The Business Times, 7 February 2005
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2005-02-07
1
28
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/biztimes
The Business Times
-
Title Section13 2005-02-07 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORECTt.JiiU "online at http://business-times.asial.com.sg MICA (P) 023/03/2004 Monday, February 7,200513 words
-
689 2005-02-07 1 RAJU CHELLAM - It scores 22.6 projects per million people: Study By RAJU CHELLAM [SlNGAPOßE] Singapore is now the world's top location for outsourcing. The Republic's 22.6 offshoring projects per million people beat 59 other countries, according to a study by the EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) that689 words
-
Article131 2005-02-07 1 MARKETS WmIi Chg* STl .2113.58 +24.07 KLSECOMP —907.52 -9.71 NIKKEI 225 *****.40 -...+39.82 HANG SENG *****.17 -64.89 SET INDEX 719.10 -1-17.44 JAKARTA COMP ...1048.39 +1.91 MANILA COMP ....1995.57 -19.04 TAIPEI TAIEX .6034.60 ....+154.67 SEOUL COMP 933.55 +11.96 SHENZHEN B ***** .—+14.93 AUSTALLORD —4156.20-.-+59.80 DOW JONES —*****.13.-.+288.93 NASDAQ .2086.66131 words
-
Article, Illustration718 2005-02-07 1 SIOW LI SEN - By SIOW LI SEN [SINGAPORE] Two years after leaving the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as chief executive, Tom Kloet still has faith in the bourse that was listed during his watch. He is hanging on to some of the 15 million SGX shares from theFILE PHOTO - 718 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 2005-02-07 1 vHr FORUM INVESTORS Reaping dividends from collectibles pg 12 JSi ir E VIEWS FROM THE TOP mil U lIVtCT \AftCU lICTC npAAKiI Won Lib n mm Tax cuts, reliefs, incentives, rebates, preferential schemes, investments... Members of the BT CEOs e<Jub detail what the government should annotnee in the Budget And121 words
-
Advertisement11 2005-02-07 1 EARNINGS REPORT Profits inch up as more second-liners post results PGS11 words
-
Advertisement20 2005-02-07 1 Thaksin hccids HIRING SPREE Software giant SAP has big plans for the Asia-Pac BIZITPG 28 Z__ m J V. MP*20 words
-
-
TOP STORIES
-
781 2005-02-07 2 ANDREW MARKS - WALL STREET INSIGHT Strong Q4 results expected to keep bullish momentum going By ANDREW MARKS in New York LAST week, market watchers predicted the Iraqi elections would set the tone for the entire week. They were right, and Iraq's largely successful experiment781 words
-
Article709 2005-02-07 2 Enjoy a 'power lunch' and contribute to charity FANCY a "power lunch" with one of Singapore's who's-who for a good cause? On the lunch "kaki," or partner, list are top corporate honchos like DBS Bank chief executive Jackson Tai, politicians like labour chief Lim Boon Heng, and local709 words
-
Article, Illustration583 2005-02-07 3 ALEXANDRA HO - S'poreans are flocking to Taiwan, HK and China for the holidays, travel agents say By ALEXANDRA HO [SINGAPORE] Travel-mad Singaporeans are giving travel agents something to crow about this Chinese New Year. Spurred on by the long break, many are headed forAP - 583 words
-
Article, Illustration577 2005-02-07 3 DANIEL BUENAS - By DANIEL BUENAS [SINGAPORE] Fancy a "power lunch" with DBS Bank chief executive Jackson Tai, food magnate Sam Goi or Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing chief executive and president Chia Song Hwee? Well, you can share a meal with celebrities and someFILE PHOTOS - 577 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement192 2005-02-07 2 ASIA-PACIFIC I EXECUTIVE NBjy Pruran llihlimtt 9 Top ranked as a fully Asian Executive MBA program by H Chief Executive China (2002) Opportunity to establish a strong international network of top executives Blending the best of East and I. West, with a focus of doing business in Asia Optimal learning192 words
-
Advertisement167 2005-02-07 2 I Flock to Carlton Hotel Singapore for an auspicious Spring a Reunion at Cafe Vic 8 February array of heavenly feasts this Lunar New Year and Reunion Buffet Dinner $48 (Adult) $24 (Child) coo with pot-bellied joy in the Year of the Rooster! (with complimentary plate of YU Sheng) Spring167 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement89 2005-02-07 3 1 1 AA MOTOROLA intelligence everywhere m x HERE) v > X ;-<i v x%- V rX* V 'v.* <-* •'ft- L x v ,4 v >• v -vv •Vy r -IV. y t V v. il n i^n I ,<- v \> J THE NEW AlOOO. hello real-time video89 words
-
-
VIEWS FROM THE TOP
-
Article, Illustration1014 2005-02-07 4 THIS WEEK'S TOPIC What would you like to see in this year's Budget that would be most helpful to your business and your industry, and to you as a taxpayer? Realistically, what do you expect? preferential schemes, investments... Members of the BT CEOs e-Club detail what the government1,014 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement91 2005-02-07 4 BT CEOs e-Club Members of the BT CEOs e-Ciub are Singapore's top corporate leaders whom BT editors would like to interactwith in an atmosphere of informality and trust. This 'club' is a virtual one, with interaction mainly via e-mail. Each week, we will invite comments from these top executives on91 words
-
-
COMPANY NEWS
-
840 2005-02-07 5 KENNETH LIM - Combined net profits of the 24 firms that reported last week rose 4% By KENNETH LIM THE 24 companies that reported full-year results over the past week showed just a slight increase in earnings as performance figures from more second-liners start840 words
-
344 2005-02-07 5 KENNETH LIM - By KENNETH LIM ENG Kong Holdings has proposed a special two cents per share special dividend on top of a 0.2 cent per share interim pay-out even as net profit more than halved to $1.2 million in the six months ended344 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement160 2005-02-07 5 i •4 Piaget. the secret garden S I I f .3" 5 r fi «t v T \Tr,- m m <j -*5. i M H-#.- -in? V Vv* v > 4#' r 3 MIL -v#, y' J to 4 V:*vJ- J ,V.' >7 r i > r tT '> *r*160 words
-
-
SINGAPORE MARKETS
-
Article, Illustration651 2005-02-07 6 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent OVER the past month, one of the most striking features of the stock market is the complacency which has set in, despite events which might previously have suggested caution. The slide in the US dollar, the bounce up in oil pricesAFP - 651 words
-
524 2005-02-07 6 CURRENCIES AFP [HONG KONGI Asian currencies weakened against the dollar last week, after an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and anticipation of US jobs figures. The Japanese yen, Australian dollar both registered significant falls, but the Thai baht bucked the trendAFP - 524 words
-
Article70 2005-02-07 6 Investor events to watch out for New Listing of Olam Intnl, Feb 11 PanPac Media, EGM, Feb 7 Penton Intnl, EGM, Feb 11 New Wave, EGM, Feb 14 A-Sonic, EGM, Feb 16 Breadtalk Grp, EGM, Feb 16 Hua Koklntl, EGM, Feb 17 Sin Soon Huaf s dividend payment,70 words
-
Article393 2005-02-07 6 Payaaat El iMta My I b looks Pay IM tm M!_ telri <a*a daaa data Atoardaari UKIQp o 1*2 J2 hn 17-J» 2JMb MR Tech 10c 1TC W-M» 22-Mb 31-Ma Wtlwfcl f MM 31-tm KMb Nam Lee 10c F IjQO 07-Mb 14Mb 22Mb MiantMfg8c 100 154* ISMb (Mb393 words
-
Article, Illustration1281 2005-02-07 6 The stock recommendation is the average of all the recom- Nw*er forecast Median mendations submitted by analysts following the stock. There REC0MMEN0AT10N of ek K Target is a total of 29 brokers submitting recommendations but not COMPANY TMiWeofc/lartWfc E»dwf» (times) ti) every stock is followed by all the1,281 words
-
-
COMPANY NEWS
-
Article, Illustration608 2005-02-07 7 JOYCE KOH - It helped to arrange 14 deals last year worth US$863m, or 15.6% market share By JOYCE KOH THE compensation is not top of the line. The process is painstaking and time-consuming. But yet, OCBC Bank has consistently staked its commitment to the syndicated loans market608 words
-
895 2005-02-07 7 TEH HOOI LING - HOCK LOCK SIEW By TEH HOOI LING WHAT a mess LindetevesJacoberg (LJ) has gotten itself into. After paying $26 million for British motor manufacturer Brook Crompton in early 2002, the group has spent more than $150 million in restructuring895 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement341 2005-02-07 7 1 ,r >• "o And to connoisseurs in Singapore, an invitation to experience a week of culinary indulgence. The much anticipated 10th Raffles Hotel Wine, Food Arts Experience returns this A T) T February with a stellar cast featuring 10 Michelin Stars, vintages from Europe's top wineries and celebrated glass341 words
-
-
SINGAPORE MARKETS
-
Article, Illustration1145 2005-02-07 8 KENNETH LIM - KENNETH LIM Reporter Second-tier stocks, which are mostly smaller companies, continued to take a beating last week as all our portfolios sank lower, although three out of five managed to beat the index of small market capitalisation stocks. With a recent spate of corporate profit1,145 words
-
Article, Illustration1212 2005-02-07 8 ROBERT HALILI - INSIDE MARKETS Sluggish activity likely to result in fewer than 150 purchases and 120 disposals for first two months, reports ROBERT HALILI ROBERT HALILI TRADING activity by directors and substantial shareholders is noticeably down in the run-up to the Chinese New YearFILE PHOTO - 1,212 words
-
-
SINGAPORE NEWS
-
531 2005-02-07 9 ANNA TEO - The search firm's Asia-Pac chief shifts office from S'pore to Shanghai By ANNA TEO CHINA could well be the world's biggest executive search market, after the US, within 10 years or so, Korn/Ferry International believes. To secure a strong foothold there right away the search531 words
-
Article136 2005-02-07 9 DATE/ TIME EVENT VENUE Feb 7 Singapore River Hong Bao Marina Promenade 8.00pm 2005 Light-Up Ceremony Feb 7 ISEAS Seminar on US Naval ISEAS Seminar Room 10.00am Tsunami Relief Operations II, 30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Pasir Panjang Feb 7 Ministry of Education In- Singapore internation3:30pm vestiture Ceremony136 words
-
Article, Illustration379 2005-02-07 9 SIOW LI SEN - Amex says it has given away $10m worth of SIA tickets By SIOW LI SEN THE AMERICAN Express Krisflyer credit card has been such a runaway success that the company has given away miles worth more than $10 million of Singapore Airline tickets, saidFILE PHOTO - 379 words
-
212 2005-02-07 9 DALENA LEE - By DALENA LEE THE Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) in Singapore has named Cornell Hotel School professor Judy Siguaw as its founding dean. CNI is a tie-up between Cornell University and NTU to offer a joint post-gradu-ate programme in hospitality management, the212 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement355 2005-02-07 9 "to tdntHgt call toll-free 1800 299 8812 E—il: a»tices#»phcoa.»g IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF PE PROMOTIONS PTE LTD (Co. Reg. No. *****1231N) (In members' voluntary liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 308 of the Companies Act, Cap.so that a355 words
-
Advertisement248 2005-02-07 9 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF RISE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD Company No: *****7252K {IN CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Extract of the Minutes of Extraordinary General Meeting of RISE TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD held at 141 Market Street, Room Prince 1 Level 13, International Factor248 words
-
Advertisement465 2005-02-07 9 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF KINGSTON PACIFIC CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PTE LTD. Co. Reg. No. *****1986H (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of the abovenamed Company duly convened and held on 31 January 2005465 words
-
Advertisement472 2005-02-07 9 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CHAPTER 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF SHANGHAI TRAVEL (S'PORE) PTE LTD (Co. Reg. No. *****5454K) NOTICE OF RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY WINDING UP (PURSUANT TO SECTION 290) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of SHANGHAI TRAVEL (S'PORE) PTE LTD duly472 words
-
Advertisement27 2005-02-07 9 1 *4- $~e-brc«iyy *05 m \&/e* m HOTEL PHOENIX lINOAPOII iMl><«iOCKtat 277 Orchard Road, Singapore *****8 Tel: (65) 6737 8666 Fax: (65) 6732 2024 Website: www.hotelphoenixsingapore.cofn C0.Rag.N0.*****0020C27 words
-
-
DINING OUT
-
Article, Illustration1654 2005-02-07 10 CHEAH UI-HOON - CHEAH UI-HOON updates food lovers on what to go for at the arts centre at lunch time CHEAH UI-HOON IN case you haven't discovered it yet, the Esplanade isn't just a centre for the arts, it's also a place for free parking at lunch time.1,654 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement169 2005-02-07 10 I Raffles Country Club I £e JrencH "Restaurant Seafood Ravioli $10.50 Gplled Chicken $12.50 EjLamb Loin $18 fenlknjoy Garlic Bread, Bo Salad Soup C/sW at only $3 with of main course 1 Ftaoch Restaurant Ahmad Ibrahim f/' Mon Only, Where to wine, dine and entertain... A of ftiSSw ilSSte Tam>169 words
-
Advertisement50 2005-02-07 10 «j^B>jfil^^^^B MHgJk jB There's no need to sacrifice a good meal in the lunch hour rush. Marina Bistro offers a 3-course Western Set Lunch with a wide choice for starters, main dishes and desserts for you to pick from. Only at $1&80 per set for lunch only 'Call 6869 2:50 words
-
Advertisement7 2005-02-07 10 I PuJuJ* level 4 iitiwe Tutiylin MdW.7 words
-
Advertisement29 2005-02-07 10 Wines for all Occasions j Budgets Shop now for your Corporate Dinners, Lunar New Year, Weddings or for personal enjoyment. Turujliri Shoppinq (Tcntr v r.-l b/i/ l<H 'M/'li'hVI 'y/riKil/D29 words
-
Advertisement52 2005-02-07 10 1 MERITUS MANDARIN SINGAPORE I HIGH TEA AT NEW HEIGHTS Enjoy international favourites high-tea buffet Adult: $28+++ Ihn Child: 18+++ (fIK Reservations: 6831 6258/88 ID *#.t..r.«t MERITUS MANDAIIN t»StU A division ot Oveneas Union Enterprise Limited (Company Registration No.19M000S0E) 333 Orchard Road, Singapore *****7. Tel: +65 6737 4411. Fax: +6552 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement237 2005-02-07 11 The Lunar New Year celebration is never complete without a 0l r «3 »o a>w:si3.Bo~ proper *lo hei'. Indulge in B>'// *jfl «»»•"»*£»»««&<«« I lB TEtS^ZSu***. Dragon Phoenix Restaurant 1 H a traditional gathering spot f K dtwoyster»mi wackko«, wancao, ctamcrab, shares for 3-generation families. 7/J, Is good, ft,rt or,n237 words
-
-
BT-CITIBANK YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM
-
Article, Illustration670 2005-02-07 12 Carolyn Quek - YOU'VE heard of people investing in stocky shares and property. But for the next two weeks, we go off the beaten track and explore some of the more unusual things that people put their money on. N. This week, we look at investments in comics, teddyPhotos from various websites/Design by Ben Cruz - 670 words
-
Article, Illustration596 2005-02-07 12 CAMPUS LIFE Three big-hearted students speak with KELVIN SAM about their volunteer expedition to tsunami-hit Meulaboh AFTER watching the grim scenes on television, Singapore Management University (SMU) students Julian Penna Suppiah, Denis Huang Weiming and David Khong Changwei decided to head for Meulaboh. The596 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement252 2005-02-07 12 Be smart with your finances FANCY becoming the next Warren Buffett or George Soros? Or even the famous Robert Kiyosaki? Then read on. The Young Investors' Forum, part of the BT-Citibank T ertiary Outreach Programme, isn't another dry page out of your financial textbook. To complement our editorial content, we252 words
-
-
ECONOMY WATCH
-
620 2005-02-07 13 ANTHONY ROWLEY - But the OECD warns that tightening too soon may trigger off deflation By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo SPECULATION is mounting that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is preparing to shift from the ultra-easy monetary policy it has pursued for several years in an620 words
-
Article, Illustration458 2005-02-07 13 G-7 SUMMIT AP [LONDON] The world's seven wealthiest nations pledged to increase Third World debt relief at the weekend, but failed to agree on a British plan to boost international aid by US$5O billion a year. Finance ministers from the Group of SevenAP; REUTERS; Source: Reuters - 458 words
-
606 2005-02-07 13 Bloomberg. Reuters [LONDON] China remains willing to end its decadelong currency peg, US Treasury Undersecretary John Taylor said after a Group of Seven (G-7) meeting which repeated currency declarations that some economists believe could limit the dollar's decline. "The Chinese continue toBloomberg.; Reuters - 606 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement181 2005-02-07 13 Tan Peng Chin llc wishes to work with a dynamic and forward looking CORPORATE FINANCE LAWYER who is able to assist the Firm in building up a top notch Corporate Finance Department. The successful candidate would be one: (a) who has a following of existing clientele; (b) who has managed181 words
-
Advertisement664 2005-02-07 13 CaU toll-free 1800 289 8822 I—il; «otlce>o»ph.co«.»g VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES SINGAPORE LTD. ccenn non nnn MULTICURRENCY DEBT ISSUANCE PROGRAMME SERIES NO. 006 5520,000,000 GUARANTEED FLOATING RATE NOTES DUE 2010 Pursuant to Condition 15 of the Notes, notice is hereby given that for the Interest Period beginning on 7 February 2005664 words
-
Advertisement775 2005-02-07 13 TEAMSPHERE LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) (Company Registration Number *****5215G) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING tdVWMfcHIfISBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Teamsphere Limited wiH be held at Raffles Hot®, Level 3 Jubilee Lounge, 1 Beach Road, Singapore *****3 0n23 February 2005 at 9.00 a.m. to transactlhe775 words
-
-
MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
-
Article, Illustration451 2005-02-07 14 They call for regulated short-selling, SBL to boost the market [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian stock market regulators are recommending that the Ministry of Finance lift a long-standing ban on the practice of regulated short-selling and securities borrowing and lending (SBL), sources told the NewBLOOMBERG - 451 words
-
283 2005-02-07 14 Bloomberg. [KUALA LUMPUR] Fewer ethnic Chinese-owned companies in Malaysia support the ringgit's peg to the US dollar, according to the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia. According to a poll of its 253 members conducted in the second half ofBloomberg. - 283 words
-
406 2005-02-07 14 Boustead Mint buying 70% stake in petroleum firm Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian property and financial group Boustead Holdings Bhd is buying a 70 per cent stake in petroleum firm BP Malaysia Sdn Bhd for US$l2O million. Its unit Boustead Mint Sdn Bhd will acquireReuters - 406 words
-
Article, Illustration601 2005-02-07 14 S JAYASANKARAN - MALAYSIA INSIGHT S JAYASANKARAN KL Correspondent SEVERAL years ago a friend and I were at Suria KLCC you know, the shopping complex in the shadows of the world's tallest towers when a number of transsexuals came tripping their merry way down the concourse in601 words
-
216 2005-02-07 14 Bloomberg (JAKARTA] PT Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's biggest lender by assets, said profit probably rose about 4.6 per cent last year as companies and consumers borrowed more in an expanding economy. Net income in 2004 was about 4.8 trillion rupiah (SsBs4 million), in line withBloomberg - 216 words
-
Article1319 2005-02-07 14 The stock recommendation is the average of all the recom- Number forecast Median mendations submitted by analysts following the stock. There recommendation of EPS pe Target is a total of 29 brokers submitting recommendations but not COMPANY Th« Week/Last Week Estimates (tinm) every stock is followed by1,319 words
-
-
ASIA-PACIFIC/WORLD
-
598 2005-02-07 15 Austere Budget due out today wilt stilt have record US$2.5t spending LAT-WP [WASHINGTON] President George Bush will propose a 2006 Budget today that, despite record spending of US$2.5 trillion, will be the most austere in years. It will call for billions of dollars ofLAT-WP - 598 words
-
Article, Illustration704 2005-02-07 15 SERENA NG - Analysts cite costs and competition though sales are up By SERENA NG in New York SHARES of many online retailers have dived since the start of this year, led by Amazon.com, which on Thursday plunged 15 per cent after the its fourthquarterCompiled by BT; Source: Forester Research - 704 words
-
365 2005-02-07 15 AP. Reuters [MANCHESTER] Manchester United yesterday announced that Malcolm Glazer has made another formal bid to buy soccer's richest club. "The board can now confirm that it has received a detailed proposal subject to various preconditions which may form the basisAP.; Reuters - 365 words
-
236 2005-02-07 15 Bloomberg [BEIJING] China's banking regulator will take measures to reform trust and investment companies operating in the country and encourage foreign investment in the industry to make the firms more competitive. The China Banking Regulatory Commission will encourage the companies to attractBloomberg - 236 words
-
Article, Illustration493 2005-02-07 15 Bloomberg, AP [BANGKOK] Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra headed for an unprecedented second term as exit polls showed his party may take 80 per cent of seats in Parliament. This historic win will enable him to form a single-party government forBloomberg,; AP; REUTERS - 493 words
-
-
Page 15 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous198 2005-02-07 15 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD to you and me (5) DOWN 15 Evidence of a spirit's strength YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION 1 It goes against the grain (8) (5) Across: 1 Roughrider, 9 Wary, 10 2 Army men returned fatigued in 1 6 Declare it part of a federation parliament t j Regain 2 Rasping,198 words
-
-
AVIATION
-
Article, Illustration540 2005-02-07 16 But rising fuel costs and lower fares stand in the way of a smooth recovery Reuters [LONDON] European airlines are carrying record numbers of passengers, but rising fuel costs and lower fares still cloud the outlook for an industry struggling forReuters; BLOOMBERG - 540 words
-
483 2005-02-07 16 Airlines to file complaints against ban due in 2009 Bloomberg [FRANKFURT] Frankfurt Airport, Europe's secondbusiest airfield, may face formal challenges and lawsuits from as many as 30 airlines against a planned ban on night-time flights that an industry group said will hurt carriers' growth. GermanBloomberg - 483 words
-
158 2005-02-07 16 Reuters [NEW YORK] Low-cost airline Jetßlue last week said it planned to embark on a major expansion at Boston's Logan Airport, leasing an entire terminal and boosting its gates at the airport to 11 from 2. The New York-based carrier, which isReuters - 158 words
-
Article, Illustration342 2005-02-07 16 AFP [HONG KONG] Pilot error was responsible for a 1999 China Airlines air crash at Hong Kong International Airport that left three people dead, according to an official government report released here on Friday. The report published by the territory's CivilAFP; REUTERS - 342 words
-
249 2005-02-07 16 Reuters [BANGKOK] Thai Air Asia, 49-per cent owned by Malaysian budget airline Air sia Bhd, said last week it aims to carry up to 2.5 million passengers this year, up from about one million in 2004, and make its first profit. Chief executive Tassapon BijleveldReuters - 249 words
-
Article1839 2005-02-07 16 on WW n» Hill Hi AMOR IB BA Z*! i aj-d as« SB ia CMOS OHg IMS 1W0 <*•<•'•* SOMI IMS S<JM2 I.jl! o!« ,iSiT? liill# IS3S SQM6 IMC jss is ofis si gg 1 is :ns H& is SQ6882 1850 NZ4385 2100 BGM 1755 5Q41,839 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement394 2005-02-07 16 IN THfcMAIIEROF THE COMPANIES ACT, CHAPTER 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF MUENNUM SECURfHES RESEARCH PTE LTD (IN MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) (Co. Reg. No. *****2206W) At toeExtaatineiy General Meeting of tie members of the company duly convened and held at 36 Robinson Road, #04-01 City House. Singapore *****7 on Friday,394 words
-
Advertisement24 2005-02-07 16 I H Lianhe Zaobao B moreisM I [More I water" I I treatmentl I firms to seek I I listings here I I I24 words
-
-
SHIPPING
-
Article, Illustration609 2005-02-07 17 DAVID HUGHES - New legislation seeks to make accidental sea pollution a criminal offence By DAVID HUGHES Bn London jTHE International Cham&ber of Shipping (ICS) has ®warned that a proposed European Union (EU) law, making accidental pollution of the sea a criminal offence, would contraveneAFP - 609 words
-
Article, Illustration420 2005-02-07 17 DONALD URQUHART - By DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] In a bid to improve efficiency and attract foreign investors, the Indonesian government plans to merge a number of state-run firms including port operators PT Pelindo I through IV. The wide-ranging mergers will also cover companies engaged inFILE PHOTO - 420 words
-
Article281 2005-02-07 17 F*4 SS W- Vol CHOHshore 0.38 0.01 2051 Cosco Corporation 1.30 uncti 3289 CWT Distribution .0.72 -0.01 13 EzraHldgs 1.10 -0.02 169 Freightunks. 339 i»Kh 4578 Grand Banks Yacht 1.00 -031 5 Jay a Holdings 1.06 unch 18 Kf Venture 339 033 ***** KappelCorp .9.60 ai5 1704 Lsbroy281 words
-
Article, Illustration84 2005-02-07 17 [ANTARTICA] This photo released by the US National Science Foundation shows US cargo ship American Tern arriving atMcMurdo station, Antarctica last week. Using a track smashed by icebreakers. US cargo ships have sailed through Antarctic sea ice. nearly double its normal 77 kilometres width and between 11/2 andAP - 84 words
-
166 2005-02-07 17 [SINGAPORE] Some 9,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the Mediterranean Sea after two oil tankers collided late on Friday night. 27 miles off Egypt's Port Said. The Singapore-registered singlehull tanker Trijata and US-based Genmar Kestrel were both laden with crude oil when they166 words
-
533 2005-02-07 17 But number of piracy incidents declines worldwide AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] The number of seafarers killed by pirates surged last year, even though the overall incidence of armed robbery on the high seas fell, an international watchdog said in its annual report releasedAFP - 533 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement124 2005-02-07 17 ***************1 l GLORY SHP MANAGEMENT PTE UTD We invite suitably qualified Master Mariners or Chief I Officers to apply for the following position(s)J Working experience in Tanker operations, supervision of loading/discharging, safely audit, etc., Knowledge of Charter Parties, laytime calculations and ability to independently liaise with Charterers, Agents, "ferminals and124 words
-
Advertisement138 2005-02-07 17 ASIA-WEST AFRICA TRADE AGREEMENT Port Congestion Surchargea: Considering the operational conditions that have become extremely difficult in some West African ports, we are compelled to implement a certain number of congestion surcharges as per same rules applied by the EWATA conference on the Europe-West Africa trade. These congestion surcharges may138 words
-
-
Article11046 2005-02-07 18 STRAITS TIMES INDEX STOCKS Stodm— WW Oc— Owji Stotk aim m Qom Onng« Allgreen 50c 0.29 1.070 -0.010 NOL 2.52 3.680 +0.180 BIL Intl US20c 0.50 1.120 -0.010 OCBC 9.78 13 700 Capita Land 1.46 2-270 >0020 Partway H 25c 0.71 1600 Chart SemiCond 26c 0.73 1.000 -003011,046 words
-
Article3157 2005-02-07 19 FINANCE COMMODITIES MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INDICES In local curr In S$ In USS *dy *yr*dy yr dy Syr f,b Indm Changa Ch«nq« Chang* Chang* Chang* Ch«nq« World Index Preliminaiy 853.6 0.5 0.1 0.3 -1J 0.6 -1.3 EAFE Prefiminaiy 788.3 0.5 2.0 05 -09 0.8 M Europe Preliminary 1093.7 0.83,157 words
-
948 2005-02-07 19 COMMODITIES: WEEKLY ROUNDUP AFP [LONDON] Oil prices fell last week on easing supply worries with the end of winter approaching in the northern hemisphere. Opec's move to maintain output, calmer-than-expected Iraqi elections and warmer temperatures in the northeastern US. Metals were led lower byAFP - 948 words
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1622 2005-02-07 20 I TO USA/CANADA ~~1 I EXPORT I I OTHER DESTINATIONS I |VBSa |V°T ntG ETA SI LONG KACH| DAUAS j HOUSTON MH4PHTC j CWCAGO |KW TOX TO AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIA ASIA EXPRESS) 00Q. HAMBURG 09E06 OS/02 09/1»2 I 25/02 03/03 04/03 02/03 02/03 05/03 VOyIiTASmI PIG I—ST1 —STT —ST~I —srO~1 —MB1,622 words
-
Advertisement781 2005-02-07 20 jINTWAtIA KOttO SHWCI J vgsa/voT «unn) hbchiw) pk km lo sw jw siunsvomjK 03/05 is 12 03/07 os/o? 10/07 13/07 15/57 STUnSYWTUK 04/05 IS 3.7 17/07 70/07 75/07 71/07 07/03 |smnsvnm)gos/05 is 17 04/03 07/03 1 WIST ASU/HNOAI KO»Q IVI VKSa/VOY tAMPffn I HBGWTW TOK B W W ISi I781 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement816 2005-02-07 21 7" MOi Combirm CT a rang* of shipping mocks to mm timely, ralnfalo sorvkos cowring major ports in Norfli Amorica, Europo, Japan, Asia, Africa Ocoania. L--Ais* mafU hlnHUhi Cb|ms Ik For Schedules, BL Searches, and Container Tracking, visit on our Home Pogo: www.moi1in.com.39 www.homburnsud.coni I ASAF StRVKE tEXPORTI »-ti» IWtW816 words
-
Advertisement1044 2005-02-07 21 Vtssa V0Y_ _S!N_ JtT KKG KHH IIK KTH PUS VESSEl VOY SIN JKT SHI HKG USD PUS HT VLAWVOSTOK 1S4S 10/? IZ/7 17/2 19/7 Jl/7 13/1 73/7 KMTC POT KELANC 502S 13/2 l>/2 17/2 22/2 26/2 27/2 HT PROWESS WIS 17/7 19/2 24/7 2t/2 21/2 2/3 2/3 KMTC SPOKE S03S1,044 words
-
Advertisement191 2005-02-07 21 Q«martrans (8) Pte Ltd QEMARTRANS 0PNMTM OOOO OT CN NOt **********0R "™V POft OOOKMQk TOL HUb ONOATCM M1MI0I/ *****000 *****001/*****110 NIMIAIMMUN MMOOOOOOM |0M*****100 3 8AIUNQS/WEEKTOHCM —XBSBL VOT SM HCM Mm OOM 07/02 10/02 GtRUKTlANS PtONKR 27N 00/02 11/02 00UMN TRAM S02N 00/02 11/02 PUOVM DIAMOND 04N 11/02 14/02 UUUM 194N191 words
-
Advertisement770 2005-02-07 21 WEEKLY EXPRESS SAILING SCHEDULE ALSO ACCEPTING TO ALL NORTHERN AND WESTERN ICO POINTS VESSEL VOY SIN PJOANG COUMMO N. SHEVA COtOMOO lOttPBWIlA TPW057 31 JAM 02fa 05EB OBFB 11FH IMOIRA GAICHt ***** 07 FB 09 FEI 12 Ft! 15 FU Ufa 1AJIV&AIU1HI JKMSL iiffil Ilia 11 FB 22 FB 25770 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement724 2005-02-07 22 WW WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN 1 website: http://www.2wgloboi.tom jVRStI VOT I HEIGHT I SIN LK MAO HOP# ~jjT~ SAY Ml 0«F NYC WW MM ITIXAS Af SO3 4201 MM 4.4 M I 00/02 OMITS 10/03 17/03 11/03 22/03 20/03 24/03 14/03 TAMERLANE AESO4 3201 MS 6.4 M I H/02 10/03 20/03 27/03724 words
-
Advertisement798 2005-02-07 22 vksii VOT sm pcu _msa wt ai jsa m am M--Mh-PAC BANDA 139SW 30/01 31/01 hi 4U2 m/m ai/o? PACBANOA 13HN 01,0? Ql/Q2 Qt/02 L PACBANDA 1397N 02/02 03/02 PAC BANDA 1398N 04/02 04/0? VIS SB. ypy £H -if PACBANDA 1399N OVO2 o*o2 WW KM Ififfl 31/01 K"! —H3 Bp798 words
-
Advertisement35 2005-02-07 22 5 WINSTAR SHIPPING PTE LTD UlMh injMSlT* WINSTAR LOGISTIC PTE LTD 1 W4Xtl 16 SIN < BATAM BATAM UNEI 6 Sdkgs Wtddy (Mm Sat) TUO IARGf CHARTER] NO, PROJECT CARGO I, Milj U Kl/LCI Tron»hipm*wt/Cro>«»roda Cargo35 words
-
Advertisement564 2005-02-07 22 i BSfljT MYANMA FIVE STAR LINE (My amor National Line) Looding for Yo*9oll vessel vor sin p« pen pgu pagan 341W w rr HPA-AN 330W SU IN MAIAYSUL lOUSTEAD SHIPPING AGENCIES KUL/PKL 03-300 St 3U PEN: 04-*****15 ACCEPTING CONVENTIONAL CBO NKG Si IMG SM PCU PIl lIK MARINE VICTOR 17564 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement867 2005-02-07 23 |\*m n i n *>*• IXI «!*>•. usmuomozi cs-nierasia JLlnes fkT^b*w!k!ftr SUPER EXPRESS SERVICE TO HONQ KONG A JAPAN vcsfl WTQiKioisi to tok no w sg vcsa win p m ss m m WAN HAJ M 7 SO2B 31/01 31/01 01/02 02/02 03/02 07/02 11/02 13/02 MXMWfiOU) 023* 0«/02 M867 words
-
Advertisement333 2005-02-07 23 I E P T CARRIERS iii HTfifflMlT fxwtits siivki wnmr hub oat saiuiu ti>t»ron mimum tawcoii ;VK« VOT SM K1 TGN THROW 51M aza 11/Mim 11/ mm iwoirm ■a a -lit- m BMh msmsm 17M "/mthu h/ojsai h/oiird rVKQHSIM 17M fl/Mll* 31/03 THU #4/44 ROM immm SZZH H/HBM llftiM 14/04333 words
-
Advertisement830 2005-02-07 23 I/Tl nn7 I lIUCC MAM: TIL* 6721-1333 MX: 6221-5272 8 JWl7\ LlllCv QJSIOMR SBVKfeTIL 4J21-55WMX:*227-1190 1 /c fC I SINGATORL TONG XX) SMPPMG PTIUD o*o-1 t db k~kb,»«t|».co«.» J VMMtc vtssa Ivor Ivor iraswlmj Tvp»^w^iHwn»OvßB^^^o^a»lM«HT| Ivesa ~W maw "TnT "jiT" "iST vtssa voT rail" IT~swT~ vb» wi raaT hph I830 words
-
Advertisement282 2005-02-07 23 Wttifll Unr bfokbulk »rvk« S.L A*ia/USA vk« vwa SPECIALISE IN HEAVY UFTS A PROJECT CARGO ■v nusiaMiauica wJm ijw, Um. Mm* IBM*, KM, ■VMUSTIULMGK 21/42 Ohm path m USA. Mmioo, Cantoaam4 Sw/A .4i—riea on mJuemmnt SINOAPORI MALAYMA Map W«m SUnkf (S) P»« Ltd fiiuiln S4l |y i^*sjra>»oy frfei P. T.282 words
-
Advertisement440 2005-02-07 23 ■HBHlira«^^2S4STwo^iru/o^l^2l ■PSfJWI TIGER SEA 257N 10-11/02 17-19/02 24-24/02 I ■jMpUkUfl TIGER WAVE 25M 14-15/02 20-27/02 28 29/02 I MU'.j I Wmwii 259* 16-17/02 23-25/02 02-03/03 1 ■■■■■TIGERSKY 260 M 21-22/02 27-01/03 07-08/03 241S 24-24/02 FPU DISOWtGINC ONLY »li:WiUil:l«HtUTAii itn aun/m ■ffMRM tiger cuf oi3N 08-09/02 ins 02 26-27/021 BUmiLB TIGER440 words
-
-
THE BUSINESS TIMES SHIPPING TIMES
-
6503 2005-02-07 24 This tT* Vml **Tf TMaptaa* *0 ABIDJAN (ABJ) 2003 Cote DTvoice 4*02 1003 Mm ELS* HUMS S1JW *****344 IMS 2MB OtuShn ftlMJMJWIi 70CJW 65IXM9R #MO nwj 0(*bk Hkoncnuoa «OM ajmu M) IMfl (MM OELMASaAUOM S11W *****14* i«S OMM CMACGM CMACGM ELBE SX1I1W iffiin £«26,503 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement80 2005-02-07 24 TUVALU SHIP REGISTRY g^Mß j l *^S^lßßßi 1. Low taxes 5. Accedes to latest international 2. Active role and representation in IMO conventions and regulations 3. Staffed by qualified professionals with Round the clock service many years of experience in ship 7. Worldwide network of surveyors registration classification societies 4.80 words
-
-
BizIT
-
Article, Illustration631 2005-02-07 25 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - BT exclusive 3G demands new marketing approach, with opportunities to do cool, sexy stuff By AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY DON'T worry, Singapore's three telcos are well equipped to iron out any technical blips in the third generation (3G) mobile networks they've startedCHRIS LOH - 631 words
-
Article, Illustration546 2005-02-07 25 ROLAND LIM - Canon Singapore reports 26% y-o-y growth for 2004 Reports by ROLAND LIM FUELLED by strong growth in digital still and video cameras in 2004, Canon Singapore Pte Ltd has reported a 26 per cent year-on-year growth for 2004. "We shipped about 150,000 units of digital546 words
-
120 2005-02-07 25 CANON says it plans to unveil a television set using new flat-planel display technology that it claims can rival current LCD and plasma offerings in quality. The new TV sets, based on Surface-conduction Elec-tron-emitter Display (SED) technology, are slated to begin appearing around120 words
-
252 2005-02-07 25 AFP [TOKYO] Sony may again delay sales of its new Play Station Portable (PSP) in Europe and Asia as production has failed to keep up with stronger-than-expected demand, a spokesman said on Friday. Sony Corp's game unit, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc,AFP - 252 words
-
293 2005-02-07 25 The Washington post [WASHINGTON] An advanced spamming technique could push the volume of unwanted e-mail to new heights in coming months, straining the integrity of the online communication system, according to several top experts who monitor the activity of spam gangs around theThe Washington post - 293 words
-
<what's up>
-
Article60 2005-02-07 25 Ml has launched an online message centre which allows its customers to send multimedia and SMS messages from their PCs to mobile phones. The message centre also helps Ml customers store and manage their contacts. Rates for sending MMS and SMS messages are the same60 words
-
59 2005-02-07 25 GERMANY-BASED mobile entertainment provider Living Mobile GmbH has set up its regional office, Living Mobile Asia Pte Ltd, in Singapore. The office is headed by Pradeep Mittur who is the sales and marketing director. Living Mobile expects to roll out its games for mobile phones59 words
-
Article82 2005-02-07 25 GERMANY-BASED Infineon Technologies has appointed Tony Ng Fook San as president and managing director of Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific. Mr Ng previously headed the sales and marketing team at Osram Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) from 2002 to 2004, and was the vice-president for sales at Infineon Technologies82 words
-
Article70 2005-02-07 25 Ml customers can now use their phones to book movie tickets with Eng Wah cinemas. A $1 booking fee will be charged to the customer's monthly bill for each transaction, and the tickets can be paid for by credit card or in cash over the70 words
-
44 2005-02-07 25 SINGAPORE-BASED telecommunications solution provider Telelogic has announced the signing of a deal to supply Asiacell, a leading Iraqi telco, with Telelogic's signalling. gateway platform. Telelogic's solution will help Asiacell achieve better network utilisation for its expanding subscriber base.44 words
-
Article77 2005-02-07 25 MACROMEDIA MAX 2005 will be held in Singapore from March 9 to 10,2005 at Hotel Intercontinental. Attendees will be able to learn basic web development to advanced techniques to create rich media applications for the Internet. There will also be a session covering Macromedia Flash content on77 words
-
126 2005-02-07 25 Roland Lim - Compiled by Roland Lim SECURITY specialists Trend Micro has issued a "medium risk" alert for the BROPIA worm which spreads via popular instant messaging application MSN Messenger. The worm will attempt to send copies of itself in different filenames to all online contacts, pretending126 words
-
-
Article, Illustration947 2005-02-07 26 KENNETH JAMES - <cool stuff> Fujitsu's Stylistic ST5020 is an example of how much the Tablet PC has evolved, says KENNETH JAMES KENNETH JAMES THE Tablet PC has come a long way in a relatively short time. Earlier flirtations with this versatile offshoot of the notebook PC the groundbreaking HP CompaqARTHUR lEE - 947 words
-
<what's new>
-
Article, Illustration78 2005-02-07 26 CREATIVE Technology has released the DiVi CAM 316 Mini Digital Camcorder, which can also function as a digital camera, webcam, MP3 player and voice recorder. The all-in-one device records MPEG-4 video at resolutions up to 640x480, or digital still images of up to 3.1 megapixels. Its78 words
-
Article, Illustration69 2005-02-07 26 SAMSUNG'S latest clamshell phone, the tri-band SGH-P73OC, features a new "twist and swivel" design. It features a 1 megapixel camera and also offers video recording of up to 60 minutes. The SGH-P73OC has 64M8 of built-in memory, which is expandable with a reduced-size multimedia card, to69 words
-
Article, Illustration83 2005-02-07 26 AUDIO specialist Sennheiser has released the PXC 300 and PXC150 headphones which feature Sennheiser's NoiseGard technology. Powered by 2 AAA batteries. NoiseGard feduces the amount of background noise heard by the listener for up to 80 hours. The headphones can also be used without batteries, but without83 words
-
Article, Illustration119 2005-02-07 26 BLACKBERRY developer Research In Motion (RIM) and local telco Star Hub have released the Blackßerry 7100g, the first of its distinctive devices to be offered in mobile phone form. The quad-band 7100g is shaped like a traditional "candy bar" phone, unlike previous Blackßerry devices which look like119 words
-
Article32 2005-02-07 26 Roland Lim - Compiled by Roland Lim IN A BizlT article on Jan 17,2005, the product name of the featured Pioneer HDD/DVD home theatre system should have been "HTZ929DVR" and not "HT929DVR" as published.32 words
-
-
Article, Illustration1118 2005-02-07 27 ROLAND LIM - <we say> The advent of 3G, smartphones and other browser-based enterprise e-mail solutions could stifle its growth in this region ROLAND LIM Reporter DESPITE the tropical heat, the Blackßerry appears to be growing well in the region, judging from the increasing number of telcos1,118 words
-
439 2005-02-07 27 Serious threats likely to emerge as phones acquire more features Reuters [WASHINGTON] Featurerich "smart phones" are proving to be nearly as dumb as personal computers when it comes to fending off viruses, hackers and other security headaches familiar to Internet users. Hackers can scoopReuters - 439 words
-
Article, Illustration681 2005-02-07 28 RAJU CHELLAM - The company is set to hire 3,000 people worldwide this year, a large chunk of which will be in the Asia-Pacific. RAJU CHELLAM has the details RAJU CHELLAM EUROPEAN software giant SAP AG has big plans for the Asia-Pacific region, with Singapore as the hub.681 words
-
Article, Illustration342 2005-02-07 28 RAJU CHELLAM - By RAJU CHELLAM ACROSS the Asia-Pacific region outside of Japan, large companies and government organisations spent a whopping US$lB.4 billion in 2003 on IT solutions. This year, the region is set to spend about US$2O billion on IT solutions that help companies increase operationalSource: IDC Asia-Pacific - 342 words
-
486 2005-02-07 28 Matsushita, Hitachi to share plasma technology Bloomberg. Reuters [TOKYO! Fujitsu Ltd said it is in talks to sell its liquid crystal display business to Sharp Corp, Japan's biggest maker of the devices used in products including televisions and personal computers. "While it's trueBloomberg.; Reuters - 486 words
-
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement39 2005-02-07 26 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSTECHNOLOGISTS CONNECTING YOUR WORKPLACE I ICT Security Network Integration Services m Wg I Network Desktop Outsourcing I Application Integration Management 10 Hoe Chiang Road, #05-06/08 Keppel Towers, Singapore *****5 Tel: +65 6890 2828 Fax:+6s 6890 2888 sales.singapore@9etronics.com www.getronics.com39 words
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement72 2005-02-07 27 Introducing the New Dual 2.3 GHz Xserve G5. > |BhBBBBBBB|v' f HRINHHmHI 1"• *sT■fi| V V" < V Double the performance. Double the power. All in one server. For more information, visit http://www.appk.com/XMnr* or contact any of the Authorised Applo Rosollors Diversitec Distrubutors Pte Ltd, Tel: 6468 3888 JardineOne Solution,72 words
-
-
Page 28 Advertisements
-
Advertisement59 2005-02-07 28 Authorized Distributor [Mr. AV-Scknot Marketing Pte Ltd Office 1 Pto Ltd -£®tßjnar"_r-\ 3 Upper Aljunwd Link Block B (subsidiary ot NTUC Fmpnc*) #o£o6 Joo Seng Warehouse The Funan IT Mall mdßTnnnßr/ Singapore *****2 *05-25/32 Tel: +65 *****322 Fax: -»66 *****511 S<ng*)ore *****7 Hitachi Home Electronics Asia (S) Pte Ltd Daily:59 words
-
Advertisement8 2005-02-07 28 CANON Digital imaging fuelling its growth pg 258 words
-