Marketers give old drinks new punch

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Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd. and Malaysia Dairies Ltd., both of Singapore, and Hong-Kong-based Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. are Asian beverage marketers that aim to expand the market share of Asian fruit concoctions, herbal teas and soybean-based drinks. Although that segment of the beverage market still commands a small market share compared to the products of Coca-Cola and Pepsico Inc., Asian beverage firms are optimistic that the traditional-drinks segment offer a viable investment area when complimented with convenient packaging and intensive marketing.

Canned Fruit Juices, Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing, Canned fruits and vegetables, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, Frozen fruits and vegetables, Frozen Fruits & Fruit Juices, Field crops, except cash grains, not elsewhere classified, Tea, Canned juices, Fruit drinks, Soyfoods, Tea (Plant), Herbal teas, Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd., Malaysia Dairies Ltd., Visatoy International Holdings Ltd.

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Budget deficit is looming

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The Singaporean government, surrounded by neighbors with ailing economies, maintains it will end the year with economic growth, but only by assuming a budget deficit for the first time since 1997. According to Finance Minister Richard Hu, the administration will invest $2 bil on initiatives to awaken Singapore's sluggish economy. Hu suggested accelerating spending on infrastructure projects while decreasing business costs to boost the economy.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Economic Development NEC, Management, Economic policy, Singapore, Economic development, Budget deficits

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Analysts look past politics and pick up Van der Horst

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Many analysts are recommending investors to buy shares of Van der Horst, a construction/engineering firm with political connections in Indonesia. Van der Horst shares have dropped to S$4.68 in early Aug. 1996 due to negative political developments in Indonesia such as riots and concerns about Pres. Suharto's health. However, analysts predict that Van der Horst stock is poised for recovery because of several upcoming contracts.

Construction, Engineering Services, Construction industry, Engineering firms, Securities, Van der Horst Ltd.

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