'Dot-com' craze stirs IPO pros; investment bankers compete to make a buck on potential Internet frenzy
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The rush towards investing in Internet-related stocks has reached Asia. Moreover, investment banks which have previously scarcely noticed such stocks have joined the fray. Meanwhile, the comparatively slow start of Asia in the Internet-related industry and IPOs has given investment companies a second chance. One of the most active investment firms dealing with Internet stocks is Lehman Brothers. Lehman was the foremost underwriter of the successful IPO of Singapore's Pacific Internet Ltd.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1999
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Tired of tradition, China wants its DVD: market study shows modern Chinese like new technology, not karaoke
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Grey China's market study revealed a change in Chinese consumer trends with technology representing the most unexpected shift. The modern Chinese are favoring DVDs and VCDs instead of the traditional VCRs. The study also revealed a distinct growth in the sales of chewing gum and pain relievers, showing a shift to a so-called Western style of consumption. Residents at Beijing, China, prefer spending time using the computer for relaxation.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1998
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Frontline delays its IPO
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Frontline Technologies Corp. has postponed its initial public offering because of what is believed to be "current market conditions." The company was going to list 150.6 million shares on October 12, 2000.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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