1.   Developments at several major U. S. multinationals underscored the continuing export surge.

2.   Also, the cheaper peso is helping Mexican exports surge.

3.   And its recovery will be far more fueled by domestic consumption than by an aggressive export surge, as in the old days.

4.   At this exchange rate, South Korea is becoming much more competitive in foreign markets, setting off an export surge that is rapidly cutting the current account deficit.

5.   Developments at several major U.S. multinationals underscored the continuing export surge.

6.   GERMAN GROWTH SPEEDS UP German economic growth accelerated in the second quarter as the weak mark fueled an export surge.

7.   Underlining the export surge, though, is continued growth in U.S., where Japanese automobiles and electronics are popular.

8.   An export surge and construction starts helped fuel the growth spurt.

9.   Credit Suisse First Boston economist Seiji Adachi said despite the surprisingly large surplus, hopes for an export surge had been overblown.

10.   Expansion was led by an export surge and hectic facility investment as well as strong private consumption.