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1. 5Tossy --
East Timor struggles forward with difficult legacy
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E.Timor elections, next step toward independence

By Aboeprijadi Santoso

DILI, East Timor (JP): The general elections on
Aug. 30 have opened a new chapter in the run-up to the
establishment of an independent state of Timor Lorosae, which
will be proclaimed early next year.

2. 5Singapore --
Why S'pore must say 'yes' to foreign talent
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By Andy Ho

SINGAPORE: Nein (no), says Germany, the quintessential example
of an ethnically-defined nation.It needs 50,000 skilled
immigrants annually, but the government fears its opposition may
play up the immigration card, what with 3.8 million unemployed
voters.
-- The Straits Times/Asia News Network

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Entrepreneurial spirit:
The key to economic growth
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Entrepreneurial spirit,
key to economic growth

By John Arnold

JAKARTA (JP): What do IBM, Chanel, McDonald's, and Estee
Lauder have in common? They are, of course, among the best-known
names in the world.