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The bank''s independence from government interference provides it with a competitive edge, says the chairman of China''s only private bank.

Yang Seung-taik, Minister of Korea''s Ministry of Information and Communication explains how the ministry has aided the explosion of broadband internet usage and aims to fully privatize Korea Telecom by June.

Khun Sommai Phasee, Thailand''s deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Finance, talks to FinanceAsia about the Kingdom''s plans for the debt and equity issuance during 2002.

ING Investment Management hopes its agreement with China Communication Securities will result in a long-term relationship.

LGT will double its Asian business in two years, says chairman Prince Philipp von und zu Liechtenstein in an interview with FinanceAsia.