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One year 10.5 pct 10.95
<response> One year 10.5 pct 10.95 </response>
1701
Two year 10.5 pct 11.25
<response> Two year 10.5 pct 11.25 </response>
1702
Three year 10.5 pct 11.25
<response> Three year 10.5 pct 11.25 </response>
1703
BNZ said it was responding to lower wholesale rates .
<response> <organization>BNZ</organization> said it was responding to lower wholesale rates . </response>
1704
Fixed business and farm lending rates rates were left unchanged although they were under review .
<response> Fixed business and farm lending rates rates were left unchanged although they were under review . </response>
1705
-- Wellington newsroom 64 4 4734 746
<response> -- <location>Wellington</location> newsroom 64 4 4734 746 </response>
1706
Power NZ ODV up 8 pct at NZ$ 524 million .
<response> <organization>Power NZ ODV</organization> up 8 pct at <misc>NZ$</misc> 524 million . </response>
1707
WELLINGTON 1996-08-22
<response> <location>WELLINGTON</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1708
Power New Zealand said on Thursday that the Optimised Deprival Value ( ODV ) of its network at March 31 , 1996 has been set at $ 524.2 million , an increase of eight percent on its $ 486.5 million valuation a year earlier .
<response> <organization>Power New Zealand</organization> said on Thursday that the Optimised Deprival Value ( ODV ) of its network at March 31 , 1996 has been set at $ 524.2 million , an increase of eight percent on its $ 486.5 million valuation a year earlier . </response>
1709
The company said the increase reflected the value of extensions to the network to meet economic growth in its supply area and an increase in the estimated lifespan of the network .
<response> The company said the increase reflected the value of extensions to the network to meet economic growth in its supply area and an increase in the estimated lifespan of the network . </response>
1710
It said the increase was consistent with the approach followed by other power companies and reflected the company 's new levels of preventative maintenance and equipment upgrading .
<response> It said the increase was consistent with the approach followed by other power companies and reflected the company 's new levels of preventative maintenance and equipment upgrading . </response>
1711
The revaluation was undertaken to meet the disclosure
<response> The revaluation was undertaken to meet the disclosure </response>
1712
requirements of the Ministry of Commerce .
<response> requirements of the <organization>Ministry of Commerce</organization> . </response>
1713
-- Wellington newsroom 64 4 4734 746
<response> -- <location>Wellington</location> newsroom 64 4 4734 746 </response>
1714
Thais hunt for Australian jail breaker .
<response> Thais hunt for <misc>Australian</misc> jail breaker . </response>
1715
BANGKOK
<response> <location>BANGKOK</location> </response>
1716
Thailand has launched a manhunt for an Australian who escaped from a high security prison in Bangkok while awaiting trial on drug possession charges , officials said on Thursday .
<response> <location>Thailand</location> has launched a manhunt for an <misc>Australian</misc> who escaped from a high security prison in <location>Bangkok</location> while awaiting trial on drug possession charges , officials said on Thursday . </response>
1717
Daniel Westlake , 46 , from Victoria , made the first sucessful escape from Klongprem prison in the northern outskirts of the capital on Sunday night .
<response> <person>Daniel Westlake</person> , 46 , from <location>Victoria</location> , made the first sucessful escape from <location>Klongprem</location> prison in the northern outskirts of the capital on Sunday night . </response>
1718
He was believed by prison officials to still be in Thailand .
<response> He was believed by prison officials to still be in <location>Thailand</location> . </response>
1719
" We have ordered a massive hunt for him and I am quite confident we will get him soon , " Vivit Chatuparisut , deputy director general of the Correction Department , told Reuters .
<response> " We have ordered a massive hunt for him and I am quite confident we will get him soon , " <person>Vivit Chatuparisut</person> , deputy director general of the <organization>Correction Department</organization> , told <organization>Reuters</organization> . </response>
1720
Westlake , arrested in December 1993 and charged with heroin trafficking , sawed the iron grill off his cell window and climbed down the prison 's five-metre ( 15-foot ) wall on a rope made from bed sheets , Vivit said .
<response> <person>Westlake</person> , arrested in December 1993 and charged with heroin trafficking , sawed the iron grill off his cell window and climbed down the prison 's five-metre ( 15-foot ) wall on a rope made from bed sheets , Vivit said . </response>
1721
The corrections department was probing the escape and had ordered all foreign inmates chained to prevent more breakouts .
<response> The corrections department was probing the escape and had ordered all foreign inmates chained to prevent more breakouts . </response>
1722
There are 266 Westerners , including six Australians , in the prison , most awaiting trial on drugs charges .
<response> There are 266 <misc>Westerners</misc> , including six <misc>Australians</misc> , in the prison , most awaiting trial on drugs charges . </response>
1723
There also are about 5,000 Thai inmates in Klongprem , a prison official said .
<response> There also are about 5,000 <misc>Thai</misc> inmates in <location>Klongprem</location> , a prison official said . </response>
1724
Tokyo Soir - 1996 parent forecast .
<response> <organization>Tokyo Soir</organization> - 1996 parent forecast . </response>
1725
TOKYO 1996-08-22
<response> <location>TOKYO</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1726
Year to December 31 , 1996
<response> Year to December 31 , 1996 </response>
1727
( in billions of yen unless specified )
<response> ( in billions of yen unless specified ) </response>
1728
LATEST ACTUAL
<response> LATEST ACTUAL </response>
1729
( Parent ) FORECAST YEAR-AGO
<response> ( Parent ) FORECAST YEAR-AGO </response>
1730
Sales 26.00 26.70
<response> Sales 26.00 26.70 </response>
1731
Current 400 million 329 million
<response> Current 400 million 329 million </response>
1732
Net 250 million 84 million
<response> Net 250 million 84 million </response>
1733
EPS 11.61 yen 3.92 yen
<response> EPS 11.61 yen 3.92 yen </response>
1734
Ord div 10.00 yen 10.00 yen
<response> Ord div 10.00 yen 10.00 yen </response>
1735
NOTE - Tokyo Soir Co Ltd is a specialised manufacturer of women " s formal wear .
<response> NOTE - <organization>Tokyo Soir Co Ltd</organization> is a specialised manufacturer of women " s formal wear . </response>
1736
Ka Wah Bank sets HK$ 43 mln FRCD .
<response> <organization>Ka Wah Bank</organization> sets <misc>HK$</misc> 43 mln FRCD . </response>
1737
HONG KONG 1996-08-22
<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1738
Ka Wah Bank 's HK$ 43 million floating rate certificate of deposit issue has been privately placed , sole arranger HSBC Markets said .
<response> <organization>Ka Wah Bank</organization> 's <misc>HK$</misc> 43 million floating rate certificate of deposit issue has been privately placed , sole arranger <organization>HSBC Markets</organization> said . </response>
1739
The facility has a tenor of six months .
<response> The facility has a tenor of six months . </response>
1740
It pays a coupon of 15 basis points over the six-month Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate .
<response> It pays a coupon of 15 basis points over the six-month <organization>Hong Kong Interbank</organization> Offered Rate . </response>
1741
Other details are not available .
<response> Other details are not available . </response>
1742
The deposit date is September 5 , 1996 .
<response> The deposit date is September 5 , 1996 . </response>
1743
Clearing is through the Hong Kong Central Moneymarkets Unit .
<response> Clearing is through the <organization>Hong Kong Central Moneymarkets Unit</organization> . </response>
1744
-- Hong Kong Newsroom ( 852 ) 2847 4039
<response> -- <organization>Hong Kong Newsroom</organization> ( 852 ) 2847 4039 </response>
1745
Malaysia bans nitrofuran usage in chicken feed .
<response> <location>Malaysia</location> bans nitrofuran usage in chicken feed . </response>
1746
KUALA LUMPUR 1996-08-22
<response> <location>KUALA LUMPUR</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1747
Malaysia has banned the use of nitrofuran , an antibiotic , in chicken feed and veterinary applications because it believes the drug could cause cancer , the health ministry said on Thursday .
<response> <location>Malaysia</location> has banned the use of nitrofuran , an antibiotic , in chicken feed and veterinary applications because it believes the drug could cause cancer , the health ministry said on Thursday . </response>
1748
" It is hoped that livestock breeders and feedmillers will abide by the laws and respect the cabinet decision in the interest of consumer safety , " Health Minister Chua Jui Meng was quoted as saying by the national Bernama news agency .
<response> " It is hoped that livestock breeders and feedmillers will abide by the laws and respect the cabinet decision in the interest of consumer safety , " Health Minister <person>Chua Jui</person> Meng was quoted as saying by the national <organization>Bernama</organization> news agency . </response>
1749
Chua said offenders could face a two-year prison sentence and a maximum fine of 5,000 ringgit ( $ 2000 ) .
<response> <person>Chua</person> said offenders could face a two-year prison sentence and a maximum fine of 5,000 ringgit ( $ 2000 ) . </response>
1750
" The ban takes effect immediately , " he added .
<response> " The ban takes effect immediately , " he added . </response>
1751
INDONESIAN STOCKS - factors to watch - August 22 .
<response> <misc>INDONESIAN</misc> STOCKS - factors to watch - August 22 . </response>
1752
JAKARTA 1996-08-22
<response> <location>JAKARTA</location> 1996-08-22 </response>
1753
Following are some of the main factors likely to affect Indonesian stocks on Thursday :
<response> Following are some of the main factors likely to affect <misc>Indonesian</misc> stocks on Thursday : </response>
1754
** Security was tight in Jakarta ahead of a trial involving ousted Indonesian Democratic Party leader Megawati Sukarnoputri .
<response> ** Security was tight in <location>Jakarta</location> ahead of a trial involving ousted <organization>Indonesian Democratic Party</organization> leader <person>Megawati Sukarnoputri</person> . </response>
1755
Around 200 police and troops were stationed outside the court in central Jakarta but there was no sign of demonstrators .
<response> Around 200 police and troops were stationed outside the court in central <location>Jakarta</location> but there was no sign of demonstrators . </response>
1756
** The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 31.44 points at 5,689.82 on Wednesday , ending a three-session winning streak as investors took profits and tobacco stocks took a beating .
<response> ** The <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average closed down 31.44 points at 5,689.82 on Wednesday , ending a three-session winning streak as investors took profits and tobacco stocks took a beating . </response>
1757
MARKETS :
<response> MARKETS : </response>
1758
** The Jakarta composite index rose 2.60 points , or 0.48 percent , to 542.20 points on Wednesday on the back of bargain-hunting in selected big-capitalised stocks and secondliners .
<response> ** The <location>Jakarta</location> composite index rose 2.60 points , or 0.48 percent , to 542.20 points on Wednesday on the back of bargain-hunting in selected big-capitalised stocks and secondliners . </response>
1759
** On Thursday , the Indonesian rupiah was at 2,343.00 / 43.50 in early trading against an opening of 2,342.75 / 43.50 .
<response> ** On Thursday , the <misc>Indonesian</misc> rupiah was at 2,343.00 / 43.50 in early trading against an opening of 2,342.75 / 43.50 . </response>
1760
STOCKS TO WATCH
<response> STOCKS TO WATCH </response>
1761
** Packaging manufacturer Super Indah Makmur on announcement of a tender offer by PT VDH Teguh Sakti , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-listed Van Der Horst .
<response> ** Packaging manufacturer <organization>Super Indah Makmur</organization> on announcement of a tender offer by <organization>PT VDH Teguh Sakti</organization> , a wholly-owned subsidiary of <misc>Singapore-listed</misc> <organization>Van Der Horst</organization> . </response>
1762
** Privately-owned Bank Duta on market talk that it is obtaining fresh syndicated loans , a management reshuffle and fresh equity injection .
<response> ** Privately-owned <organization>Bank Duta</organization> on market talk that it is obtaining fresh syndicated loans , a management reshuffle and fresh equity injection . </response>
1763
** Ciputra Development on reports of a plan to build property projects worth $ 2 billion in Jakarta and Surabaya .
<response> ** <organization>Ciputra Development</organization> on reports of a plan to build property projects worth $ 2 billion in <location>Jakarta</location> and <location>Surabaya</location> . </response>
1764
Key stock and currency market movements at 1600 GMT .
<response> Key stock and currency market movements at 1600 <misc>GMT</misc> . </response>
1765
LONDON 1996-08-23
<response> <location>LONDON</location> 1996-08-23 </response>
1766
The following table shows the latest close of key indices* on major world stock exchanges , the day 's change in points and the indices ' 1996 closing highs and lows ( with dates ) .
<response> The following table shows the latest close of key indices* on major world stock exchanges , the day 's change in points and the indices ' 1996 closing highs and lows ( with dates ) . </response>
1767
Also shown are the London closing values of the German mark , the Japanese yen , the British pound and gold bullion ( previous day 's closes in brackets ) :
<response> Also shown are the <location>London</location> closing values of the <misc>German</misc> mark , the <misc>Japanese</misc> yen , the <misc>British</misc> pound and gold bullion ( previous day 's closes in brackets ) : </response>
1768
AUG 23 DAY 'S CHANGE 1996 HIGH 1996 LOW
<response> AUG 23 DAY 'S CHANGE 1996 HIGH 1996 LOW </response>
1769
CLOSE IN POINTS
<response> CLOSE IN POINTS </response>
1770
NEW YORK 5,710.53 - 22.94 5,778.00 5,032.94
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 5,710.53 - 22.94 5,778.00 5,032.94 </response>
1771
( midday ) ( May 22 ) ( Jan 10 )
<response> ( midday ) ( May 22 ) ( Jan 10 ) </response>
1772
LONDON 3,907.5 +16.4 3,907.5 3,632.3
<response> <location>LONDON</location> 3,907.5 +16.4 3,907.5 3,632.3 </response>
1773
( Aug 23 ) ( Jul 16 )
<response> ( Aug 23 ) ( Jul 16 ) </response>
1774
TOKYO 21,228.80 - 134.44 22,666.80 19,734.70
<response> <location>TOKYO</location> 21,228.80 - 134.44 22,666.80 19,734.70 </response>
1775
( Jun 26 ) ( Mar 13 )
<response> ( Jun 26 ) ( Mar 13 ) </response>
1776
FRANKFURT 2,555.16 - 2.10 2,583.49 ) 2,284.86
<response> <location>FRANKFURT</location> 2,555.16 - 2.10 2,583.49 ) 2,284.86 </response>
1777
( Jul 5 ) ( Jan 2 )
<response> ( Jul 5 ) ( Jan 2 ) </response>
1778
PARIS 2,020.82 +3.06 2,146.79 1,897.85
<response> <location>PARIS</location> 2,020.82 +3.06 2,146.79 1,897.85 </response>
1779
( Apr 30 ) ( Jan 11 )
<response> ( Apr 30 ) ( Jan 11 ) </response>
1780
SYDNEY 2,292.9 +18.3 2,326.00 2,096.10
<response> <location>SYDNEY</location> 2,292.9 +18.3 2,326.00 2,096.10 </response>
1781
( Apr 26 ) ( Jul 17 )
<response> ( Apr 26 ) ( Jul 17 ) </response>
1782
HONG KONG 11,424.64 - 54.13 11,594.99 10,204.87
<response> <location>HONG KONG</location> 11,424.64 - 54.13 11,594.99 10,204.87 </response>
1783
( Feb 16 ) ( Jan 2 )
<response> ( Feb 16 ) ( Jan 2 ) </response>
1784
- - - -
<response> - - - - </response>
1785
FOREIGN EXCHANGE / GOLD BULLION CLOSE IN LONDON
<response> FOREIGN EXCHANGE / GOLD BULLION CLOSE IN <location>LONDON</location> </response>
1786
Dollar / mark ...
<response> Dollar / mark ... </response>
1787
1.4871 ( 1.4935 )
<response> 1.4871 ( 1.4935 ) </response>
1788
Dollar / yen ....
<response> Dollar / yen .... </response>
1789
108.50 ( 108.43 )
<response> 108.50 ( 108.43 ) </response>
1790
Pound / dollar ..
<response> Pound / dollar .. </response>
1791
$ 1.5520 ( $ 1.5497 )
<response> $ 1.5520 ( $ 1.5497 ) </response>
1792
Gold ( ounce ) ..
<response> Gold ( ounce ) .. </response>
1793
$ 387.50 ( $ 386.95 )
<response> $ 387.50 ( $ 386.95 ) </response>
1794
- - - -
<response> - - - - </response>
1795
*INDICES USED AND THEIR ALL-TIME CLOSING HIGHS
<response> *INDICES USED AND THEIR ALL-TIME CLOSING HIGHS </response>
1796
New York Dow Jones industrial average -- 5,778.00 ( May 22/96 )
<response> <location>New York</location> <misc>Dow Jones</misc> industrial average -- 5,778.00 ( May 22/96 ) </response>
1797
London FTSE-100 index -- 3,907.5 ( Aug 23/96 )
<response> <location>London</location> <misc>FTSE-100</misc> index -- 3,907.5 ( Aug 23/96 ) </response>
1798
Tokyo Nikkei average -- 38,915.87 ( Dec 29/89 )
<response> <location>Tokyo</location> <misc>Nikkei</misc> average -- 38,915.87 ( Dec 29/89 ) </response>
1799
Frankfurt DAX-3O index -- 2,583.49 ( Jul 5/96 )
<response> <location>Frankfurt</location> <misc>DAX-3O</misc> index -- 2,583.49 ( Jul 5/96 ) </response>