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Title Section25 2012-10-29 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES S$1.00 online at http://www.businesstimes.com.sg Sp!l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION CO R GN NO *****2868E MICA (P) 074/08/2012 Monday, October 29, 201225 words
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Article, Illustration994 2012-10-29 1 KALPANA RASHIWALA - Jan-Sept figures for Malaysians and Indonesians also fall; US citizens 5th top foreign purchasers By KALPANA RASHIWALA [SINGAPORE] The number of private homes in Singapore bought by Chinese citizens in the first nine months of this year has fallen to half the figureSource: Knight Frank, URA Realis - 994 words
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615 2012-10-29 1 CHUANG PECK MING - More profits being reinvested in holding companies abroad By CHUANG PECK MING [SINGAPORE] More direct investments from the United States are likely to come Singapore’s way as American companies reinvest a bigger chunk of their profits in holding companies abroad. Singapore where615 words
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MARKETS DIGEST
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Article57 2012-10-29 1 Weekly Change ST INDEX 3,057.51 +8.59 KL COMP 1,671.89 +5.54 NIKKEI 225 8,933.06 -69.62 HANG SENG 21,545.57 -6.19 SET INDEX 1,281.81 -25.90 JAKARTA COMP 4,339.15 +7.90 MANILA COMP 5,405.16 -27.20 SEOUL COMP 1,891.43 -52.4 SHENZHEN B 591.77 -8.59 MUMBAI IND 18,625.34 -56.97 DOW 13,107.21 -236.30 NASDAQ 2,987.95 -17.67 S&P57 words
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Article16 2012-10-29 1 SINGAPORE 5.38 MALAYSIA 6.55 HONGKONG 5.00 INDONESIA 14.248 TAIWAN 5.036 JAPAN 1.475 Source: Bloomberg16 words
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Article51 2012-10-29 1 FOREX(Thursday‘s close) us$ s$ US$ (S$ per US$) 1.220 (US$/S$ per 1.607 1.961 EURO (US$/S$/E) 1.301 1.587 Foreign currency per US$ S$ YEN 80.10 65.70 RM 3.041 2.492 HK$ 7.750 6.351 BAHT 30.68 25.14 RUPIAH 9,622 7,885 RENMINBI 6.242 5.115 INDIAN RUPEE 53.59 43.91 A$ 0.963 0.789 NZ$ 1.21451 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration918 2012-10-29 2 ROB CURRAN - Presidential poll, Spain rescue fears prompt investors to sit on cash: analysts WALL STREET INSIGHT By ROB CURRAN STOCKS slipped again last week, and barring surprises on the weather, campaign, jobs, earnings or Spanish fronts the Dow Jones Industrial Average isPHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 918 words
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Article611 2012-10-29 2 Chinese nationals’ private home purchases down 48% THE number of private homes in Singapore bought by Chinese citizens in the first nine months of this year has fallen to half the figure for the same period last year. Malaysians and Indonesians the other two major groups of foreign611 words
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1074 2012-10-29 2 LEON HADAR - Obama campaign focusing on single white female voters US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION By LEON HADAR By in Washington ARE you a white 34-year-old woman, single or divorced, with or without kids, with a diploma from a high school or a community college, working as an1,074 words
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253 2012-10-29 2 [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is visiting Brunei Darussalam from today to Wednesday at the invitation of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. This follows recent high level visits from Brunei, including the visits by the Sultan and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah to253 words
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385 2012-10-29 2 KALPANA RASHIWALA - By KALPANA RASHIWALA [SINGAPORE] A new record price in terms of per square foot of land area is believed to have been set for a bungalow on Sentosa Cove. According to caveats evidence, a bungalow on Ocean Drive with views385 words
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Article, Illustration926 2012-10-29 3 KALPANA RASHIWALA - Non-PRs’ share of market plunges; Singaporeans’ jump, PRs’ up slightly By KALPANA RASHIWALA [SINGAPORE] The introduction of the additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) last December has had its intended effect of shrinking non-permanent resident foreigners’ share of total private-home purchases in theSource: Knight Frank, URA Realis - 926 words
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Article, Illustration700 2012-10-29 3 VEN SREENIVASAN - Process was painful but payoffs are huge, says exec By VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] After being bruised and battered in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, then rescued by the British government, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has completed three and aPHOTO: RBS - 700 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration518 2012-10-29 4 EMILYN YAP - But investment banking could have compensated for slow loans growth By EMILYN YAP SINGAPORE banks probably faced a tough third quarter growing their lending business as interest margins and loan growth slid further. But their non-lending arms may yield positive surprises on thePHOTO: ARTHUR LEE - 518 words
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Article725 2012-10-29 4 SIOW LI SEN - Among the safest in the world, the three raise funds cheap By SIOW LI SEN THIS month United Overseas Bank (UOB) sold US$500 million subordinated 10-year Tier 2 notes with a coupon of 2.875 per cent, the lowest ever coupon achieved by a bank725 words
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Article253 2012-10-29 4 Oct 25 BANKS Agricultural Bank Of China 5.50 Agricultural Bank Of China Bangkok Bank Public Co. Ltd 6.00 Bank of China Limited 5.50 Bank of Communications 5.50 Bangkok Bank Public Co. Ltd.... ...6.00 Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Bank of Communications Banque Internationale a ...5.75 Chang Hwa Commercial Bank253 words
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Article297 2012-10-29 4 COMPANY MEETING PLACE DATE TIME Amtek Engrg A 35 Pioneer Road North 29-Oct 3.00pm Aussino Group A Suntec City Guild House 3 Temasek Blvd #05-001 Suntec City Mall 29-Oct 2.30pm CDW Hldg S Elmwood Room Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore 20 Merchant Road 29-Oct 10.00am Chosen Hldgs A 17297 words
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Article151 2012-10-29 4 2011 2010 All countries 4,155.55 3,790.92 Europe 2,307.69 2,102.83 Latin America 831.15 747.78 Asia 605.20 562.61 Australia 136.25 123.49 Singapore 116.62 104.31 Japan 116.53 102.59 China 54.23 58.51 Hong Kong 52.54 48.22 South Korea 31.75 26.95 India 24.66 24.82 Taiwan 15.80 21.78 Malaysia 13.90 12.03 Indonesia 11.59 10.60151 words
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Article, Illustration1660 2012-10-29 5 INSIDE MARKETS The writer is managing director, Asia Insider Ltd DIRECTOR activity was low during the holiday-shortened Oct 22-25 week with only 17 transactions worth $2.8 million, based on filings on the Singapore Exchange. Although this was consistent with the previous week’s five-day total of 221,660 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration657 2012-10-29 6 VEN SREENIVASAN - STOCKS VEN SREENIVASAN Senior Correspondent GLOBAL equity markets have been edgy in the wake of a steady stream of US corporate earnings, economic data and newsflows from around the world. Expect much of the same going into the next few weeks. In fact, with the US657 words
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463 2012-10-29 6 CURRENCIES Bloomberg [NEW YORK] The euro fell versus the US dollar last week, paring a third monthly gain, as reports showed Spanish unemployment climbed to a record and German business confidence unexpectedly fell amid Europe’s three-year-old debt crisis. The yenBloomberg - 463 words
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510 2012-10-29 6 COMMODITIES AFP [LONDON] Most commodity prices fell last week, buckling under pressure from poor US company results, weak economic data, demand worries and concerns over the impact of the eurozone debt crisis, analysts say. Investor sentiment was hurt by a string ofAFP - 510 words
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Article1482 2012-10-29 6 Consensus No. of Forecast Mean Fri’s recommendation esti-EPS PE target price Company name This wk Last mth mates (cents) (ratio) price AIMS AMP Capital Ind REIT 2 2 2 10.45 14.07 1.52 1.47 Amtek Engineering Ltd 2.67 2.67 6 0.07 6.93 0.71 0.61 ARA Asset Management 1.5 1.431,482 words
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Article66 2012-10-29 6 Oct 25 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS -153.00 +19.00 BT CADI -*****.00 +7.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 -15.00 FTSE ST Mid Cap 750.84 +2.30 FTSE ST Small Cap 494.09 +0.71 FTSE ST All Share 749.37 +2.89 FTSE ST China Top 199.56 -1.59 FTSE ST China 219.47 -1.20 FTSE66 words
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Article59 2012-10-29 6 VOLUME YHM 640,541,000 Geo Energy 338,335,000 Transcu Grp 252,461,000 Golden Agri 241,666,000 Thai Beverage 224,463,000 HPH Trust US$ 124,104,000 Yoma 115,671,000 Religare 107,175,000 Artivision 97,898,000 Ntegrator 80,115,000 VALUE($) F&N 231,098,194 SingTel 180,002,639 Keppel Corp 173,897,210 UOB 165,148,987 Golden Agri 155,007,420 CapitaLand 152,523,717 Geo Energy 139,750,170 HPH Trust59 words
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Article129 2012-10-29 6 BY CENTS CLOSE DOWN IS S&P500 ***** -505.2 -2.8 DBXT AUDCS 5SG$ ***** -354.0 -1.3 GLD 10US$ ***** -194.0 -0.9 Jardine C&C 5015 -118.0 -2.3 DBXT DBLCI-OY 5US$ 3940 -98.8 -2.0 DBXT SORA 5SG$ ***** -95.6 -0.6 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5698 -87.9 -1.2 DBXT iBoxxSing 5SG$ ***** -66.0 -0.5129 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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441 2012-10-29 7 JOYCE HOOI - Qoo10 reports $15m in sales a year after launching app By JOYCE HOOI QOO10, an online purveyor of all things feminine and frilly, is experiencing the combined bonanza of impulse shopping and mobile phones. The retailer reported $15 million in mobile sales across the441 words
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396 2012-10-29 7 Agreement must be in writing and care taken in drafting exclusive clause ASK QUESTION: I am the director of a professional services organisation based in Singapore. We advise clients in connection with projects across Asia. Can we agree with our clients that any dispute396 words
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Article1127 2012-10-29 7 Payment Ex Books Pay Ann (cts) date close date date 800 Super Holdings ak 1.000 30-Oct 01-Nov 16-Nov 24-Oct ABF Spore Bond Idx Fd ag 1.280 11-Oct 15-Oct 31-Oct 01-Oct Ace Achieve Infocom bo 0.300 09-Nov 14-Nov 28-Nov 30-Aug AIMS AMP Cap Ind REIT cn 2.500 02-Nov 06-Nov1,127 words
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BT-CITIBANK YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM
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Article, Illustration1036 2012-10-29 9 Betting on policies not their success Investors all over the world are taking comfort in central banks’ reflation policies Reuters GLOBAL investors seem happy to feed off central banks’ reflation policies but not necessarily their eventual success. Just a glance at last week’s bout of earnings-re-lated market angst shows howReuters; LUDWIG ILIO - 1,036 words
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Article, Illustration1269 2012-10-29 9 TEH SHI NING - Isaac Tan is learning a lot about life, making videos as a partner in Big 3 Productions, reports STARTING YOUNG TEH SHI NING THE way Isaac Tan tells it, the story of how he went from a kid who sold insects pinned under1,269 words
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VIEWS FROM THE TOP
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Article, Illustration3555 2012-10-29 10 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC What are the values you would like to see as an integral part of Singapore society, and why? What can people, and corporate leaders in particular, do to propagate these values? Nick Foley President, South-east Asia Pacific Landor ONE of the great aspectsST FILE PHOTO - 3,555 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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658 2012-10-29 12 Group aims to grow retail footprint in prime streets of major Chinese cities [KUALA LUMPUR] The YTL group is eyeing more shopping centres in China to be injected into its Singaporelisted Starhill Global Reit, group managing director Francis Yeoh told The658 words
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610 2012-10-29 12 Reuters [CALGARY] Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas was so confident its purchase of Progress Energy Resources Corp would be approved by Canada that company officials had drafted a press release to announce the news. At midnight Kuala Lumpur time, they were flabbergasted toReuters - 610 words
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Article, Illustration444 2012-10-29 12 Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s arrest of 11 suspected Islamic militants it said planned to attack the US embassy and a plaza near Australia’s embassy is evidence that legal extremist groups are turning to violence, analysts said yesterday. The arrests could also step up pressure onReuters; PHOTO: AP - 444 words
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Article1622 2012-10-29 12 VOL Oct 25 RM +/-(‘000) VOL Advance Synerg 0.16 0.01 2170 Adventa Bhd 1.89 0.01 87 Ae Multi Hldgs 0.25 0.02 1824 Affin Holdings 3.37 -0.10 431 Ahmad Zaki Res 0.71 unch 80 Airasia Bhd 3.05 0.01 2396 Alliance Finan 4.06 0.01 1526 Aluminium Co 0.77 -0.01 311,622 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration766 2012-10-29 13 Many young faces figure in major reshuffle before next elections due in 18 months Bloomberg AFP [NEW DELHI] Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh overhauled his cabinet six weeks after unveiling the biggest policy changes in a decade as he bids to invigorate an embattledBloomberg; AFP; PHOTO: AFP - 766 words
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592 2012-10-29 13 It amounted to US$600b last year alone, says report AP [BEIJING] Chinese investors evaded government controls to move more than US$600 billion out of the country last year and the outflow is increasing, fuelling economic and political risks as communist leaders prepareAP - 592 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration778 2012-10-29 14 ANTHONY ROWLEY - Move could damage yen as a haven currency, erode investor confidence By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo THE Bank of Japan’s Policy Board is expected to ease monetary policy further when it meets tomorrow, setting the yen on a further downwardPHOTO: REUTERS - 778 words
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704 2012-10-29 14 Compromise looks unlikely now in the face of veto threats AFP [BRUSSELS] Just a month ahead of what promises to be a very difficult summit on the European Union’s 2014-20 budget, leaders are trading threats and blandishments, seeking advantage where they can toAFP - 704 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration1374 2012-10-29 15 Many feel it’s not just in a prolonged slump the country is in an inescapable decline Washington Post [TOKYO] Jesper Koll, an economist who’s lived in Japan for 26 years, says it’s not easy for him to keep faith in a country that’sWashington Post; PHOTO: AP - 1,374 words
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Article, Illustration645 2012-10-29 16 Plan targets tourism, region's demand for food, education, mineral resources Reuters Bloomberg [CANBERRA] Australia yesterday unveiled a long-term plan to boost trade with a booming Asia, aiming to lift Asian input into its economy to one third by 2025 from 25 perReuters; Bloomberg; PHOTO: AFP - 645 words
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325 2012-10-29 16 Bloomberg [FRANKFURT] German consumer confidence will climb to a five-year high in November as rising wages and unemployment at a two-decade low outweigh concerns about the sovereign debt crisis and slowing economic growth, GfK SE said. The market research company last Friday forecastBloomberg - 325 words
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Article, Illustration768 2012-10-29 16 AFP [JOHANNESBURG] Global miner Anglo American, hit by violent strikes at platinum mines in South Africa, said on Friday that its first female chief executive, Cynthia Carroll, would step down for personal reasons. “It is a very difficult decision to leave, but nextAFP; PHOTO: AFP/ DE BEERS GROUP - 768 words
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Article, Illustration604 2012-10-29 16 95 tonnes a second melt in mouths around the world AFP [PARIS] History is coming full circle: borrowed from the Aztecs four centuries ago, perfected for the palate by the Europeans, chocolate is conquering new worlds, with sales booming from Asia toAFP; PHOTO: AP - 604 words
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656 2012-10-29 16 AFP [PARIS] Finance drives growth, but too much of a good thing sucks the lifeblood, brains and brilliant ideas from an economy, according to “startling” findings at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). And advanced economies are overweight and even obese with financial services.AFP - 656 words
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Article, Illustration1217 2012-10-29 17 President’s lead in state fades, with poll showing both tied at 49% each US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LAT-WP [COLUMBUS, Ohio] Kathy Wade was out mowing her lawn on a raw and rainy Friday when Doyle and Jane Peyton, volunteer canvassers for MittLAT-WP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 1,217 words
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Article, Illustration717 2012-10-29 18 AP [NEW JERSEY] Governors from North Carolina to Connecticut declared states of emergency and Delaware ordered mandatory evacuations for coastal communities as Hurricane Sandy lumbered north from the Caribbean where it left nearly 60 dead to threaten the eastern US with sheets of rain,AP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 717 words
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563 2012-10-29 18 NYT [WASHINGTON] A federal inspection of a company whose tainted pain medicine has caused one of the worst US public health drug disasters since the 1930s found greenish-yel-low residue on sterilization equipment, surfaces coated with levels of mould and bacteria that exceeded the company’s own environmentalNYT - 563 words
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958 2012-10-29 18 New leaders soon for China, Japan, S Korea as territorial disputes heat up AP [WASHINGTON] Changes could be in store for US-Asian relations, but that has little to do with the presidential race. Lost in the backbiting between President BarackAP - 958 words
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Article, Illustration630 2012-10-29 18 Sow stall ban adds to breeders’ woes; some may fold Reuters [PARIS] Europe’s pregnant pigs will be happier next year but pork eaters will pay more and some breeders will go out of business as new porcine welfare rules compound the spiralling cost ofReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 630 words
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Article, Illustration651 2012-10-29 19 The global company has been weakened by its troubles in the US and Russia Reuters [LONDON] International oil company BP, weakened and distracted by its troubles in the US and Russia, is in danger of losing touch with the leaders in an industry whereReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 651 words
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Article, Illustration669 2012-10-29 19 AFP [NEW DELHI] Defending world champion Sebastian Vettel cruised to his fourth consecutive win and extended his lead in this year’s title race to 13 points when he steered his Red Bull car to victory in yesterday’s Indian Grand Prix. The 25-year-oldAFP - 669 words
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649 2012-10-29 19 He talked to media without permission, tried to cover it up NYT [NEW YORK] Mark Mahan e y has been a stock-picking star among a wave of new technology companies, a number-cruncher with Silicon Valley flair. But his career took a bizarreNYT - 649 words
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528 2012-10-29 19 AFP [ROME] Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi, who has been sentenced to jail for tax fraud, is a flamboyant billionaire and three-time prime minister whose tumultuous domination of Italian politics had been overwhelmed by scandals. A supremely confident and charming Berlusconi, who once made hisAFP - 528 words
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Article, Illustration563 2012-10-29 22 UK public, most of Conservative lawmakers are euro sceptics NYT [LONDON] Is Britain moving inexorably towards the European Union’s exit door? When the European Union unexpectedly won the Nobel Peace Prize this month, the leaders of Germany, France and Italy spoke ofNYT - 563 words
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Article, Illustration689 2012-10-29 22 Alternative storage will allay concerns at Geneva facility Reuters [ZURICH] A metal door set into a mountain in Switzerland offers a way out for fine art investors forced to pay over the odds to insure their collections. The doorway leads into a disusedReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 689 words
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TURKEY SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
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Article, Illustration996 2012-10-29 23 VINCENT WEE - As the nation celebrates the 89th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, its ambassador to Singapore talks about key bilateral developments that have enabled the relationship to grow. Reports by Vincent wee Reports byVINCENT VINCENT WEE TURKEY and Singapore have hadARTHUR LEE - 996 words
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Article, Illustration741 2012-10-29 23 MUTUAL interest between Turkey and Singapore leapt to an all-time high this year, amid a steady stream of high-level visits and cooperation agreements. On the Turkish side, interest in Singapore has been at its highest level yet, while Singapore has likewise shown its mutual recognition of thePHOTO: MINISTRY OF FINANCE - 741 words
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Article, Illustration1400 2012-10-29 24 VINCENT WEE - Turkey’s open economy has weathered the current economic slum well and plays a vital role in Europe and globally. Reports byVINCENT VINCENT WEE TURKEY’S economy is one of the world’s most dynamic and has weathered the current poor economic conditions well. It is an open economyPHOTO: REUTERS - 1,400 words
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Article, Illustration337 2012-10-29 24 Bilateral trade missions have strengthened ties TURKEY’S excellent bilateral trade ties with Singapore have remained strong over the years. This has been strengthened this year in particular with a variety of trade mission exchanges between the two countries. The recent momentum in Turkey’s economic relationsPHOTO: REUTERS - 337 words
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Article, Illustration867 2012-10-29 26 VINCENT WEE - A new investment incentives programme comprising four schemes makes investing in Turkey more attractive, reports VINCENT WEE reports VINCENT WEE INVESTING in Turkey has been made even more attractive with the introduction of an investment incentives programme this year. The programme comprises four schemes, namely,PHOTO: REUTERS - 867 words
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Article, Illustration1102 2012-10-29 28 VINCENT WEE - Having similar characteristics makes cooperation between Turkish and Singaporean firms easier. Reports by vincent wee Reports byVINCENT VINCENT WEE THE importance of bilateral trade is seen in the fact that Singapore has become second only to China as one of Turkey’s most important export destinations in Asia.PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 1,102 words
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Article301 2012-10-29 28 TURKEY has proven to be an attractive destination for foreign investments. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Turkey increased by 77 per cent and reached US$16 billion last year, rising from US$9 billion the previous year. According to UNCTAD’s (United Nations Conference on Trade and301 words
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Article305 2012-10-29 28 OLAM is one of the bigger investors in Turkey starting with a representative office in 2005 for cotton in Mersin. Then Olam Tarim Ltd was established in 2008 to import sesame products. Olam’s main products in Turkey are sesame, cotton, hazelnut and pasta. The company305 words
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228 2012-10-29 28 THE Istanbul International Finance Center (IFC) Project aims to establish Istanbul as a regional finance centre and ultimately a global finance centre. This will be done through a series of activities, including developing a simple and effective tax system, building a legal228 words
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Article, Illustration228 2012-10-29 28 AMONG the Turkish companies investing in Singapore, Opet Trade (Singapore) Pte Ltd has been here since 2008 and invested with the aim of expanding its trading activities as well as to seek investment opportunities in South-east Asia. Opet is active in marine fuel trading and has228 words
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Article, Illustration858 2012-10-29 30 reportsVINCENT WEE - Better transport links and the promotion of tourism are driving the increase in tourist flows between Turkey and Singapore, reports Vincent wee reportsVINCENT reportsVINCENT WEE AS business and economic ties between Turkey and Singapore have grown, so have relations at a more general level. Driven by better transport858 words
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Advertisement89 2012-10-29 26 TOUCHING PEOPLE’S LIVES Olam wishes the people of Turkey a joyous celebration for the 89th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, and is proud to be their partner in the community. Olam International is a leading global supply chain manager and processor of agricultural products and food89 words
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Article, Illustration614 2012-10-29 31 Debbie Yong - By Debbie Yong NEW RESTAURANT Amuse by Armin Leitgeb 442 Orchard Road #01-29, Orchard Hotel Tel: 6735-3476 IF you need any indicator of where the local restaurant industry is currently headed, month-old Amuse serves as a good beacon. Tapas portions good for sharing? Check. Pocket-friendly pricesFILE PHOTOS - 614 words
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Article, Illustration609 2012-10-29 32 Airline has finally decided to join an alliance to survive, says Branson Bloomberg [LONDON] Virgin Atlantic, the airline controlled by UK billionaire Richard Branson, is in “fairly advanced talks” to join an aviation alliance as the carrier seeks to boost its competitive positionBloomberg; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 609 words
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652 2012-10-29 32 He wants to ease concern the firms will run out of cash Bloomberg [SAO PAULO] Billionaire Eike Batista is pledging as much as US$2 billion to shore up the finances of his oil and shipbuilding companies after drilling and output delays. The controllingBloomberg - 652 words
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361 2012-10-29 32 AP [CHICAGO] The US federal government is quietly removing full-body X-ray scanners from seven major airports and replacing them with a different type of machine that produces a cartoon-like outline instead of the naked images that have been compared to a virtual strip– AP - 361 words
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542 2012-10-29 32 Private jet sales seen rising 6% this year, 8% in 2013 Bloomberg [MONTREAL] Bombardier Inc is in talks to sell more of its largest business aircraft models to fleet operators after a record order from Warren Buffett’s NetJets four months ago. “NetJets has ledBloomberg - 542 words
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456 2012-10-29 32 Reuters [GREATER NOIDA, India] Indian liquor baron Vijay Mallya does not have to do a deal with UK drinks giant Diageo and will not sell prized assets to rescue his grounded Kingfisher airline, he told Reuters at the weekend. Speaking inReuters - 456 words
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Article252 2012-10-29 32 SGX '000 Oct 25 S$ +/-Vol CH Offshore 0.53 0.01 447 Chuan Hup Hldg 0.29 -0.01 517 Cosco Corp 0.89 -0.01 5329 s$ Ezra Hldgs 1.17 0.01 ***** First Ship Lea 0.13 unch 131 Freight Links 0.07 unch 584 Grand Banks 0.37 unch 50 Jaya Hold Ltd 0.57252 words
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Miscellaneous354 2012-10-29 32 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Biscuits and scrambled eggs in turn (6,4) 6 Dessert’s no good (4) 10 Fish is no good in beer (5) 11 Bribe a substitute? (9) 12 Winner has one in front of a queen (8) 13 The best swot welcomes start of exams (5) 15 Licence354 words
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SINGAPORE STOCKS
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Article3207 2012-10-29 33 Week ended: Oct 25 52-wks Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net M Cap High Low Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil Company Last Sale Vol ('000) 148.5 92.5 AIMSAMPIReit 147cd unch 655 147 145 146.5 147 5.7 14.1 659 High Low Buyer3,207 words
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Article213 2012-10-29 34 52-wks Last Vol Week Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High Low Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil Last Vol Week Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High Low Company Sale ('000) High Low Buyer Seller C'vr P/E Smil 30.5213 words
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Article117 2012-10-29 34 Stock name Close Change CapMallsAsia 1.805 +0.035 CapitaLand 3.330 +0.050 CapitaMall 2.180 +0.030 CityDev 11.410 -0.040 ComfortDelGro 1.660 +0.050 DBS Grp 14.020 +0.030 F&N 9.230 +0.030 GLP 2.550 +0.010 Genting SP 1.320 +0.005 Golden Agri 0.640 +0.005 Stock name Close Change HK Land 6.190 +0.050 IHH117 words
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Article2193 2012-10-29 34 Transaction date: Oct 26 HONG KONG Vol HK$ +/-'000 Aeon Stores 19.44 -0.18 92 Angang Steel 4.36 -0.18 ***** Anhui Conch 25.55 -0.45 ***** Anhuiexpresswa 3.80 0.01 822 Asia Satellite 24.75 unch 0 Asm Pacific 86.70 0.05 998 Bank Of E Asia 29.20 0.10 2218 Beida Jade Bir2,193 words
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Article191 2012-10-29 34 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil Last 41.5 26 Genting HK US$ US31.5 -0.5 7907 32.5 31.5 31.5 32 2074.1 Week 228 169 TanChongInt HK212 211 218 4.3 3.3 7.1 4269.5 STOCK PRICES191 words
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Article186 2012-10-29 34 MAIN CATL TOTAL Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Multi Ind 7 8 2 0 0 0 7 8 2 Manufacturing 49 91 41 5 14 12 54 105 53 Commerce 22 35 18 3 6 5 25 41 23 Tpt/Stor/Comms 17 21 5186 words
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Article1091 2012-10-29 34 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 126 114.4 ABF SG Bond ETF 126 +6.5 28 126 119 119 121 575.2 128.9 120.4 CIMB APAC Div 100S$D 128.4 126.5 127.4 104.6 95.8 CIMB1,091 words
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Article123 2012-10-29 34 TURNOVER (‘000) VALUE (‘000) MAIN CATL TOTAL MAIN CATL TOTAL Multi Ind 47,548 47,548 248,854 248,854 Manufacturing 938,517 114,503 1,053,020 798,238 1,868 800,106 Commerce 386,208 7,036 393,244 317,849 1,087 318,936 Tpt/Stor/Comms 375,338 66,888 442,226 535,491 21,078 556,569 Finance 75,092 928 76,020 431,760 395 432,155 Construction 213,819 646,758123 words
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Article569 2012-10-29 35 Oct 26 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT NIKKEI 225 INDEX FUTURES SPOT 9058.93 9075.59 8933.06 Dec12 9050.00 9125.00 8930.00 8935.00 ***** *****3 Mar13 9075.00 9075.00 8935.00 8920.00 0 2098 MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUTURES SPOT 260.49 260.89 255.67 Oct12 258.40 260.20 254.20 254.40 ***** *****6 Nov12 258.10569 words
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373 2012-10-29 35 In local curr In S$ In US$ dy yr dy yr dy yr Oct 26 Index Change Change Change Change Change Change World Preliminary 908.6 -0.3 9.5 -0.2 3.4 -0.3 9.8 EAFE Preliminary 731.0 -0.3 7.2 -0.2 1.4 -0.3 7.7 Europe Preliminary 1108.0 0.2 7.9373 words
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Article, Illustration75 2012-10-29 35 As on 26 October 2012 www.smx.com.sg PRODUCT CONTRACT HIGH LOW CLOSE PRECIOUS METAL GOLD FUT DEC2012 1718.50 1701.80 1712.00 INDIA GOLD (E-GOLD) FUT DEC2012 574.10 569.50 578.00 CURRENCY EUR-USD FUT DEC2012 1.2956 1.2922 1.2937 BASE METAL COPPER FUT DEC2012 7859 7767 7827 THE SMX BOOT CAMP Training75 words
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Article107 2012-10-29 35 Oct 26 SOYBEANS (5,000 bu min; US cents/60 lb bushels) Close Previous High/Low Nov 12 1561.25 1564.00 1566.75 1552.50 Jan 13 1563.75 1566.00 1568.75 1553.75 Mar 13 1537.00 1537.00 1538.50 1524.50 May 13 1488.00 1483.75 1489.50 1471.75 SOYBEAN/OIL (60,000 lbs; US cent/lb) Close Previous High/Low Dec 12 50.96107 words
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Article70 2012-10-29 35 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTS Oct 25 CRUDE (FOB origin) US$/barrel Close Change Brent blend (1-Mth F) 107.84 0.04 WTI (Near Mth) 86.08 0.4 Dubai (1-Mth F) 106.2 -0.03 Tapis blend 113.09 0.04 Minas 107.74 0.04 PRODUCT US$/barrel (FOB S'pore) Close Change Naphtha 102.81 0.09 Jet Kerosene 126.65 0.32 US$/barrel OpecOil Basket70 words
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Article22 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 S$ Bid Offer 1-month 1.2202 1.2203 2-months 1.2202 1.2203 3-months 1.2202 1.2203 6-months 1.2197 1.2199 Source: OCBC22 words
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Article64 2012-10-29 35 Oct 26 Aluminium, 99.7% purity(US$/tonne) Close Previous Cash 1895.75 1911.25 3 months 1922.00 1938.00 Copper, Grade A(US$/tonne) Cash 7819.75 7814.00 3 months 7820.00 7815.00 Lead(US$/tonne) Cash 2015.50 2008.00 3 months 2015.00 2005.00 Nickel (US$/tonne) Cash *****.50 *****.00 3 months *****.00 *****.00 Tin(US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 3 months *****.0064 words
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Article80 2012-10-29 35 Oct 26 COCOA (£/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Dec 12 1544 1556 1568/1541 Mar 13 1544 1554 1563/1540 May 13 1551 1561 1570/1549 Jul 13 1559 1569 1573/1557 COFFEE(US$/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Nov 12 1996 2029 2029/1992 Jan 13 2021 2058 2062/2016 Mar 13 2039 2074 2077/2035 May 13 205380 words
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1021 2012-10-29 35 BONDS, WARRANTS EXTENDED SETTLEMENT Prem Expiry Vol Conv Exer Disc Gear-Mths Company Last Sale +or-('000) Ratio Price ing Left Asia-Pacific Strategic W*****6 4 1 146 488 6.38 19 Conv Ratio Baker Technology Ltd W*****6 0.2 unch 5583 1 32 1 160.00 1 Price Best World Intl Ltd W*****5 0.3 11,021 words
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Article470 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 A$ C$ Rmb Euro HK$ Ind Rs Rupiah Yen Won RM NZ$ Pak Rs Peso S$ Rand Sfr NT$ Baht Pound US$ Australia 1.031 6.481 0.798 8.048 55.640 99.905 0.832 11.403 3.157 1.261 99.464 42.806 1.267 9.027 0.966 30.372 31.857 0.646 1.038 Canada 0.970 6.288470 words
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Article60 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 (US$) (S$) 1 mth 0.***** 0.***** 2 mths 0.***** 0.***** 3 mths 0.***** 0.***** 6 mths 0.***** 0.***** 9 mths 0.***** 0.***** 12 mths 0.***** 0.***** SWAP Offer rates (S$) 0.***** 3 mths 0.***** 6 mths 0.***** 0.***** SWAP Mid rates (S$) 0.***** SWAP Mid rates 160 words
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Article134 2012-10-29 35 Oct 26 GOLD(US$/oz) Oct 25 Oct 26 Hong Kong 1724.30 1714.30 Oct 25 Oct 26 London 1714.18 1714.43 1715.18 1715.31 Source: Thomson Reuters CAST BAR Oct 25 (S$) Selling Buying Kilobar ***** ***** PAMP GOLD BARS (S$) Selling Buying 1gm 151 67 5gm 429 336 10gm 766 672134 words
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Article83 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 TREASURY BILLS Period Issue Maturity Yesterday's Day's code Bid High Low 3-Month BQ*****S 24-Jan-13 0.23 6-Month BS*****N 18-Apr-13 0.27 1-Year BY*****T 02-May-13 0.27 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity Close Day's code rate Bid High Low 2-Year N*****0N 0.25 01-Oct-14 102.14 5-Year N*****0Z 2.375 01-Apr-17 108.7183 words
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Article57 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 KLCE PALM FUTURES (RM/MT) Delivery Opening Sett Av Vol Open Month Range Price Price High Low Done Position Nov 12 2464.0 2468.0 2500.0 2445.0 435 4521 Dec 12 2535.0 2539.0 2570.0 2505.0 3646 ***** Jan 13 2578.0 2578.0 2615.0 2543.0 ***** ***** Feb 13 2615.0 2614.057 words
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Article154 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Australian dollar 1.2668 1.2673 1.0382 1.0385 Canadian dollar 1.2289 1.2298 1.0078 1.0072 Euro 1.5871 1.5879 1.3007 1.3012 NZ dollar 1.0045 1.0050 0.8232 0.8236 Sterling pound 1.9612 1.9618 1.6073 1.6076154 words
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Article121 2012-10-29 35 As at 9am Oct 25 Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency: Currencies Sell Buy Aust dollar 1.294 1.233 Can dollar 1.257 1.198 Euro 1.621 1.544 Sterling pound 1.995 1.919 NZ dollar 1.036 0.978 US dollar 1.245 1.186 Local dollars to 100 units of foreign121 words
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Article154 2012-10-29 35 Oct 25 $S Offer Bid 0vernight 0.08 0.03 1-month 3/8 1/4 2-months 3/8 1/4 3-months 3/8 1/4 Overnight mode: 0.12 US$ Offer Bid 7 days 0.22 0.12 1 month 0.28 0.18 2 months 0.40 0.20 3 months 0.48 0.28 6 months 0.70 0.50 9 months 0.85 0.65 12154 words
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Article, Illustration940 2012-10-29 38 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - A device-to-data centre approach is the way forward for the company, reports AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY reportsAMIT AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY COMPUTING has undergone a major transformation fuelled by advances in mobility, and this is changing end-us-er expectations. To cope with this change, computer maker940 words
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645 2012-10-29 38 LOO PO LI - By LOO PO LI ADVANCES in communication technology are making flexi-work arrangements more viable for Singapore businesses, but these work arrangements are a dou-ble-edged sword. Growing Internet usage by businesses and the increased use of telecommunications for voice communications have enabled people to645 words
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616 2012-10-29 38 MELISSA CHAU - <you say> By MELISSA CHAU The writer is research manager, Client Devices, IDC Asia/Pacific LAST week, Microsoft launched what is arguably its most important OS (operating system) upgrade in more than a decade. It now remains to be seen what kind of effect616 words
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