51.   HKTA noted these dips were probably due to a combination of weak economies in some individual markets within the region, as well as competition from other destinations.

52.   Traders said the dip was due mainly to a lower bond market.

53.   It said the dip was mainly due to prices of textiles, fruits, flowers and vegetables.

54.   It said the profit dip was particularly due to costs associated with the acquisition of Diversified Pharmaceutical Services in the United States.

55.   It said the dip was due to relatively low production in the food and oil industries in September.

56.   The dip was due to hail and storm damage in Free State province, the committee said in a statement.