11.   He said these banks would have to reassess their regional portfolios and the credit quality of their markets in the light of the regional slowdown.

12.   IN the wake of the regional economic slowdown, local companies are being forced to hone their skills to survive.

13.   It comes as many Hong Kong businesses reel from soaring interest rates and a tougher business environment due to the regional economic slowdown.

14.   Ramos said the economic difficulties experienced by the Philippines are mainly the result of a regional slowdown triggered by some recent loss of confidence by foreign investors.

15.   Singapore must also reform and strengthen its economic structure to position itself for renewed growth once the regional slowdown subsides, it said.

16.   She said Asean had to discuss the matter soon especially with the regional economic slowdown.

17.   Stocks in Tokyo also suffered from jitters about the impact on Japanese companies from the Southeast Asian monetary crisis and expected regional economic slowdown.

18.   The European Central Bank kept its key interest rate unchanged Thursday as signs of a regional economic slowdown and a relatively stable euro eased pressure for a rate hike.

19.   The Senate yesterday presented to government several recommendations in addressing the regional economic slowdown, includingcompelling banks to lower their interest rates.

20.   This also applies to Selangor which believes its manufacturing sector will play an important role in weathering the negative impact of the regional slowdown.