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Hong Kong and Malaysia are stepping up efforts to woo more investment, especially from the United St

April 29, 1987 U.S. spot oil products price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon,

Three Connecticut residents will receive awards tonight from the state's District Export Council.

Oil companies, which have been among the leaders in corporate contributions to worthy causes for nea

The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council believes that protecting ships and freedom of navigation in

Major U.K. banks lowered their base lending rates (equivalent to the U.S. prime rate) by 0.5 of a pe

The port of Shanghai, in the heart of China's industrial center, is working to modernize facilities

President Raul Alfonsin signed a decree legalizing new oil contract terms in what was seen as a long

Knappton Corp. brought its first load of barged containerized cargo from the Columbia-Snake River sy

South Korea's ambassador called for Japan to open its markets wider and predicted an eventual improv

A truce has been called in New Orleans over a U.S. Customs Service program to examine cargo at a cen

Executives of U.S. corporations in Japan are anxiously awaiting news of what Prime Minister Yasuhiro

A top West German official asked for understanding for his government's only moderately expansionist

GENERAL NEWS A roundup of the latest reports on the economy. Page 2ATwo government reports

U.S. steel production dropped to 1.721 million tons in the week ended April 25, a decline of 0.3 pe

Primerica Is New Name Of American CanAmerican Can Co. said shareholders at the annual meetin

Stocks rose along with the dollar Tuesday, amid hopes interest rates may not have to go any higher.<

Quotations are offered rates of New York city banks relating to currency transfers of $1 million or

The strengthening trend in the market for benzene is expected to continue throughout the summer mont

Over the past year or so many air cargo industry personalities whose views were reflected in this co

Conrail Crewmen Quit Just as Hearings StartThe two crewmen of a Conrail train which collided

A story in Monday's editions incorrectly stated the amount of cargo handled by International Termina

Six people, including two state troopers, remained hospitalized Tuesday with injuries suffered in a

NYPA Trustees Cut Hydropower Rate HikeALBANY, N.Y. - The New York Power Authority trustees h

Franchise Expositions Set for Eight US CitiesThe International Franchise Association will ho

US Pavilion Planned For Poland Trade FairThe Commerce Department is inviting U.S. firms to p

The government is preparing to close two state-owned corporations inthe metal industry - the Taiwan

Export, Import Deals Fall Sharply in JapanExport and import contracts concluded by the 13 ma

The world semiconductor market should grow nearly 18 percent this year to reach $31 billion, the Wor

* Agricultural Products: The Harmonized System classifies fruit puree and fruit pastes along with ja

After many months of cliff-hanging, Unisys Corp. of Detroit signed a US$50 million contract with Hon

Marine Transport Lines Inc. had a net loss of approximately $360,000 or 12 cents a share in the thre

Chevron Corp. reported first quarter consolidated earnings of $198 million, 58 cents a share, down 4

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. said it plans to pull out of the medical malpractice market f

Operating Income Rises at SafecoSafeco Corp. reported first quarter operating income from co

Two Taiwanese ports are planning to construct large new grain silos with the help of foreign and dom

As if financial woes weren't bad enough, the troubled maritime industry is beset with "more con men

Scania Sold 46 Trucks During First QuarterORANGE, Conn. - Saab-Scania of America Inc. report

Imperial Chemical Industries PLC reported net income for first quarter 1987 of $301.0 million, or $1

Cargo handled at the seven airports managed by the British Airports Authority rose by 3.5 percent in