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hong kong's economy is always heavily influenced by external foices beyond its own control, he said.
"but despite the round the world and the continuing collapse of stock markets all
rate of over we have recorded a growth thiest of protectionisų,
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decisions made in the government's white paper published Fast
including for the first time week are far reaching and important,
element of direct elections to the legislative council, the governor said.
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he noted there will be more political changes in the years ahead. "during 1988 the people of hong kong will be looking with particular interest and concern at the draft basic law," he added.
kong to maintain cohesion of the governor encouraged hong society and depend on their own strength to achieve more
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philippine ship grounded in venezuelan river causes losses
a philippines-registered ship
caracas, february 16 (xinhua)
that ran ag round last saturday in a navigation canal of the orinoco river has caused millions of dollars worth of losses.
the accident took place when the "philippines roxas", carrying 47,000 tons of iron ore, hit a stone in the orinoco canal.
at present, more than ten cargo boats are anchored at the site of the accident, waiting to proceed to the atlantic or to the san felix docks. their losses are valued at 2,500 dollars daily.
the accident has also resulted in incalculable losses for venezuelan companies such as sidor, venalum, alcasa, and ferrominera del orinoco, as they cannot meet their international cont racts. as a result, the companies could have to pay higher prices for ground transportation of their ferrous products.
it was reported today the damage suffered by the philippine ship will make its rescue ext remely difficult, as water leakages
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norwegian prime minister hopes for more a ons agreements
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helsinki, february 16 (xinhua)
norwegian prime minister gro
brundtland expressed hope here today that the united states and the soviet union can agree on strategic, chemical and conventional weapons reductions following last december's accord on intermediate nuclear missiles.
brundtland told a press conference that since maintaining
region is important, norway hopes the stability in the nordic
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