91.   Senior foreign ministry officials from both countries discussed agreements that would boost investments and prevent double taxation, private NTV television reported.

92.   Speaking at a parliament session Wednesday, Brazauskas called on the new government to tackle economic problems, in particular to improve taxation and privatization and boost investments.

93.   South African President Nelson Mandela invited Indonesia on Tuesday to boost investment and trade with his country to help bridge an economic gap between whites and other races there.

94.   The administration of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also has introduced sweeping fiscal reforms aimed at cutting state spending, boosting foreign investment and widening the tax base.

95.   Still, with interest rates remaining low, consumers might be motivated to spend more and businesses motivated to boost investment in new plants and equipment.

96.   The Government has also introduced measures to boost investments and assist businesses.

97.   The kina was floated last year to boost investment and increase foreign exchange reserves, but has steadily slipped against the U.S. dollar.

98.   The Guidelines give great attention to efforts to boost investment.

99.   The lower borrowing costs are aimed at boosting business investment and consumer spending, which would rev up economic growth.

100.   The powerful association of private manufacturers, Confindustria, had long been urging a lower discount rate as a way to boost investment and fight unemployment.