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Title Section21 2006-11-04 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES weekend SINGAPORE 85 cents A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 099/03/2006 November 4-5, 2006 Tinv* vw I21 words
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Article, Illustration980 2006-11-04 1 JAIME EE - New 'concept' restaurants are springing up to feed demand, but veterans say rising rents are a worry By JAIME EE [SINGAPORE] There has never been a better time to eat out in Singapore than now with consumer confidence running high, F&B operators are responding980 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration750 2006-11-04 2 DANIEL BUENAS - 49 other E50 and five e50.startup Winners honoured at gala dinner By DANIEL BUENAS [SINGAPORE] Scoring a first among local fund managers, APS Asset Management has taken the coveted top spot on this year's Enterprise 50 (E5O) list. The firm, which specialises inARTHUR LEE - 750 words
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Article133 2006-11-04 2 sn 2.***** (-8.67) ST INDEX FUTURES 2.722.00 (-9.00) simsci 328.97 (-1.26) siMsa futures 330.00 (-0.60) MARKETS Friday Change KLCOMP 998.02 +2.77 NIKKEI 225 dostd HANG SENG 18,749.69 +34.91 SET INDEX 732.30 +3.27 JAKARTA COMP 1,612.923 +5.227 MANILA COMP 2,766.86 +45.08 SEOUL COMP 1,383.88 +0.15 SHENZHEN B 342.43 +0.02133 words
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575 2006-11-04 2 PAULINE NG - Moves to boost South Johor Economic Region By PAULINE NG in Kuala Lumpur JOHOR plans to establish ,two free access zones (FAZ) that Singaporeans and foreigners coming from Singapore can enter without passports. One zone of about 40 hectares will stretch from the Causeway575 words
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Article577 2006-11-04 2 Venture Corp posts $59m Q3 net profit DESPITE a dip in sales, electronics manufacturer Venture Corporation yesterday reported a 14.4 per cent rise in third-quarter net income to $58.97 million. Revenue for the three months ended Sept 30,2006, fell 2.6 per cent to $799.24 million. COMPANY NEWS, PAGE577 words
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Article31 2006-11-04 2 YESTERDAY'S Bottom Line column, "Disease and poverty vs climate change", was written by BT London correspondent Neil Behrmann, not Nobel laureate Paul A Samuelson. We are sorry for the error.31 words
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573 2006-11-04 2 THIEN - SATURDAY SOAPBOX By THIEN IS THERE a Singapore-style garden? This was the poser that folks at the Singapore Botanic Gardens casually considered over lunch recently. It may seem a simple question but there is no ready answer. Certainly, it is573 words
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Article, Illustration2370 2006-11-04 3 VIKRAM KHANNA - Bestselling author Tim Harford talks to VIKRAM KHANNA about the economics of ordinary things VIKRAM KHANNA Starbucks has a low-priced coffee called the "short cappucino" which it doesn't put on the menu. Around the world, most airport lounges (Changi excepted) are shoddy. Britain has a lot of houses2,370 words
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366 2006-11-04 3 THE Internet is exciting, says Mr Harford. But for an investor, it's a minefield and the likely winners among Internet companies may not be quite what you would expect. "I am not saying the internet is not transformational," he points out. "But previous366 words
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Advertisement61 2006-11-04 3 Raffles® Hotels Resorts The Raffles Conversation is brought to you through a special arrangement with Raffles Hotels and Resorts. The Traveller's Palm in the Raffles Hotels and Resorts logo is an apt symbol. Not only has water stored at the base of this palm provided sustenance, the leaves rest in61 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration464 2006-11-04 4 OH BOON PING - The firm is also negotiating with the authorities for new tax incentives By OH BOON PING DESPITE a dip in sales, electronics manufacturer Venture Corporation yesterday reported a 14.4 per cent year-on-year rise in net income to $58.97 million for its third quarter. Revenue forFILE PHOTO - 464 words
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437 2006-11-04 4 RONNIE LIM - By RONNIE LIM SINGAPORE Petroleum Company (SPC) and Indonesia's Pertamina could soon join forces to search and produce oil and gas in Indonesia and internationally. This is provided for under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two in Jakarta437 words
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388 2006-11-04 4 IKALPANA RASHIWALA - By IKALPANA RASHIWALA MILLENNIUM Copthorne Hotels (M&C). the Londonlisted hotel arm of Singapore's City Developments, yester: day posted a doubling in third-quarter net profit to £25.9 million (Ss77 million) from £12.4 million. The profit increase comes on the back of a £10.1 million388 words
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672 2006-11-04 4 Reuters [BANGKOK] Top Thai mobile firm Advanced Info Service (AIS) is expected to report an 11 per cent drop in quarterly profit next week after a fierce price war weakened revenues and slowed subscriber growth. But South-east Asia's fifth-largest telecoms firmReuters - 672 words
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Article, Illustration528 2006-11-04 4 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent THERE has been no change in the pattern of trading over the course of this week, with the market still polarised into two camps, very much like it was a week ago low-priced penny stocks on one end versus the528 words
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Advertisement726 2006-11-04 5 INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING Retailer of Colored Gemstone Jewelry Gems TV Holdings Limited (incorporated with limited liability in the Cayman Islands on April 23,2001) 285,767,000 Offering Shares (subject to the Over-allotment Option) Offering Price: SS 1.08 per Offering Share 11 jT' zjß* *BMi aj' M n iy g igrjf J; C726 words
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PERSONAL INVESTMENT
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Article, Illustration958 2006-11-04 6 UMA SHANKARI - Compiled by UMA SHANKARI China MHk Products Group Nov 3 dose- $1.32 IP MORGAN RESEARCH, Nov 2 INITIATE with Overweight 12-month price target of 551.52: China Milk (CMILK) is one of the largest producers of cattle breeding products (pedigree bull semen and dairy cow embryos), and raw milkSource: Bloomberg - 958 words
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Article, Illustration1255 2006-11-04 6 TEH HOOI LING - SHOW ME THE MONEY TEH HOOI LING Senior Correspondent I ATTENDED a webcast organised by the Singapore Society of Financial Analysts a few weeks back. The presentation was by Michael Mauboussin, chief investment strategist of Legg Mason Capital Management and adjunct professor of1,255 words
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Article970 2006-11-04 6 For week beginning Oct 30 SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER/DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS SubsantM Buy Mo of Price SHAREHOLDING Trans SharehoWor/ Sofl Shares Per Bjrfore After Stock Date Director Conv 000 Shr t 1000) (*»> Asia Enterprises 2-Nov-06 Chong Thim Pheng Buy 550 na ***** 8 15 ***** 8.35 Asiatravel Com970 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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77 2006-11-04 7 UNITED Envirotech warned yesterday of a first quarterly loss for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2006. The group said it has been in advanced negotiation for a few major engineering contracts for six to 12 months but the contracts have yet to77 words
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41 2006-11-04 7 JADASON Enterprises said net profit rose to $3.3 million for the third quarter of 2006 from $2.7 million a year ago. Revenue was $49.8 million, an increase of 25 per cent from £3 2005.41 words
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87 2006-11-04 7 EU YAN Sang (Hong Kong) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eu Yan Sang International Ltd, officially opened its Eu Yan Sang Centre at Yuen Long Industrial Park in Hong Kong yesterday. The new facility, which has a floor area of nearly87 words
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60 2006-11-04 7 ALLCO Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (Allco Reit) has reported third-quarter distributable income per unit of 1.53 cents, higher than the forecast 1.45 cents. It also announced revenue of $11.35 million (forecast: $11.1 million); net property income of $9.31 million (forecast: about $9.55 million);60 words
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65 2006-11-04 7 KS Energy Services and its subsidiary Aqua-Terra Supply have both appointed Kris Taenar Wiluan as chairman and CEO from yesterday. He will lead the group in its expansion into the oil and gas sector in Indonesia and the Middle East. Aqua-Terra said Lee Seng65 words
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Article, Illustration455 2006-11-04 7 MATTHEW PHAN - By MATTHEW PHAN THANKS largely to a $7.9 million gain from the disposal of its recycling business, Norelco UMS Holdings reported yesterday a more than fourfold jump in net profit to $13.1 million for its third quarter ended Sept 30. The455 words
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290 2006-11-04 7 JUST four months after making a $15.5 million investment in Gems TV Holdings the jewellery retailer that is offering shares for a mainboard listing luxury watch retailer The Hour Class is in for a potential unrealised investment gain of $29 million. Hour Glass,290 words
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336 2006-11-04 7 JEAN CHUA - By JEAN CHUA A CHINA-BASED maker of dimethyl ether (DME), an alternative liquid fuel that is more efficient and cleaner than coal, is raising funds here to expand production in China. China Energy plans to increase its DME production capacity four times to336 words
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Article, Illustration569 2006-11-04 7 MATTHEW PHAN - IPO WATCH Launch of TV shopping channels was key to the surge in growth Reports By MATTHEW PHAN JEWELLERY retailer Gems TV Holdings is raising net proceeds of $212 million through a mainboard initial public offering (IPO) that will give569 words
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205 2006-11-04 7 THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has fined CLSA Singapore $7,500 for providing custodial services without the proper licence for a period of slightly more than three years. CLSA paid the fine on Oct 31, the central bank said. CLSA was found to have205 words
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222 2006-11-04 7 Reuters [BEIJING] Singapore's stock exchange will step up efforts to woo Chinese firms with listing ambitions and expects up to five more mainland companies to go public in the city-state within two months, a senior official said yesterday. The pipeline of China-derived listings wouldReuters - 222 words
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Advertisement21 2006-11-04 7 HOT IPO Attract more interest from investors. Place your IPO notice in our newspapers. Call 1800 289 8822 or email notices@sph.com.sg.21 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration362 2006-11-04 8 UMA SHANKARI - ADDENDA TO PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS To enhance asset values, older HDB estates will be rejuvenated By UMA SHANKARI PUBLIC housing policies will be fine-tuned to serve the needs of different groups, such as low-income families, the elderly and young couples setting up their first home, theFILE PHOTO - 362 words
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189 2006-11-04 8 THE National Heart Centre is to be rebuilt and the National University Hospital expanded as part of a Health Ministry effort to renew infrastructure. In an addendum to President SR Nathan's address on Thursday, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan outlined the mission for the ministry,189 words
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255 2006-11-04 8 WEE LI-EN - He says S'pore will invest in new water technologies By WEE LI-EN SINGAPORE'S vibrant environmental and water industries have created business and job opportunities, Environment and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim said yesterday. "Our sound management of the environment has garnered international recognition and255 words
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Article5759 2006-11-04 8 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS AB Am« Income AT USO 8.66/ AB Amer Income BT USO 8.69* AB Amer Income A USD 8.67/ AIN Ajnro Asset Mgt (S port) A8 Amer Income B USO 8.67/ Star Europe Eqty!" 0.99V AB Amer Income A EUR 6.78/ Star Europe Bond 1.19/ AB Amer Income5,759 words
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380 2006-11-04 9 SIOW LI SEN - FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT It'll remain most attractive country for FDI for 4 more years, says EIU By SIOW LI SEN SINGAPORE ranks No 1 in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) on a per capita basis and is expected to continue to be the380 words
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Article, Illustration564 2006-11-04 9 GEORGE JOSEPH - Another $160m as alternative energy project progresses By GEORGE JOSEPH LEADING British engine maker Rolls-Royce, which is actively researching fuel cells at a facility in Singapore. is considering a partnership to invest another $160 million in the research and a new diesel facilityDOMINIC WONG/ST - 564 words
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393 2006-11-04 9 MATTHEW PHAN - By MATTHEW PHAN BUSINESS relations between Singapore and Russia yesterday took a further step forward with the signing of a "protocol of intentions" to set up Russia's first business incubator beyond its borders. It was signed between the Economic Development Board (EDB) and393 words
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Article606 2006-11-04 9 CONRAD TAN - By CONRAD TAN TEMASEK Holdings' purchase of a controlling stake in Thailand's Shin Corp earlier this year was "completely above board" and "can withstand any investigation", Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said yesterday. He was speaking at a dialogue session on issues of governance606 words
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Article, Illustration489 2006-11-04 9 KALPANA RASHIWALA - By KALPANA RASHIWALA LIPPO Group has drawn together an interesting array of partners for its first condo development at Sentosa Cove. BT understands. Two banks Singapore's OCBC and a European bank as well as the developer of ONE 0 15 Marina Club, right489 words
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292 2006-11-04 9 WEE LI-EN - By WEE LI-EN LOCALLY acclaimed businessman Vikas Goel has been cleared of allegations of fraud, with Karma International and its parent company. CHS CPO, withdrawing their lawsuits against him. Mr Goel, 35. built a $3 billion computer company in just five years and is the292 words
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MALAYSIA
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Article, Illustration811 2006-11-04 10 S JAYASANKARAN - Public outraged by water price hike in Klang Valley and 'lopsided contracts' By S JAYASANKARAN in Kuala Lumpur A 15 PER CENT increase in the price of water sold in the Klang Valley Malaysia's most industrialised area, which includes Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya has stoked811 words
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Article216 2006-11-04 10 RONNIE LIM - By RONNIE LIM SAUDI Aramco the national oil company of the world's largest producer is not uprooting its Singapore office to Kuala Lumpur, as suggested by a report yesterday. Singapore is, in fact, one of its three main Asian marketing hubs, with Japan and216 words
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Article7518 2006-11-04 10 Transaction date: Nov 3 52-Wk Id Last Vol Day LaftQuoU Dn GrVU Net MCjo Ugh law Code Company Sde COOP) HM» Law »ayr Sdhr Cvr Mt Sn* 3.5 1 5716 1st Software 2.5 unch 327 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 10.1 11 5 6 3148 STelecom —9.5 +0 57,518 words
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INDONESIA
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Article, Illustration480 2006-11-04 11 LAUREL TEO - Aim is to ensure enough workers with right skills are available in future By LAUREL TEO in Jakarta SINGAPORE'S Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will tie up with Batam Polytechnic to tailor vocational training for local workers in Batam, Bintan and480 words
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Article5461 2006-11-04 11 Transaction Date: Nov 3 MOST ACTIVE STOCKS VOLUME VALUE (S) Quhua 137.810.000 CapitaLand 82.32S.2SO StraitsAsia 101.859.000 Quhua 80.551.385 TuanSinq 51.007.000 StraitsAsia 65.324.780 CentiUion 47.360.000 SembMar 57.573.460 Global Voice 44.461.000 DBSGrp 56.558.432 PactfvcCentury 31.689.000 UQ8 34.*****1 PPCCorp 30.125.000 SingTel 30.650.860 Ataterra 28.561.000 Altareen 25.604.660 See Hup Seng 24.473.000 China Milk5,461 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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567 2006-11-04 12 China's top port builder aims to list simultaneously in HK and Shanghai Reuters [HONG KONG] China Communications Construction Group, the country's top port builder, plans to sell stakes to billionaires Li Kashing of Hong Kong and Prince Al-Waleed bin TalalReuters - 567 words
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291 2006-11-04 12 Reuters [BEIJING] A former head of China Construction Bank Corp (CCB) was jailed for 15 years yesterday after pleading guilty to taking bribes to arrange loans, his lawyer said. The verdict, handed down by the Beijing No 1 Intermediate Court,Reuters - 291 words
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Article2283 2006-11-04 12 VOl Gamuda 4.02 0.04 2256 Nov 3 rn W- own General Corp .0.73 0.05 1201 Genting .26.50 unch 693 ASM Realty 137 -0.01 5 George Kent .0.57 -0.01 50 Abric 035 -0.01 36 GHL Systems AM unch 2186 ACP Industries 1.27 -0.02 518 Globetronics Tech -.031 -0.01 4942,283 words
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Article, Illustration50 2006-11-04 12 [SHANGHAI] Chinese models wear clothes by Indian designer Manish Arora during his parade at the Shanghai Fashion Week. Manish who held his first solo show in 1998 is making his debut at the week-long fashion event that brings together Chinese andforeign designers in China's most cosmopolitan city AFTAFT - 50 words
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160 2006-11-04 12 Reuters {TAIPEI] Taiwan prosecutors intend to file corruption charges against First Lady Wu Shu-chen and officials in the government of President Chen Shui-bian, local media reported yesterday. Included in those facing charges is Ma Yong-cheng, a former close aide to President Chen, according toReuters - 160 words
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411 2006-11-04 12 Achievement reflects progress after scandal [HONG KONG] BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) has been named for the first time as one of the top 10 locally listed companies with best corporate governance. Its achievement reflected the lender's substantial improvement after a scan-411 words
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460 2006-11-04 12 It'll set up chain of supermarkets, stores across nation Reuters [HYDERABAD] The new retail unit of giant Reliance Industries plans to rapidly expand now that its first stores are open, its president said yesterday. Reliance, India's top refining and petrochemical company, isReuters - 460 words
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MIDDLE EAST
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Article, Illustration557 2006-11-04 13 Official says China could lose out if it ignores investment opportunities Reuters [BEIJING] China should invest in Saudi Arabia's petrochemical sector or risk becoming a victim of the gulf nation's aggressive bid to use its energy reserves to become an industry leader, the headReuters; AFP - 557 words
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Article310 2006-11-04 13 [ABU DHABI] Arab market regulators have agreed to set up an organisation to be based in Abu Dhabi, the capital" of the United Arab Emirates, to improve coordination between their bourses, the Dubai-based Gulf News daily reported. The Union of Arab Securities Commissions will represent310 words
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240 2006-11-04 13 Bloomberg Reuters [KUWAIT CITY] The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), which produces 40 per cent of the world's oil, should wait before making a decision on further output cuts because current prices are "reasonable", the Kuwaiti oil minister said. "TheBloomberg; Reuters - 240 words
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223 2006-11-04 13 Reuters [CAIRO] Bahrain Islamic Bank has asked the Central Bank of Egypt for permission to conduct a due diligence study of Cairo-based Arab Investment Bank with a view to acquiring it, state news agency Mena said on Thursday. Arab Investment Bank is aReuters - 223 words
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Article, Illustration669 2006-11-04 14 The government will also focus on international trade cooperation Reuters AFP, Bloomberg [BANGKOK] In a policy address long on words and short on detail. Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said yesterday his postcoup interim government would adopt a "self-suffi-ciency economy" approach espoused by theReuters; AFP,; Bloomberg - 669 words
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Article, Illustration174 2006-11-04 14 Shhh this painting was sold for US$140m AP [NEW YORK] It may well be the world's most expensive painting, but nobody's talking about it, except in whispers, especially not the office of entertainment mogul David Geffen, who reportedly sold the Jackson Pollock work for about US$l4O million. Mr Geffen's businessAP - 174 words
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WORLD WATCH
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121 2006-11-04 14 Reuters [LONDON] British Airways (BA) posted a fall in second-quarter profits as expected yesterday, after new airport security measures disrupted flights, and announced the sale of its struggling regional unit BA Connect. Europe's third-largest airline also trimmed its full-year revenue growth forecastReuters - 121 words
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114 2006-11-04 14 AFP [SYDNEY] Australia's consumer watchdog said yesterday it will reject a cooperation accord between Qantas and Air New Zealand, saying the deal would kill competition on Australia-New Zealand routes. The two largest competitors, which carry 80 per cent of passengers across the Tasman Sea.AFP - 114 words
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85 2006-11-04 14 Bloomberg [SEOUL] A South Korean court refused to issue a warrant that would have allowed prosecutors to detain Lone Star Funds co-founder Ellis Short for questioning related to alleged stock manipulation. The Seoul Central District Court also turned down warrant applications for twoBloomberg - 85 words
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94 2006-11-04 14 Reuters [LONDON] The British government said yesterday it was proposing legal changes that would allow investors in the Lloyd's of London insurance market to transfer their liabilities to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway as part of a landmark deal signed in October. The deal sawReuters - 94 words
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Article474 2006-11-04 14 Bloomberg Reuters [NEW YORK] The IMF has lowered its 2007 growth forecast for the US, saying the expansion in the world's largest economy will be curtailed by a housing slump and weaker consumer spending. The US economy will grow 2.6 per cent instead ofBloomberg; Reuters - 474 words
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293 2006-11-04 14 LATEST US DATA Reuters [NEW YORK/WASHINGTON] The US unemployment rate dropped to a 5 Yi year low in October as 92,000 jobs were added and hiring in the two prior months was revised up, the government said yesterday, leading financial markets to slashReuters - 293 words
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MOTORING
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Article, Illustration589 2006-11-04 15 SAMUEL EE - One has radical rear-end styling while the other is an entry-level performance model. We drive two sports models at opposite ends of the price spectrum By SAMUEL EE SINCE the shark-nose models of the early 1980s became extinct, no new BMW could seriously be called sexy. Until now.589 words
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Article, Illustration500 2006-11-04 15 JOE YEO - By JOE YEO IT MAY be heavier and have five doors instead of three, but the Suzuki Swift Sport can be considered the spiritual successor to the iconic Swift GTi of the early *****. While the run-of-the-mill Swift is powered by a500 words
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Article, Illustration407 2006-11-04 15 FORMULA One racing is the epitome of automotive sports and the current world champion, Renault, showed why during a recent visit to its Fl headquarters in Enstone, Oxfordshire. There, the French car maker gave an insight into the vehicular design genius and engineering brilliance407 words
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Article, Illustration625 2006-11-04 15 Renault the first word in crash safety WHEN it comes to crash safety, Renault is the best. Internationally, the French car manufacturer has the highest number of models eight which have obtained the maximum score of five stars in the Euro NCAP safety test So it should come as no625 words
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GOLF
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Article, Illustration1233 2006-11-04 16 JUSTINE MOSS - It includes participation in charity tournaments and donations, as well as creating opportunities for youngsters to fulfil their potential, says JUSTINE MOSS JUSTINE MOSS Giving back to something that has been the source of success, opportunity and financial reward is nothing new. Entrepreneurs, academics, politicians andFILE PHOTO - 1,233 words
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WELLNESS
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Article, Illustration965 2006-11-04 17 ANNA TEO - 7-time Tour De France champ's marathon debut sparks buzz, speculation on how fast he'll go By ANNA TEO ONE RACE, 37,000 stories. Actually, another 56,000 runners also applied for a bib in the 2006 ING New York City Marathon that takesAP - 965 words
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448 2006-11-04 17 CHEAH UI-HOON - By CHEAH UI-HOON SPORTS can be a powerful bonding tool between the girls, says the Singapore Sports Council (SSC). "And through the process of bonding with sports, women are also enjoying the benefits of staying fit, healthy, young and beautiful," says Michael448 words
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Article, Illustration1052 2006-11-04 17 CHEAH UI-HOON - Abstinence is the only sure way not to contract the virus that causes cervical cancer, reports CHEAH UI-HOON CHEAH UI-HOON Abstinence is somewhat like weight loss. People know about the option, but just as it's hard to eat less and exercise more to lose weight, few1,052 words
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Article, Illustration1151 2006-11-04 19 GEOFFREY EU - Stanley Tan tells GEOFFREY EU how he has managed to preserve the family home which was built in 1913 GEOFFREY EU GIVEN the extent to which much of Singapore's early architectural heritage has been bulldozed away since the *****, any house still standing with a historyPHOTOS: ARTHUR LEE - 1,151 words
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Article, Illustration2436 2006-11-04 20 GEOFFREY EU, JAIME EE - The common image we have of chefs could well be one of lone geniuses in their kitchens —perhaps with their long-suffering assistants dreaming up new creations to satisfy the demanding palates of their discerning clientele. But not every dish on a menu may be an original chefsCHUBBY HUBBY - 2,436 words
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