money politics in Umno eddie toh THE Malaysian stock market may be a crude barometer but it has inched up in tandem with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's drive to weed out graft in705 words
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498 2004-02-16 12 BEIJING They include faster bank revamps and slowing lending growth NYT TO address what the country's president has described as a risk-laden financial system, China announced a series of halting steps towards reform last week. Economic officials concluded three days of talks onNYT - 498 words
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304 2004-02-16 12 BEIJING AFP THE arrest of three ethnic Chinese over a US$25 million scam at the New York branch of the Bank of China (BOC) is linked to the downfall of the disgraced former chairman of the bank, state press said yesterday. The indictmentAFP - 304 words
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247 2004-02-16 12 WASHINGTON He says there's talk of partial float or currency basket Bloomberg CHINA agrees with the US stance that it needs to float its fixed yuan currency and is taking steps to make its exchange rate more flexible, Treasury Secretary John SnowBloomberg - 247 words
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Article, Illustration458 2004-02-16 12 Yogi Aggarwal - From Yogi Aggarwal in Bombay COME January 2005, India could see a jump in its textile exports. Once textile quotas are lifted next year by major importers such as the US and the EU, industry observers here expect thatAFP - 458 words
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855 2004-02-16 13 COMMODITY WeeklyRoundup AFP [LONDON] Oil prices shot higher last week after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) caught traders by surprise, tightening the taps in anticipation of weaker demand when warmer weather arrives in the United States and Europe.AFP - 855 words
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Advertisement401 2004-02-16 11 "LES MERLIONS D OR" A TRIBUTE TO FRENCH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SINGAPORE. The Economic Department of the French THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2004 AWARDS ARE: Embassy, the French Trade Advisers and FOURNIER PHARMA the French Chamber of Commerce Under the regional directorship i of Mr. Philippe Mazza for Asia INGENICO in401 words
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Article, Illustration1148 2004-02-16 13 FINANCE COMMODITIES Week ended: Feb 13 SINGAPORE OOVEEWMEMT SECURITIES IWDICATIVE PRICES AMP YIELDS Issue Coupon Maturity litoit Yield Capon Mitwtty Latwt YloW N*****1T 3.375 15 MAY 2004 B 100.63/A 100.68 0.787/0.585 NX*****H 5.625 01 JUL 2008 8 115.4/A 115.5 1.935/1.913 N*****0E 5J25 15 NOV 2004 B 103.22/A 103.27 0.777/0.712 NX*****S1,148 words
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Article1580 2004-02-16 13 SICOM FUTURES Feb 13 RUBBER Futures (Closing prices) RSS1 (Scents/kg) Close Volume Open Month High Low Sett (tonnes) Interest Mar 04 217.00 Apr 04 219.50 May 04 220.50 Jun 04 221.25 Jul/Sep 04 222.50 Oct/Dec 04 224.25 RSS 3 (US cents/kg) Volume Open Month High Low Sett (tonnes) Interest1,580 words
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609 2004-02-16 14 Neil Behrmann - UK's financial centre set to employ a record 327,000 people by 2006 From Neil Behrmann in London GOOD times are again rolling in the City of London. After extensive redundancies during the threeyear bear market that ended in March 2003,609 words
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264 2004-02-16 14 BEIJING Bo Xilai credited with attracting foreign investments to Dalian AFP BO Xilai, a popular Chinese politician and the son of an ageing revolutionary, was named China's new trade minister yesterday. Mr Bo will replace Lu Fuyuan who was appointed the country's ministerAFP - 264 words
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Article, Illustration516 2004-02-16 14 NEW YORK NYT US Federal prosecutors are planning to seek a criminal indictment against Jeffrey Skilling, a former chief executive of Enron, people involved in the case said last Friday. The timing of the charges is still in flux, these sources said, although theNYT; AP - 516 words
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225 2004-02-16 14 NEW YORK Reuters PRESS baron Conrad Black filed a libel suit in a Canadian court on Friday against several independent directors of Hollinger International Inc, seeking CsBso million (Sslo.B billion) in damages. The suit filed in Ontario Superior Court is the latest salvoReuters - 225 words
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WORLD news
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Article658 2004-02-16 15 As the need for pure water grows, more giants are jumping into the US$100b global market NYT Millions have been made by turning water into a designer product and putting it in attractive bottles aimed at the hip and health-conscious. But those who see money whenNYT - 658 words
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Miscellaneous184 2004-02-16 15 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD DOWN 1 Novelist to drink without 18 In his eyes, beauty may be Bowl, 9 Storksbill, 10 Beeb, 12 somethtng to eat (8) seen (8) Swashbuckler, 15 Regale, 16 w> 19 Disci P le t0 stick with the New Signpost, 18 Unbutton, 19 3 Slippers—or part of em?184 words
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Advertisement250 2004-02-16 16 Let CAL STATE University bring you the Silicon Valley Advantage. "What do these successful corporate executives have in common? I w rßis program offered me mat insights into the management strategies of Ik J tech companies. I treasured the opportunities to share knowledge with people from diverse disciplines caul to250 words
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Article, Illustration733 2004-02-16 16 tang weng fai - IT comment INFOTECH What's behind those discrepancies in analysts' reports on the global mobile phone industry? tang weng fai DO market research analysts know something about the global mobile phone industry that the mobile phone companies themselves don't? Last year was a banner733 words
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347 2004-02-16 16 AFP [SEATTLE] An FBI task force hunted on Saturday for a cyber-criminal who posted on the Internet the source code for Windows, the jewels of Microsoft's software empire. In jeopardy is Microsoft's near-monopoly on operating systems found on 90 perAFP - 347 words
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IT TAKES
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81 2004-02-16 16 A SEMINAR on Brain Machine Interface (BMI) will be held at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), Kent Ridge, 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, on Feb 23 from 9am. Speakers associated with pioneering research centres in the field in Germany and the US will be81 words
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Article, Illustration96 2004-02-16 16 SIEMENS Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile), has introduced a new mobile phone, the SXI which incorporates a built-in video player, video recorder, 4x zoom digital camera, MP3 player and FM radio tuner, along with Bluetooth and Java wireless technology and a host of business96 words
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Article63 2004-02-16 16 GENOVATE Solutions Pte Ltd, a local software solutions company, has acquired SAP Learning Solutions (SAPLS) from SAP Asia and US company RWD Technologies which jointly owned it. According to Genovate officials, the acquisition is part of the company's ongoing corporate strategy of regional expansion and growth. SAPLS63 words
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Article63 2004-02-16 16 PERIBIT Networks, a provider of WAN applications, has announced the opening of its Singapore office, which will be the hub for Peribit's South Asia operations. The office is headed by South Asia regional manager Benny Lim, a 10-year veteran of the networking and technology industry.63 words
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Article93 2004-02-16 16 Amit Roy Choodhury - Compiled by Amit Roy Choodhury SMC Networks, which makes connectivity products for businesses and homes, has announced the latest addition to its Barricade family—the SMC7BO4WBRA, an all-in-one solution for PC or Mac users wanting to share an ADSL broadband connection in the home or office. Functioning93 words
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Article, Illustration814 2004-02-16 18 Raju Chellam - BT exclusive In S'pore, notebooks now account for 38% of all PCs shipped; and more people are opting for multi-featured mobile phones over PDAs. Raju Chellam has the details Raju Chellam Even as the market for notebook computers continues to rise inSource: Gartner Inc; Source: IDC Asa-Pacific - 814 words
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277 2004-02-16 18 Raju Chellam - By Raju Chellam MOBILE services will be worth US$l26 billion worldwide by 2008 and will account for almost 20 per cent of the total mobile operator revenues, says a new report from the ARC Group. "This represents a solid growth trend for277 words
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335 2004-02-16 18 Amit Roy Choudhury - eSCM promoted as aggressively priced flexible solution By Amit Roy Choudhury SOFTWARE major Computer Associates International (CA) has launched in Singapore its latest solution for protecting organisations from the diverse dangers of the Internet. The offering, eTrust Secure Content Manager (eSCM), is dubbed as a335 words
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Article149 2004-02-16 18 A RECENT survey done in North America by Network Associates, a provider of intrusion prevention solutions, shows IT professionals and executives view spam as a major security threat and a growing disruption to productivity and network performance. Some important findings of the study, which involved149 words
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Article302 2004-02-16 19 Contributed by Simpson Spence Young PRICES are firming even further, with newbuilding Panamax bulkers, delivery 2004, being offered US$43 million, with handymax bulkers now seeing in excess of US$35 million and a re-sale Capesize bulker, delivering from Daewoo in September 2005 reportedly sold at around US$6O million. BULKContributed by Simpson Spence & Young - 302 words
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Article, Illustration560 2004-02-16 19 Beth Jinks - Concessions at Deurganck Dock will add 3.75m TEUs to Belgian port By Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] PSA Corporation will invest more than 300 million euros (***** million) in its new terminal concessions at Europe's second busiest container port, Antwerp, and in return560 words
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Article288 2004-02-16 19 SGX '000 Feb 13 St Vol CH Offshore 0.37 unch 855 Chuan Hup .0.51 -0.01 789 Cosco Investment —0.90 -0.01 6369 CWT Distribution 0.55 unch 10 Ezra Hldgs 1.23 -0.10 1042 Freight Links .0.14 -0.01 1952 GB Holdings 0.71 0.01 2 Java Holdings 0.85 -0.01 4509 K1 Venture288 words
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324 2004-02-16 19 Donald Urquhart - By Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) formally adopted the "alien invaders" convention aimed at preventing the spread of harmful aquatic organisms carried in ships' ballast water, at the close of its ballast water conference on Friday in London.324 words
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Article108 2004-02-16 19 AP [BANDA ACEH, Indonesia] An Indonesian warship sank a boat that had been taken over by gunmen in the Malacca Strait near the maritime border with Malaysia. The landing ship Teluk Sibolga sank the tugboat Champion on Thursday near Berhala Island after receiving reports thatAP - 108 words
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241 2004-02-16 19 Bloomberg [BANGKOK] The Port Authority of Thailand, which manages the country's two biggest ports, said container traffic may rise 6.6 per cent in the year ending Sept 30 because the Southeast Asian nation's expanding economy has bolster imports and exports. The agency expectsBloomberg - 241 words
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Article, Illustration795 2004-02-16 20 David Hughes - LINER SCENE By David Hughes IT has been an interesting fortnight. The biggest news was undoubtedly the flotation of P&O Nedlloyd, effectively heralding the exit of the UK's P&O group from major involvement in liner shipping. That move can only be seen asFILE PHOTO - 795 words
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Article212 2004-02-16 20 PAGE Alianca 5 Austral AL 5 Avant 6 Bank Line 4 B'tang Mas 5 BSA 4 BSC 6 BTL 6 Cargoways 6 CMACGM 3 COSCO 3 China Shpg 5 Confer 6 Crocodile Line ....4 CWT Globelink ...4 Delmas 4 Dongnama 3 EP Carriers 6 ECL 3 Eng212 words
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Article13112 2004-02-16 25 THEBUSINESSTIMES EXPORT ETA ETA Advertiser Vessel Voyage Telephone ETA ETA Advertiser Vessel Voyage Telephone SIN Dest'n Name Name Number Number SIN Dest'n Name Name Number Number To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 Cot* D'lvolre To CALCUTTA (CCU) 2062 India 23/02 02/04 China Shpg ASTA RICKMERS 0119W 65-*****898 25/02 04/03 BTL13,112 words
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Article534 2004-02-16 27 Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure JURONG PORT/MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL DAXIN 016E J17 A/SIDE 16/02 0500 FREYA 4 J4/5 A/SIDE 16/02 2300 THORHAWK ***** J7 A/SIDE 16/02 1800 VILLEDMARS N14C J18/19 A/SIDE 16/02 0900 BATAM MURNI JB4202 J4 16/02 1015 17/02 0015 BAYSWATER118 M4046 J3 16/*****0 16/02 1730 BAYSWATER228534 words
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Article1614 2004-02-16 27 CONTAINERS TERMINAL AND VESSEL SCHEDULES Vessel Out In Bth Berthing Un- Berth Name Voy Voy seq berthing Nmbr ACX MAGNOLIA 074S 074S 1 17/02/2004-07:00 17/02/2004-20:00 A« RAFFLES 087N 087N 1 17/02/2004-08:00 17/02/2004-22:00 ALAMJAYA 2 8883 8883 1 16/02/2004-07:00 16/02/2004-16:30 K22 AMERICA SEN 951W 951W 1 19/02/2004-18:00 20/02/2004-10:00 ANDA1,614 words
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Article141 2004-02-16 27 Feb 16 US: Washington Day. Thailand: Makha Bucha Day. US: Washington's Birthday. Feb 22 Brunei: Islamic New Year. Indonesia: Islamic New Year. Malaysia: Islamic New Year. Feb 23 Brunei: National Day. Marl South Korea: Independ Day. Mar 21 Japan: Vernal Equinox Day. Apr 4 tfff.ChingMFest. South Korea: Arbor141 words
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Article769 2004-02-16 27 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 averagesized stem. Market movements are indicated. The Cockett Bunker Price Index change and the769 words
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Article520 2004-02-16 27 Carbon fr* 12 Density Water Residue AshAhmtlnlum Sediment %M/M Cum Kt/M'I H/U M/M fPM wthod ISO/CiiMC Limits Spec E25 991 1.0 15.0 0.10 80 0.10 SpK C35 991 1.0 18.0 0.15 80 0.10 Northern Europe 180 Ave 980.4 0.1 1L7 0.04 18 0.02 WO Mix 996.5520 words
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Article, Illustration690 2004-02-16 28 CEO has 'interesting ideas' up his sleeve for S'pore market AFP [SINGAPORE] Buoyed by the success of his one-month-old venture in Thailand, Air Asia founder and chief executive Tony Fernandes is brimming with confidence as he slugs it out with Singapore AirlinesAFP; AFP FILE PHOTO - 690 words
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340 2004-02-16 28 Carrier looking to buy second-hand aircraft Bloomberg, Reuters Reuters [BANGKOK] Thai Airways International, Thailand's flag-bearing carrier, may report a 35 per cent gain in its first-quarter profit, after the country's tropical beaches drew more tourists from harsh winters in China, the US andBloomberg, Reuters; Reuters - 340 words
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Article, Illustration331 2004-02-16 28 Reuters [FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida] Ted, United Airlines' new low-cost airline and a cornerstone of the bankrupt carrier's plan to survive, flew a smooth maiden flight from Denver last Thursday. But a host of questions about the "airline within anReuters; AP - 331 words
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194 2004-02-16 28 Bloomberg [NEW DELHI] Indian Airlines, the country's biggest airline by fleet size, will recruit 139 pilots as it expands in response to growing air travel demand in Asia's third-biggest economy. The unprofitable, state-run carrier will recruit the pilots as trainees, the New Delhi-based companyBloomberg - 194 words
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277 2004-02-16 28 Airline will remove 'non essentials' from its planes to save money: report AFP [LONDON] Irish budget airline Ryanair is taking the concept of no-frills flying to new extremes in an attempt to save money, it was reported yesterday by removing reclining seats, headAFP - 277 words
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153 2004-02-16 28 AP [JAKARTA] Indonesia's national carrier Garuda said yesterday it will start flying three new routes later this month from regional cities on Java and Sumatra islands to Malaysia and Singapore. Flights from the central Javanese city of Yogyakarta to Kuala Lumpur will startAP - 153 words
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309 2004-02-16 28 It's part of Shenzhen govt move to cut stakes in state companies Reuters [SHANGHAI] China's Shenzhen Airport Co Ltd said it had invited Hong Kong's Airport Authority to become its strategic investor as part of a restructuring effort spearheaded by the ShenzhenReuters - 309 words
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