Observers take a shine to Japanese monkeys

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The macaque monkeys at Iwatayama Monkey Park on the Arashiyama mountain in Japan have provided scientists and researchers information that cannot be found elsewhere. This park is not only home to these monkeys but also to a wide variety of other animals such as deer, racoons and wild boar, providing observers to see the monkeys interact with other animal species. An interesting discovery among the researches that have been conducted in Arashiyama suggested the absence of the alpha male behavior in some groups of monkeys.

Japan, Behavior, Natural history, Macaques

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Food supplier deemed a buy: Ng Fung Hong likely to thrive amid recession

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Hong Kong-based food distributor Ng Fung Hong Ltd is expected to have major gains after posting strong profit results and news of a plan by China Resources Enterprises Ltd to purchase a majority share in the company. The recession boosted the supplier's sales of mainland-produced foods, which were taken by consumers as the more practical alternative to dining out. Ng Fung Hong posted a 26% profit increase to HK$255.1 mil ($32.9 mil) in the first half of 1998 against HK$202.9 mil in 1997.

Finance, Ng Fung Hong Ltd.

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A few observers see a warning in setbacks at Guangnan

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The withdrawal of Guangnan Holdings from a joint venture to produce food seasonings has signaled that the company and other 'red-chip' companies are heading for trouble in acquiring assets. The company. and other similar China-backed companies, are experiencing a reduction in acquisitions due to the lack of support from the government that may result in a decrease in performance and growth rates. Concerns over accounts receivable have also been expressed by analysts.

Food preparations, not elsewhere classified, Spices, Spice and Extract Manufacturing, China, Management, Spice industry, Guangnan Holdings

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