31.   Russia still views Vietnam as a potential investment partner and is hoping to expand on bilateral political and economic relations.

32.   Russia still views Vietnam as a potential investment partner and is hoping to expand on political and economic relations.

33.   Russia still views Vietnam as a potential investment partner and is hoping to expand on political and economic ties based on commercial relations rather than ideological bonds.

34.   The Gulf countries also are seeking investment partners.

35.   The identities of the other investment partners were not revealed.

36.   Snow Brand Milk president Kohei Nishi said last month his firm was seeking a major investment partner and hoped to find a suitable ally by the end of March.

37.   Snow Brand Milk announced Tuesday it was seeking a major investment partner to help bolster business soured by a repackaged beef scam by Snow Brand Food.

38.   The company has rejected market speculation about the withdrawal, saying it is still looking for an investment partner for its pay-TV unit Galaxy.