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Title Section14 2006-01-31 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES inline at http://business-time&asial .com.sg MICA (P) 089^03/2005 SINGAPORE Tuesday January 31,200614 words
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Article, Illustration818 2006-01-31 1 SIOW LI SEN, LESLIE YEE - Consultants say top performers could see a bonus of double or treble their annual base salary By SIOW LI SEN, LESLIE YEE [SINGAPORE] It's bonus time at foreign banks in Singapore and more money is being given out, with 2005 turningYEN MENG JNN - 818 words
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685 2006-01-31 1 GEORGE JOSEPH - PSA wants P&O for growth-not to boost prestige By GEORGE JOSEPH [SINGAPORE] Singapore will have to manage regional sensitivities as its companies bid for businesses elsewhere, although in Asean, the more cross-border linkages the better, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said over the685 words
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656 2006-01-31 1 UMA SHANKARI - Deal pegs company at three times last April's IPO value By UMA SHANKARI [SINGAPORE] IN a deal that values newly-listed Pearl Energy at over $865 million almost three times its IPO value last April the main shareholder in the company has656 words
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Advertisement10 2006-01-31 1 INTEGRATED RESORTS Analysts on why S'pore attracts gaming companies PG210 words
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Advertisement26 2006-01-31 1 ENRON TRIAL l USgwemment -JM Jw M 0 pressure SME SPOTLIGHT Asian start-ups going global sooner pg 6 When success is more than skin deepPG6 126 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration591 2006-01-31 2 SALE OF SHIN CORP He says deal is legal and that he will clarify everything at one go AFP IBANGKOKI Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faced continued strong criticism yesterday over his family's sale of a telecoms giant to Singapore, with a major consumerAFP; AfP - 591 words
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725 2006-01-31 2 ALEXANDRA HO - INTEGRATED RESORTS Strict regulations, lack of organised crime a boon By ALEXANDRA HO ISINGAPORFJ Singapore's squeaky-clean and corrup-tion-free environment has been talked about so much that most Singaporeans have become quite blase on the subject. But analysts say it is precisely these725 words
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Article527 2006-01-31 2 Biosensors wins suit against infringement of stent patent HEART stent maker Biosensors International said yesterday that it has won a suit in the Netherlands where it had been accused of patent infringement. On Dec 13 last year, the company announced that it was being sued by US-based Boston527 words
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Article, Illustration731 2006-01-31 2 ANDREW MARKS - WALL STREET INSIGHT All eyes are also on Fed's meeting and statement today By ANDREW MARKS in New York JUST a week after a round of fourth quarter earnings disappointments and gloomy forecasts for future quarters from major companies including Intel, GH and CitigroupAP - 731 words
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COMPANIES
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Article, Illustration566 2006-01-31 3 SIOW LI SEN - By SIOW LI SEN (SINGAPORE] Cerebos best known for its household Brand's Essence of Chicken health drink is busy looking outside its traditional markets for growth as the company acts to protect its operations from the threat of bird flu. The expansion566 words
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Article80 2006-01-31 3 By last Friday, 21 SGX-listed companies had released their financial results for the full year ended Dec 31,2005. They recorded a combined S$2,094.9m in group profits, up 122.1% over the same period last year. The breakdown is as follows No with profits 18 No with losses 3 losses80 words
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Article, Illustration1483 2006-01-31 3 ROBERT HALILI - INSIDE MARKETS The pre-CNY-break purchases were in anticipation perhaps of a post-holiday rally, says ROBERT HALILI ROBERT HALILI SEVERAL directors and fund managers bought shares ahead of the Chinese New Year break, in anticipation perhaps of a post-holiday rally. The trades were a mixture1,483 words
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394 2006-01-31 3 UMA SHANKARI - It can now continue producing its Axxion stent in the Netherlands By UMA SHANKARI [SINGAPORE] Heart stent maker Biosensors International said yesterday that it has won a suit in the Netherlands where it had been accused of patent infringement. On Dec 13394 words
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Article301 2006-01-31 3 Financial controller resigned with effect from Dec 25 [SINGAPORE] Management changes are taking place at printing company Xpress Holdings. Businessman Fong Kah Kuen more popularly known as KK Fong has been appointed as chief operating officer. And financial controller Jessica Choy Woon Bing has301 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration645 2006-01-31 4 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent Wk Jjjjft jSB HAT a differ- m ence a wee^ 111 m M K more so than week, traders were pondering a collapse of 200-odd points in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the closure of the Japanese stock645 words
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525 2006-01-31 4 CURRENCIES AFP [TOKYO] The US dollar extended gains against the yen in Asian trade yesterday on growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep up the US rate hike cycle this week despite slower US growth, dealers said. The US dollar rose toAFP - 525 words
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Article, Illustration1657 2006-01-31 4 Consensus No.of Forecast Mean Fri's recommendation esti- EPS PE target price Company name This wk Lastmth mates (cents) (ratio) price Altgreen Properties 2.22 2.22 9 5.49 23.32 1.43 1.28 j Ascendas REIT 2.29 2.29 14 11.41 18.50 2.32 2.18 Beyonics Technology 1.50 1.50 2 5.80 6.98 0.48 0.421,657 words
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Article493 2006-01-31 4 COMMODITIES AFP [LONDON] Metals prices raced to historic high points last week on strong buying by investment funds, while crude futures slid on profit-taking having briefly soared above US$69 per barrel in New York. The Commodities Research Bureau's index of 17 commodities hit a recordAFP - 493 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration315 2006-01-31 5 UMA SHANKARI - Survey finds about one-third of firms cannot fill their sales positions By UMA SHANKARI SALES jobs are not quite going a-begging, but they are not easy to fill. This was revealed in a survey of 49 companies by the Singapore Human Resources In- stitute (SHRI)Source: SMR - 315 words
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Article, Illustration116 2006-01-31 5 YEN MENG JIIN - By YEN MENG JIIN SIGNS of road closure were put up yesterday along Orchard Road, the venue for the Chingay parade and party this week. The road closure dates and times are: Feb 3 (6.30pm to 12.30 am) and Feb 4 (6pm to 2am). For116 words
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Article49 2006-01-31 5 DATE/ TIME EVENT VENUE 1 Feb ISEAS Lecture on 'Evolution Padang and Collyer 2.30pm of Rooms, Level 4, Enlightened Societies on Raffles City ou r Pla net' Convention Centre 4 Feb National Library Imagination Room, 2.00pm Discussion Workshop on Level 5 The Dream of The Red Chamber'49 words
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198 2006-01-31 5 IT IS unlikely that a General Election (GE) will be called before Feb 17, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said over the weekend. But the People's Action Party (PAP) is ready with its slate of candidates. That is about all that can be confirmed198 words
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332 2006-01-31 5 UMA SHANKARI - By UMA SHANKARI THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said yesterday that it has sent a note to Kuala Lumpur asking for clarification on media reports about Malaysia's intention of going ahead with its proposed "scenic bridge" project. Malaysia's national news agency, Bernama,332 words
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SMEspotlight
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Article, Illustration674 2006-01-31 6 NANDE KHIN - INSEAD INNOVASIA SURVEY Survey finds that some start-ups are venturing overseas even before they are profitable, reports NANDE KHIN NANDE KHIN THE new trend is for Asian start-ups to go international from the very early stages of business development, and some are venturing abroad evenSource: Insead Innoy Asia - 674 words
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Article, Illustration980 2006-01-31 6 NANDE KHIN - Tor Lam Huat, the man behind skincare brands Ginvera and Bio-Essence, tells NANDE KHIN about how he built his beauty business from scratch NANDE KHIN GINVERA and Bio-Es-sence may be household names as skincare brands in Singapore and the region, but not many peopleARTHUR LEE - 980 words
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Article, Illustration540 2006-01-31 6 THE dosing question in Insead InnovAsia's survey on liiWi nationatisation was: "Are there my lessons learned or observations about going abroad for the first time that you wish someone had shared with you before you did?" Not surprisingly, the responses to the question offer plenty of tips540 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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Article, Illustration561 2006-01-31 7 But it won't harm Malaysia's economy, they say AFP [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia's ringgit is tipped to gain ground in the months ahead, building on steady appreciation since its peg to the dollar was removed in mid-2005, but analysts say the economy will notAFP; Source: Bloomberg - 561 words
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280 2006-01-31 7 Bernama [KUALA LUMPUR] Kulim (M) Bhd, in consolidating its Indonesian operations, will divest its palm oil plantation in Sumatra to concentrate on building up its larger operation in central Kalimantan. Managing director Ahamad Mohamad said that the company would-divest its stake in whollyBernama - 280 words
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Article, Illustration666 2006-01-31 7 SHOEB KAGDA - INDONESIA INSIGHT It must deter speculative investors from bidding for banks up for sale SHOEB KAGDA Jakarta Correspondent AS IT pushes to consolidate and strengthen the country's banking sector, Bank Indonesia (BI) faces a delicate balancing act: inviting new investors but maintaining666 words
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396 2006-01-31 7 Millions allegedly paid to Indonesian military officers AP [JAKARTA] Investors in New York have asked US investigators to determine whether millions of dollars allegedly paid by mining giant Freeport to Indonesian military officers in Papua province amounted to bribery. The custodian of fiveAP - 396 words
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BRIEFLY ASIA
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59 2006-01-31 7 Bernama [KUALA LUMPUR] Southern Bank Bhd (SBB) yesterday clarified that it has not yet received a formal offer from CIMB regarding a merger between the parties. SBB said it views its governance responsibilities seriously and will make its decision independently of any negotiationsBernama - 59 words
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90 2006-01-31 7 AFP [NEW DELHI] US computer giant Dell yesterday announced plans to set up a manufacturing base in India and said its local subsidiary will increase its workforce by 50 per cent within two years. Kevin Rollins, Texas-based Dell's president and chief executive officer, alsoAFP - 90 words
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69 2006-01-31 7 Bloomberg [MUMBAI] Holcim Ltd, the world's second-biggest cement maker, offered US$l billion for control of Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd to increase its market share in India to 21 per cent as growth stalls in its home market of Switzerland. Gujarat Ambuja's founding Neotia andBloomberg - 69 words
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102 2006-01-31 7 Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia's state asset management company plans to sell its remaining minority stakes in three banks this year, in a bid to raise funds to help finance the state budget deficit. Mohammad Syahrial, head of state-owned asset firm PT PerusahaanReuters - 102 words
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60 2006-01-31 7 AFP [JAKARTA] Fugitive Malaysian militant Noordin Mohammad Top has declared himself the leader of a previously unknown regional extremist group, Indonesia's police chief said yesterday. General Sutanto said Noordin, accused of masterminding a string of deadly attacks in Indonesia which have left hundredsAFP - 60 words
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64 2006-01-31 7 Bernama [PENANG] Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday hinted that there is something "interesting" in the Ninth Malaysia Plan to be tabled in Parliament soon. "I don't want to announce now what is interesting but it will benefit Penang," he said when speaking atBernama - 64 words
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71 2006-01-31 7 Bloomberg [SINGAPORE] Malaysia issued Islamic insurance licences to HSBC Holdings Pic and three other groups, increasing the number of approved sellers as the government seeks to expand its financial industry and attract investors. A group that includes Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Japan's Millea Asia PteBloomberg - 71 words
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67 2006-01-31 7 Reuters {KUALA LUMPUR] King Abdullah yesterday began the first visit by a Saudi monarch to Malaysia in 36 years, atrip whose potential could stretch past concerns over trade and oil to offer ways to reshape the Islamic world. Analysts said King Abdullah could draw aReuters - 67 words
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Advertisement41 2006-01-31 7 CD tJL I Lianhe Zaobao I Not bullish about I I global shore markets in 2006, I I OeiHongleong I I to adopt I I a cautious strategy I I I I I I M Bp fl H B |H HE41 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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631 2006-01-31 8 DAVOS FILE Kuwait Abu Dhabi, Qatar aim to tap economic expansion in Asia ARAB Gulf monarchies Kuwait, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar plan to channel more of their revenue from oil sales into Asian631 words
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Article, Illustration759 2006-01-31 8 CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT THE FED But some question Greenspan's legacy as he leaves as Fed chairman AFP [WASHINGTON] The departure of Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve today turns the page on what many analysts view as a goldenAFP; PHOTOS: AP - 759 words
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Article, Illustration761 2006-01-31 8 He lacks the confidence of financial markets Reuters [WASHINGTON] White House economic adviser Ben Bernanke will almost certainly win Senate approval today to become the 14th chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Beyond that, the road gets hazy. Mr Bernanke, head of theReuters; REUTERS - 761 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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575 2006-01-31 9 30% stake in Project Sugar Loaf worth US$1.4b, says source Reuters [MUMBAI] India's state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd (ONGC) has struck a deal with ExxonMobil Corp to buy the oil major's 30 per cent stake in Brazil's Project Sugar Loaf, a companyReuters - 575 words
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Article, Illustration517 2006-01-31 9 Bloomberg INKW DELHI] Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reshuffled the Cabinet by appointing 10 new ministers and stripping Mani Shankar Aiyar of the petroleum ministry. Murli Deora, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Abdul Rehman Antulay and seven others were administered the oath of office asBloomberg; AFP - 517 words
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292 2006-01-31 9 [HONG KONGJ US privateequity firm Newbridge Capital Ltd has agreed to pay about US$BOO million for an equity stake in Taiwan's Taishin Financial Holding Co in a deal signed last Thursday night, the Wall Street Journal quoted people familiar with the investment as saying.292 words
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298 2006-01-31 9 [HONG KONG] Backers of the proposed new accounting watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council, have responded to accusations that they are creating a "toothless tiger" by doubling their funding commitments to ensure the new regulatory body has the resources to operate effectively, the South China298 words
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525 2006-01-31 9 Strong growth raises hopes for long-awaited turnaround Reuters [SHANGHAI] Renewed confidence in stocks and an expected influx of new capital from institutional buyers will boost China's markets in 2006, building on a rally that has seen shares rise 13 perReuters - 525 words
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Article, Illustration50 2006-01-31 9 [INDlA.Ahmedabad] A Muslim bride ponders her future as she waits to recite her vows during a mass Muslim marriage in the western Indian city ofAhmedabad on Sunday. About 151 Muslim couples from various city slums were married during the mass ceremony organised by a Muslim voluntary organisation. REUTERSREUTERS - 50 words
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304 2006-01-31 9 Reuters IMUMBAI] State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, posted a marginal rise in quarterly net profit last Saturday, falling below analysts' estimates as it paid out more to attract deposits and staff costs climbed. Analysts said the state-run bank,Reuters - 304 words
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CORPORATE FOCUS
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Article, Illustration2636 2006-01-31 10 INTERNET WARS: ROUND 2 While trouncing Netscape was a breeze, it needs a new game plan to tackle a world increasingly powered by open source software NYT Redmond, Washington] hink back to Round 1 of If the Internet, when < B things really got rolling I in 1995.NYT; REUTERS; AP - 2,636 words
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Article, Illustration544 2006-01-31 11 ANTHONY ROWLEY - Ministers hint at government strategy to encourage inflation By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo THE Tokyo stock market proved yesterday that it has put the Livedoor affair behind it by climbing firmly to a new five-and-a-half-year high and entering territory fromAP - 544 words
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453 2006-01-31 11 Remittances from OFWs rise 23.3% to US$10.85b in 2005 Reuters MAN I LA] The Philippine economy grew less than expected in fourth quarter from the third quarter, but growth in October-Decem-ber underpinned by record remittances was still strong enough to comeReuters - 453 words
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Article, Illustration417 2006-01-31 11 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Canon Inc. the world's biggest digital camera maker, yesterday forecast a seventh year of record profit and named Tsuneji Uchida as the company's next chief executive^. Net income will rise 8 per cent to 415 billion yen (Sss.B billion)Bloomberg; AFP - 417 words
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Article307 2006-01-31 11 Bloomberg [BANGKOK] Bangkok Metro Co Ltd, which runs the Thai capital's subway system, plans to sell shares to the public for the first time next month to raise money for debt repayment and train purchases. The Bangkok-based company, controlled by builder Ch Karnchang pel,Bloomberg - 307 words
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257 2006-01-31 11 Bloomberg [BANGKOK] General Electric Co's GE Consumer Finance is in talks to buy a stake in Bank of Ayudhya, the Financial Times reported yesterday. GE is negotiating with Krit Ratanarak, Ayudhya's chairman and biggest shareholder of the family-controlledBloomberg - 257 words
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WORLD
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295 2006-01-31 12 LATEST US DATA Reuters [WASHINGTON] United States consumer spending shot up a surprisingly strong 0.9 per cent in December as shoppers, enjoying a respite from inflation, dipped into savings or tapped assets to make purchases,"a government report showed yesterday. The Commerce Department said itsReuters - 295 words
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Article, Illustration1126 2006-01-31 12 Case marks what corporations will tolerate in business practices NYT [HOUSTON] In the court of public opinion, they were convicted long ago. But as Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, the onetime leaders of Enron, stepped into a court of law yesterday, the outcomeNYT - 1,126 words
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278 2006-01-31 12 Bloomberg [CHICAGO] Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's biggest oil company, said fourth-quarter profit climbed to US$lO.7 billion from US$B.42 billion as rising demand and hurricanes lifted prices for crude oil, natural gas and gasoline. Per share net income rose to US$l.7l from US$l.3OBloomberg - 278 words
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584 2006-01-31 12 MERGERS ACQUISITIONS Reuters [PARIS] Mittal Steel's 18.6 billion euro (5536.6 billion) hostile bid for European steelmaker Arcelor has caused some worries at European governments due to a possible threat to jobs. French Finance Minister Thierry Breton said at a news conference yesterday thatReuters - 584 words
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Article, Illustration462 2006-01-31 12 Its shares rise by up to 25% on proposal by unnamed suitor Bloomberg [LONDON] HMV Group Pic, the owner of HMV music stores and Waterstone's book shops, said yesterday that it has received a takeover approach. Its shares rose as much as 25 per cent, extendingBloomberg; FILE PHOTO - 462 words
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Article, Illustration317 2006-01-31 12 Reuters [NEW YORK] The new owners of Singapore's Raffles Hotel chain have agreed to pay US$3.9 billion for Fairmont Hotels Resorts Inc. Colony Capital and Kingdom Hotels International will combine Fairmont with Raffles to create an expanded international luxury chain. Fairmont, which is basedReuters - 317 words
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AVIATION
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Article, Illustration792 2006-01-31 13 Carriers make millions by selling 'miles' to partners from banks to restaurants Reuters [NEW YORK] AIRLINES envisioned them as a simple marketing tool. But frequent flyer programmes, t 25 years later, have become big cash generators for an industry struggling on other fronts,Reuters; BLOOMBERG - 792 words
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Article223 2006-01-31 13 Reuters [KUALA LUMPUR] The finance chief of Malaysian Airline System (MAS) said on Friday he has resigned in a further shake-up at the struggling carrier. "Today is my last day," Low Chee Teng, 53, told Reuters, adding that he was on leave prior to his departureReuters - 223 words
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LOG BOOK
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90 2006-01-31 13 AFP [JAKARTA] Private Indonesian carrier Adam Air plans to almost triple its fleet to 50 aircraft within three years as it expands its domestic and international services, a report said yesterday. "We procured three more Boeing 737 aircraft this month, each withAFP - 90 words
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60 2006-01-31 13 Bloomberg [SAN FRANCISCO] Continental Airlines Inc said its flight attendants ratified a new contract, giving the airline almost all of the US$5OO million in annual labour cost cuts targeted last year. Votes cast by its 8,300 flight attendants on the four-year agreement were counted inBloomberg - 60 words
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78 2006-01-31 13 AP [DAVOS, Switzerland] Easy Jet founder Stelios Haji-loannou, whose family holds a 40 per cent stake in easy Jet pic, said he would consider selling his shares in the company only at the right price and conditions. "I'm not going to sellAP - 78 words
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Article, Illustration342 2006-01-31 13 Bulk of its losses come from writing off claims during bankruptcy process AFP [CHlCAGO] United Airlines on Friday posted a loss of US$l7 billion for the fourth quarter and US$2l billion for 2005 as it took major writedowns ahead of its plannedAFP - 342 words
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272 2006-01-31 13 AFP [DAVOS, Switzerland] The head of Swiss carrier Swiss International Air Lines, which is being bought by Germany's Lufthansa, warned other airlines on Friday»to act fast on consolidation or they may not survive. Christoph Franz told reporters on the sidelines ofAFP - 272 words
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Miscellaneous272 2006-01-31 13 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Christmas broadcast (8) 9 ■■r~jH| ~|jj| THTTBB Christmas Carol" (4) to none fIV 14 You might say it when offering a gift or present (4) Something afoot in pantomime a way the Wise Men went 25 Sprouts and peas, say, given a 28 Where many enjoy the pleasures272 words
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SHIPPING
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Article, Illustration630 2006-01-31 14 GEORGE JOSEPH - Republic depends on port to keep S'pore thriving hub in South-east Asia By GEORGE JOSEPH [SINGAPORE] PSA International has to stay flexible and relevant, and leverage on technology to forge ahead as the world's leading port and to remain strongAZIZ HUSSIN/ST - 630 words
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393 2006-01-31 14 Bernama [KUCHING] Malaysia's airfreight forwarders who are mostly concentrated in the Klang Valley, including Kuala Lumpur could soon be "star-rated", if a proposal by the Airfreight Forwarders Association of Malaysia (AFAM) is endorsed by the government. This will give them certain privileges and benefitsBernama - 393 words
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635 2006-01-31 14 AFP [LA ROCHELLE, France] In an obscure corner of the old trawler harbour of La Rochelle, hidden from view by the building site that was once the city's fish-market and forgotten by all but a devoted few, he the rotting remains of one ofAFP - 635 words
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419 2006-01-31 14 Unions' action hits exports at country's 2 busiest harbours Reuters [DURBAN] Thousands of workers at South African rail and logistics group Transnet went on strike yesterday, disrupting operations at ports and train services. Unions said major ports were at aReuters - 419 words
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Article277 2006-01-31 14 SGX '000 Jaw 27 St W Vol CH Offshore .0.39 0.01 1979 Chuan Hup .0.39 0.01 2231 Cosco Corporation 1.13 0.02 8613 CWT Distribution -0.90 0.06 3492 Ezra Hides 192 0.05 1749 freight links .006 0.01 75 Grand Banks Yacht .090 unch 0 Jaya Holdings 1.28 0.04 1264277 words
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Article, Illustration2027 2006-01-31 15 MELISSA LOH YAN JING - RAY HEATH MEMORIAL ESSAY We reproduce below the winning essay by MELISSA LOH YAN JING in the Ray Heath Memorial Essay Competition, held in memory of former BT associate editor Ray Heath, who passed away in 2004 MELISSA LOH YAN JING THE development of2,027 words
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EDITORIAL & OPINION
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525 2006-01-31 16 EDITORIAL IT is often assumed that Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has achieved sufficient power within the Liberal Democratic Party to be able to anoint his own successor. This would be almost unprecedented in that it implies continuation of present policies into the next525 words
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Article, Illustration765 2006-01-31 16 YOGI AGGARWAL - THE BOTTOM LINE YOGI AGGARWAL THE rivalry between China and India to mop up available oil and gas fields around the world was leading to asset prices being pushed up to the disadvantage of both. Two weeks ago, Mani Shankar Aiyar, then India's Minister765 words
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Article, Illustration1217 2006-01-31 16 DAVID LAGUE - Used in high-tech industries, China is said to now supply 95% of world's consumption By DAVID LAGUE IHT EVEN as China has come to depend on huge commodity imports to sustain its booming economy, it has gone about cornering the market for an obscureIHT; REUTERS - 1,217 words
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Article, Illustration1218 2006-01-31 17 LEON HADAR - Bush finds the Hamas victory 'healthy' and 'interesting' LEON HADAR Washington Correspondent I WAS watching US President George W Bush during a live televised press conference as he was trying to give his interpretation of the victory of the radical Hamas movement in theAP - 1,218 words
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Article, Illustration301 2006-01-31 17 Lim Kay Soon Singapore - Lim Kay Soon Singapore NOW that Creative has come out with its omnibus video player-cum-photo viewer-cum MP3-player, the Zen Vision:M, and scored a first in the world's top consumer product award at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2006 even beating Apple's iPod what's next?301 words
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532 2006-01-31 17 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ENRRGY-HUNGRY Singapore could potentially source cheaper oil to generate electricity and also increase the supply of sand in the island republic by exploring Canada's oil sands resources. Oil sands are sand grains surrounded by bitumen, a heavy thick532 words
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Article11639 2006-01-31 18 STRAITS TIMES INDEX STOCKS Stodt name Wt Close Change Stock nam* Wt Oom Chang* Stodi mm* Wt dot* Chang* Allgreen 50c 0.29 1.280 Haw Par Corp 0.42 5.400 +0.050 SPH 20c 424 4 300 Ascendasreit 1.04 2.180 +0.070 HyfkmSc 0.43 2.980 +0.060 STEngglOc 1.91 2.990 +0.060 BIL Intl11,639 words
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812 2006-01-31 24 JOHN F WASIK - It's definitely time for investors who have been 'flipping' properties to gauge the risk of a significant price drop By JOHN F WASIK Bloomberg IF the US home market has peaked, it would be hard to tell from a series of heavily promotedBloomberg - 812 words
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Article, Illustration600 2006-01-31 24 Dragon-shaped mall in Dubai offers shoppers'made in China' goods AFP [DUBAI] Dragon Mart a gigantic Chinese shopping mall inaugurated last month in Dubai, the Middle East's version of Hong Kong aspires to became the gateway for Chinese products into theAFP - 600 words
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159 2006-01-31 24 Xinhua [BANGKOK] Thailand's overall property market is estimated to grow around 10 per cent this year with new housing units increasing by 70,000, according to an industry executive. Chaiyan Chakornkul, executive chairman of Lalil Property Public Company Ltd, projected that the number of newlyXinhua - 159 words
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270 2006-01-31 24 Bernama [BEIJING] The total investment in China's booming real estate sector has rocketed to an estimated 5.3 trillion yuan (Ssl .06 billion) over the last five years, the Chinese news agency Xinhua reported yesterday. The news agency quoted the Chinese Ministry ofBernama - 270 words
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348 2006-01-31 24 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Goldman Sachs Group Inc, the world's No 3 securities firm, is offering shares in Japan's first real estate investment trust (Reit) comprised of hotels, aiming to profit from a recovery in the nation's property market. Japan Hotel Resort Inc, trust managed byBloomberg - 348 words
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