Business forum in S'pore

Business forum in S'pore

SINGAPORE (AP): Business leaders from around Asia will meet in Singapore next week to discuss business practices for expanding operations in the region.

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry, Kwik Kian Gie, will give a keynote address.

Former prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, John Major, is also expected to attend.

Issues to be discussed include globalization, political and economic climate of the region and electronic commerce.

Representatives from companies including Cable and Wireless, Lucent Technologies and BP Amoco are expected to attend the three-day conference, beginning Feb. 23.