JUSCO STORES<00984> - Change of Company Name

Market participants are requested to note that the name of Jusco 
Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited has been changed to "AEON Stores 
(Hong Kong) Co., Limited". Accordingly, the stock short name of 
its ordinary shares (stock code: 984) will also be changed to "AEON 
STORES" with effect from Thursday, 17/07/2003.