21.   The Philippine peso strengthened against the U.S. dollar Monday, buoyed by gains in other regional currencies, dealers said.

22.   The peso strengthened against the U.S. dollar, buoyed by gains in the Indonesian rupiah which benefited regional currencies.

23.   Traders said the peso was buoyed by gains in other Southeast Asian currencies.

24.   Non-operating profits were buoyed by gains on securities sales and increased dividend income.

25.   Shares in Frankfurt closed firmer, buoyed by gains on the electronics market and the stability of the dollar, dealers said.

26.   The market was buoyed by gains in the electronic sector triggered by KCE Electronics on its solid earnings prospects, SICCO Securities dealer Choopong Songchaisirichote said.