Articles from Asian Economic News (January 24, 2000)

Title	Author	Type	Words
820,000 bogus S. Korean coins seized in Japan in 1999.			233
ADB concerned by slow economic reform in the Philippines.			412
ADB to close Seoul office Friday.			139
Animal rights group to open office in India.			156
Asian economies show improvement, Japan's EPA says.			207
At least 37 injured in Philippine bus accident.			158
Australia's Westpac bank opens Dili branch.			108
China unlikely to devalue currency, envoy says.			166
Chinese woman arrested over alleged 'underground bank' operation.			115
Court calls for justification of extradition of Estrada pal.			209
Donkey caravan runs gauntlet to complete U.N. relief mission.			220
Economic crimes still widespread in Vietnam last year.			238
Endangered monkeys to be sent back to Indonesia.			232
EU hopes for progress in WTO talks with China.			431
EU to open probe into Dutch aid for Indonesian shipbuilding.			282
Exhibition of revived Papuan paintings to open in Tokyo.			738
Foreign funds boost Malaysian stocks prices.			181
Foreigners to be allowed to visit Mt. Kumgang in N. Korea.			190
Gangster gets 28 months for smuggling forged rice coupons.			96
GM to export Chevrolet 'Zafira' from Thailand.			251
Growth of E. Asia offers model for developing nations: EPA.			135
H.K. airport expands capacity, opens new concourse.			290
H.K. banks expect profit recovery this year.			410
H.K. businesses propose free-trade area with China.			496
H.K. consumer price index falls 4.0 pc in Dec.			181
H.K. offers new telecom licenses to local, foreign firms.			363
H.K. stock prices dive 3.25 pc on Dow fall, rate fears.			197
H.K. unemployment rate drops slightly to 6%.			185
IMF likely to pledge 5 billion dlrs for Indonesia.			808
India to host global meeting of women entrepreneurs.			170
Indonesia to unveil 2000 budget, sign IMF accord.			593
Japan seeks breakthrough in fisheries talks with China.			222
Japan to provide grants to China to expand ibis center.			312
Japan's Softbank buys Cheung Wah as its H.K. listed flagship.			329
Japanese film shares top award in Indian film fest.			281
JICA president hopes smooth project implementation in Bangladesh.			110
Key Korean stock index up 3.7%.			87
Korean stocks index dives 4.3 pc.			112
Moderate quake rattles Nepal.			88
Muslim rebels call off peace talks.			201
Philippine trade rises 9.4 pc in Nov.			166
Quake jolts Pakistan, Afghanistan.			98
S. Korea's jobless rate rises to 4.8 pc in Dec.			139
S.E. Asia needs huge investments to solve water problems.			397
Scores injured in game-show stampede in Philippines.			146
Singapore to fling telecom market wide open.			365
Singapore's 1999 trade rebounds 8.1 pc.			238
Singapore, U.S. Internet providers team up.			150
Singaporeans speak out to save animal shelter.			751
Summers seeks Japanese efforts for economic recovery.			281
Swiss firm receives order for nuclear project in N. Korea.			128
Taiwan business executives to meet with Japanese firms.			188
Taiwan to ease restrictions on passenger sea links with China.			317
Thai energy activists oppose Japanese 'study tour'.			696
Tuna industry wrecking the environment, conservationists charge.			465
U.S. to expand aid to Indonesia by 66% in FY 2000.			287
Vietnam extends temporary MFN status to U.S.			178
Vietnam to train 1.2 mil. farmers this year.			159
Way ready for Thailand, China to reach WTO entry deal.			260