Picking potential M&A targets can be a tricky task in Asia, analysts say

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Fund managers warn against investing heavily on Asian companies that are rumored of planning mergers and acquisitions in the hope that the rumors will come true and boost the stock prices of these companies. They believe that such approach to investing is risky and that many companies which announce plans to consolidate often change their decisions at the last minute. However, they encourage nonstrategic strategic investments in the telecommunications, infrastructure and finance sectors because even the slightest rumor can enhance the share prices of companies.

Planning, Investments

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Shares of synthetic-fiber manufacturers in Asia could be stylish investments

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High cotton stock prices have made many users switch to synthetic fiber substitutes such as polyester to add to their portfolios. Among the Asian market's textile stocks that traded favorably at low price/earnings ratios are Indo-Rama Synthetics and Roda Vivatex of Thailand. Indo-Rama is particularly attractive to investors after posting a 100% net profit increase in the first semester of 1995 and increasing sales by 66%.

Organic fibers, noncellulosic, Noncellulosic Organic Fiber Manufacturing, Synthetic Fibers, Cotton (Fiber), Synthetic fibers industry, Cotton, Indo-Rama Synthetics

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Investors ponder value of hobbled Vitasoy shares

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Many investors are in a quandary over the sharp drop in International Holdings shares. While some shareholders have sold off their stock, many are wondering if the 11.2% decrease in shareprice makes it an ideal time to buy up shares in the company. Analysts believe that potential investors should adopt a wait-and-see attitude pending the release of additional information on Vitasoy's new packaged drinks operation.

Soybean Farming, Soybeans, Vegetable industry, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

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