The Business Times, 2 March 2004
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Title Section15 2004-03-02 1 MtTA (P) 023/03/2004 850 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE Inibmei: http://business-times.asial .com.sg TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 200415 words
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Article, Illustration736 2004-03-02 1 Kalpana Rashiwala - BT exclusive Their share of private home caveats lodged rose to 23% last year By Kalpana Rashiwala [SINGAPORE] Permanent residents and buyers with joint nationalities have been accounting for a growing proportion of private home purchases in recent years, reflecting Singapore's success in attractingSource: SISV ReaLink, DTZ Research - 736 words
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Article, Illustration746 2004-03-02 1 Larry Wee - But markets stay calm, few expect sudden changes By Larry Wee [SINGAPORE] AN unusually explicit statement by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on the yuan rekindled talk yesterday that it may soon be adjusted higher, but most still believe that such a moveSource: Reuters; Compiled by BT - 746 words
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Article, Illustration954 2004-03-02 1 Ven Sreenivasan - Carrier likely to hit $600m target, restore cats and pay out 15% bonus By Ven Sreenivasan [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines should make $600 million profit by the end of its current financial year, enabling its staff to receive a lump-sum bonusFILE PHOTO - 954 words
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Article76 2004-03-02 1 sn 1,891.73 (+3.10) ST INDEX FUTURES 1,902.00 (+3.00) MSIMSCI U 229.99 (+0.04) SMSCI FUTURES 221.70 (+1.10) Monday Change KLSK COMP 882.07 +2.83 NIKKEI 225 11.271.12 +229.20 HANG SENG 13*18.65 +11.62 SET INDEX 705.25 11.05 JAKARTA COMP __759.00 2.07 MANIU COMP 1.484.46 +1.28 TAIPEI WPI 6,888.43 +137.89 SEOUL COMP closed76 words
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Article75 2004-03-02 1 FOREX RATES US$ 8$ l!S$ (SS per l!S$) 1.698 £(l!SS/S$ per S)__ 1.875 3.184 ElJRO(US$/S$/E). 1.252 2.127 YEN 109 J) 64.40 KM 3.800 2.238 HK$ 7.782 4.583 BAHT 39.29 23.13 Rl'PIAH 8,450 4,976 RENMINBI 8.299 4.887 INDIAN RUPEE 45.23 26.63 A$ 1.289 0.759 NZ$ 1.441 0.849 PRIME RATES SINGAPORE75 words
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Advertisement122 2004-03-02 1 COMPANIES SPC buys BP'S refining assets 8 HI BACK-AND FORWARDS FROM A SINGLE CROWN, EVEN IN THE YEAR 2100. THE HOUR HAND ADJUSTS INSTANTLY TO A NEW LOCAL TIME WITH PUSHERS OR DUAL TIME: THE ARROW M jHSkI I 1 ■7mßjU£SbH I wnm HAND KEEPS TRACK OF ONE S HOME122 words
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1027 2004-03-02 2 Kenneth Lim - Total amount raised by 17 IPOs in first 2 months jumps to $67 m By Kenneth Lim [SINGAPORE] The Singapore initial public offering market was the region's fastest growing in the first two months of this year, but a closer look shows that1,027 words
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410 2004-03-02 2 Eddie Toh - Club calls meeting to okay RM640m barter deal From Eddie Toh in Kuala Lumpur A COMPANY linked to Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan has emerged as the top contender for the coveted Selangor Turf Club (STC) land in a barter deal410 words
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Article66 2004-03-02 2 IN Saturday's report, "JJoon Yang rules oui fefollaq deadline for SCV**, we gave the number of hnmiwSthal have access to fedBRTSB*' being close to 40,000. The correct number is 30,800. And in yesterday's table ranking Singapore's top 100 listed companies by earnfor Strnitr Trading in 2003 was $LBA~tjaiilion, not.66 words
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722 2004-03-02 2 Anthony Rowley - A new study to go before ministers of 'Asean pins three' nations soon From Anthony Rowley in Tokyo SOMETIME this month, high-level government officials from the Asean+3 group will report on a study that could have a profound effect on exchange rate and722 words
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532 2004-03-02 4 Joyce Koh - Move doubles SPC's capacity, beefs up Keppel group's divestment plan By Joyce Koh SINGAPORE Petroleum Company, part of Keppel Group, yesterday said it has agreed to buy British Petroleum pic's refining assets in Singapore, a move seen by the market as giving532 words
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Article, Illustration155 2004-03-02 4 Chen Huifen - She succeeds her father, the late Khoo Teck Puat By Chen Huifen MAVIS Oei, a daughter of the late hotel tycoon Khoo Teck Puat, has been named chairman of Goodwood Park Hotel. Mrs Oei, who is in her 50s, takes over from herFILE PHOTO - 155 words
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796 2004-03-02 4 loh hui yin - HOCK lock siew loh hui yin A STRONGER crimson hue suffuses the Straits Times Index (STI) since yesterday. This stems from the inclusion of two China stocks in the index, making a total of four China plays in the 45-stock STI. The two796 words
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Article, Illustration506 2004-03-02 6 Kenneth Lim - Little impact as investors look for stronger signals By Kenneth Lim THE Budget announced on Friday had little impact on the stock market yesterday, as analysts said investors are seeking stronger signs of growth. Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong last week announced what aSource: Bloomberg - 506 words
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Article, Illustration636 2004-03-02 6 Berena Ng - Lower costs, growing revenues helping turnaround By Berena Ng LOSS-MAKING since its listing in 1999, a rejuvenated Mediaßing is confident of growing revenue strongly year as Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services gain wider market acceptance around the world. The former dotcom,ARTHUR LEE - 636 words
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401 2004-03-02 6 Chen Huifen - By Chen Huifen MEANS-TESTING, regional growth and economic recovery could all add up to a good year for Raffles Medical Group (RMG), if the private medical services company has its way. The mainboard-listed group is already seeing the momentum as a fourth quarter surge401 words
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395 2004-03-02 6 Tang Weng Fai - By Tang Weng Fai MAINBOARD-LISTED technology provider Stratech Systems underlined its turnaround story saying it will focus more on its portfolio of intellectual property (IP) to be monetised. Stratech has appointed consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers to study its IP portfolio with a view395 words
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Article, Illustration378 2004-03-02 7 Kalpana Rashiwala - It intends to accept offer for 34-5% London associate Benchmark By Kalpana Rashiwala QUEK Leng Chan's Singa-pore-listed GuocoLand stands to receive cash proceeds of about £107 million (Ss34o million) if GE Real Estate (GERE) makes an offer for its 34.5 per centowned London-listed associateSource: Bloomberg - 378 words
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332 2004-03-02 7 Serena Ng - It tells SGX of efforts to find investors, takeover of VoIP start-up By Serena Ng LOSS-MAKING audio visual production company Media Stream, which has gone into negative equity, said yesterday in response to a Singapore Exchange query that it can continue as a332 words
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COMPANY Briefs
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Article34 2004-03-02 7 SYSTEMS integrator CSE Global Ltd has won a $2.2 million contract through its Singapore-based subsidiary, TransTel Engineering. It will set up a telecommunications network for Oman-based Sohar Reflnery Company.34 words
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Article25 2004-03-02 7 TPA Strategic Holdings Ltd has proposed a bonus issue of up to 26.7 million new shares on a one-for-flve basis.25 words
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Article36 2004-03-02 7 Bloomberg NEPTUNE Orient Lines Ltd said freight rates rose 16 per cent in the six weeks to Feb 6 from a year earlier, helped by demand for its Europe service. BloombergBloomberg - 36 words
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Article35 2004-03-02 7 HOMEGROWN offshore support and marine services provider Ezra Holdings said it will place out 12 million new shares at $1.18 each to raise about $13.8 million in net proceeds.35 words
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48 2004-03-02 7 Reuters THE Thai government will marge state-controlled Thai Military Bank (TMB), IFCT and the Thai unit of DBS Group in June to create the country's fifth largest bank, SommaiPhasee, chairman of both TMB and the Industrial Finance Corp of Thailand, said yesterday.—ReutersReuters - 48 words
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Article58 2004-03-02 7 DIMENSION Data, the parent ofDatacraft Asia, has appointed Brett Dawson as new group chief executive. Jeremy Ord, who was previously chief executive, remains as group chairman. Malcolm Rutherford also resigned as chief financial officer and executive director, but remains on the board on a non-executive58 words
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SINGAPORE markets
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Article639 2004-03-02 8 VEN SREENIVASAN - Compiled by VEN SREENIVASAN urn niL international MirlcM«sL2l HTL reported a commendable set of results which were better than our expectations. Turnover rose by 32.1 per cent to $435 million while net earnings increased 34.2 per cent to $29.1 million, far exceeding the target of $23.7 million set639 words
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Article, Illustration299 2004-03-02 8 Ven Sreenivasan - HOT STOCK WARRANT By Ven Sreenivasan THE offshore and marine industry has been riding high on strong demand for services and higher freight rates for about a year. And one company to benefit is shipbuilding and chartering specialist Jaya Holdings. Jaya's stockSource: Bloomberg - 299 words
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Article, Illustration514 2004-03-02 8 r. sivanithy - BT comment STOCKS r. sivanithy YOU get the feeling that having loaded themselves to the hilt with stocks over the past six months, investors are now desperately looking for something to propel the market higher. But, look as they might, they're simply notSource: Bloomberg - 514 words
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Article, Illustration375 2004-03-02 8 AFP [TOKYO] The US dollar edged up against the yen in cautious Asian trade yesterday amid speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) may cut interest rates at its meeting later this week, dealers said. Recent strong Japanese economic data have failedAFP; REUTERS - 375 words
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TRADES TO WATCH
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Article122 2004-03-02 8 THE CEO of DMX Technologies Group, Phung Nhuong Giang, on Feb 26 bought 500,000 shares of the networking integrator from the open market at an average price of $1.26 per share. The purchase, which came two days after DMX shares plunged 20 per cent on122 words
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112 2004-03-02 8 THE chairman and CEO of Excelpoint Technology, Albert Phuay, yesterday bought 500,000 shares from the open market at 36 cents apiece. The purchase of the 0.1 per cent stake raised his direct shareholding in the electronics component distributor to 55.8 per cent, or around 271.2112 words
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Article, Illustration108 2004-03-02 8 THE founder and CEO of recently-listed SBI E2Capital Holdings, Choo Chee Kong (above), on Feb 27 bought 150,000 shares of the boutique corporate finance firm from the open market at an average price of 69.6 cents apiece. The purchase, which took place shortly after the108 words
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74 2004-03-02 8 SERENA NG - Compiled by SERENA NG A SUBSTANTIAL shareholder of PDC Corp, Ong Bee Huat, on Feb 27 sold five million shares or a 2.68 per cent stake in a married deal at 7.5 cents per share. The transaction reduced the shareholder's direct stake in the74 words
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Article, Illustration417 2004-03-02 8 OTHER SINGAPORE INDICES Marl VALUE CLOSE iroare -261.00 -32.00 «TC«I -*****.00 -165.00 BT 10-dey MA -*****.00 -26.00 M-SG Equities 510.77 -095 SG Equities Beet 184.58 -1.09 SG Equities Fin 1558.06 -6.90 SG Equities Prop 472.46 -5.80 SMSCI 229.99 +0.04 SiMSCI Futures 231.70 +1.10 ytwlra VOIMW AEM£vertech5c 70,025,000 Bio-Treat HK40c 37,306,000417 words
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Article, Illustration975 2004-03-02 9 JOYCE KOH - It may yet take off but it must try harder to tackle the volatilities of the oil and gas industry, says JOYCE KOH JOYCE KOH MASTERING the technique of growing a business can be a tricky and drawn-out process, but with the expected boom in theFILE PHOTO; Source: Bloomberg - 975 words
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366 2004-03-02 9 Teh Hooi Ling - By Teh Hooi Ling THE disappointing results of AEM-Evertech caused the stock to tank nearly 20 per cent yesterday, dragging down the value of our portfolio as well. Despite being affected by the semiconductor equipment company, our portfolio still managed to beat the366 words
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FOCUS property
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Article, Illustration871 2004-03-02 10 ANDREA TAN - ANDREA TAN finds out why the developer is returning to the local property scene after having been away for 10 years ANDREA TAN DOCTOR turned developer Stanley Quek is returning to Singapore's property market after over a decade in Australia and the UK. "IARTHURLEE - 871 words
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828 2004-03-02 11 Chuang Peck Ming - It lifts its ranking to 33 oat of 215 cities worldwide, from 36 last year By Chuang Peck Ming A COUNTRY'S quality of life is a key consideration for employers when deciding on global staff deployment and Singapore's attraction in that department has moved828 words
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333 2004-03-02 11 Chuang Peck Ming - By Chuang Peck Ming A GAP remains between words and actions when it comes to knowledge management in Singapore's corporate world even when there's now wide recognition that knowledge plays a key role in business. While more than four in five companies in333 words
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Article, Illustration570 2004-03-02 11 Vince Chong - By Vince Chong THE en bloc saga over Hilltops Apartments continues, with marketing agent DTZ Debenham Tie Leung now inviting expressions of interest not tender bids for the 67,300 sq ft site and an adjoining plot comprising 16 terrace houses. This coincides570 words
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Article3545 2004-03-02 11 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS S B Sel Eqty Dividend Pf 04 (USD) 1.0006/ Commanbanfc Aaat Mat UNtamtaM IM K'nara) Com Global Finance Index Rl 0.995/ iatTootbMp' 0773/ Com Global Lifestyle Index Fd 1.005/ Sur Euope Bond U8/ Com Global Health mde« Fd 0.901/ SttEiraeBal 1083/ Com Global Telecom mde» Fd 03,545 words
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Article592 2004-03-02 12 EDITORIAL SHOULD America's trade partners be anxious over the noisy antifree trade pronouncements by the Democrats who are hoping to challenge President George W Bush in the November election? Should they worry over the fact that the leading Democratic presidential candidate, Senator John Kerry, has592 words
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Article, Illustration2273 2004-03-02 12 Singapore Airlines'pilots union voiced its unhappines with management in a letter to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew that was published last week. SM's office also released a document describing what other SIA union chiefs felt was wrong with union-management relations. We reproduce belowFILE PHOTO - 2,273 words
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Miscellaneous243 2004-03-02 12 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD signal (6) 13 In advance, in South Africa before the birth (8) not very helpful (8) 30 In a rush, owns to a number L 8 Wine from Elgin, sir? No, 27 Rescue broken vase (4) 31 Lies menu has an impro- in YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION wicaH plprnpnt 06V0tl0n3l243 words
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REGION world
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518 2004-03-02 13 Anthony Rowley - But some analysts say relief will be short-lived and that US$ will resume downward trend From Anthony Rowley in Tokyo THE Tokyo stock market rose to its highest level in almost two years yesterday as hopes for the continuation of Japan's export-led518 words
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Article, Illustration566 2004-03-02 13 LONDON Acquiring Household helps lift pre-tax gain 33% to US$12.8b Agencies HSBC, the world's second-largest bank, has reported a 33 per cent jump in 2003 pre-tax profits yesterday to US$l2.B billion helped by acquisitions in the US and Mexico. The bank said Household, theAgencies; REUTERS - 566 words
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150 2004-03-02 13 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] HSBC Holdings plans to move 6,000 jobs to support centres in India, China and Malaysia by year-end as it shifts work to lower-cost sites in Asia. The bank employed 8,000 people at such centres at the end of lastBloomberg - 150 words
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342 2004-03-02 13 THE Kuala Lumpur demutualised stock exchange is set to implement a new trading system that could facilitate the cross-border listing of shares, but it will not shorten the settlement period, according to the exchange's new chief executive officer. Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange342 words
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Article, Illustration75 2004-03-02 13 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King claims 11 Oscars in the categories of motion picture, director (Peter Jackson), art direction, costume design, visual effects, make-up, sound mixing, original score (Howard Shore), film editing, original song (Into the West) and adapted screenplay. Other winners include:75 words
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462 2004-03-02 13 LOS ANGELES Reuters, NYT AND the Oscar goes to Time Warner Inc's Warner Bros 13 of them in fact. In fact, the accolades pouring in for Lord of the Rings at Sunday night's Academy Awards were so sweeping that most of WarnerReuters,; NYT - 462 words
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WORLD Watch
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132 2004-03-02 13 AFP [BEIJING] Anglo-Australia miner BHP Billiton has won a US$9 billion deal to supply 12 million tons of iron ore annually over 25 years to four Chinese steelmakers, the company said yesterday. It is the biggest contract BHP has ever won in China, puttingAFP - 132 words
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Article97 2004-03-02 13 Reuters [NEW YORK] Federal investigators are probing Coca-Cola Co's dealings with a Japanese company amid allegations the soft drinks maker overstated results for several years, the Wall Street Journal said yesterday. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the US attorney-general's office are examining if Coca-ColaReuters - 97 words
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89 2004-03-02 13 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] The sale of shares in Telekom Malaysia opened yesterday as part of the giant phone company's efforts to raise as much as RM3 billion (Ssl.3 billion). State investment arm Khazanah Nasional, which owns about 42 per cent of Telekom, has hired CreditAFP - 89 words
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Article121 2004-03-02 13 Bloomberg [PRINCETON] Semiconductor sales rose 27 per cent in January to US$l5.6 billion worldwide, led by increases in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, the Semiconductor Industry Association said. Sales for the month were 2.4 per cent below December 2003 sales, a decline typicalBloomberg - 121 words
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139 2004-03-02 13 Reuters [HONG KONG] Hong Kong's economic recovery accelerated in February on increased new business as employment rose for the first time in three months, the monthly Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey shows. "The overall level of economic activity in Hong Kong expanded forReuters - 139 words
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Article70 2004-03-02 13 Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia's tin price hit 19-year highs yesterday and dealers said the market was poised for further heights given the global shortage of the metal. Spot tin on the Kuala Lumpur Tin Market touched the key psychological barrier of US$7,OOO a tonne,Reuters - 70 words
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488 2004-03-02 13 NEW YORK Feb employment index highest since Dec '87 Reuters, AP, Bloomberg US factories boomed at close to a 20-year high in February, according to a survey released yesterday that also suggested a turnaround in hiring may be on the horizon after a threeyearReuters,; AP,; Bloomberg - 488 words
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Article619 2004-03-02 14 Transaction date: Mar 1 Hi am O—. 9ii«—i 1 q»» CNwji AUgraan 50c 034 1.150 NOt 25» -0010 5LV*»US20C 0.39 0 785 -0515 03C 9.13 ***** CapttaLand 1-25 1.770 -0 020 Fwk«wyH2$t 051 1.030 Chart SamKond 26c 1* 1.690 -0.020 Propte'i Food HKSOc 0.44 1560 -0010 OtyDwMc 117 6.950619 words
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Article2021 2004-03-02 14 Transaction date: Mar 1 KUALA LUMPUR v#| °o% To mi COM) GlobetronicsTech 7.15 -0.05 379 H rWW GlomacBhd .2.83 -0.01 223 -Jfl iK ,g SS, Is J at s: otl oi? GoWenPluj 0.56 -0.02 136 290 5o6 249 Golsta Synergy 1.26 unch 0 m 0 32 478 Gopeng Bhrf™.2,021 words
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Article, Illustration498 2004-03-02 15 BRUSSELS Dispute over tax breaks for US exporters could cost US$300m this year Reuters THE European Union imposed sanctions on the United States for the first time yesterday as a dispute over tax breaks for US firms turned into a tradeReuters; AFP photo - 498 words
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236 2004-03-02 15 SYDNEY Robust consumer spending, exports cited for growth Bloomberg PROFITS of Australian businesses rose for a second straight quarter in the three months to Dec 31 as consumer spending increased and a recovery in global growth boosted demand for Australian exports.Bloomberg - 236 words
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FOCUS enterprise
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Article, Illustration912 2004-03-02 16 Joyce Koh - When it comes to overseas expansion, Super Galvanising is excited about the prospects yet realistic about the pace. Joyce Koh reports Joyce Koh THE name is Super Galvanising. And it is a reflection of the simple ambition of its managing director Steven Quah: to be super goodPHOTOS BY CHRIS LOH - 912 words
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SHIPPING TIMES
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Article, Illustration60 2004-03-02 17 MANILA] Philippine coast guard officers aboard a rubber dinghy search near the burnt wreckage of the Super Ferry 14 in Mariveles, north of Manila. Hopes of finding alive any of about 100 people missing afterfire gutted the Philippine ferry faded as rescuers scoured the sea near theREUTERS - 60 words
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Article, Illustration405 2004-03-02 17 Donald Urquhart - 12 member states given two months to comply with legislation By Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] The European Commission (EC) will begin infringement action against 12 of its 15 member states for failing to adopt new ship safety legislation, created in the wake ofFILE PHOTO - 405 words
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428 2004-03-02 17 Donald Urquhart - Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] Boosted by a pick-up in the global and regional economies, Thai-listed Regional Container Lines (RCL) enjoyed record liftings for 2003, but ultimately saw a 39 per cent rise in net profit, reversed by strengthening regional currencies against428 words
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Article286 2004-03-02 17 SGX '000 Mar 1 S$ *1- Vol CH Offshore 0.35 -0.02 2562 ChuanHup 0.53 -0.01 3412 Cosco Investment 0.91 -0.03 ***** CVVT Distribution 0.54 -0.01 10 Ezra Hldgs 1.23 unch 0 Freight Links 0.13 unch 495 GB Holdings 0.71 0.01 8 Java Holdings 0.80 -0.03 3470 K1 Venture286 words
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369 2004-03-02 17 Beth Jinks - $8.54m profit for FY2003 despite higher freight rates By Beth Jinks [SINGAPORE] Singaporelisted regional carrier Samudera Shipping's FY2003 net profit fell 32 per cent, hit by skyrocketing charter rates and higher costs that offset rate restorations. Samudera reported a $8.54 million net profit369 words
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207 2004-03-02 17 Donald Urquhart - Donald Urquhart [SINGAPORE] Rescuers hold out little hope of finding any more survivors of the Singapore flagged tanker Bow Mariner that exploded and sank off the US coast Saturday evening, leaving three confirmed dead and 18 missing from a crew of 27.207 words
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ROLLS-ROYCE centenary
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Article, Illustration525 2004-03-02 18 Rolls-Royce has come a long way propelling itself from car-making to powering planes THE year 2004 marks the centenary of the historic meeting between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce from which one of the world's leading engineering companies and most famous brand namesAFP - 525 words
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Article115 2004-03-02 18 PAGE Austral AL 5 Bank Line 4 BSA 4 B'tang Mas 6 CMACGM 3 COSCO 3 China Shpg 5 Crocodile Line ....4 CWT Globelink ...4 Delmas 4 Dongnama 3 ECL 3 Far Shpg 5 Foong Sun 5 Gemartrans 4 Hamburg Sud 5 Hangli 4 Heung-A 3 Indotrans115 words
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SHIPS IN PORT
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Article595 2004-03-02 22 Vessel Voy No Berth Arrival Departure JURONG PORT/MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL BAYSWATER228 E4058 J3 A/SIDE 02/03 023( DAFA 017W J17/18 A/SIDE 02/03 060( JIEDA 0201 J16/17 A/SIDE 02/03 120C SHAN FURYU 06/04 J3 A/SIDE 02/03 080( TIMBER WEALT 9 J4/5 A/SIDE 02/03 060( TY-COON 06/04 J13 A/SIDE 02/03 235? WINSTAR595 words
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Article1679 2004-03-02 22 CONTAINERS TERMINAL AND VESSEL SCHEDULES Vessel Out In Bth Berthing Un- Berth Name Voy Voy seq berthing Nmbr ACX DAHLIA 073S 073S 1 02/03/2004-07:00 02/03/2004-1900 T03 A« HIBISCUS 089N 089N 1 02/03/2004-08:00 02/03/2004-21:00 T02 AUCANT1A 396 892 1 05/03/2004-07:00 06/03/2004-23:00 ANOA 4053 4053 1 02/03/2004-21:00 03/03/2004-02:00 T06 API1,679 words
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Article147 2004-03-02 22 Mar 21 Japan: Vernal Equinox Day. Apr 4 HK: Ching M Fest. South Korea: Arbor Day. Taiwan: Ching M Fest. Apr 6 Thailand: Chakri Memorial Day. Apr 8 Norway: Maundy Thursday. Philippines: Maundy Thursday. Sweden: Maundy Thursday. Apr 0 Sweden: Good Friday. Singapore: Good Friday. Philippines: Day of147 words
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Article837 2004-03-02 22 THIS report, compiled by Cockett Marine 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 the individual837 words
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Article532 2004-03-02 22 Carbon Fob 26 Dtnslty Water Residue AshAlumlnium Sediment HM/M EIIM KC/W3 HV/V H M/W S M/M PPM mrttiod ISO/Cimac Limits Spec E2S 991 1.0 15.0 0.10 80 0.10 Spec G35 991 1.0 18.0 0.15 80 0.10 Northern Europe 180 Ave 980.0 0.1 12.3 0.04 IS 0.02532 words
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AIR & LAND transport
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Article, Illustration515 2004-03-02 23 Proposal to catch possible US-bound terrorists may cover seven cities Reuters, AP [NEW YORK] The US Homeland Security Department is planning to station American inspectors in foreign airports to screen passengers, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. Citing US Customs chief RobertReuters,; AP; REUTERS FILE PHOTO - 515 words
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Article, Illustration458 2004-03-02 23 New CEO says his first task is to meet labour onions Reuters [ROME] Alitalia's new chief executive has said that hundreds of planned job cuts at the loss-making airline could be scaled back and that his first task would be to meet unhappyReuters; FILE PHOTO - 458 words
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227 2004-03-02 23 AFP [BEIJING] Flag-carrier Air China has bought a 20 per cent stake in regional company Shandong Airlines and has also taken a 26 per cent stake in the parent company, Shandong Aviation Group (SAG), company officials said yesterday. Wang Youngsheng, spokesman forAFP - 227 words
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Article, Illustration40 2004-03-02 23 [ECHAVACOIZ, Spain] A passenger train sends up a spray of snow near the northern Spanish town of Echavacoiz on Sunday. Many roads and mountain passes in northern Spain have been closed due to the cold weather spell. APAP - 40 words
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233 2004-03-02 23 Reuters [HONG KONG] The Hong Kong government-owned Airport Authority, which is preparing a stock listing, will take over the management of loss-making Zhuhai airport across the border in mainland China, a Hong Kong newspaper said yesterday. The Apple Daily newspaper reported thatReuters - 233 words
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176 2004-03-02 23 Bloomberg [LONDON] Exel pic, which transports and stores goods for companies including Marks Spencer, said 2003 net income fell 12 per cent after demand for air freight in the US waned and the US dollar fell. Net income dropped to £96.9 million (*****.7Bloomberg - 176 words
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Article2042 2004-03-02 23 CITY FLIGHT ETA FLIGHT ETD mm LH9770 2245 ***** c 022 o ?245 EK404 1350 EM31 0300 R .7U 7 fK3« 1645 S042S 2325 0F82 2250 "430 1*40 1 Amttrtfam S023 0630 GA974 0130 Frinkfwt AC9951 0655 LH9765 M25 KL837 1535 S***** 2150 LH J* ■IMA2,042 words
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TOC 2004 ASIA
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Article, Illustration1033 2004-03-02 24 ROBERT JERVIS - Mega-sized Ultra-Large Containerships (ULCs) are changing the face of the industry worldwide. ROBERT JERVIS reports. ROBERT JERVIS Today, there are almost 500 post-Pana-max container ships aggregating three million TEU in service or on order, according to the UK company, Drewry Shipping Consultants. Most of these havePSA CORPORATION - 1,033 words
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Miscellaneous112 2004-03-02 22 Issued by Meteorological Service Division,NEA LEGEND: Thunderstorm Wind speed symbols Showers O Full circle w/o line indicates calm or light and variable winds R a i n One half fleche represents 5 knots Cloudy Day -One full fleche represents 10 knots x Hazy One solid triangle represents 50 knots D112 words
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