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China and S. Africa back new world order Both sides maintain that no country should dominate others and say that negative effects of globalisation should be reduced and restricted PRETORIA Visiting Chinese President Jiang Zemin and his South African counterpart Thabo Mbeki yesterday signed the Pretoria Declaration, pledging mutual support

Guangxi scandal: More arrests expected BEIJING More arrests are expected as a huge bribery scandal revolving around sacked Communist Party official Cheng Kejie continued to unfold in the southern Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. An official from the Guangxi People's Procuratorate saia yesterday that arrest warrants for four more Guangxi officials

Falungong anniversary: Scores detained The spiritual movement marks the first anniversary of a mass sit-in with protests in Tiananmen Square. About 100 followers are arrested BEIJING Scores of Falungong members were detained in Tiananmen Square yesterday for protests on the first anniversary of a mass sit-in that sparked an official

Mori to take first bite at international diplomacy The Japanese premier begins his G-8 tour this weekend with the aim of getting to know the world leaders before he hosts the summit in July TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, who took the reins from his stricken predecessor earlier this

US unions go on TV to stop China pact 'Fair trade' caravans and adverts of Chinese sweatshop workers are used to pressure undecided Democrats in the House of Representatives WASHINGTON Opponents of President Bill Clinton's landmark trade pact with China intensified their lobbying campaign yesterday, with "fair trade" caravans through

Agriculture chief leads team to Beijing Delegation will study Chinese commitment to trade rules WASHINGTON US Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman has left for China accompanied by four members of Congress to study Beijing's commitment to market opening agreements, his office said. They were scheduled to arrive in Beijing yesterday and

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Ambiguous deal snows Korean rift Debate over the wording of the June summit agreement underscores the cultural divide between the two long-time arch-rivals SEOUL It had the makings of a diplomatic nightmare: Was there a loophole in a summit deal allowing North Korea's leader to duck out of talks with

Pyongyang may expel Japanese Red Army hijackers TOKYO North Korea may expel the four remaining members of the Japanese Red Army group it has sheltered for 30 years, the latest evidence of a diplomatic offensive by Pyongyang, a Japanese newspapersaid yesterday The report came as preparations are under way for

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Farmers' silent protest INDONESIAN farmers from the Sumatra province of Riau sit with their hands tied behind their backs and their mouths covered, protesting against the corruption of farming credits totalling 6.7 billion rupiah (Ssl.4 billion) by individuals within their provincial administration during Suharto's rule. AFP

Militaiy spokesman defends business ventures JAKARTA The spokesman for the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) yesterday defended the military's business ventures, saying it would be impossible to survive on state funds alone. If the current government tried to curb or even try to restrict the military from conducting business it would

Ties hit as Gus Dur puts off Aussie trip Relations between the two countries look set to decline again following a spy incident in East Timor involving an Australian soldier JAKARTA IndonesiaAustralia diplomatic relations appeared set to decline further when the government announced President Abdurrahman Wahid's trip to Australia next

Wiranto to testify on atrocities in Timor Generals to be called up Former military chief General Wirante. TNI intelligence chief Zacky Anwar Makarim. Former chief of the East Timor Military Command Timbul Silaen. The trials are expected to start next month JAKARTA Former defence forces commander General Wiranto and several

Military will accept verdict on Aceh soldiers JAKARTA The spokesman for the Indonesian armed forces (TNI) said yesterday that the military will accept any verdict in the trial of 24 soldiers charged with massacring civilians in Aceh province. "We will support whatever decision will be," ViceAir Marshal Graito Usodo said.

NZ prepared to seize Suharto assets The visiting Foreign Minister offers to help Jakarta secure any part of the Suharto fortune that may be stashed away in New Zealand I Will OFFER THE INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT HELP IF fT WISHES TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE HOLDING ASSETS IN NEW

McCain to visit his old prison in Vietnam HANOI Arizona senator John McCain, who spent five hellish years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, returned yesterday to visit the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" this time as a guest. Vietnam celebrates the 25th anniversary of the end of the war on

900m Asians live on less than US$l a day LUZ BACUIORO Despite phenomenal growth, poverty remains a social challenge, says ADB. But continued economic progress can cut number by 50 per cent by 2015 By PHILIPPINES CORRESPONDENT MANILA Poverty remains a staggering social challenge for Asia despite the phenomenal growth

ADB forecasts bright future for Singapore But it must adjust to post-economic crisis realities MANILA Long-term prospects for the Singapore economy remain bright, with growth forecast to hit 5.9 per cent and 6.2 per cent this year and next, the Ma-nila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report released

American paedophile jumps bail in Thailand BANGKOK A self-con-fessed American paedophile has jumped bail in Thailand and disappeared, prompting the United States yesterday to express its "grave concern" and warn he would be pursued. Eric Rosser, 48, a pianist who worked at the Oriental Hotel here and was arrested in

Bangkok bans scenes of smoking in shows The government issues the ban to discourage teenagers from taking up the habit as they are influenced by what they see on the screen BANGKOK The Thai Cabinet yesterday banned scenes showing smoking in film and television dramas in a bid to stub

Thai students to be anti-drug role models They are recruited by narcotics control board PATTAYA A group of Thai students has been enlisted by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board to serve as role models in the fight against the widespread use of drugs. A three day "Mind Without

Thailand moves to curb mafia's hold on elections JAMES EAST Under pressure from poll watchers, a rapid action force of military and police has been formed to prevent fraud during Saturday's Senate vote By l\" BANGKOK SOLDIERS and police are to be sent to Thailand's so-called mafia heartland to ensure

Ranariddh says agreement likely this year CAMBODIA-LAOS BORDER ROW PHNOM PENH Cambodia and I^os have moved to within months of resolving a long-running border dispute, Prince Norodom Ranariddh said yesterday. The prince said talks with visiting Lao Premier Sisavath Keobounphanh, who arrived to a rea carpet and fanfare welcome in

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High survival rates for childhood cancers LIANG HWEE TING Leukaemia is the most common, but 75 per cent of child victims are cured. Oncology congress to discuss findings Bu A 12-year-old's experience: Leg amputated, but coping well DENNIS (not his real name) had his right leg amputated last week because

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No licence needed at Speakers' Corner The setting up of a Speakers' Carrier provoked a lively and light-hearted debate in Parliament with six MPs questioning Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng on the plan. This is an edited extract of the exchange. DON'T BE SUSPICIOUS The police have better things

The green that ended Yew Hock govt HONG Lim Park, the site of Singapore's first Speakers' Corner, is no stranger to speakers. This historic patch of green has witnessed many rousing scenes that are now part of the nation's history. It was at this park that a speech was made

NSTB's functions cover commerce Board given pro-enterprise muscle, to commercialise science and technology, and to provide or develop support facilities for IT firms THE National Science and Technology Board (NSTB) will take on a pro-enter-prise role under an amended Bill which was passed yesterday. The amendments will empower the board

Speakers' Corner: Govt is sincere ASAD LATIF FROM THE GALLERY By TEST FOR SINGAPOREANS WHETHER order is still preserved amid greater freedom will reveal how well Singaporeans can discuss, debate, argue and disagree over controversial issues, in a face-to-face setting, without breaching the paramount law that, while issues are important,

Impact of chemical weapons Bill limited NEW laws prohibiting the development, use and production of chemical weapons here will have a limited impact on the commercial operations of companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries here. Minister for Law and Foreign Affairs S. Jayakumar made this point yesterday while

Unicorn 'did not play grassroots leader out' Ignatius Low Siti Andrianie Lydia Lim Reports by and Clearing up the 'misunderstanding', Finance Minister says investigations show the GLC had not cut a local company out of a business deal 'Expensive' dinner was $63 per head MR NG Cheng Hwee of Amos

UNICORN CASE: The events JUNE 1997: Mr Ng Cheng Hwee of Amos Industries •ppmcbtti GLC, Unicorn International, to collaborate en seHiaftaMiifcfai Italian-made product from FP Design. Amos, FB Dose's Mftaftat here, is unable to bid for the contract on its own. Sept 5, 1997: Mr Ng confirms in writing that

Commeri E 'T- Technology No Wrongdoing Expanded Role For NSTB GLC Unicorn International did not cut It will be pro-enterprise and exploit grassroots leader Ng Cheng Hwee out of science and technology for commercial business deal, says Finance Minister, pageoi gk gains. page6o I^^^^^L^ Having a Speakers Corner in Hong

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How should top talent be used in new economy? When Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew argued that the number of lawyers should be capped at only 12 out of 150 of Singapore's best and brightest recently, he sparked off some questions on the distribution of talent in the new economy.

Lawyers play an even greater role now Mr R. Palakrishnan, 57, runs the 12-lawyer practice, Palakrishnan and Partners, and is president off the Law Society. I DONT know if artificial measures to dispatch people to different fields will do Singapore good. Once upon a time, there was a Two Is

Planning for new world is like playing in a jazz band Dr Chong Chee Leong, 42, is director of National University of Singapore's productivity and quality research centre. He has an avid interest in new skills required for the new millennium. A TOP talent in one field may not shine

Let market forces decide where it goes Mr Ashok Pilfai, 36 r is director of remuneration and human resource specialist, Hay Management Consultants (Singapore). ULTIMATELY, market foices should determine where talent gravitates. Right now, despite all the talk about working in neweconomy companies in the United States, there is an

A new talent ball game now Mr Lie* Henq San, 45, is managing director of the Economic Development Board. ORGANISING talent for the knowledge-based economy seems to me a contradiction in terms. The competition for top talent today is global, ferocious and will intensify. Top talent is hotly sought after

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A brand new breed revamps Japan Inc Instead of working for corporations, Japan's entrepreneurs are striking on their own, revealing shifting mindsets 'PEOPLE LOVE TO SAY THE JAPANESE ARE RISK-AVERSE. THAT SIMPLY ISN'T TRUE. THERE WAS JUST NO REWARD FOR TAKING RISK IN THE PAST.' Mr Karl Fooks, managing director

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Internet telephony set to upset voice-call cart YEONG AH SENG SECOND LAST WORD By APRIL 1, the day the Singapore telecommunication market was thrown open to full competition, marked the beginning of a new era for consumers and operators. Consumers 1,867,500 fixed-line subscribers, 1,578,400 mobile subscribers, 1,158,800 paging subscribers and

US unions back to old ways? STEVEN GREENHOUSE B <L NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON The American labour movement, while waging battle against trade liberalisation, is trying to fend off charges from many economists, business executives and members of Congress that it has re-em-braced protectionism. Many critics assert that labour's across-the-board

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References cited by doctors outdated I REFER to the letter, "New technique to treat brain tumours isn't" (ST, April 20). I am puzzled that the references cited by such eminent radiotherapists for current recommendations of multiple brain metastases and benefits of radiosurgery (RS) compared to whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) was

Road cleaned up I REFER to the letter, "Road not swept" (ST, April 22), by Mr Leonard McCullv. He had rightly noted a iapse in the service standards of the contractor cleaning the Stevens Drive area in recent weeks. The lapse in service had, since a week ago, been corrected

Charges show DB S is behind the times THE recent announcement by DBS Bank that it will start levying a charge of $10 per cheque book comes as a shock. It also contradicts the signals that the leaders here have been sending to the business community to develop innovative and

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PR chance now open for Suliso SANTOKH SINGH *t 'I WANT TO BECOME A SINGAPORE CITIZEN, BUT I HAVE THIS FEAR OF REJECTION. I AM AFRAD THAT THE SBA WILL NOT APPROVE MY APPLICATION.' Susilo. on why he has not applied for Singapore citizenship SHUTTLER Ronald Susilo wants to become

Danish love birds on song GLASGOW The most famous love couple in badminton showed little sentiment in a European Championships final in which Denmark polished off England 4-1 to capture a record-equalling third successive title. World No. 1 Peter Gade Christensen disposed of Peter Knowles 15-4, 15-3 and then his

Barcelona loses match without a kick SOCCER BARCELONA Barcelona conceded its Spanish Cup semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid in bizarre fashion on Monday. The club had claimed since Friday that it had too few players available because of international commitments and injuries and would not be able to perform

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Van Nistelrooy is Red Devil LONDON Dutch star Ruud van Nistelrooy completed his British record £19 million (551.3 million) move to English Premiership champion Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven yesterday. The 23-year-old passed a medical yesterday and signed a contract worth a reported £40,000 a week, which will make him

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Brazilians confident of victory MONTEVIDEO Fourtime champion Brazil will have to put its dreams of World Cup soccer glory in far-off 2002 firmly to" the back of its mind as it targets a vital qualifying win today at home to Ecuador. Following a mediocre 0-0 draw in Colombia in its

King of the road and sea ERNEST LUIS SPORTSPEOPLE Gerard cracks 2-hr barrier in finishing third in Asian triathlon event By IF JOSCEUN YEO is the queen of Singapore swimming, her younger brother Gerard is clearly the king of Singapore triathlon. On Sunday, the lanky 19--year-old became the first Singaporean

'Panda Eyes' sets three records LITTLE "Miss Panda Eyes" Ho Shu Yong keeps raising eyebrows wherever she goes. The 10-year-old swimming starlet, from Raffles Girls' Primary School and Swimfast Aquatic Club, broke three records at the Sanya Samakki swimming meet in Brunei last weekend. Nicknamed "Panda Eyes" because of the

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Davis gives Higgins a big scare SNOOKER SHEFFIELD Six-time champion Steve Davis revived memories of past glories as he mounted a tremendous fightback, before succumbing to John Higgins in the second round of the World Snooker Championship on Monday. The 42-year-old Englishman, who last won the world championship in 1989,

Women making comeback in big kick-off SOCCER ANYTHING men can do, women can do just as well. With that in mind, Singapore's women are going to meet at Ngee Ann City in Orchard Road on May 1 to show that their feet can do the talking just as well the

Monster spikes spoil Yvonne's birthday joy GERARD WONG SCHOOLS 2000 Bu SHE may have turned 16 exactly a week ago. But there was no belated birthday gift for Pei Dao Secondary volleyball plaver Yvonne Soh yesterday as her school lost 1-2 to Jurong Secondary in a thrilling National Schools B

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MARY OH SOI TIANG Age: 73 was called home to be with the Lord on 24 April 2000 leaving behind loved ones. (Husband: Chng Chin Kwang John, deceased) Sons: Daughters-in-law: Chng Sok Chiew, Sylvia Jam Richard Chng Kheng Leng, Evelyn Quek Burt Chng Kheng Ern, Linda Chua Anthony (Chng Kheng

LIM CHENG NEO Age: 84 Passed away peacefully on 24 April 2000, leaving behind loved ones. SONS: DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: Han Kok Kwang Richard Han Min Kwang Ler Chai Moi DAUGHTERS: SONS-IN-LAW: Han Mui Neo Margaret Teo Port Suan Richard Han Buay Chin June Lim Joo Kuai i Han Juat Ngoh Ivy

NG SEOK GEOK AGE: 68 passed away peacefully on 24 April 2000 leaving behind beloved ones. HUSBAND: Ling Chin Kwang SONS: DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Ling Teng Meng, Denis Chong Lye Chee, Catherine Ling Ting San Ling Teng Wah, Eric Kuek Sok Bing, Florence Ling Ting Poh Hung Shan DAUGHTERS: SONS-IN-LAW: Ling Yock

LIM QUEK HLANG AGE: 83 passed away peacefully on 25 April 2000. Sadly missed by family and loved ones. (HUSBAND: Koh Lye Huat, deceased) BROTHER: Lim Chin Yong SWORN BROTHER: Yeo Yong Meng SONS: DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW: Koh Pit Seng, Steven Kwa Soh Hoon. Cecilia Koh Pit Kuang, Roy Ng Yan Mui.

Y~ WITH FOND MEMORIES OF CHAN LIN THAI Departed 26th April 1999 Her weary hours and days of pain, Her sleepless nights are past. Her ever patient frame Has found sweet rest at last. We who love ne r know How much we lost one year ago. y Always remembered

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ANTHONY TAN TENG HUAT Age 78 was called home to be with the Lord on 24th April 2000, leaving behind loved ones. Wife Lim Siew Hua Teresa Sons Daughter-in-law Patrick Tan Gek Seng Stephen Tan Gek Leng Lee Li Li Karin Daughters Sons-in-law Genovefa Tan Gek Hiang Steven Chow Heng

MARK KOH AH SAH KOH YONG CHYE Age: 75 Was called home to be with the Lord on 24th April 2000 leaving behind loved ones. Wife: Wong Yee Neoy Son: Daughter-in-law: Charlie Koh Judy Chia Sau Foong Daughters: Sons-in-law: Elizabeth Koh Bobby D. Kimberiin Juliet Koh Stephen Tay Seng Hee

MRS LIM SOM OUEE NEE MAH BENG KIM Age: 76 was called Home to be with the Lord on 25th April 2000 leaving behind loved ones. Husband: Dm lUmSofl Siblings: Mr Mrs Mail Beng Guan Mr Thomas Seow Mr Kan Chin Ngong Mrs Lim Som Chai Mr Mrs OueK Cheng

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SPOT RATES Source: Nittan AP Open Close USS/Yen 105.70 105.31 USS/SS 1./020 1.7033 USS/HKS 7.7883 7.7882 AS/USS 0.5945 0.5952 Eur/USS 0.9386 0.9372 E/USS 1.5795 1.5798

PALM OIL Crude palm oil <Ms/tonne) Apr 00 1225 (South) Refined lalm oil <US$/tonne) RBD Palm Oil May 00 342.50 (seller) Jun 00 345.00 (seller) RBD Olein May 00 362.00 (seller) Jun 00 362.00 (seller) RBD Stearin May 00 275.00 (seller)

SILVER Closing prices (USS/troy oz) Mon Tut Singapore 5.00-5.01 4.97-4.99 Fri Mon New York Closed 4.93-4.95 Source: ROTHSCHILD

TIN Closing prices (MS/Kllo) KLTin 20.26 (-0.08) Turnover 82 (+2l)

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KUALA LUMPUR Adjusted for new Issues, Par value MSI unless otherwise specified; P/E ratios art not adjusted for currency difference*. 2000 Last Vol Net High Low Company Sale COOO) P/E INDUSTRIALS Consumer Products 420 310 Ajinomoto 368 23.3 158 91 Angkasa 96 unch 34 670 290 Apollo Food Hlg 480

ASIAN CURRENCY UNITS Igggg I Source: OCBC BANK One 3 6 9 12 Value Unit mth mths mths mths mths Call date USS 5"/ M 57. 6 6*/.. 6'Vj. 5 27/04 AS s'/. SV» s'. 57, 5 V. 4_ 27/04 N2 57. SV„ 6 6'/. G_ 47. 27/04 STG s'/.

CRUDE PRODUCT PRICES Timing of cargoes. Prices as at 17:3C 25/4/2000 Source Dow Jcrws N»«««nr»< Crud«. Product Month* C_Of Prlco (USS) Ml BRENT BLEND May -0.17 23.75 23.80 WEST TEXAS Intern-. May -0.82 26.76 26.80 DUBAI FATEH Jun -.22 23.14 23.19 TAPIS BLEND Jun -.05 25 75 25.85 MINAS Jun

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HONGKONG STOCKS Hl« ASM Pacific 25.75 -1.25 Bank of East Asia 17.25 -0.15 C P Pokphand -.0.31 -0.01 Cafe De Coral 2.95 O.W Cathay Pacific Airways -14.40 0.50 CDL Hotels 2.38 unch Century City Int'l 0.32 -0.01 Cheung Kong Holdings 86.50 -0.75 China Motor Bus 46.90 -1.10 CITIC Pacific Ltd

SICOM FUTURES Rubber Futures (Closing prices) RSS 1 tTonnes, S cents/kg) Month High Low Sett Vol Open Int May 00 117.75 Jun 00 120.50 300 300 Jul 00 122.50 100 300 Aug 00 124.50 100 300 Sep 00 126.50 100 300 Oct/DecOO.- 128.00 RSS 3 (US c.nts/kg) May 00 68.00

S'PORE EXCHANGE DERIVATIVES TRDG Eurodollar 3-Month deposit (100 implied interest rate) Open High Low Sett Est Vol May 00 93.5150 93.5150 93.5100 93.5150 75 Jun 00 93.400 93.405 93.395 93.400 3702 Jul 00 93.330 0 Act Vol (Mon 7499 Open Int (Mon ***** Sing Dollar Interest Rate Futures Open High

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TOP ACTIVES Eastern Asia 15.770,000 Hotel Prop 10,660.000 AirOcean 5c 10,391,000 IPCOWO2 9,647,000 Juc -oiig Tech 10c 8,696,000 ViCKers Capital 25c 7.894.000 Ww^-Ring 10c 6,744.000 IPCO 50c 6.602,000 F*?t»ch USIOc 5,886,000 Lafe 1 ?ch US4c 4,872,000