Lone Indian American on Forbes' rich list
New York: Forbes' list of 400 Richest Americans, which has only one Indian American this time round, reflects how tough last year was for business.
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Yamaha of Japan revs up 2002-03 profit estimates
Tokyo: Yamaha Motor, Japan's second-largest motorcycle maker, on Tuesday lifted its half-year and full-year estimates, predicting record earnings on the back of brisk motorbike sales in Asia and Europe.
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Roche files FDA okay for Fuzeon
Zurich: Swiss drugs group Roche said on Tuesday it and Trimeris submitted a New Drug Application to the US Food and Drug Administration for new-age anti-HIV drug Fuzeon.
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World Bank arm insures fewer projects in 2002
New York: The World Bank's insurance arm issued $1.4 billion in guarantees for foreign direct investment projects in developing countries in the last year, down from a record $2 billion in 2001, as the global economic slowdown curtailed investment.
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