111.   China in recent years has been reducing the size of its military forces while increasing investment in weapons systems.

112.   Demirel said in a welcoming speech that Italian companies should increase investments in Turkey and make use of Turkish subsidies.

113.   Demirel also appealed to Germany to increase investment in Turkey.

114.   Despite the background of increasing business investment, weak domestic consumer demand was still squeezing many companies.

115.   During the hour-long meeting, Zedillo asked that South Korea increase its investment in Mexico.

116.   Economic turmoil continues from Brazil to Japan, making busineses reluctant to hire workers or increase investment.

117.   Far East Consortium to increase investment, NEW STRAITS TIMES-

118.   French Foreign Trade Minister Yves Galland on Monday said his country wants to substantially increase its investments and trade with Brazil.

119.   Germany is falling behind other countries in doing business with Chile and should increase its investments there, a German industry leader told Chilean President Eduardo Frei on Tuesday.

120.   Fuji recently announced it will increase its investment in Yasuda.