91.   Abac consists of senior business people appointed by leaders of Apec member economies to advise them on issues affecting business in the Asia-Pacific region.

92.   An economic upturn or a downturn affects their business accordingly.

93.   Any disturbancesto the normal market conditions would certainly affect business.

94.   Anyway, an increase or decrease in the state budget will not affect our business very much, as our expansion and performance depend largely on a free market.

95.   Asked whether the economic slowdown has affected its business, he said that sales continue to grow, but at a slower rate.

96.   Asked whether this affected his business, Shamsul said there was enough opportunity for everybody.

97.   But it was closed when a construction work in front of the building affected its business.

98.   Each is underwritten by special interests whose business is affected by those committees.

99.   Even the Star Cruises investment is viewed with some sceptism as the cruise business in general is affected by an economic downturn.

100.   For the most part, the sanctions will not directly affect private businesses.