41.   But utilities closed mixed amid worries they might be forced to cut tariffs to pass on benefits of the stronger yen, which helps cut costs of fuel imports.

42.   Under AFTA, most ASEAN members must cut tariffs on imports for agreed products to a maximum of five percent by next year.

43.   Under AFTA, most members must cut tariffs on imports for agreed products to a maximum of five percent.

44.   Japanese power utilities are to cut tariffs again from July, the Yomiuri Newspaper reported Friday.

45.   Japan had demanded the EU cut tariffs on other products to offset the rise in tariffs in the three countries under World Trade Organisation rules.

46.   Taiwan will vow to cut tariffs and deregulate on the service sector.