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There is sufficient strength in the economy to take growth to at least five percent this year.


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LUCIO TAN The deal also paves the way for a merger with the smaller Allied Bank, which is also owned by the Lu...
LUCIO TAN it is likely that (Lucio Tan) will match the bid price.
LUCIO TAN They have to approach us about it, if they will use as a corporation, individual or bank,
LUCIO TAN We still have that money with us,
LUCIO TAN What's 77 centavos? ... We will definitely match that bid very soon.
LUCIO TAN Mungkin kau tidak membutuhkanku. Tapi aku membutuhkanmu.
ILANA TAN We therefore believe the Asia-Pacific region offers growth at a reasonable price, and have a positiv...
LORRAINE TAN But to pretend that all was right with the world, I first had to know what was wrong.
AMY TAN We listened patiently to Lester, words skittering out of his mouth like cartoon dogs on fresh-waxed ...
AMY TAN I ask myself, How can I relax? How can I let go of everything that's happened? You need complete tru...
AMY TAN