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Title Section10 2009-02-25 1 TODAY Wednesday February 25, 2009 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking10 words
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Article, Illustration78 2009-02-25 1 Maria Siow The recent incident of a migrant worker who reportedly died of brain injuries while playing hide-and-seek in a detention centre has discredited, ridiculed and sunk the Chinese police's credibility to an all time low. Page 20 PLUS Canine flicks Time and again, film-makers place creatures in distressing78 words
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Article, Illustration622 2009-02-25 1 NEOCHAICHIN - NEOCHAICHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com. sg ONE is a British hypertension expert behind a groundbreaking study. The other is a Singapore general practitioner with an inventive streak. Three years ago, fate brought them together at an Innovators Forum held here and set them on a course to which could soonOOI BOONKEONG - 622 words
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Article, Illustration667 2009-02-25 1 ZULOTHMAN - ZULOTHMAN kg3BLIVE AND CHANNEL NEWSASIA COUNTER-TERRORISM Not easy to reform fanatics, but 40 out of 60 detainees have been released zul@mediacorp.com.sg FOILING a terrorist's plot or capturing him isn't the end of the threat. The challenge remains, in Mr X Shanmugam's words, to defuse this "humankg3BLIVE AND CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 667 words
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NEWS
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Article550 2009-02-25 2 PETER JANSSEN - PETER JANSSEN DPA NEWS ANALYSIS Thaksin's star fades and the PAD has little reason to attack new government THIS weekend's Asean summit provides an excellent opportunity for host Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to show the region that after three tumultuous years, Thailand is backDPA - 550 words
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134 2009-02-25 2 AFP Thousands of supporters of ousted Thai Prime MinisterThaksin Shinawatra surrounded the seat of government yesterday, reigniting the kingdom's political turmoil just days ahead of the Asean Summit. The so-called "Red Shirts" protesters called on Prime MinisterAbhisitVejjajiva to dissolve his two-month-old government andAFP - 134 words
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Article465 2009-02-25 3 ALICIA WONG - Not quite like Sars but ALICIA WONG DEBT DELINQUENCY Numbers missing payments inch vp especially among 25- to 34-year-olds alicia@mediacorp.com.sg SIGNS are that they are getting younger consumers unable to meet credit card and personal loan payments, that is. Latest statistics from the Credit Bureau (Singapore) (CBS) show consumers aged465 words
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Article295 2009-02-25 4 LAW AWARENESS Union members get help in issues not covered by collective agreement WORKERS beset by job worries now have another source to go to help: Legal eagles have teamed up with the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) to provide free advice on issues that may be295 words
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Article619 2009-02-25 8 LINYANQIN - LINYANQIN LINYANQIN TRAVELLING FOR TREATMENT Hospitality-trained nurses and a call centre to help patients arrange overseas treatment yanqin@mediacorp.com.sg YOU could be anywhere in the world and keen to have cosmetic surgery or a knee replacement done at a reputable facility in Singapore or Thailand butLINYANQIN - 619 words
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SINGAPORE ROUNDUP
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144 2009-02-25 10 Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts Lee Boon Yang will attend an art exhibition by eminent Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong in Beijing this week. During his visit, the Singapore minister will confer on MrWu the Distinguished Patron of Heritage Award. The award is presented144 words
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162 2009-02-25 10 The figures confirm what job seekers already knew -jobs were not available in plenty towards the end of last year. And those available were for people who could deliver quick results. From October to December last year, the number of jobs advertised162 words
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43 2009-02-25 10 Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew is on a working visit to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He will deliverthe inaugural Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Memorial Lecture today, in memory of the late father of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.43 words
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Article450 2009-02-25 10 TEOXUANWEI - TEOXUANWEI POLY STUDENT'S DEATH Jail time increased to 7 years after prosecution appeals xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg HE DID not throw a single punch, but Leong Soon Kheong was thrown behind bars last September when the High Court ruled him to be the ringleader of a pack that bashed a450 words
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281 2009-02-25 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 AGENCIES NORTH KOREA Pyongyang set to launch communications satellite SEOUL North Korea said yesterday it was ready to launch a satellite, a move that the United States and its allies believe could actually be a long-range missile test that would deepen global tensions. JustAGENCIES - 281 words
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186 2009-02-25 12 AFP JAKARTA The Indonesian authorities are investigating an Indonesian airliner which was forced to land without its front gear on Monday evening, in the latest blot on the country's poor air safety record. The Lion Air McDonnell Douglas MD-90 jet on a domestic flightAFP - 186 words
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Article188 2009-02-25 14 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir denied yesterday that the United Malays National Organisaton (Umno) was seeking the services of a Queen's Counsel in Britain to break the constitutional deadlock in the state. "No one has gone to London andTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 188 words
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229 2009-02-25 14 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia is facing yet another by-election because of the death of Mr Dublin Unting Ingkot, who held the Sarawak state assembly seat of Batang Ai. Mr Unting, 55, died yesterday from the effects of a massive stroke he suffered last May, which left229 words
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Article374 2009-02-25 14 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER MALAYSIAN POLITICS Deputy president wants party chief to be ousted KUALA LUMPUR The top two leaders of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) look set to go toe-to-toe in a battle which is likely to have an adverse impact on the greater Barisan NasionalTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 374 words
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Article, Illustration283 2009-02-25 16 AFP CAMBODIA WAR CRIMES Khmer Rouge suspect vigorously denies role in mass killings PHNOM PENH The former Khmer Rouge "First Lady" launched an angry tirade at Cambodia's United Nations-backed genocide tribunal yesterday, telling her accusers they would be "cursed to the seventh circle ofAFP; EPA - 283 words
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103 2009-02-25 16 AP MANILA International media watchdogs demanded a swift investigation into the killing of a Filipino radio commentator, saying that it looks like another in a rash of assassinations of outspoken journalists. Mr Ernesto Rollin was waiting for a ride to work in southernAP - 103 words
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210 2009-02-25 18 AFP COLOMBO Sri Lankan forces entered the last town under rebel control yesterday, the military said, as the government brushed aside international calls for a ceasefire to allow tens of thousands of civilians to escape the war zone. In recent months, the militaryAFP - 210 words
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Article, Illustration69 2009-02-25 18 AP A painting by French artist Henri Matisse sold on Monday for a record price of US$4l.l million ($63 million) at an auction of 733 works of art from the estate of Yves Saint Laurent. Sales reached U*****.6 million in the first of a three-day Paris auction fromAP - 69 words
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Article307 2009-02-25 18 AGENCIES SWAT VALLEY ISLAMABAD Taliban militants indefinitely extended a ceasefire yesterday in Pakistan's Swat valley, granting more time for peace talks that the United States worries could create an insurgent haven in the nuclear-armed country. Troops and insurgents have been observing a truce in the Swat valleyAGENCIES - 307 words
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Article, Illustration283 2009-02-25 19 AFP GUANTANAMO DETAINEE LONDON A British resident detained at Guantanamo Bay yesterday spent his first full day of freedom in more than six years after returning to Britain and alleging he was "tortured in medieval ways". The transfer of Binyam Mohamed (picture) who wasAFP; AP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration211 2009-02-25 19 AGENCIES WASHINGTON United States President Barack Obama's troubled search for a Commerce Secretary may soon be over as Mr Gary Locke (picture), the US' first Chinese-American Governor, is tipped to take the post. Mr Locke, a two-time Governor of Washington State on America's Pacific northwestAGENCIES; AP I - 211 words
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172 2009-02-25 19 AFP WASHINGTON Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso became United States President Barack Obama's first foreign guest as the leaders of the world's two largest economies met yesterday to discuss the global financial crisis. The summit was meant to showcase close Japan-US relationsAFP - 172 words
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Article, Illustration661 2009-02-25 20 MARIA SIOW - MARIA SIOW TODAY IN CHINA east asia bureau chief mariasiow@mediacorp.com.sg Death of migrant worker caused furore THE credibility of the Chinese police takes a beating from time to time. But a recent incident has discredited, ridiculed and sunk it to an all time low. Migrant worker661 words
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Article227 2009-02-25 21 AGENCIES NEWYEAR CELEBRATIONS BEIJING China has closed Tibet to foreign tourists ahead of next month's highly sensitive 50th anniversary of a failed uprising against Chinese rule, said tour agencies. The ban comes amid deep tensions in Tibet with a reported increase in security forces andAGENCIES - 227 words
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GLOBAL ROUNDUP
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145 2009-02-25 21 THE GUARDIAN Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher's fiancee and his mother-in-law were robbed after three men forced their way into the family home hours after he had left the country for a Champions League match in Europe. The three kicked down the door of theTHE GUARDIAN - 145 words
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Article79 2009-02-25 21 AGENCIES A Nasa satellite designed to track carbon dioxide emissions failed to reach orbit yesterday in a mishap that could jeopardise its mission to better understand climate change. The Taurus XL rocket carrying the Orbiting Carbon Observatory blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.AGENCIES - 79 words
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Article65 2009-02-25 21 AFP Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, said yesterday it has launched new restructuring measures and plans to cut 1,000 jobs globally through voluntary departures. "As part of its plans to increase cost-efficiency and adapt to the challenging market, Nokia announced new voluntary measuresAFP - 65 words
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Article64 2009-02-25 21 Users of Google's popular email service were hit by a blackout yesterday, leaving millions of people around the world unable to send and receive messages. Google Mail, popularly known asGmail, went offline at 5.30pm (Singapore time) and began to return for many users after four hours,64 words
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179 2009-02-25 21 AGENCIES SEOUL South Korea and Iraq yesterday signed a U553.55-bil-lion ($5.43-billion) deal to support Baghdad in rebuilding the country in exchange for substantial oil rights. Seoul would provide technology to build social infrastructure in return for a stable supply of energy and the rightsAGENCIES - 179 words
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Letter405 2009-02-25 22 Rick Lim Say Kiong - Rick Lim Say Kiong I SAY Leave your packets of tissue on hawker centre tables at your own risk Letter from TIME and again, it is reported in newspapers and online that foreigners unfamiliar with the Singaporean practice of using packets of tissue paper to "chope" (reserve)405 words
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Letter249 2009-02-25 23 LeeShuYee - LeeShuYee Letter from I WAS at the bus stop in front of Seah Im Food Centre near Harbour Front Centre at midnight on Feb 15. At 12.05 am, I sent an SMS to SBS' Iris Nextßus service to check when the next bus Service 100249 words
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Letter281 2009-02-25 23 MohdYazid Sallim - MohdYazid Sallim NOT AS ADVERTISED Retail tactics by some shops could drive more to online shopping Letter from I REFER to the report "No GST: Now, maybe they'll buy" (Feb 21). Retailers here need to rethink their strategies to woo customers. I am fortunate that I can281 words
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Article154 2009-02-25 23 DR BILL MAIER - DR BILL MAIER BY HARnTI HARD TIMES How do you deal with the stresses of life? Stressful situations come into all of our lives from time to time. Our kids get sick, our teenager flunks a test, our spouse gets laid off and we spend our154 words
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PLUS ROUNDUP
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Article104 2009-02-25 24 Here's your chance to see what happens in court without being sued, summoned or subpoenaed. Next month, the Supreme Court of Singapore will open its doors to visitors for The Living Courthouse, a programme which, through informative, interactive and fun-filled activities, lets you learn about court104 words
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Article75 2009-02-25 24 IndoChine will present the first-ever So, Happy In Paris? party, conceived by French DJ extraordinaire Michael Canitrot right on our shores. It's a musical concept that began in France in 2000, and has travelled to various destinations likeStTropez, Cannes, Monaco, New York, Tokyo, Ibiza, Geneva and Lausanne.75 words
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Article, Illustration1049 2009-02-25 24 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH POOCH PICS Eight movies where man's best friend goes to the big kennel in the sky tenevievehh@mediacorp.com.sg THERE'S a term that sledders bark to their dog teams when they want to get them moving a word that neatly sums up Hollywood's love affair1,049 words
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Article115 2009-02-25 26 COMETO SINGAPORE'S MARDI GRAS, LAH! Fly Entertainment and St James Holdings are organising their very own Mardi Gras from March 13 to 15, with non-stop partying thanks to some DJ biggies like Tony Moran at Powerhouse on the first night, from gpm. Stand-up comedy duo Loungezilla from115 words
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Article, Illustration510 2009-02-25 26 MAYSEAH - MAYSEAH NEW ON TV Jack Neo #s English directorial debut, Happily Ever After, is ironically titled may@mediacorp.com.sg YOU'VE seen him tackle love and romance in his latest film, Love Matters. Acclaimed filmmaker Jack Neo's first English drama addresses similar issues, but, according to Jack: "This is stronger.TREVOR TAN - 510 words
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Article, Illustration461 2009-02-25 27 GENEVIEVELOH - GENEVIEVELOH STORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST Revamped film fest offers vsame spirit, new packaging' genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg SAME direction, new packaging and our very own "Oscars". That's what the 22nd Singapore International Film Festival (Siff) offers under its new festival directors. The highly-anticipated inaugural Singapore Film Awards, which aims461 words
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Miscellaneous1022 2009-02-25 28 TV LISTINGS ON MEpJACORP NINJA WARRIOR NYABAGAM VARUTHAE Channel s,Bpm S.ooAM Entertainment Tonight Hood II 10.00 Britney: For The Record Vasantham, 10pm 5.30 Prime Time Morning 4.00 Heroes II 11.30 Red Carpet Beauty Secrets HHHV^HHHHHHHt 3)B^/^2s^l^H 9"3° The EllenDeGeneres Show 5.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Revealed /J--■\^DH I ■j'eSpS^^M 10.301,022 words
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Article, Illustration598 2009-02-25 29 EUROPEAN CLUB FOOTBALL In-form Real Madrid pose tough test for Benitez returning Spanish armada Champions League, round of 16 Real Madrid v Liverpool MADRID Rafael Benitez and his array of Spanish stars return to their homeland as Liverpool take on La Liga champions RealGETTY FMAGES - 598 words
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Article, Illustration332 2009-02-25 30 LOWLINFHOONG - LOWLINFHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com. sg FENCING coach Bobok Viacheslav, 42, received his third coaching award yesterday for his work with Singapore's national fencing team. "This isn't just a victory for me, but it's a team victory for the girls, and the people involvedWEETECKHIAN - 332 words
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Article, Illustration549 2009-02-25 30 AFP EUROPEAN FOOTBALL Hiddink faces predecessor Ranieri in his first home game in charge of Chelsea Champions League, round of 16 Chelsea vJuventus LONDON The past meets the present at Stamford Bridge tonight (tomorrow morning, Singapore time) with the visit of Juventus to Chelsea's homeground for the firstAFP; GETTY IMAGES - 549 words
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Article, Illustration496 2009-02-25 31 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN ASIAN CLUB FOOTBALL Competing in the Asian Champions League will be a dream fulfilled, says Duric AFC Champions League 2009 qualifier SAFFC v PS MS Medan Jalan Besar Stadium, 7.30pm yohinn@mediacorp.com. sg SAFFC'S veteran captain Aleksandar Duric, 38, wants his team-mates to playTREVORTAN - 496 words
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Miscellaneous62 2009-02-25 30 SPORTS ON TV TODAY 6pm Tennis Dubai C'ship, Ch 22 11pm Tennis Dubai C'ship, Ch 22 TOMORROW 2am Football Champions League: Real v Liverpool, Ch 23 3am Golf Accenture Match Play C'ship, Ch 26, Ch 304 3.30 am Football Champions League: Chelsea vJuventus, Ch 24 8.30 am NHL Islanders v62 words
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Article, Illustration523 2009-02-25 32 TAN HUI LENG - TAN HUI LENG HELP FOR BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS Heartware Network hopes to grease the wheels of entrepreneurship huileng@mediacorp.com.sg WITH "credit crunch" a buzz-word in today's economic climate, lenders are naturally cautious about granting loans to unproven young entrepreneurs. However, one local voluntary welfare organisation, Heartware Network,PHOTO COURTESY THE CENTENNIAL FUND - 523 words
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Advertisement441 2009-02-25 33 International Enterprise (IE) Singapore has come up with new and enhanced capability development and market access programmes to help your business grow stronger during the current economic climate. Description Eligibility Criteria Helps local companies with limited ad-hoc exporting experience build Singapore-based companies with: export competency and capabilities Turnover of at441 words
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325 2009-02-25 34 DOWJONES GLOUCESTER COAL DEAL SINGAPORE-listed commodities trader Noble Group said it has serious concerns over Gloucester Coal's planned As9oo-mil-lion ($B9O-million) merger with fellow Australian coal miner Whitehaven Coal. Hong Kong-based Noble is Gloucester's largest shareholder with a 21.7-per-cent stake. "Based on preliminary work, Noble isDOWJONES - 325 words
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Article, Illustration123 2009-02-25 34 Now you can enjoy gourmet meals in the comfort of your home with Delifrance's new delivery service. Just dial 6339 6363 and choose from a wide array of starters, soups, pastas, pizzas, baked rice, grills, main courses, signature sandwiches and freshly baked pastries at the same123 words
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85 2009-02-25 34 Audio House has launched a "Super TradeIn" deal. All you have to do is trade in your used appliances at Audio House and you can enjoy great savings when you purchase brand new ones. Applicable items include TV sets, home theatre systems, digital cameras,85 words
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Article, Illustration148 2009-02-25 34 AIA has fulfilled close to 700 wishes for needy families, the young and elderly, and people with special needs through Boys' Brigade Sharity Gift Box 2008 initiative. Some of the wishes fulfilled included diapers and milk powder for needy children, food hampers and clothes148 words
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Article, Illustration173 2009-02-25 34 Nokia will deliver music loud and clear to local music lovers with its revolutionary Comes With Music service when it is launched in Singapore in the coming weeks, making it the first market in Asia where it will be available. With a Nokia Comes With Music-enabled173 words
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Article, Illustration131 2009-02-25 35 AFP CHINESE Commerce Minister Chen Deming left for Europe yesterday at the head of a 300-strong team charged with spending billions of dollars on European products. The procurement team, which will visit Spain, Germany, Switzerland and Britain, could end up spending 15 billion yuanAFP - 131 words
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477 2009-02-25 35 ALLEGATIONS OF VOTE-RIGGING Securities watchdog given 21 days to file evidence THE privatisation of Hong Kong telecoms firm PCCW will be further delayed after a judge yesterday granted the city's securities watchdog more time to investigate possible vote-rigging. Judge Susan Kwan said that the477 words
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Article548 2009-02-25 36 KELVIN CHOW - KELVIN CHOW GIC'S CITIGROUP SHARES Don't convert shares into common stock: Analysts kelvinc@mediacorp.com.sg DON'T do it! Analysts believe it would not be wise for the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) to convert its preferred shares in Citigroup into common stock. At least not for now. "It548 words
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Article69 2009-02-25 38 77 cents Sell ÜBS maintains rating with a 77-cent target price as it says the earnings forecast risk still high. Cosco's traded volume is not particularly high, suggesting buying interest is fairly thin and gains are likely to be limited. Says FYOB result was 4 per cent below69 words
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Article50 2009-02-25 38 13.5 cents Fully Valued DBS Vickers downgrades from "Hold" on concerns share price will weaken in tandem with expected fall in freight rates. Says major North Asian steel makers still have more than enough iron ore inventory, mitigating demand for shipping services. Keeps target price at 12 cents.50 words
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Article90 2009-02-25 38 $10.20 Hold Kirn Eng maintains rating but puts $14.20 target price under review. Says bank's exposure to SMEs is worrisome, credit deterioration could escalate as recession deepens. Tips Q4 net profit to fall by 20 per cent onyear to $401 million on weak fee income, higher provisions; notes forecast90 words
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Article, Illustration128 2009-02-25 38 AFP London has lost its status as the world's more expensive office location for the first time in nine years, according to a global survey by real estate consultants Cushman and Wakefield. Hong Kong and Tokyo are now the world's two most expensive locations, with London relegated toAFP - 128 words
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Article421 2009-02-25 38 CONRAD RAJ - CONRAD RAJ TRADING HALT Shares plunge 40 per cent on heavy volume, then company cancels media briefing editor-at-large conrad@mediacorp.com.sg THE rumour mill went into high gear yesterday after chemical fibre maker Fibrechem Technologies delayed the announcement of its full financial results for 2008 on Monday. It then421 words
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325 2009-02-25 38 M'sia lowers interest rates again BLOOMBERG MALAYSIA'S central bank has lowered its benchmark interest rate for a third straight time to boost an economy that is in danger of contracting this year. Bank Negara Malaysia cut its overnight policy rate by half a percentage point to 2 per cent andBLOOMBERG - 325 words
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Article697 2009-02-25 38 ESTHER FUNG - ESTHER FUNG esther@mediacorp.com.sg AT THE close of last year, Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Marine boasted combined order books worth about $20 billion for rig building and ship conversions. That should have kept their yards busy until 2012. But with the credit crunch and a sharp slide697 words
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