In the News: 2003

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Fu Sheng Industrial proves strong performer
(Chinese version) (English Version) Asia Private Equity Review, December 1, 2003

Bank of China (HK) appoints Ambassador Linda Tsao Yang as board director
The Asian Banker, November 30, 2003

Look beyond technology stocks for piece of action in Taiwan
The Wall Street Journal, November 14, 2003

Funds take a closer look at Taiwan; Fu Sheng cited
International Herald Tribune, October 13, 2003

Fu Sheng selected as one of the best 200 companies outside the United States
Forbes, October 2003

Summary Speech for Asian Business Dialogue on Corporate Governance 2003: Thinking Strategically About Governance
Asian Corporate Governance Association's 3rd Annual Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, October 2003

Going for brokers: Securities sector stocks soar in Thailand
Bangkok Post, September 29, 2003

Thai Union Frozen Products PCL: Deal is reached to acquire Empress International of U.S.
The Asian Wall Street Journal, July 28, 2003

Lombard, Thai Government announce new funds
Asian Venture Capital Journal, July 10, 2003

Lombard makes its mark in Taiwan and Thailand
Asia Private Equity Review, July 1, 2003

Lombard bullish on Thailand
Asian Venture Capital Journal, July 1, 2003

Central Pattana's great leap forward
The Far Eastern Economic Review, June 19, 2003

Sale of Career Choices to Corinthian Colleges
Dow Jones News, June 10, 2003

Corinthian Colleges to acquire Career Choices and East Coast Aero Tech
PR Newswire, June 10, 2003

Central to sell 8.2% new shares to fund expansions
Thai News Service, May 23, 2003

Central Pattana secures new capital for eight-billion baht World Trade project
Bangkok Post, May 22, 2003