81.   And DBS, a Singaporean Bank, is accelerating its regional presence by acquiring stakes in financial institutions in Thailand and the Philippines.

82.   Asked whether his visit could be a prelude to him acquiring stakes in local companies to expand his media empire, he reiterated that this was not the case.

83.   Banez stressed First Pacific had already issued a statement that it was no longer interested in acquiring a stake in San Miguel.

84.   BSkyB will also acquire a stake in Premiere, the companies said.

85.   Chiron shares surged in Nasdaq trading, after Ciba-Geigy, the Swiss drug company, confirmed that it will acquire a stake in Chiron.

86.   DaimlerChrysler AG has reached a tentative agreement with Nissan Motor Co. to acquire a stake in the cash-strapped Japanese automaker, Kyodo News service reported Wednesday.

87.   Earlier yesterday, a group of Taiwanese investors said they were keen to acquire controlling stakes in Malaysian companies, including banks.

88.   FOUR foreign parties are interested in acquiring a stake in Binariang Bhd, the operator of the Maxis Mobile network said.

89.   He expected even more foreign investors to be interested in acquiring stakes in the bank now.

90.   He said the group will acquire a stake in a restaurant that is up for sale and is valuable, if there is an opportunity.