The Business Times, 7 April 2005
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Title Section15 2005-04-07 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES SINGAPORE 85 cents online at http://business-times.asial.com.sg MICA (P) 089/03/2005 Thursday, April 7,200515 words
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Article, Illustration748 2005-04-07 1 RONNIE LIM - Tie-up with Rolls Royce highlights S'pore as destination for cutting-edge technology: minister By RONNIE LIM [SINGAPORE] Singapore is taking part in a US$lOO million alternative energy project aimed at generating electricity without the need for massive oil or gas-fired plants and re-powering the748 words
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536 2005-04-07 1 PAULINE NG - Foreign eateries must bring in bumiputra partner By PAULINE NG in Kuala Lumpur A NEW set of guidelines on equity structures for for-eign-owned eateries has led to dismay and disarray in many a kitchen in Malaysia. The guidelines by the Domestic536 words
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Article137 2005-04-07 1 STI 2,165.78 (+7.97) ST INDEX FUTURES 2.157.00 (unch) SIMSCI 256.31 (+0.88) SIMSCI FUTURES 255.80 (+0.80) MARKETS Wednesday Change KLSECOMP 861.75 -8.06 NIKKEI 225 11,827.16 +52.85 HANG SENG 13,562.26 +48.85 SET INDEX closed JAKARTA COMP 1,103.28 +6.76 MANILA COMP 1,962.38 -0.32 SEOUL COMP 988.00 +5.50 SHENZHEN B 267.97 +4.75137 words
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Advertisement23 2005-04-07 1 COMPANIES Greatronic rejects CEO's resignation PG4 CPF AND THE PROPERTY BUYER How the latest changes will affect you W v PROPERTY, BACK PAGE23 words
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Advertisement18 2005-04-07 1 ENERGY MARKETS Greenspan on outlook for oil and gas pg3 Spending surge by Asian SMEs PG 30 818 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration498 2005-04-07 2 VIKRAM KHANNA - But Indian producers will face intense competition By VIKRAM KHANNA ISINGAPORF'I A China India free trade agreement (ITA) would bp a plus fur India's consumers and eventually lead to the emergence «f a new generation of leaner and more efficient Indian498 words
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Article683 2005-04-07 2 Energy market under strain: Greenspan A!j\N Greenspan. chairman of the IJS Federal Kesorvo, said that oil and natural gas markets won; under the heaviest strain in a generation and suggested that prices might remain high for some time. Rut he was optimistir about the long-run outlook for energy683 words
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567 2005-04-07 2 ANTHONY ROWLEY - ADB forecasts 6.5% to 6.9% growth for Asia-Pacific economies this year By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo THF World Hank. International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Hank are upbeat about prospects for the global economy and Asia and other developing regions in particular567 words
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Article89 2005-04-07 2 IN yesterday's report "Sun gets access to 4()m China subscriber base", we wrongly stated that Sun Business Network's allocation of SK (ilobal Kquities Corp shares amounted to $'M) million. The sentence should read: "Based on the last traded price of SK (ilobal and a proposed two-for one reverse split89 words
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Article, Illustration639 2005-04-07 3 Fed chief says higher prices over long run could spark investment New York Times [WASHINGTON] Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, said on Tuesday that oil and natural gas markets were under the heaviest strain in a generation and suggested that prices might remainNew York Times; REUTERS - 639 words
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369 2005-04-07 3 RONNIE LIM, DANIEL BUENAS - Hng Kiang says situation manageable if prices don't soar too high By RONNIE LIM, DANIEL BUENAS [SINGAPORE] Singapore doesn't face an "emergency" despite oil prices crossing US$5B a barrel and flirting with US$6O this week, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Vivian369 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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663 2005-04-07 4 WONG WEI KONG - It gives him 7 days to answer claims of breaches of duties or face the sack By WONG WEI KONG GREATRONIC has rejected the resignation of chief executive and director Lim Kok Koon and has instead given him seven days to answer allegations of breaches of663 words
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Article, Illustration675 2005-04-07 4 SIOW LI SEN - HOCK LOCK SIEW By SIOW LI SEN ARKCHNT Credit Suisse First Boston report was quite bullish on Singapore. And that usually means local banks will perform well, given their wide reach in the local economy. The report revised upwards a forecast ofFILE PHOTO - 675 words
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Article351 2005-04-07 6 MICHELLE QUAH - It mops up shares at 22-22.5 cents, close to 23-cent offer; already holds 50% By MICHELLE QUAH AS expected by analysts. Global Active's recent profit warning has not deterred Osim International from buying more shares in the nutritional products company. Despite being assured of351 words
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Article, Illustration435 2005-04-07 6 NANDE KHIN - By NANDE KHIN ARA Trust Management (Suntec) Ltd, the manager of Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, has confirmed a BT report that Suntec Reit is making an offer for part of Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria. BT said in itsFILE PHOTO - 435 words
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296 2005-04-07 6 [SINGAPORE! Neptune Orient Lines yesterday announced the departure of three non-executive directors, including Tim Rhein, thus marking the end of the only presence of a key exAPL executive on the Singapore company's board. NOL acquired US shipping296 words
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Article, Illustration407 2005-04-07 6 Bloomberg [SINGAPORE] United Overseas Bank Ltd, South-east Asia's biggest bank by market value, plans to set up a wealth management centre in Hong Kong and form a joint venture in China to expand in Asia. The Singapore-based lender, which bought 23Bloomberg - 407 words
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266 2005-04-07 6 S&P maintains its ratings for the bank [SINGAPORE] Ratings agency Standard Poor's said that the capital position of United Overseas Bank (UOB) has not been affected by a recent asset sale. UOB, which has a A+/Positive/A-l rating, recently divested a 45.8 per cent266 words
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Article, Illustration408 2005-04-07 7 ROLAND LIM - IPO WATCH Sesdaq aspirant to use IPO money for R&D and expansion By ROLAND LIM SESDAQ aspirant System Access, a homegrown banking software solutions provider, has set its sights on expanding its business in the Middle East and Asia Pacific this year. To achieveFILE PHOTO - 408 words
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Article267 2005-04-07 7 DALENA LEE - By DALENA LEE CG Technologies Holdings' decision to seek a listing in Singapore was made as early as a year ago, when the Singapore Exchange held a promotional convention in Xiamen, China. Executive chairman Lam Chik Tsan, who attended the event, was convinced267 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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Article167 2005-04-07 7 SINGAPORE'S Hyflux has signed a joint-venture contract to position itself as a strong player in the China municipal water-treatment market. Its subsidiary. Hyflux Filtech (Singapore), will form a joint-venture company with Chinese companies Beijing Shouren Group. Beijing Zhouji Investment and Beijing Shouren Shidai Investment Consulting167 words
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119 2005-04-07 7 THE electronics arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering. ST Electronics, has won a further US$20 million order to supply up to 500,000 units of Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System (MMDS) access control down converters to MVS Multivision (MVS) in Mexico. MVS Multivision is one of the largest119 words
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Article153 2005-04-07 7 MAINBOARD-LISTED Federal International yesterday announced that the contract value of its Semberah Field Development Production Facilities Rental Project in Indonesia has been increased to U5533.57 million from US$2l.6 million announced previously. This project was awarded to Federal's joint-venture company Federal JWR Energy Pte Ltd last March.153 words
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353 2005-04-07 7 Bloomberg [BElJlNG] Shangri-La Asia Ltd, the largest luxury hotel operator in Asia, and Mongolia's biggest beverage company will build the country's first five-star hotel as increased mining and tourism creates demand for upscale lodgings. MCS Holding Co, exclusive local bottling agent forBloomberg - 353 words
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276 2005-04-07 7 Stock rises for fifth day on prospects, seen as best bet among telcos Bloomberg [SINGAPORE] Shares of Star Hub. Singapore's sec-ond-largest telephone company, rose for a fifth day on optimism the company's expansion in digital cable television will boost profitability. The shares closed the dayBloomberg - 276 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration508 2005-04-07 8 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS Telecom play benefits SingTel, M1 and StarHub; Cosco and NOL rise following brokers' 'buy' calls R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent IF taking on aggressive equity positions in a climate where risks have increased is not a smart thing to do, then maybe for those whoSource: Bloomberg - 508 words
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111 2005-04-07 8 ANG Yee Lim's investment vehicle CHY Regalia gained a direct interest of 11.11 per cent in Lifebrandz Ltd on Tuesday when a total of 68 million shares were credited into CHY Regalia's central depository account. This, with a separate deemed interest111 words
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82 2005-04-07 8 NANDE KHIN - Compiled by NANDE KHIN LEONG Hin Holdings, which on Tuesday announced that its executive director Raymond Ng held a stake of 65,595,225 shares in the company, yesterday clarified that the number should read 65,959,225. His higher stake came after the exercise on Monday82 words
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Article, Illustration758 2005-04-07 8 SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER/DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS (Disclosures made on Apr 6 and earlier) Subsantial No of Wee SHAREHOLDING e Shareholder Buy/ Shares Per Before After Stotfc Trent Date Director Sell 090 Shr S ('000) COOP) GPInd 6-Apr-05 Lim Hock Beng OE 100 0.62 50 0 01 150 0 03 GP758 words
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Article1057 2005-04-07 8 R SIVANITHY - Compiled by R SIVANITHY Magnecomp Infl April 6 dose: 78 cents BMP PARIBAS PEREGRINE. April 4 KR Precision (KRP) acquisition turning out well: KRP's 4Q04 loss totalled $11 million before the acquisition by Magnecomp. KRP's performance has turned out better in IQOS. For one, existing KRP customer Western1,057 words
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Article, Illustration326 2005-04-07 8 CURRENCIES AFP [TOKYO] The US dollar turned softer in Asian trade yesterday as dollar buying took a breather following the sharp run-up in recent sessions, dealers said. The dollar eased to 107.95 yen in Tokyo afternoon trade from 108.14 yen in New York lateAFP; REUTERS - 326 words
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BLUE CHIPS
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Article, Illustration917 2005-04-07 9 WONG WEI KONG - Worries include a downturn in China's property market, writes WONG WEI KONG WONG WEI KONG THINGS have gone rather fiat at Fraser Neave (F&N) these Earnings have disappointed; the stock is seen by many as overpriced; and while the group is best known forFILE PHOTO; Source: Bloomberg - 917 words
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Advertisement2049 2005-04-07 9 l|E LANKOM ELECTRONICS LIMITED CSS Company Registration No ***** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at 7F No. 5 Lane 345 Yang Guang Street Neihu Taipei 114 Taiwan on Friday 29 April 2005 at 10 00 am to transact the following2,049 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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NEWS ROUNDUP
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50 2005-04-07 10 THE National Wages Council (NWC) will begin its deliberations on wage and wage-related guidelines for 2005-06 later this month. Members of the public and organisations are invited to share their views on the wage guidelines via post, fax or e-mail at mom—lrd@mom.gov.sg by April 22.50 words
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Article77 2005-04-07 10 THE Economic Development Board (EDB) and Discovery Networks Asia (DNA) yesterday launched the fourth Discovery Pitch initiative part of the US$7.5 million content development fund set up in 2002 by DNA and EDB to provide platforms for promoting talent in the documentary genre. Interested77 words
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96 2005-04-07 10 OUTSTANDING students from the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University will be able to get a head start in their PhD training from the second year of their undergraduate studies for the first time. Come this academic year in July 2005,96 words
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Article, Illustration453 2005-04-07 10 DANIEL BUENAS - Republic can build knowledge port, says Hng Kiang Reports by DANIEL BUENAS SINGAPORE plans to position itself as an investment gateway to China and a bridge to India's consumer market and technology industry to harness the new flows and opportunities from theFILE PHOTO - 453 words
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Article156 2005-04-07 10 WHILE debate continues on whether Singapore should get an integrated casino resort, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang seemed to indicate yesterday that he is in favour of it. "If the minister of trade and industry does not advocate setting up the integrated resort156 words
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271 2005-04-07 10 Singapore 2006 to focus on region's re-emergence THERE will be a showcase of Asean economies at next year's International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group of Governors annual meetings which will be held in Singapore, said Raymond Lim, Singapore's second minister for271 words
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274 2005-04-07 10 THE Yong Loo Lin Trust yesterday donated $100 million to the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Medicine, in the largest single gift in history to a tertiary institution in Singapore by a private donor. The faculty will be renamed274 words
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Article41 2005-04-07 10 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS Legend: All prices are indicative: Broadly Diversified: I Narrowly Focused: Lower Risk:^ Low to Medium Risk: Medium to High Risk: Higher Risk open-ended: Before subdivision of units: After subdivision of unit: SP after stock split: N.A.-Non Dealing Day41 words
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FOCUS: SERVICES
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Article, Illustration1266 2005-04-07 11 ANNA TEO - OUTSOURCING The trend is only about to approach a pivotal tipping point, reports ANNA TEO ANNA TEO C| ROM the acres of newsprint and bytes of cyberspace that have dwelt on the subject, it would seem hard to see that offshoring of servicesFILE PHOTO - 1,266 words
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Advertisement168 2005-04-07 11 Cafe Plaza Euro-Asian Buffet Wrm Thai Food Fare 1 to 17 April 2005 You'll be exclaiming "a-roy mak!" (means very delicious in Thai) when you are through with this. Appetisingly fresh and piquant Thai dishes such as Tom Yam Gung. Beef Tendon 8. Ox-Tripe Kuay Teow Soup. Roasted Duck in168 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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424 2005-04-07 13 CHEN HUIFEN - Grant aims to further dual-track careers in medicine and science By CHEN HUIFEN THE Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) and the National Medical Research Council are to spend $5 million on eight clinicianscientists who can lead the way in bringing basic424 words
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278 2005-04-07 13 THE world's largest chocolatier, Barry Callebaut, is bringing a new definition to the phrase "guiltfree" chocolate. Come next Monday, the Zurich-based manufacturer will introduce its cancer-fighting chocolate in Europe, the US and Japan, with plans to make it available in Singapore within half278 words
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294 2005-04-07 13 PREMIUMS may have tumbled but the bidding pattern in yesterday's COE tender belied motor traders' awareness of the reduced number of certificates of entitlement. Yesterday's bidding exercise was the first for April and also the first for the Quota Year 2005. Compared to294 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration613 2005-04-07 14 Action comes after Tankan survey shows dip in confidence Bloomberg [TOKYO] The Bank of Japan held borrowing costs at almost zero after its quarterly Tankan survey last week showed confidence among large manufacturers fell to its lowest in a year. Governor Toshihiko Fukui andBloomberg; REUTERS - 613 words
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Article169 2005-04-07 14 Reuters {BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN] Brunei's economy will grow 3.6 per cent in 2005 as increased activities in its banking, agriculture and manufacturing sectors offset slower growth in oil and gas, the government said. Higher retail trade, real estate, insurance, fishery and transport and communication activitiesReuters - 169 words
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540 2005-04-07 14 Officials will still be at IMF/World Bank spring meetings Reuters (NEW YORK) Chinas no-show at next week's G-7 meeting in Washington does not mean any change is likely to the country's fixed currency system, analysts said. China gave notice some weeksReuters - 540 words
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255 2005-04-07 14 NYT [BRUSSELS! Unlike the US, the European Union is not yet considering action to stem the surge in textile imports from China that followed the end of quotas last year, a European trade official said on Tuesday. Instead, the European Commission, which takes theNYT - 255 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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Article, Illustration655 2005-04-07 15 Luxury apartments sell well while developers race to build new projects IHT [JAKARTA] Lately, Indonesian property magnate Tan Kian has been selling, on average, almost one apartment a day. That's good business, considering that each of his luxury apartments in centralIHT; AFP - 655 words
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Article1213 2005-04-07 15 MlntlShipgFB 17.20 unch 680 Public Bank 6.90 -0.15 2698 M lnrl Shipping 16.80 unch 434 Public Bank FB 7.00 -0.10 714 MAA Holdings 5.05 0.09 67 Pulai Springs 1.54 unch 939 Magna Prima 1.43 -0.01 5 PuncakNiaga 2.55 unch 696 MagniTech 1.24 0.03 838 Putera Capital1,213 words
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415 2005-04-07 15 AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] Australian Prime Minister John Howard pressed his case for closer ties with Asian countries in an interview published here yesterday, dismissing concerns over Canberra's links with Washington and threats of pre-emptive military action in the region. Fresh from hosting theAFP - 415 words
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108 2005-04-07 15 Bloomberg [JAKARTA] Indonesia will invite investors to bid for 11 toll-road projects worth US$3.6B billion in June, the Ministry of Public Works' infrastructure committee said yesterday. The government will open the tenders for the toll-road projects, with a total distance of 641 km,Bloomberg - 108 words
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Article233 2005-04-07 15 Bloomberg [KUALA LUMPUR] Hong Leong Group, Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan's holding company with interests from banking to semiconductors, is seeking a US$7BO million loan that will refinance debt at a lower rate. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubi-shi, BNP Paribas and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp are arrangingBloomberg - 233 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration328 2005-04-07 18 AFP [SHANGHAI] The Chinese are coming! Mainland Chinese product brands may still be largely unknown but executives say European and Asian consumers will soon be buying them as eagerly as they do Japanese or Korean products. While mainland products still suffer from perceptions ofAFP; REUTERS - 328 words
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505 2005-04-07 18 It will also give wider income tax breaks as it scraps rebate on value-added tax Bloomberg [BEIJING] China plans to provide funding and widen income-tax breaks for semiconductor companies, even as it stopped a concession this month which US chipmakers said put themBloomberg - 505 words
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NOTE BOOK
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60 2005-04-07 18 Bloomberg [BEIJING] General Motors Corp, the world's largest carmaker, said its human resources director for the Asia-Pacific region has resigned, becoming the second senior executive to quit the carmaker's China unit in less than a week. Yap Neng Pin quit on Monday in order toBloomberg - 60 words
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93 2005-04-07 18 AP [HONGKONG] Kungfu superstar Jackie Chan is staking out opposite ends of the health spectrum becoming a partner in a fitness centre chain while launching a new line of cookies and chocolates. Chan recently announced that his JC Flavor brand will start sellingAP - 93 words
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110 2005-04-07 18 Reuters [HONG KONG] Hong Kong's government asked China yesterday to interpret its constitution to settle a growing row over the term of its next leader, despite concerns that the move will undermine the city's high degree of autonomy. Acting chief executive Donald TsangReuters - 110 words
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105 2005-04-07 18 Reuters [LONDON] Standard Chartered pic is in talks with "one or two" Chinese banks and hopes to buy a stake in one of them this year or in the first half of 2006, the Asia-focused bank's chief executive said on Tuesday. "We haveReuters - 105 words
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103 2005-04-07 18 Bloomberg [MUMBAI] Indian Hotels Co, which runs the country's biggest chain of five-star hotels, has set aside US$l5O million to expand its network in China, the UK and the US. "Our focus is on the international gateway series, looking forward to the economic growthBloomberg - 103 words
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107 2005-04-07 18 Bloomberg [BEIJING] China Netcom Group Corp (Hong Kong) Ltd, China's second-largest fixed-line telephone company, posted its first annual profit in two years after adding phone and Internet subscribers. Net income was 9.25 billion yuan (Ssl .9 billion), or 1.63 yuan a share lastBloomberg - 107 words
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467 2005-04-07 18 Postponement follows scrapping of its Aircel bid Reuters [HONG KONG] Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's emerging markets phone arm has delayed its Indian IPO as it awaits clarity over changes to foreign shareholding rules, but it remains determined to grow in what is its most promising market.Reuters - 467 words
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424 2005-04-07 19 US$16b bid pits it against Time Warner, Comcast NYT, Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Cablevision Systems turned the bidding for Adelphia Communications into a heated battle on Tuesday by offering US$l6.5 billion in cash for the company, executives involved in the process said. Cablevision madeNYT,; Bloomberg - 424 words
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Article, Illustration415 2005-04-07 19 AP, Bloomberg [MONACO] Prince Rainier 111 of Monaco, whose marriage to the American film star Grace Kelly brought elegance and glamour to one of Furope's oldest dynasties, died yesterday at the hospital treating him for heart, kidney and breathing problems. He wasAP,; Bloomberg; AFP - 415 words
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Article732 2005-04-07 19 ANTHONY ROWLEY - ASIA INSIGHT By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo NOT so much a conspiracy of silence as a conspiracy of confidencepreserving seems to characterise the reports on the global economy this week from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank. Either that732 words
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267 2005-04-07 19 AFP [GENEVA] Sony Corp and world football's governing body Fifa announced yesterday one of the biggest sponsorship deals in sporting history, opening a giant global showcase for the Japanese group's stuttering electronics business. The seven-year deal will allow Sony to joinAFP - 267 words
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568 2005-04-07 20 Rolls-Royce says China's commercial airline market is a growth area ISINGAPORF) Fngine maker Rolls-Royce sees a total worldwide market for 96.000 new civil aircraft engines worth US$55O billion over the next 20 years, with a similar figure forecast for potential aftermarket service opportunities. It predicts568 words
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357 2005-04-07 20 AFP IKUALA I.UMPUR) Indian carrier Jet Airways will make its maiden flight to Malaysia on April 29, marking growing economic ties between Kuala Lumpur and New Delhi, a senior airport official said yesterday. Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd senior marketing manager MohamedAFP - 357 words
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Article, Illustration47 2005-04-07 20 [HAMBURG] An Airbus employee testing the bar on the main deck of an Airbus A3BO mock-up cabin section at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2005 in Hamburg. The 555-seat superjet A3BO the world s largest double-decker passenger jet —is due to start operating in 2006. REUTERSREUTERS - 47 words
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370 2005-04-07 20 Tilton says US rules prevent access to global capital Reuters [SAN FRANCISCO] United Airlines chief executive Glenn Tilton said on Tuesday the emergence of global "super-carriers" poses a competitive threat to US network carriers that are currently hamstrung by US regulations. Mr Tilton saidReuters - 370 words
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216 2005-04-07 20 Bloomberg [WELLINGTON] Air New Zealand Ltd said it will raise its surcharge on passenger fares starting April 12, as the cost of jet fuel surged to a record. Air New Zealand will increase its charge on fares for AustralianBloomberg - 216 words
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Article, Illustration386 2005-04-07 21 Hike proposed to meet increase in canal transit fees for bo ships By <s it tt t <• f!in»4U f-im V* Wm «<»• i» n I tM« iMW «|t|"«•» n it >| v Ifci i H i ft« »»**»■< '"V I I 1» ♦>(»*386 words
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269 2005-04-07 21 Bloomberg N,» fe «v *<«• ,f ««•<!»<>« u«« i »«i i imn .««.< •MtllHl two i tW|l-« t«t M ••<*•■ WHO Kt<l Mhiitt*' to «9«t< i#»«> i iM |t >ai ll» ifitfcti h« •i*t» *1 It*# f%*« fii|>i*|«* V»< t iiii-n i|f MlBloomberg - 269 words
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Article57 2005-04-07 21 Bloomerg N Hit.* H<*ii»t< niii ii< lit (In »ir r •< t- «t* !«..•*•»1 md< f ,-n -■<«-' ~l« |ii>i«ii>' f i m>W»« Him Mi' lw> "">»« W.tx i««.i *t»M »«n }<•*•'« I.**< 1* I>M «AI»«| 9»m4t.< l.r fmwifKi'' w gn*m i'»A« 11«' n.« > imi)«iBloomerg - 57 words
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Article, Illustration55 2005-04-07 22 All advanced societies face the problem of fewer T. '-Mil «M» »i^p» »«4<# -»r#t w*m>* wjpi»»-mm **m. pi.i iw -IT" <f -unr linn Mil H* f? f 4* t NM I'« >** I ft* *4 'V |#t« 4* p H« m I tl -<* 4M55 words
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Article35 2005-04-07 23 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR •our* **"1* w*» 0i <i»" ♦#•*44*5 I*-*** > HP 1 f» I***-* o"**|.»"ilLtt+l»« I •"i 'V m* £c ti iH»*t a^> r Hki 1 i I* r35 words
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Article6498 2005-04-07 25 FINANCE COMMODITIES MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INDICES In lout cwr In SS In USS Ndy X«y *fcyr Hcfy %yr *<* *nd«K Change Chang* Change Changa Change Change WtottiOei 8554 05 03 03 01 06 17 »EAO BU OJ JS "p5 W__ JXfl -1.1 Europr PiMr 1107B 08 41 07 136,498 words
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Article, Illustration694 2005-04-07 30 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - BT exclusive Its ace is information lifecycle management, reports AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY DM «torag< ma pit I V»< i «.rp<<ra ti«n sa\ s it* abih tv to offri Information I ife < v c Manage ment 111 Ml ar694 words
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Article289 2005-04-07 30 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - By AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY MSP I'anhas bank is a kev Stnga p< re i usti»m« r that has implement ed I Mi s information Itfecvrle management ill Mi volution Vrnrding to (Mixer < oltn HSf* '•u .is head of \si«» ParlfU Infra *trurttjre and operations289 words
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232 2005-04-07 30 AFP \SHIV«K)N|( omputer irus incidents jfrew 50 per cent m 2< X >4 even iti the absence <»f a major new attack, a security sur\ey showed yesterday I he survey by <*y bertrust's i( S l.abs found that the frequency of attacks,AFP - 232 words
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396 2005-04-07 30 ROLAND LIM - By ROLAND LIM INFORMATION technology is viewed by Singapore executives as a crucial part of their future business strategy, according to Kconomist Intelligence Unit's laU'st survey. More than three-quarters of the local executives in the private sector surveyed agreed that technology396 words
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Article, Illustration693 2005-04-07 30 RAJU CHELLAM - Trend comes amid strong regional growth in sector By RAJU CHELLAM in Somm New York SMAI.I. and medium enterprises ISMI sl are a force that cannot he ignored And infotech companies across the hoard including IBM. Hewlett-Packard, hell. Sun Microsystems. Microsoft. Oracle. IREUTERS FILE PHOTO - 693 words
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386 2005-04-07 30 IBM SSI-LS| A powerful coalition of softwarr and technology groups including IBM. Oracle and Nokia has joined the Kuropean Commission's long antitrust battle against Microsoft, accusing it of wide-rang-ing anti-competitive behaviour, according to a report in the Financial Times. The group the386 words
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Article, Illustration358 2005-04-07 31 ALEXANDRA HO - Ferrell pays $146m for luxury units in upcoming Martin Rd development By ALEXANDRA HO SINGAPORE property giant Capita Land yesterday announced the sale of 80 units of its upcoming River Gate residential development to Ferrell Premier Real Estate Investment Fund for $146 million. Ferrell Premier358 words
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Article, Illustration1148 2005-04-07 31 SOON SU LIN - More institutions drawn to investment market, says SOON SU LIN SOON SU LIN OVKR the past decade, the peak in investment sales was in 1996, with $12.7 billion worth of investment sales recorded. This coincided with a peak in property prices. With the economySource: CB Richard Ellis Global Research & Client Services - 1,148 words
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Article, Illustration1269 2005-04-07 32 ARTHUR SIM - Recent changes mean that potential home buyers should be more-than-ever wary, says ARTHUR SIM ARTHUR SIM LIKF banks' interest rates. Central Provident Fund (CPF) rules hint at whether it is a good time to buy property. And if one reads the current CPF changes correctly,FILE PHOTO - 1,269 words
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