Wednesday, December 23, 1998
Honda set to unveil hybrid car
Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co. will introduce its hybrid car, equipped with a combined gasoline and electric engine, in major world markets in the fall of 1999.
EU directive draws investors to Swiss banks
Switzerland's private bankers are cock-a-hoop. The reason is a draft directive from the European Commission to require EU countries to impose a withholding tax of at least 20% on interest paid on Eurobonds held by individual EU citizens.
High on quality, low on price
`Direct to home selling' conjures up visions of your friendly neighbour turning into an incessant salesman with the sole purpose of dumping some inane product or distributorship on you.
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