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Title Section15 2005-01-20 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE 85 cents online at http://business-times.asial.com.sg MICA (P) 023/03/2004 Thursday, January 20,200515 words
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573 2005-01-20 1 RONNIE LIM - Subsidiary City Gas understood to be in preliminary talks for stake in gas retailer By RONNIE LIM ISINGAPORE] Following Temasek Holdings' recent forays into energy investments in this region, another wholly-owned subsidiary of the Singapore investment company is now eyeing gas retail ventures in573 words
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260 2005-01-20 1 Reuters' IKUALA LUMPUR] Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who fixed the country's exchange rate in 1998, yesterday called for a review of the peg as the weak dollar has caused the ringgit to depreciate against other major currencies. "I feel the timeReuters' - 260 words
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Article139 2005-01-20 1 Dsn 2.***** (+13.20) ST INDEX FUTURES 2,090.00 (+4.00) siMsa 250.75 (+1.81) SIMSa FUTURES 250.40 (+0.80) MARKETS Wednesday Change KLSE COMP 935.53 -2.03 NIKKEI 225 11,405.34 -17.92 MANGSENG 13.678.63 +74.41 SET INDEX 709.03 -0.52 JAKARTA COMP 1.027.81 +10.08 MANILA COMP 1,946.89 +41.44 SEOUL COMP 916.27 -4.30 SHENZHEN B 227.10139 words
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Article45 2005-01-20 1 TOP STORIES ...PG 2.3 COMPANIES PG4,5.7 MARKETS PG 6 ECONOMY PG 12 M'SIA/INDON.. PG 13 CHINA PG 14 INDIA PG 15 WORLD PG 16.17 AVIATION PG IB SHIPPING PG 19 EDITORIAL PG 20 LETTERS PG21 STOCKS PG 22.23 BIZFT PG 28 PROPERTY.. PG 29,3045 words
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Article, Illustration417 2005-01-20 1 SIOW LI SEN - By SIOW LI SEN [SINGAPORE] Nets has agreed to make refunds to ichqs customers, who might otherwise be left in the lurch following a police probe into Indigoz Exchange, the company behind the instrument. In a statement yesterday, Nets, which had a twomonth promotion417 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration739 2005-01-20 2 DANIEL BUENAS - CAAS says it's still reviewing documents submitted only recently by Awair By DANIEL BUENAS [SINGAPORE] The Indonesian arm of Malaysian budget airline Air Asia, Awair, aborted its maiden flight to Singapore yesterday as it had yet to receive approval from the Civil AviationLIANHE ZAOBAO - 739 words
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633 2005-01-20 2 RAJU CHELLAM - By RAJU CHELLAM [SINGAPORE] Despite the marketing push to get more people to opt for high-speed Internet connections, Singapore still lags other developed markets in Asia in broadband penetration. Research house Gartner says Singapore's broadband penetration last year was just 11.4 per cent, compared633 words
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Article, Illustration517 2005-01-20 2 CHEN HUIFEN - By CHEN HUIFEN [SINGAPORE] It is not the government's policy to inject Singapore's surpluses into Temasek Holdings, said Acting Second Minister for Finance Raymond Lim. He made the point in Parliament yesterday to refute claims that the Singapore investment agency uses theFILE PHOTO - 517 words
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Article739 2005-01-20 2 Singapore can now handle downturn better: economist EVERY leading indicator is pointing to a slowdown, but the Singapore economy will probably weather the coming cyclical downturn better as it is now leaner, fitter and more resilient, says economist Manu Bhaskaran. That's the short-term outlook. But questions persist about739 words
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Article, Illustration485 2005-01-20 3 ANNA TEO - But how effectively it adjusts to longer term challenges remains a question Reports by ANNA TEO [SINGAPORE] Every leading indicator is pointing to a slowdown, but the Singapore economy will probably weather the coming cyclical downturn better as it is now leaner, fitter485 words
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Article, Illustration640 2005-01-20 3 (SINGAPORE] Singaporeans may be downright class-conscious, but it is religion rather than race or class that poses the most worrying threat to social harmony. That, in any case, is the majority view of members of the audience at an Institute of PolicyFILE PHOTO - 640 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration615 2005-01-20 4 ANDREA TAN - Trust is looking beyond S'pore and office properties By ANDREA TAN CAPITACOMMERCIAL Trust (CCT), one of two < property trusts of property giant Capitaiand, is looking beyond Singapore and office properties to double its asset size to $4 billion by615 words
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528 2005-01-20 4 ANGELA TAN - HOCK LOCK SIEW By ANGELA TAN OVER the past few trading days. BIL International Bhares have risen to the# highest price feveit since the company was listed on tip Singapore Excltange in Mtflch 2000. St what's been driving the stock of528 words
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Article, Illustration501 2005-01-20 5 MICHELLE QUAH - FINANCIAL RESULTS CEO expects pressure on profit margins this year By MICHELLE QUAH SINGAPORE'S No 2 mobilephone operator, Mobile One (Ml), turned in a 9.2 per cent year-on-year increase in net earnings for the year ended last Dec 31. But thePHOTO: ARTHUR LEE - 501 words
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Article380 2005-01-20 5 ANDREA TAN - By ANDREA TAN CAPITACOMMERCE Trust (CCT) yesterday turned in a higher than expected income, beating its own forecast by 11.2 per cent, and said it is giving its Market Street carpark a $14 million "extreme makeover". CCT, one of two listed real estate investment trusts (Reits)380 words
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241 2005-01-20 5 WONG WEI KONG - By WONG WEI KONG MAINBOARD-LISTED SNP Corporation reported yesterday a slight rise in net earnings in 2004 as losses from the disposal of investments and provisions ate into its profits from operations. Net profit for the year ended Dec 31,241 words
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201 2005-01-20 5 KENNETH LIM - By KENNETH LIM OVERSEAS Union Enterprise (OUE) warned yesterday that the group's pre-tax profit for 2004 will be "substantially reduced" due to an expected provision for impairment loss for its hotel properties in Shantou and Haikou in China. "However, at the operating201 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration508 2005-01-20 6 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS ST index rises 13.2 points to 2,097.39, with a third coming from SingTel's 3-cent bounce R SIVANITHY Senior Conespondent ANEW day brings with it new hope. For traders, this means a fresh batch of "buy" recommendations or trading ideas on which to baseSource: Bloomberg - 508 words
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Article, Illustration464 2005-01-20 6 JOYCE KOOH - Compiled by JOYCE KOOH L was no adverse impact on its hospiteiMv hmdnM hv the r&rant Asian Miiitgr apjr iiw jiivouw tsunami Hospitality operations remwjm jn FYOS, particuoperation has already gained cashflow the number of im- ~iinmimi u fa, trail that 25-30 per cent of afl payment transacted isSource: Bloomberg - 464 words
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Article, Illustration517 2005-01-20 6 LARRY WEE - CURRENCIES LARRY WEE Senior Correspondent THE US dollar retreated anew across a broad front in Asia yesterday, giving up a painftil one per cent or more against selected counterparts after a brief Tuesday night bounce on very strong US flows data. TheSource: Reuters - 517 words
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TRADES TO WATCH
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110 2005-01-20 6 SESDAQ-LISTED Magnus Energy Group dumped 38.8 million shares of Lantrovision on the open market this week, paring its 11.97 per cent stake to just an unsubstantial 1.97 per cent. Magnus, an engineering group formerly known as Strike Engineering, sold 18.5 million shares at 5.5110 words
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127 2005-01-20 6 LINKS Island Holdings deputy managing director Cynthia Tan Kwee Hiang is no longer a substantial shareholder of HG Metal Manufacturing after she sold 2.8 million shares on the open market on Tuesday. The sale, which was disclosed without pricing information, reduced her HG127 words
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90 2005-01-20 6 FORMER Hong Fok Corp executive director Cheong Pin Seng sold a further 391,000 shares on the open market on Tuesday at 25 cents apiece through a Hong Leong Finance nominee account, cutting his direct stake to 0.125 per cent from 0.19 per cent TTie90 words
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65 2005-01-20 6 SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering's Steven Cheong Mun Lock, who was described as senior vice-president for new business in the company's annual report for FY2003, sold his entire 5,000-share holding yesterday. The shares were sold at $2.43 each on the open market. Shares of ST Engineering,65 words
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70 2005-01-20 6 KENNETH LIM - Compiled by KENNETH LIM METAL Component Engineering co-founder and substantial shareholder Chiu Choon Piah sold 800,000 shares on the open market on Monday and now holds just a 5.64 per cent direct stake from 6.35 per cent previously. No pricing information was given. Shares of70 words
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Article, Illustration429 2005-01-20 6 OTHER SINGAPORE INDICES Jan 19 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS 597.00 +52.00 BT CADI -*****.00 +105.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 +60.00 All-SG Equities 547.34 +3.61 SG Equities Elect 168.96 +5.11 SG Equities Fin 1636.60 +6.97 SG Equities Prop 535.55 +2.85 SIMSCi 250.75 +1.81 SiMSCI Futures 250.40 +0.80 MOST ACTIVE STOCKS VOLUME429 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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558 2005-01-20 7 KENNETH LIM - IPO WATCH Competition is tough, start-up costs causing a year of flat earnings Reports by KENNETH LIM HOPING to repeat its past success with office equipment designing and manufacturing, Asia Tiger Group is raising $11.5 million in an initial public offering to558 words
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Article, Illustration345 2005-01-20 7 INVESTORS could soon have a listed alternative to mobile handset distributor TeleChoiee International with the pending listing of Distribution Management Solutions, a 50 per centowned associate of main-board-listed Accord Customer Care Solutions. According to a preliminary prospectus filed with the Monetary Authority ofFILE PHOTO - 345 words
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Article292 2005-01-20 7 SINGTEL has been granted waivers by the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) relating to its quotation arrangements there, to better reflect the level of Austra-lian-based ownership of the company. Currently, the number of Sing Tel CDIs (CHESS depositary interests) quoted on the ASX is based on292 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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70 2005-01-20 7 NIPPECRAFT Ltd said it expects better revenue and net earnings in FY2004. The improvement in earnings is due to its increased penetration into the US and European markets, the company said, adding that margins have improved because of its efforts to enhance product mix and70 words
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23 2005-01-20 7 GUANGZHAO Industrial Forest Biotechnology Group has signed two forest logging agreements covering about 5.333 hectares in Jiangxi Province.23 words
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54 2005-01-20 7 MAKING its first foray into the Indian market, Eco Water's fully-owned subsidiary Eco Water T echnologies (EWT) has inked a deal with PRS-Enterprises to form ajbint venture for"a bio-medical waste treatment project near Mumbai in Kalyan. EWT will invest about $365,000 for an54 words
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33 2005-01-20 7 SINGNET, the Internet arm of SingTel, has launched its new BroadBand 3500 kbps Unlimited Plan targeting residential customers. It comes bundled with free music downloads, video-on-demand and games.33 words
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73 2005-01-20 7 FOOD Junction Holdings said it has increased its investment in fully-owned subsidiary Food Culture Pte Ltd from $2 to $400,000. It said the investment is in line with its direction to expand its business into the operation of halal food courts in Singapore. Its73 words
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46 2005-01-20 7 KIM Eng Holdings said it has disposed 0f635,500 shares in its Thai subsidiary in the open market for about $1.12 million. The sale trimmed its stake in Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) from 60 per cent to 59.88 per cent.46 words
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44 2005-01-20 7 KEPPEL Integrated Engineering, Keppel Corporation's engineering arm, said it has bagged four contracts worth $10 million. Two are wastewater treatment contracts for its proprietary Unibrane membrane bioreactor technology. The other two are for installing Unitank wastewater treatment plants.44 words
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165 2005-01-20 7 SINGAPORE Post and insurance giant Prudential Assurance yesterday signed an agreement to establish an exclusive life insurance distribution partnership in Singapore. Under the deal, Sing Post will sell Prudential's financial planning services and products at its post offices. This is in addition to financial services165 words
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BLUE CHIPS
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Article, Illustration1009 2005-01-20 8 WONG WEI KONG - After breaking two years of flat earnings, group is expected to resume positive growth momentum, writes WONG WEI KONG WONG WEI KONG IT may not still be high-growth days but Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE) has at least broken out of two years of flat earnings.Source: Bloomberg - 1,009 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration610 2005-01-20 9 CHUAHG PECK MING - He says continuous learning and an entrepreneurial spirit are crucial By CHUAHG PECK MING i« SINGAPORE remains a land of opportunity, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. And there are reasons < for this. Singapore has a t i competitive economy andSource: PM's speech in Parlamert - 610 words
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145 2005-01-20 9 V n WHAT better way to laimch public policy school than to sink one's teeth into the most pertinent issues of governance? ■»> :i Prominent Chinese and Indian scholars will be in 'Singapore pn April 5 and 6 Vfor a conference on "Manning Globalisation:145 words
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379 2005-01-20 9 ALEXANDRA HO - Many employers say age is not their main criteria By ALEXANDRA HO COMPANIES here say age is not the main factor they look at when hiring. Several major employers BT checked with also said they had a high proportion of older workers. In379 words
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240 2005-01-20 9 THE premium for a big car COE jumped back up yesterday as all three passenger car categories settled at the $19,000 level. A fortnight ago, the premium for a Category B certificate of entitlement, for cars above 1,600 cc, plunged $4,706 to240 words
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338 2005-01-20 10 LIZA LIN - MIT, NUS, NTU launch second phase of their course tie-up By LIZA LIN THE government wants to make Singapore a global research and development hub, and attracting talent is the way to do it, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang said yesterday. Mr338 words
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441 2005-01-20 10 LIZA LIN - Long drawn out talks resume at Feb meet in Australia By LIZA LIN TRANSPORT minister Yeo Cheow Tong said yesterday the government would offer anything it could in exchange for a full open skies agreement with the Australian government. Discussions441 words
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Article, Illustration452 2005-01-20 10 CAROLYN QUEK - By CAROLYN QUEK NOW when you enter Hansgrohe's new boutique in Singapore, you can take a dip in their steambaths or whirlpools before making your purchase. After 10 years in Singapore, the upmarket German designer bathroom label has launched its firstCHRIS LOH - 452 words
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NEWS ROUNDUP
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Article95 2005-01-20 10 THE Ministry of Trade and Industry has appointed four new members to the board of JTC Corporation for one year from Jan 1. They are: Halimah Yacob, assistant secretary-general of NTUC; Mark David Daley, president of DFS Asia; Jen Kwong Hwa, managing director of95 words
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61 2005-01-20 10 SILKAIR, the regional arm of Singapore Airlines, is offering special packages as low as $99 to Phuket, including two nights' stay, until the end of February. It is also offering packages to Krabi and Langkawi, both at $128. Each package includes airfares, hotel61 words
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Article49 2005-01-20 10 The Media Development Authority of Singapore signed a first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Broadcasting Commission (KBC) yesterday, to co-operate in the field of broadcasting. It allows the KBC and the MDA to co-produce television programmes and exchange information on broadcast policies.49 words
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SINGAPORE FOCUS: SERVICES
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Article, Illustration832 2005-01-20 11 DANIEL BUENAS - EDUCATION 'Global schoolhouse' plan is paying off for Singapore, as foreign universities take root, writes DANIEL BUENAS DANIEL BUENAS INVESTMENT projects over the next five years in the education services sector are expected to contribute $117 million in value-added per year to GDP, $144FILE PHOTO - 832 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration566 2005-01-20 12 Central bank says move part of a broader attempt to ease revaluation pressures AFP I'"*, [BEUING] China Is considering new steps to partially fire* up its strictly controlled currency, state press said yesterday in one of the clearest signs yet that aAFP; REUTERS - 566 words
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351 2005-01-20 12 LATEST US DATA Reuters [WASHINGTON! US housing starts rose 10.9 per cent last month, beating expectations and marking .the biggest jump In more than seven years, as groundbreaking activity increased across the country, a Commerce Department report showed yesterday. Housing starts rose to aReuters - 351 words
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354 2005-01-20 12 Reuters [CHICAGO] The Federal Reserve will keep lifting US interest rates to less stimulative levels but will focus increasingly on economic data as they make their decisions, several Fed officials suggested on Tuesday. In separate appearances, Minneapolis Fed president GaryReuters - 354 words
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452 2005-01-20 12 ANTHONY ROWLEY - Rising yen, falling imports keep prospects stagnant By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo DESPITE recent improvements in Japan's industrial output and in machinery orders, both the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan declined to upgrade their view of the economy in monthly reports published yesterday.452 words
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243 2005-01-20 12 Reuters [MANILA] The Philippine budget deficit was about 6 per cent lower than its 2004 target and should fall another 10 per cent this year, the finance minister said yesterday, as higher revenue and belt-tightening eased fiscal problems. Finance Secretary JuanitaReuters - 243 words
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423 2005-01-20 13 SHOEB KAGDA - Word that Temasek was the main buyer during the two exercises spiked shares by 8.1% By SHOEB KAGDA in Jakarta SHAKES of Indonesia's sixth largest bank. Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), soared yesterday after word spread that Singapore's Temasek Holdings could be mopping up the423 words
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228 2005-01-20 13 AFP. AP [JAKARTAI Foreign donors providing billions of dollars of tsunami aid for Indonesia should not fear the funds will be swindled through corruption. Foreign Minister Hasan Wirayuda said yesterday. Concerns that the funds could be embezzled by Indonesian officials were "unnecessary"AFP.; AP - 228 words
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Article, Illustration378 2005-01-20 13 Reuters [KUALA LUMPURI Malaysia is in no hurry to raise interest rates and is coping with current inflows of foreign capital, the country's central bank chief said in an interview published yesterday. Funds have poured into Malaysia on speculation that a weakerReuters; BLOOMBERG - 378 words
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692 2005-01-20 13 S J AYASANKARAN - By S J AYASANKARAN in Kuala Lumpur THE federal government and a private company awarded the management of water services in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have clinched bank financing in an exercise that will pave the way for an eventual overhaul of water692 words
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GREATER CHINA
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419 2005-01-20 14 It also named Hong Kong as a priority destination Bloomberg. Reuters [HONG KONG] China's national welfare fund, which manages about 170 billion yuan (5533.5 billion) in assets, said it may invest as much as US$l billion overseas for the first time, possibly inBloomberg.; Reuters - 419 words
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305 2005-01-20 14 AFP (TOKYO] Japanese cosmetics maker Kanebo said yesterday that Chinese sales staff at several of its retail outlets on the mainland are refusing to work. The Kyodo News agency said about 700 Chinese counter sales staff had refused to show up for workAFP - 305 words
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Article, Illustration587 2005-01-20 14 Billions of yuan to be invested in central China, Shanghai, Nanjing Reuters [HONG KONG] The world s largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, will team up with Citic Pacific to open hundreds of stores in China, a booming but increasingly competitive market, over theReuters; Source: Bloomberg - 587 words
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Article, Illustration453 2005-01-20 14 AFP (SHANGHAI] With their sculpted bodies, moisturised skin and fitted suits, Chinese men are taking an increasing interest in their looks and in fashion, urged on by their womenfolk. Male models are everywhere in Shanghai, from advertising hoardings in Nankin Road's chic shopping centres toAFP - 453 words
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499 2005-01-20 14 Reuters [HONG KONG] The bulls say Asian technology shares have rarely looked so cheap in seven years. The bears say excess supplies of computers, phones and screens mean they are only going to get cheaper. For investors looking forReuters - 499 words
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INDIA
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NOTE BOOK
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139 2005-01-20 15 AFP [CONAKRY] Telekom Malaysia, owner of a state-run telecommunications company, has suspended its contract citing difficulties on the ground in the west African state, officials said on Tuesday. The Malaysian group bought a 60 per cent stake in the telecom company in HMcember 1995 forAFP - 139 words
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Article110 2005-01-20 15 AFP PELTING] Manchester United will bring its all-star squid to China in July for a friendly against Chinese Super League team Bering Hyundai. The Red Devils will t»lf« lU>IH it Bering's Workers' Stadium on July 26 as part of an Asian tour, dub officials wereAFP - 110 words
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127 2005-01-20 15 AP (GENEVA] More than a miltion people may have lost their jobs because of damage wrought by the Indian Ocean tsunami, the ,j>f T I UN labour agency said yesterday. The colossal impact on predominantly poor coastal areas cost many people notAP - 127 words
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Article79 2005-01-20 15 Reuters JAKARTA] Indonesia said yesterday it hoped to hold talks with separatist rebels taperatinglntsunami-hit Aceh province at the end of this month. "Our hope is jM)t too much, it is, indeed, realistic to hold a meeting at the end ofthis month," Minister Hassan Wira|uda toldReuters - 79 words
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93 2005-01-20 15 AP [BEUING] China's southern business capital of Guangzhou has begun construction of a new opera house designed by London-based star architect Zaha Hadid. The one billion yuan (S$ 197 million) Guangzhou Opera House, due to open hi 2007, will be among China's three biggestAP - 93 words
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609 2005-01-20 15 Asset inflation feared as India and China scramble for big deals Reuters [SINGAPOREI China's and India's stale oil companies are on the brink of snaring their biggest overseas purchases, likely boosting the cost of already pricey assets and raising concerns over ftiture returns.Reuters - 609 words
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Article, Illustration205 2005-01-20 15 Reuters [VICENZA Italy) Light and competitively prtoed jewellery with seml-pre-ctous stones and diamonds is gaining popularity among younger women in India, who are expected to drive buying Outside of traditional wedding jewels. Indian jewellers at an Italian trade fkir said the new trend was evidentReuters; AP - 205 words
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309 2005-01-20 15 Reuters [BOMBAY] Bajaj Auto Ltd. India's second-biggest motorcycle maker, reported a weaker-than-expected 0.9 per cent rise in quarterly profits yesterday as higher raw materials prices offset better sales in the world's largest market after China. BaM. which also makes scooters and dominates the marketReuters - 309 words
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Article, Illustration486 2005-01-20 16 Bank had paid fee to clients to boost support for lukewarm offer [SYDNEY] The Australian Stock Exchange is to review its guidelines on book building for equity offerings after an investigation found that Goldman Sachs had given investors an "incorrect" impression ofSource: Dealogic IT - 486 words
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398 2005-01-20 16 Bundling products helps it win corporate clients NYT [NEW YORK] IBM. the world's largest supplier of information technology services and computers, reported strong quarterly results Tuesday as it continued to gain ground amuag busiaess customers. Itftbmpaftffl results surpassed Wall Street's expectations somewhat inNYT - 398 words
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Article267 2005-01-20 16 Reuters [BRUSSELS] New capital rules known as Basel II will be applied equitably in all countries, a top global banking supervisor said. His assurance came amid persistent worries that they could upset the regulatory playing field. Jaime Caruana, chairman of the Basel CommitteeReuters - 267 words
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Article, Illustration407 2005-01-20 16 Hardnosed approach to terror remains AFP [WASHINGTON] Condoleezza Rice, ready to take office as US secretary of state, put a softer face on the Bush administration but gave no quarter in its hardnosed approach to the post-Sept 11 world.AFP; REUTERS - 407 words
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178 2005-01-20 16 Reuters [HANOI/BANGKOK] Vietnam yesterday told people not to handle dead chickens following the deaths of fiye people from the deadly bird flu virus and Thailand said it had its first case for two months. More human deaths are feared. The World HealthReuters - 178 words
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Article, Illustration492 2005-01-20 17 Institutional investors return as global equity markets recover [LONDON] After years of being eclipsed by their racier counterparts in debt and fixed income, equity bankers are hoping to reclaim some of their former status this year, says the Financial Times. The recent recoverySource: Dealogic - 492 words
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Article, Illustration338 2005-01-20 17 Reuters [NEW YORK] The king of reality television Donald Trump was tempted to go for a "royal wedding" broadcast on live television until his supermodel bride insisted some things should remain private. But not everything. Melania Knauss vetoed the plan for a live broadcast ofReuters; REUTERS - 338 words
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170 2005-01-20 17 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Wall Streets biggest bonuses are going into the pockets of the oil traders and merger-and-acquisition bankers who fuelled record profits at the largest US securities firms in 2004. Senior merger specialists are getting the heftiest raises. They may see 25Bloomberg - 170 words
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Article147 2005-01-20 17 Reuters [NFW YORK] For a number of Americans, it appears the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, or in this case, US borders. The latest data showing how much investment money comes into the United States and how much goes out showsReuters - 147 words
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Article223 2005-01-20 17 JPMorgan Chase profits fall 11 Reuters [NEW YORK] JPMorgan Chase Co said yesterday its quarterly profits fell 11 per cent hurt by charges related to its merger with Bank One last year and falling investment bank results. The No 2 US bank reported net income of US$l.67 billion in theReuters - 223 words
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67 2005-01-20 17 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest casino company, said fourth-quarter profit rose more than it forecast because business exceeded expectations. Excluding discontinued operations from the planned sale of five casinos and other items it didn't specify, earnings were seven cents to nineBloomberg - 67 words
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71 2005-01-20 17 Reuters [BOSTON] Rising stock prices helped hedge funds in December, allowing them to return nearly 10 per cent in 2004, according to data released by Credit Suisse First Boston Tremont Index. For the month, the CSFB/Tremont overall performance index rose 1.61 percent comparedReuters - 71 words
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79 2005-01-20 17 Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] Carl Icahn has fallen short of his US$3 billion target for a new hedge fund that would back the type of corporate raids carried out by the financier at Trans World Airlines. Investors in the US committed almost US$4OO million forBloomberg - 79 words
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37 2005-01-20 17 Bloomberg [LONDON] Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and HBOS, Britain's fourth-biggest bank, agreed to buy London's Savoy Hotel from Quinlan Private, a group of Irish investors, for an undisclosed amount. BloombergBloomberg - 37 words
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442 2005-01-20 17 It lost US market share for second year running Bloomberg [NEW YORK] General Motors' fourth-quarter profit fell 37 per cent as healthcare costs climbed and the automaker lost more money in Europe. Net income at the world's largest automaker fell toBloomberg - 442 words
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Article, Illustration552 2005-01-20 18 ALEXANDRA HO - MasterCard study tells them to focus on China, India and shopper travellers By ALEXANDRA HO SINGAPORE] Asian lowcost carriers (LCC) have to focus on niche areas in order to overcome constraints such as a lack of open skies agreement in the region, according552 words
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312 2005-01-20 18 [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) says it is ready to build a low-cost carrier (LCC) terminal, irrespective of the location, whether in Subang or at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) In Sepang, the Malaysian Business Times reported yesterday. tta312 words
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201 2005-01-20 18 AFP [KUALA LUMPURJ Malaysia Airlines has offered a MR 100,000 (5543.001) reward to its employees for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a string of mishaps involving its aircraft, local media yesterday. An Osaka-bound Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A 330,AFP - 201 words
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Article, Illustration475 2005-01-20 18 AP [ZURICH] Switzerland's struggling national airline announced a further costsaving package, saying it plans to slash up to 1,000 jobs and cut 13 aircraft from its fleet. Swiss International Air Lines also said it will downgrade its operations at airportsAP; REUTERS - 475 words
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203 2005-01-20 18 APP [BEIJING] Shanghai Airlines is expected to be the first carrier to fly direct between China and Taiwan since 1949, departing for the island from the eastern Chinese city on Jan 29, state media said yesterday. "We have sent the proposed take-off time, whichAPP - 203 words
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309 2005-01-20 18 AP (TOULOUSE] High-paying passengers aboard Virgin Atlantic's Airbus supeijumbos will be able to work out in the gym, get a makeover, gamble in a casino then head to the bar for some cocktails before easing onto a double bed. VirginAP - 309 words
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210 2005-01-20 19 DONALD URQUHART - DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] Malaysia's Star Cruises will continue to give tsunami-wrecked Phuket a miss until at the least the end of February, diverting two vessels to Langkawi and Penang instead. Star Cruises operated the SuperStar Virgo and Superstar Gemini on threenight cruises to210 words
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Article, Illustration47 2005-01-20 19 [SAMCHEOK. South Korea] A police helicopter rescuing a crew from a South Korean freighter wrecked in waters offSamcheok. 290 km east of Seoul, on Monday. Four crew members were rescued while three others were killed after the ship ran aground in strong winds. AFPAFP - 47 words
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406 2005-01-20 19 Bloomberg [LONDONI Shipyards received a record number of orders for liquefied natural gas tankers last year, including contracts for the world's largest, as consumption rose, shipbroker broker Lorentzen Stemoco said. Orders for 77 carriers were placed last year, adding to theBloomberg - 406 words
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465 2005-01-20 19 Reuters [LONDON] Costs for shipping the world's raw materials fell early this week on slower Asian demand, but analysts saw the market firm through 2005 as China continued to dictate trade patterns and prices. The Baltic Exchange's capesize index, aReuters - 465 words
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672 2005-01-20 19 DONALD URQUHART - Scrapping of textile quotas expected to further boost transpacific export volumes By DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] The 13 major container carriers operating on the transpacific trade lane say the traditional Chinese New Year slowdown will allow the trade to catch its breath672 words
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224 2005-01-20 19 Bloomberg [JAKARTA] Osaka Gas Co, Japan's second-largest natural gas distributor, said Oman Shipping Co may take a stake in a liquefied natural gas tanker the Japanese utility is building to transport the fuel from the Middle East country. "ThereBloomberg - 224 words
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523 2005-01-20 20 EDITORIAL THE stock markets of Singapore and Malaysia have witnessed two major events in less than one week. Last week, Malaysia's leading investment bank CIMB announced that it will buy the entire stock broking business of GK Goh in Singapore for ***** million. GK Goh523 words
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Article, Illustration1108 2005-01-20 20 NORIMITSU ONISHI - Businesses are warming up to China and exports are soaring but political ties are a low point By NORIMITSU ONISHI NYT LIKE many Japanese businessmen these days, but particularly as co-chairman of the 21 st Century Committee for Japan-China Friendship, Yotaro Kobayashi is worried about the stateNYT; PHOTOS: REUTERS - 1,108 words
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Article, Illustration718 2005-01-20 20 JOHN GEE - THE BOTTOM LINE JOHN GEE IMAGINE that, three or four years ago, a well-qualified scientific team had presented a report arguing that there was a possibility of a life-threatening tsunami occurring in the Indian Ocean region, but that its718 words
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Article, Illustration558 2005-01-20 21 LEON HADAR - The most controversial and polarising president in American history has the chance to turn around in his second term LEON HADAR Washington Correspondent US President George W Bush will leave office only in January 2009, but it's not too early to review his558 words
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Article, Illustration523 2005-01-20 21 SCENARIO 1 ON the eve of President George W Bush's second inauguration in January 2005, there was some expectation in Washington and foreign capitals that the president's foreign policy would change. The selection of Condoleeza Rice as secretary of state and Bob Zoellick asAP - 523 words
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Article, Illustration563 2005-01-20 21 SCENARIO 2 AFTER a politically and economically earth-shattering first-term which witnessed, among other things, a horrific terrorist attack on US soil, two major wars, a historic transformation in American national security and foreign policy, and one of the largest tax-cuts in AmericanAP - 563 words
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252 2005-01-20 21 Tham Kim Fay Singapore - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tham Kim Fay Singapore I READ with interest the report, "SIA ups ante, plans extra services to Brisbane and Melbourne" (BT, Jan 17). 1 believe that besides putting on extra services to Australia, Singapore Airlines, in its battle with252 words
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Article198 2005-01-20 21 Fong Yong Kian - Fong Yong Kian Secretariat, Homefront Crisis Management Centre Senior Director. Homefront Security Office Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore WE appreciate Denis Ong's concern about a system being in place to warn people of impending disasters ("Is Singapore adequately prepared for a disaster?", BT, Jan 11).198 words
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Miscellaneous340 2005-01-20 21 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD across 3 An expedient move (5) wjium 4 A beast long retaining gold cup 1 Labour gets some inducement (9) here (7) 5 The capital is under par (5) 5 Studies made of exercise de- 6 Person paying homage to scepvices (7) tre representing the queen (9) 9340 words
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Article9987 2005-01-20 22 STRAITS TIMES INDEX STOCKS m a— an ixt-w m dm gay ABgreen 50c 0.31 1.150 -0.010 HOI. 2.15 3.13» *0.100 BM.m«IUS20c 0.50 1.120 -0.010 OCBC 9.93 13.800 -giOO CjpitaUnd 1.40 2.160 *0.010 PaitawayH25c 0.69 1.540 -0.010 Owt Sm»Cond 26c 0.72 0-985 «gJ90 Pnople's Food HK50c 0.41 1.430 -0.0509,987 words
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377 2005-01-20 28 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - By AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY THE Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) yesterday announced that it had increased the power output limits for two frequency bands used for wireless transmission, a move that will allow companies to make their networks more efficient and cost effective. Speaking377 words
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349 2005-01-20 28 RAJU CHELLAM - Full-year earnings hit US$840m, from US$238m in 2003 By RAJU CHELLAM THE return of online ads helped boost the results of Yahoo Inc, which reported an almost five-fold jump in net profit to U*****.5 million for its fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2004349 words
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492 2005-01-20 29 ANDREA TAN - Recovery expected to take a year, rental market a bigger concern By ANDREA TAN [SINGAPORE] As the Phuket Tourist Association pleads with travellers to "come back", property agents are assessing the impact the giant killer waves will have on the Thai holiday island's real492 words
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395 2005-01-20 29 [HONG KONG] Luxury property developer Pacific Century Premium Developments (PCPD) is branching out into the highly competitive mass residential market by redeveloping a telephone exchange building in Sheung Wan, reported the South China Morning Post. The property arm of PCCW, which last year booked US$5395 words
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Article, Illustration978 2005-01-20 30 KALPANA RASHIWALA - HK tycoon is optimistic on prospects for tourism, economy, shares business philosophy By KALPANA RASHIWALA [SINGAPORE] Hong Kong tycoon Li Dak Sum's Carlton group yesterday placed the top bid of $55.6 million for a hotel site in Bras Basah Road nextARTHUR LEE - 978 words
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