31.   The business council met with the APEC leaders and urged immediate steps to revive growth in Asia.

32.   The conference also plans to establish a regional tourism council and a business council that will assist investors and coordinate government economic policies in the region.

33.   The joint commission recommended the creation of a Saudi-Philippines business council to help increase trade and business contacts.

34.   The officials were discussing ways to set up business councils, encourage investment and increase trade, KUNA said.

35.   Through the setting up of the business council, Dr Mahathir said, this will encourage two-way trade and investment between Malaysia and Britain.

36.   Goh suggested Asian and European countries set up bilateral business councils to foster dialogue on economic cooperation.

37.   He also proposed setting up a Hong Kong-China business council to minimise inconvenience brought about by changes in Chinese customs and taxation regulations affecting Hong Kong merchants.

38.   He will witness the signing of two agreements on investment protection and setting up a joint business council.

39.   -- A regional business council will be created to promote cross-border cooperation and trade in the private sector.

40.   - encouraged the creation of a regional chamber of commerce and business council.