51.   Analysts have predicted the flagship carrier would do worse because of the regional economic crisis.

52.   Another possibility is agreements that permit the U.S. military to store equipment for use in the event of a regional crisis.

53.   Anticipating the eventual end of the regional economic crisis, Singapore wants to be in a competitive position in the financial services market, he said.

54.   Anwar said Malaysians had to be thankful because the country had so far managed to weather the regional economic crisis better than some of its neighbours.

55.   As the contagion effect from the regional economic crisis wreaks havoc in South Korea, Thanong Khanthong and Vatchara Charoonsantikul examine how Thailand is faring amid the continuing turmoil.

56.   Asia stock markets strengthened yesterday as investors took heart from stable currencies and the absence of any new negative developments in the regional financial crisis.

57.   Asian nations should monitor and warn each other about political mistakes that spill over into regional economic crises, International Monetary Fund managing director Michel Camdessus said Thursday.

58.   Bad loans made by Singapore banks are likely to increase as the regional crisis continues and the local economy slows, a minister said Monday.

59.   Banks have become very selective with their loan approvals since the regional financial crisis broke.

60.   Besides the further impact of the regional financial crisis, tourism operators are worried over the potential for another Gulf War between the United States and Iraq.