The Business Times, 8 November 2006
This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.
2006-11-08
1
52
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/biztimes
The Business Times
-
Title Section21 2006-11-08 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES J) SINGAPORE 85 cents online at http://business-times.asial.com.sg A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBUCATION MICA (P) 099/03/2006 Wednesday, November 8,200621 words
-
Article, Illustration482 2006-11-08 1 SIOW LI SEN - Move seen as a threat to StarHub monopoly By SIOW LI SEN [SINGAPORE] Singapore Telecommunications has received a six-month licence for trial pay-TV operation which could threaten the 11-year monopoly of StarHub, the cable TV provider. A statement from the Media Development AuthorityREUTERS - 482 words
-
Article, Illustration710 2006-11-08 1 ARTHUR SIM - The area, shaping up to be a haven for F&B outlets and play schools, could be worth some $5-8b By ARTHUR SIM [SINGAPORE] Tanglin Village around Dempsey Road sits on some of Singapore's most prime land, but for the next710 words
-
Article132 2006-11-08 1 STI 2.749.22 (+20.09) ST INDEX FUTURES 2*748.00 (+20.00) SIMSCI 332.99 (+2.55) SIMSCI FUTURES 333.90 (+3.00) MARKETS Tuesday Change KLCOMP 1003.28 +9.98 NIKKEI 225 16,393.41 +28.65 HANG SENG 18,939.31 +2.76 SET INDEX 738.90 +4.00 JAKARTA COMP 1.654.15 +13.30 MANILACOMP 2,792 L 74 +28.85 SEOUL COMP J,387.44 +8,25 SHENZHENS 352.77132 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement11 2006-11-08 1 Expect aaJ||§| extravaganza page 30 <7?) o UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS 811 words
-
Advertisement6 2006-11-08 1 sriw m SINGAPORE IMPI BRAND AWARD6 words
-
Advertisement12 2006-11-08 1 BUDGET AIRLINES ftiy for your Jetstai; Valuair tickets at 7-Eteven PAGE 2612 words
-
-
TOP STORIES
-
785 2006-11-08 2 WONG WEI KONG - Hopefully, new independent directors will go beyond code's definition HOCK LOCK SIEW By WONG WEI KONG A LOT has been said of the part played by the Lippo Group in booting out Robinson chairman Michael Wong Pak-shong. But the way in which Robinson's other785 words
-
Article635 2006-11-08 2 Ex-Airocean chief fined $3,000 for bribery bid FORMER Airocean chief Thomas Tay was yesterday fined $3,000 for his attempt to bribe a Jetstar Asia official in 2005. He still faces five charges of allegedly breaching the Securities and Futures Act, over statements made by him and Airocean in635 words
-
Article, Illustration621 2006-11-08 2 ROLAND LIM - Board now includes 2 from Vantage, 1 from MediaRing By ROLAND LIM [SINGAPORE] All independent directors of Pacific Internet (PacNet) were yesterday voted out by shareholders, after the independents promised to stand-or-fall together. They leave behind a fivemember board of directors from rival camps,PHOTOS: ARTHUR LEE - 621 words
-
Article, Illustration670 2006-11-08 4 MICHELLE QUAH - Judge touched by Tay's compassion towards a family in need By MICHELLE QUAH fSINGAPORE] In the conclusion to a court case that has lasted since April, former Airocean chief Thomas Tay Was yesterday fined $3,000 for his attempt to bribe a Jetstar Asia670 words
-
348 2006-11-08 4 ARTHUR SIM - By ARTHUR SIM (SINGAPORE! Foreign buyers now account for 22 per cent of all residential property transactions here an increase of 24 per cent from a year ago. According to a report by Savills Singapore, 22 per cent or 3,143 of348 words
-
415 2006-11-08 4 JEAN CHUA - Sing Tel tops for fifth year running, at $2.67b By JEAN CHUA [SINGAPORE] Singapore's top names are now worth more than ever a total of $12 billion, says brand consultant Interbrand. The figure is 26 per cent higher than last year,415 words
-
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1277 2006-11-08 2 .y t ECS HOLDINGS LIMITED i (Company registration na: *****4760R) bwjfc. >■ V (Incorpento*intheßapgbSco»Singapore) 'jfc* NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING i NOTICE IS that an Extraordinary General Meetina of ECS Holdings Limited (the will be held at'W Kallang l 'Amsnue #07-153 Blngapoi»^394 10 on 1 December 2066 «t 2 p.m.1,277 words
-
Advertisement8 2006-11-08 2 people Black belts wanted. www.thepeppieatworK.com Asia-Pactfic Executive Search8 words
-
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement19 2006-11-08 3 :^naN^^^^^SSS>Vw mnHßHrannHnHß I^BB^BHB^BE £*w2tkKA 1m ■HB HHn HmHaHnHBHHHB ■HH&BBBI H||ll a -v^r ,f xs jB tk RBBI flB *BmBBHI19 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement123 2006-11-08 4 Good reasons to choose BRAND'S* ijki itr hy'.' MM jhSl M -->1 IE mm 1 ■■■■■Kv. I 17 journals of scientific proof J| Discover how the goodness works 1 §1 170 years of trust, success and innovation I II Brewedspecially for King George IV and millions around .he world JBJ123 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement89 2006-11-08 5 IplSS^^r WHHHHW iVi^r ..-^fJi t -4' •fV'^ w »hnkmh af a v fl**" i We didn't spend $4.5 billion just to improve our business. We spent it to improve yours. Today, HP is turning the world of I.T. on its head with our acquisition oj of Mercury and their powerful89 words
-
-
COMPANY NEWS
-
438 2006-11-08 6 RONNIE LIM - By RONNIE LIM FORMER Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin's son has become the third-largest shareholder in Sesdaq-listed Magnus Energy. Wira Dani bin Abdul Daim, who helps run his father's banking and energy assets, has indicated that he could add value to Magnus438 words
-
Article, Illustration463 2006-11-08 6 MICHELLE QUAH - Sources say major deal in the works for Centillion By MICHELLE QUAH TRADING in the shares of Equation Corp and its e r waste recycling unit Centillion Environment and Recycling v/ds halted yesterday afternoon "pending the release of an announcement". No further details were providedFILE PHOTO - 463 words
-
397 2006-11-08 6 JEAN CHUA - By JEAN CHUA INTER-ROLLER Engineering has reported a 68 per cent rise in net profit for third quarter, while maintaining a warning that its orders this year will not match those of last year. The airport logistics systems provider said net397 words
-
Article, Illustration466 2006-11-08 6 UMA SHANKARI - By UMA SHANKARI CAPITACOMMERCIAL Trust (CCT) is beefing up its portfolio chief executive David Tan said yesterday the real estate investment trust (Reit) is on the lookout for acquisitions in Singapore, Malaysia and gateway cities in China. CCT is also* sprucing up its466 words
-
350 2006-11-08 6 LAUREL TEO - By LAUREL TEO OIL-and-gas support company Rotary Engineering is giving out bonus cash dividends, along with a proposed two-for-five rights issue that could amount to as many as 162.2 million new shares. The bonus dividend works out to a net eight cents350 words
-
554 2006-11-08 6 JANE MOIR - Lawmakers to ask HK govt today about purchase of Richard Li's stake By JANE MOIR in Hong Kong HONG KONG financier Francis Leung is expected to announce that he has banded together with tycoon Li Ka-shing and a Spanish telecom operator to554 words
-
447 2006-11-08 6 SIOW LI SEN - By SIOW LI SEN SINGAPORE Telecommunications (Sing Tel) yesterday said it and its associated companies now have more than 100 million mobile phone users. Singapore's largest company by capitalisation has stakes in telcos in Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia,447 words
-
225 2006-11-08 6 WEE LI-EN - By WEE LI-EN ENVIRONMENT control solutions company Linair Technologies yesterday confirmed that'Damiian Lee Boon Ping, director of sales of its wholly owned subsidiary, Linair Bio-Science, is involvea in investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). Last week, CPIB linked Lee to aerospace225 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement398 2006-11-08 7 X';* V t r 'r. ■'-'-Jfiiit -n.- 1 -'-:*Z- HPHi gFsmt H HE 40 IPPfW^*" 1 1 B jp <p %t" *PP i ""v r ff 000 1 Br x r> T. «RnHMl^^^MH^^H i > '.v. v si". ■■v*r- N s l j r WW l W Tf|i y 1398 words
-
-
COMPANIES: CHINA STOCKS
-
402 2006-11-08 8 MATTHEW PHAN - Task force also set up to look into disclosure of poor FY2006 results By MATTHEW PHAN CHINA-BASED water specialist Bio-Treat Technology has set up a committee to investigate allegations made by its former chairman Wing Hak Man and an independent task force to look into402 words
-
564 2006-11-08 8 ANGELA TAN - Company expects another 'positive set of results' in Q4 By ANGELA TAN PROCESSED food-related China Kangda Food Company Limited yesterday reported a 15.4 per cent rise in net profit to 22.74 million yuan (554.5 million) for its third quarter ended564 words
-
391 2006-11-08 8 JEAN CHUA - By JEAN CHUA CHINA Essence, which reported its second-quarter results on Monday, said it will be banking on its traditional potato starch and modified starch for growth. The China-based maker of potato starch and related products said sales of modified starch increased seven391 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement434 2006-11-08 8 W|| Jp If -'§1 a, d\ I I I I f J I a v n I MM It m I V •v Bttßlfiiifci M M MX tAfo jlfft |y»M| M i I 1 oroducts and tifestvle outdoor fumi- I II K z\ i i. „-a i f lie** lUjM||MM434 words
-
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement136 2006-11-08 9 Jftk 11ifIb^^^sISa^nSS^^\ I i II MUM ;V *JS§i& ;^*Slit* I*l EffTVpiJ^^^iJ■ jj >r JULWjX\|\ \N X from O A FRANKLIN OFFSHORE Franklin Offshore International Pte Ltd Marina Towage Pte Ltd Marina Offshore Pte Ltd it (f|) <SL Labroy Group of Companies Borneo Shipping Timber Agencies Sdn Bhd ASL Marine Holdings136 words
-
-
SINGAPORE MARKETS
-
Article, Illustration792 2006-11-08 10 LARRY WEE - CURRENCIES It is again flirting with eight to nine-year lows in favoured carry trades LARRY WEE Senior Correspondent YESTERDAY'S US mid-term Congressional elections and the US dollar's brilliant comeback last Friday have been hogging the currency headlines, but behind that, the other big792 words
-
Article, Illustration988 2006-11-08 10 SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER/DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS (Disclosures made on Nov 7 and earlier) Subunttal NO of Price SHAREHOLDING Trans Shareholder/ Buy/ Shares Par More After Stock Pate Director Set 'WW ShrS £800) C—) See Hup Seng 7-NOV-06 Yap Sew Sell 5000 0.22 ***** 4.53 7000 2.64 Magnus Energy 6-Nov-06 MdWiraDani988 words
-
Article, Illustration765 2006-11-08 10 UMA SHANKARI - Compiled by UMA SHANKARI Star Hub Nov 7 dose: 552.19 MACQUARIE RESEARCH. Nov 7 STARHUB is expected to announce its results for 3QFYO6 after the market closes today. Macquarie Research Equities (MRE) has an ."outperform" recommendation with a target price of 552.70. English Premier League (EPL) risk provides aSource: Bloomberg - 765 words
-
Article, Illustration520 2006-11-08 10 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent THE Straits Times Index rose to new intraday and closing highs yesterday, but not before undergoing a volatile session that saw it first rise sharply in line with Wall Street's Tuesday rally and then lose almost half520 words
-
-
COMPANY NEWS
-
439 2006-11-08 11 TEH HOOI LING - It is upbeat as current quarter is high season for retail industry By TEH HOOI LING WATCH retailer Sincere Watch yesterday announced a 15.6 per cent decline in its second-quarter net earnings to $3.2 million as it had to cut prices in order to439 words
-
365 2006-11-08 11 CONRAD TAN - By CONRAD TAN UNISTEEL Technology's net profit jumped 42 per cent to $13.4 million in the third quarter, backed by strong growth in sales across its three business segments. The company, which specialises in the manufacture and supply of precision fasteners for365 words
-
COMPANY BRIEFS
-
40 2006-11-08 11 HYFLUX Ltd has raised its stake in SinoSpring Utility Ltd to 80 per cent from 50 per cent by way of an equity injection of about US$25 million. RB (Labuan) Ltd is SinoSpring's other shareholder.40 words
-
Article35 2006-11-08 11 EU Yan Sang International Ltd yesterday said its chief operating officer, Tan See Leng, has tendered his resignation to pursue his personal interest. His last day of service was yesterday.35 words
-
Article46 2006-11-08 11 SEMITECH Electronics Ltd yesterday sold about 4.17 million mDR Ltd shares, or a stake of 0.27 per cent, at 4.5 cents each on the open market. The sale is to realise cash for working capital and to divest of its non-core assets.46 words
-
42 2006-11-08 11 FASHION retailer FJ Benjamin's net profit for its first quarter ended Sept 30,2006, more than doubled climbing 137 per cent to $3.01 million. Revenue for the three months grew 24 per cent to $57.1 million.42 words
-
Article43 2006-11-08 11 SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering said yesterday its marine arm ST Marine has secured an $8 million contract to convert a platform supply vessel to a seismic research vessel for Aquila Explorer. Work will commence immediately, with delivery by IQO7.43 words
-
28 2006-11-08 11 ISDN Holdings said it is on track to achieve its target to double its annual net profit from 2005 to 2008.28 words
-
Article37 2006-11-08 11 K1 VENTURES recorded a 94.3 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit for its first quarter ended September 2006 to $12.89 million, as revenues rose 29.4 per cent to 121.54 million.37 words
-
69 2006-11-08 11 STAMFORD Land Corp's net profit for the half year ended September 2006 fell 10.5 per cent to $7.75 million, as revenues declined 6 per cent to $97.4 million. The hotel segment, which contributed nearly 93 per cent to top line, achieved an increase in69 words
-
Article52 2006-11-08 11 ASIA Power said it has acquired a 51 per cent interest in the Wenchuan District Mianjie Town Dam Hydropower Electricity Generation Plant for about 72.83 million yuan (5514.56 million). It estimates a return on investment (ROI) of 15 per cent per year from the52 words
-
-
Article, Illustration209 2006-11-08 11 NEWSPAPER advertising still works in the multimedia age, as a recent campaign by Singapore Press Holdings and hair and skincare company LD Waxson shows. SPH worked with the homegrown hair and skincare company in August to test the power of print advertising in promoting209 words
-
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement129 2006-11-08 11 THE -BENTLEY CONVERTIBLE il-Ulj-. T; 7Z"*>4 l >| >i V n 'ife.,' r J x .'Jl CONTINENTAL GTC. LET THE NEW LUXURY 2+2 CONVERTIBLE TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY. An elegant combination of glamour, pure sophistication and the classic open-top motoring experience that only a Bentley can bring. Making its inaugural129 words
-
-
SINGAPORE NEWS
-
Article, Illustration450 2006-11-08 12 KALPANA RASHIWALA - At $1,469 psf ppr, price is 7.3% higher than record notched last month By KALPANA RASHIWALA THE Parisian at Angullia Park could set a new benchmark in land price in Singapore if its owners get their asking price in a collective450 words
-
391 2006-11-08 12 VEN SREENIVASAN - By VEN SREENIVASAN GLOBAL duty-free retailer DFS has lost a key fashionwear concession at Changi Airport's Terminal 2 (T2) to a Malaysian rival. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore confirmed yesterday that it has awarded a tender for a fashionwear concession391 words
-
554 2006-11-08 12 DANIEL BUENAS - ADDENDA TO PRESIDENTS ADDRESS Republic and region will benefit from a strong Asean: Yeo Reports by DANIEL BUENAS SINGAPORE and the region will benefit hugely from a strong Asean at the centrfe of an Asia on the move, and this must be the554 words
-
236 2006-11-08 12 ASIA'S strong economic growth and the rise in cross-border transactions presents Singapore with the opportunity to be a location of choice for international arbitration work. Law Minister S Jayakumar said in an addendum to the President's address. "International arbitration in particular presents enormous potential for growth,"236 words
-
357 2006-11-08 12 RONNIE LIM - By RONNIE LIM GENERATING company Tuas Power (TP) and gas importer Gas Supply Pte Ltd (GSPL) aim to seU 100 megawatts of natural gasfuelled tri-generation plants that produce electricity, steam and chilled water, TP president and CEO Lim Kong Puay said yesterday.357 words
-
318 2006-11-08 12 CONRAD RAJ - Sum is biggest ever received by the school By CONRAD RAJ ST JOSEPH'S Institution international yesterday received its biggest ever donation, a cheque for $5 million from the estate of the late billionaire banker and hotelier Khoo Teck Puat. Mr Khoo, Singapore's wealthiest318 words
-
Article, Illustration243 2006-11-08 12 CHEAH UI-HOON - By CHEAH UI-HOON IT took two years to gather recipes and try them out, but the Chinese Women's Association (CWA) has finally brought together 72 recipe contributions from their members many of whom are well-known personalities in Singapore and whose reputation for certain dishes precedeYEN MENG JIIN - 243 words
-
SINGAPORE ROUNDUP
-
50 2006-11-08 12 THE deputy chief executive of the Land Transport Authority, TS Low, will join international management consultant Evans Peck on Feb 1,2007. Mr Low will be the Singapore office's executive director of Asia with regional responsibilities. Evans Peck set up its Singapore office in 2000.50 words
-
Article33 2006-11-08 12 THE Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) has appointed Pek Yew Chai, managing director of Siemens Business Services, as its new chairman at its 25th annual general meeting last month.33 words
-
-
-
S'PORE BRAND AWARD
-
Article182 2006-11-08 13 THE winners of this year's Singapore Brand Award are household names and most of them have spent years on the list. It is no wonder that companies such as Creative Technology, UOB, Singapore Airlines and F&N have won the IE Singapore award several times; although182 words
-
Article, Illustration699 2006-11-08 13 SIOW LI SEN - SIOW LI SEN finds out how the telco overcomes brand fatigue and differentiates itself SIOW LI SEN IT ISN'T easy for Singapore Telecommunications to maintain its top ranking as a heritage brand and the marketing and branding people at the telco know it. Brand fatigue Among consumers699 words
-
Article, Illustration812 2006-11-08 14 ROLAND LIM - The beer's growing global presence helped APB retain its position as the 4tn most valuable brand. ROLAND LIM finds out how APB is turning Tiger into a Pan-Asian beer brand and more ROLAND LIM JUST as you can find Tiger beer almost everywhere in Singapore,812 words
-
Article, Illustration860 2006-11-08 15 OH BOOM PING - In just 26 years, it has built a reputation through a promise of value. Founder Ron Sim talks to OH BOON PING about how the brand has grown and its new 'inspiring life' positioning OH BOOM PING "WHAT'S in a brand?" you may ask. Well, the860 words
-
Article, Illustration1196 2006-11-08 16 PREM N SHAMDASANI - Both market share and brand leadership are needed for sustainable growth, says PREM N SHAMDASANI PREM N SHAMDASANI HAIER, TCL and Lenovo are home-grown Chinese brands with strong ambitions to penetrate and strengthen their brands in the competitive and crowded global markets of home appliances, consumer electronics1,196 words
-
Article, Illustration824 2006-11-08 18 WONG WEI KONG - Chairman and MD Chou Cheng Ngok talks to WONG WEI KONG about what the brand stands for and how it keeps its image fresh WONG WEI KONG POPULAR Holdings has carved a niche for itself in the educational publishing and retail space, and is oneFILE PHOTOS - 824 words
-
Article1533 2006-11-08 19 Interbrand looks at the core principles and management practices that brand owners need to observe when they decide to go global A RECURRING question is whether being global affords a brand more benefits than being a geographically niche-fo-cused one. There are significant implications for brands that1,533 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement74 2006-11-08 13 NIM HllM I'wmdo6 XL I fill I Ww V w Singapore's Most Valuable Brands PPPPP^ indulge and deligh^V .-'< fS Today, we're the fourth largest manufacturer of cocoa ingredients in the world under the Ss S Detfi brand. We're also the leading branded chocolate confectionery player passion ■■■1 iliryi lo74 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement197 2006-11-08 14 nnH|^nH| jl.. llllft *^jlgaH|.' ifMi:: > ?B^pEawS|gMMB^H(W^^B^MMMMWW||Bp -W *mu'' iB^^^IIH ■PP% S^HHIHHnHnHH Holistic well-being, inspired by U. Your lifestyle, your beliefs and aspirations, BRAND A>t shape our approach to innovation. Every OSIM creation is inspired by I AWARD UO nnn. i i.i Sing»pof«'» Most Valuable Brandt Indeed, from the day197 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement216 2006-11-08 15 IBRAND/W lawardUO Singapore's Most Valuable Brands An initiative by IE Singapore %*4'' j, t 4 i i i a i ■> nmmmmntnmim ,J' fc. V dJf Great Eastern i One of Singapore's Most Valuable Brands For the sth consecutive year, Great Eastern is recognised as Singapore's top insurance brand with216 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement51 2006-11-08 16 1 CHEERS AGAIN! F&N HAS WON THE "SINGAPORE BRAND AWARD 2006". 4 r "*vV c V -j < t i^^M^mttt^tofSr^.f^/^'' 'M i ii .I V-\:~- "v;.. ''jj^jj^ i 7 .-vV.. i v s >-'-/.■•:.©* !:j»£*A&tfF'tftf?fefggaWL•aBHa»feigSte'?.-'?>'. V',.- 1* s> .:';rv >- *v v .-v* Js§f j^fF dUi j| eu B»fc fi51 words
-
-
Page 17 Advertisements
-
Advertisement277 2006-11-08 17 jk A mm» MMMMfefa* 1 4 JVWk iflA am Ti j.. J| W HH AV a jffc ah Ijmk vhf H& H| Ilk Ifc* I *"H» w i J A/U k /ttC *-,j +hair u r nr j c to ci.rroDH nlrrhalU/ fiscoH Aft IntArhranH valllAtinn I based companies wnich277 words
-
-
Page 18 Advertisements
-
Advertisement216 2006-11-08 18 Food Empire is Singapore's w Most Valuable Brand 2006! Ihodii 2006 Brings More Victorious Moments For Food Empire! ~r l-f' MacCoffee v X s. SGX mainboard-iisted. Food Empire Holdings, a leading food and beverage company known for its brand, jj jpjlf MacCoffee instant coffee in Russia, Eastern Europe and Central216 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement41 2006-11-08 19 J^Bm Bv It began as a dream in 1879. One that was ahead of its time. IT One that would benefit generations. One that would leave a legacy of undeniable goodness. One that has now become a name, trusted by millions.41 words
-
-
ECONOMY WATCH
-
507 2006-11-08 20 ANTHONY ROWLEY - The central bank may not wait for inflation to build up before raising rates By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo CURRENCY markets registered shock waves yesterday after Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Toshihiko Fukui warned that the Japanese central bank would not507 words
-
247 2006-11-08 20 Reuters [BRUSSELS] The euro-zone economy will grow faster than previously expected this year and next thanks to robust domestic demand, while inflation will gradually decline, the European Commission (EC) said on Monday. The EC raised its forecast for economic growth in the 12 countries usingReuters - 247 words
-
Article, Illustration445 2006-11-08 20 Bloomberg AP [NEW YORK] Federal Reserve officials said the benchmark interest rate should be kept unchanged or even raised to curb inflation. Fed Bank of Cleveland president Sandra Pianalto endorsed holding the overnight lending rate on loans between banks at 5.25Bloomberg; AP - 445 words
-
Article5545 2006-11-08 20 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS AB Amer Income AT USD 164/ AB Amer Income 8T USD 8.671 AB Amer Income A USD 16V A<nro Am< Mgt (S pora) AB Amer Income B USD 16V S«ar Euope Eqty! .007/ AB Amer Income A EUR IN Star Europe Bond .184 AB Amer Income B5,545 words
-
-
MALAYSIA
-
Article, Illustration429 2006-11-08 21 Lower crude prices cut value of oil shipments for 2nd straight month Bloomberg [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia's exports grew at the slowest pace in five months in September as lower crude prices cut the value of oil shipments for a second straightBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 429 words
-
BRIEFLY ASIA
-
81 2006-11-08 21 Reuters [HONG KONG] Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) could seal an agreement to buy nearly 20 per cent of a Chinese bank for about US$5OO million as early as this month, sources said yesterday. The lender's chairman and CEO willReuters - 81 words
-
Article56 2006-11-08 21 AP [HONG KONG] China's biggest bank, Industrial Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC), said yesterday that it exercised the so-called greenshoe option for the Hong Kong portion of its massive IPO, bringing the total amount raised to US$2l.2 billion. The greenshoe allows firms to sell additionalAP - 56 words
-
74 2006-11-08 21 Reuters [BEIJING] China's agency in charge of key state firms aims to devolve some of its decision-making powers as more independent directors enter the boardroom, an official said yesterday. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) would allow centrally administered companies whichReuters - 74 words
-
-
349 2006-11-08 21 Investment bank tells Bursa that stake was bought on the open market [PETALING JAYA] Eastern Oriental Bhd (E&O) found a powerful investor in USbased investment bank Goldman Sachs which disclosed to Bursa Malaysia it bought a 5.5 per cent interest in the company349 words
-
-
Page 21 Advertisements
-
Advertisement66 2006-11-08 21 mimiiiimiiimmm products on f i 1 Whether you are launching a new I product or branding your new talk to our brand new team at ,0 Call 6319 1900 or emair advertise@radio9l3 com and see how we can really p US h your brands with some realty innovative ideas! Y66 words
-
Advertisement377 2006-11-08 21 Q: Is investing in real estate difficult? A: Real estate is not a single asset class. It is multi-faceted office, industrial residential, hotel and retail spaces. Each has its own investment characteristics. So, when investing, it can be less difficult when you have the right partner and advice. Q: What377 words
-
-
GREATER CHINA
-
329 2006-11-08 22 Beijing-based insurer is being probed for alleged misuse of funds Bloomberg •{BEIJING] New China Life Insurance Co, the nation's ■fourth-largest life insurer, is being probed for alleged misuse of funds, as the Chinese government widens a crackdown on financial misdemeanours. into New China Life'sBloomberg - 329 words
-
Article, Illustration352 2006-11-08 22 He is detained in a scam involving misuse of Shanghai pension funds AP [SHANGHAI] The chairman of a government-controlled property group is under investigation in connection with Shanghai's biggest corruption scandal in decades, a report said yesterday. Wang Zheng, former chairman ofAP; AFP - 352 words
-
367 2006-11-08 22 Reuters {HONG KONG] Hong Kong will not allow hedge fund managers operating in the territory to escape supervision and has already resisted industry pressure to relax rules, a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) official said yesterday. Hedge fund managers have askedReuters - 367 words
-
-
Page 22 Advertisements
-
Advertisement123 2006-11-08 22 wrw IPIVA my newly renovated i s no w open Happy* Q.B8 (Sake Cocktails and Japanese Plum Wine) Happy Hour pm to 7:00 pm plus-eat all you can JAPANESE FINGER FOOD Tel: 6883-2020 Fax: 6883-2420 Also The Ideal Place For SscKy^piJJc™. 1 06 07 Authentic Japanese Cuisine Singapore *****3 1123 words
-
Advertisement109 2006-11-08 22 1 More moms lor I < creative I i radio S advertising K fl AnTV earn A new SOUnT^fc fl D 3f,ostof «ng new' M Wide mn m J lea ge with a K a® Call 6319°i90^ Ve opoons K «us yo u ndveS n n K C m t109 words
-
Advertisement147 2006-11-08 22 Get your favourite source of news from SPH's range of newspaper publications while in Jakarta, Indonesia! The Straits Times, The Sunday Times, The Business Times and Lianhe Zaobao w ava a b' e at: iij" 1 TJ Commercial Services TTt jgSS-JE. fell? JJLwhfc. Jin. Surya Permata 111 N0.47 i£jt ST!.>147 words
-
-
INDIA
-
555 2006-11-08 23 SIDDHARTH SRIVASTAVA - Small and mid-caps underpriced and make good investor pickings: analysts By SIDDHARTH SRIVASTAVA in New Delhi THE banking and information technology (IT) sectors have catapulted the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) 30-stock Sensitive Index (Sensex) over the 13,000 mark for the first555 words
-
154 2006-11-08 23 Reuters [MUMBAI] Indian drug makers Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd and Wockhardt Ltd art in a race to buy 3M Co's pharmaceutical business, The Economic Times newspaper reported yesterday. Warburg Pincus is also a suitor, it said, quoting private equity sources. US-based 3M said in JulyReuters - 154 words
-
Article2324 2006-11-08 23 VOl Gamuda .4.12 0.10 3065 Nov 7 m +1- C000) General Coip .0.71 unch 183 Genting -26.00 0.50 553 AIM Realty 1.37 unch 0 George Kent 0.58 002 207 Abria— .0.35 0.01 445 GHL Systems A21 unch 4071 ACP Industries 133 0.01 462 Gtobetronks Tech .0-31 0.01 8302,324 words
-
Article372 2006-11-08 23 Talks follow Indian firm's acquisition of Daewoo Electronics [MUMBAI] Videocon Industries' appetite for South Korean companies seems to be growing by the day. Barely a fortnight after signing a deal to acquire Daewoo Electronics, the Indian consumer goods company is in talks with Seoulbased LG.Philips372 words
-
Article, Illustration222 2006-11-08 23 AFP [BANGALORE] Shareholders of India's software major Infosys yesterday approved a plan for converting 30 million local shares into its US counterpart in a bid to list the firm on the Nasdaq index, officials said. NR Narayanamurthy, chief mentor of Nasdaqlisted Infosys Technologies,AFP - 222 words
-
-
Page 23 Advertisements
-
Advertisement14 2006-11-08 23 N I I ESIZJ V Discover Min Jiang at one-north. No. 5 Rochester Park14 words
-
-
MIDDLE EAST
-
Article, Illustration473 2006-11-08 24 A comprehensive bid for the US$9b plan was submitted last month: sources [KUALA LUMPUR] DRBHicom Bhd, a unit controlled by Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, has been shortlisted for a US$9 billion rail project in Saudi Arabia, according to a report in Malaysia's Business Times.473 words
-
494 2006-11-08 24 Reuters [RIYADH/DUBAI] Standard Chartered pic (Stanchart) is in talks with ABN Amro Holding about buying its stake in Saudi Hollandi Bank, sources familiar with the talks said on Monday. ABN Amro owns 40 per cent of Riyadh-based Saudi Hollandi, the smallest by marketReuters - 494 words
-
Article, Illustration731 2006-11-08 24 Producers seek direct exports of traditional crop AFP [TORBAT-E-HEYDARIEH, Iran] A dozen women dressed in colourful chadors crouch in' an arid field in eastern Iran picking long lines of delicate light blue crocuses, the source of saffron, the world's most expensive spice. It is fromAFP - 731 words
-
256 2006-11-08 24 Reuters [DOHA, Qatar] Saudi Arabia's Riyad Bank said it has been hired by Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips to advise on selling US$l billion of Islamic bonds to help finance construction of a joint-venture refinery. Saudi Aramco and ConocoPhillips, which are developing the 400,000Reuters - 256 words
-
-
Page 24 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1231 2006-11-08 24 yflTj :»at^ oS? NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg I IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF SOKYMAT ASIA PTE LTD (In Members' Voluntary Wmdinp-Up) Company Registration No. *****7684E RESOLUTIONS PASSED ON 30TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2006 At an Extraordinary General Meeting of1,231 words
-
Advertisement293 2006-11-08 24 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 50 AND IN THE MATTER OF ENG LEE HANG PTE LTD (COMPANY NO: *****0621Z) (IN MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the abovenamed Company held at Blk 840 #04-99 Tampines St 82 Singapore *****0 on 1 November 2006, at293 words
-
Advertisement456 2006-11-08 24 NOTICES Toll free Email, notices@sph.com.sg UNITED INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED (Co. R«g. No. *****0161E) (Incorporated In the Republic of Singapore) LOST CERTIFICATES Application has been made to the Directors of the abovenamed Company to issue duplicate certificates in place of the following certificates which have been reported lost or destroyed: Certificates456 words
-
-
ASIA-PACIFIC/WORLD
-
Article, Illustration504 2006-11-08 25 It says biofuels will fail to replace fossil fuels without a technology leap Reuters [LONDON/PARIS] The International Energy Agency (lEA) yesterday urged governments to build more nuclear plants to slow climate change and increase energy security, throwing its weight behind the pushReuters; REUTERS - 504 words
-
WORLDWATCH
-
57 2006-11-08 25 AFP [BANGKOK] Thai premier Surayud Chulanont has asked junta leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin to lift martial law in some areas of the kingdom. He told reporters that he urged Gen Sonthi to clearly state when martial law, imposed after the Sept 19 coup thatAFP - 57 words
-
37 2006-11-08 25 Reuters [FRANKFURT] Deutsche Boerse posted a 42 per cent year-on-year rise in third-quarter operating profit on Monday, beating expectations, but said overall costs in 2007 would grow moderately for "unavoidable" reasons.Reuters - 37 words
-
51 2006-11-08 25 Bloomberg [SEATTLE] Microsoft Corp, trying to wring a profit from its Xbox video-game console, will use the player to rent and sell high-definition movies and television shows. The company will market downloads of movies and TV shows on its Xbox Live service starting NovBloomberg - 51 words
-
-
264 2006-11-08 25 His son and elder daughter could pay 5.8b baht: paper AFP [BANGKOK] Thailand's Revenue Department yesterday ordered deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra's children to pay taxes over the controversial US$l.9 billion sale of shares in telecoms giant Shin Corp. "Authorities have clearlyAFP - 264 words
-
390 2006-11-08 25 RAVI KANTH - By RAVI KANTH in Geneva THE World Trade Organisation (WTO) yesterday cleared the decks for Vietnam to become its 150 th member. After 12 years of sustained efforts, during which Vietnam had to negotiate with several WTO members to lower390 words
-
263 2006-11-08 25 Reuters [BANGKOK] The Bank of Thailand yesterday announced measures aimed at discouraging foreign investors from speculating on the baht, the fastest rising Asian currency against the US dollar this year. The central bank said in a statement it had asked banks to cooperate byReuters - 263 words
-
-
Page 25 Advertisements
-
Advertisement205 2006-11-08 25 ADVERTISEMENT OF PROPOSED AMALGAMATION CHIYODA ASIA PACIFIC (PTE) LTD CHIYODA SINGAPORE I PTE) LIMITED NOTICE is hereby given that Chiyoda Asia Pacific (Pte) Ltd ("CAP") and Chiyoda Singapore (Pte) Limited ("CSL") intend to amalgamate and continue as one company, being CSL (the "Amalgamated Company"), pursuant to section 215 C of205 words
-
Advertisement262 2006-11-08 25 Empowernet International invites you to participate in its public offering. You now have an opportunity to invest in one of the world's most exciting and fastest growing industries, supported by one of the world's leading brands in personal and business development: Anthony Robbins is one of the world's most popular,262 words
-
Advertisement25 2006-11-08 25 EST? 1954 SINCERE fine watches NGEE ANN CITY TEL (65) 6733 0618 LUCKY PLAZA TEL (65) 6737 4593 SUNTEC CITY MALL TEL (65) 6337 515025 words
-
-
AVIATION
-
Article, Illustration446 2006-11-08 26 VEN SREENIVASAN - Travellers can pay for tickets at the store without the use of a credit card By VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] Singaporebased Jetstar has appointed the 7-Eleven convenience store chain as its ticketing payment agent here. People who want to fly any of the 14 routes446 words
-
107 2006-11-08 26 Bloomberg (NEW YORK] Honeywell International Inc, the world's largest maker of airplane controls, was sued by relatives of 10 Brazilians killed when a corporate jet collided with a Boeing 737 passenger plane on Sept 29. The lawsuit, filed on Monday inBloomberg - 107 words
-
Article2121 2006-11-08 26 cmr man gw man no <*137 1745 sqi« 1900 zzzuzzzzzmzzzii sow 2235 on* i«s Umom SQ4ft 130P g* 35B5 LH9771 1740 IH9770 2350 Doha QR638 1340 _Q«627 0250 SQ268 1740 SQ269 235Q EK9862 0230 EK349 0010 SOS31 074S SQ375 0530 UL2349 0010 AirtfdMI *****1 0645 KL8382,121 words
-
Article, Illustration658 2006-11-08 26 AP [SEATTLEI The head of Boeing Co's 787 programme said on Monday that the company is confident it can lighten the hotselling plane by an estimated 2.3 metric tons, slimming it enough to fulfill promises that it will be much moreAP; BLOOMBERG - 658 words
-
342 2006-11-08 26 Reuters [ZHUHAI] The use of business jets in Asia is set to expand 40 per cent in the coming three years, as measured by hours in the air, as Japanese and Indian firms turn to private flights to cut travel times despite hefty costs.Reuters - 342 words
-
-
Page 26 Advertisements
-
Advertisement35 2006-11-08 26 FABULOUS KITCHENS W\ PLUS! The f I ingredients for a I dream workspace within your budget THE NEW SPA pTgya 9 Y ■■■■■I area at home For more details, log on to www.homeanddecor.com.sg. SPH m3g'3ZHl^£S35 words
-
-
Page 26 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous298 2006-11-08 26 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS pie (11) 1 Generous, so deliver a few (8) g While generations turn over, I 5 Hazardously bash in then locate a weapon (7) drive away (6) 7 told Ray about paganism (8) 9 Pillars, spirit and water found 8 Student residence by the railin Texas (8)298 words
-
-
SHIPPING
-
Article, Illustration670 2006-11-08 27 DONALD URQUHART - Comply with UN sanctions or face cancellation of registration: MPA By DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] Local shipowners and managers have been advised to comply with the United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea, or risk getting thrown out of the SingaporeAP FILE PHOTO - 670 words
-
Article, Illustration414 2006-11-08 27 DONALD URQUHART - By DONALD URQUHART [SINGAPORE] One of global container shipping's major conferences, the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA), has restructured to create a four-member Executive Committee that will be chaired by Singaporebased APL boss Ron Widdows. The 17-year-old discussion and research group made up ofFILE PHOTO - 414 words
-
109 2006-11-08 27 Bloomberg [LONDON] Deutsche Bank AG's RREEF real estate and infrastructure' unit has bought a stake in UK billionaire John Whittaker's Peel Holdings Ltd's ports business. The deal "commits long-term funding" for Peel Ports "to capitalise on the considerable growth and expansionBloomberg - 109 words
-
153 2006-11-08 27 Bloomberg [BEIJING] Shanghai International Port Container (Group) Co, operator of China's busiest container harbour, handled 20 per cent more cargo boxes in October, as China's growing trade pushed up demand. Traffic rose to 1.91 million 20-foot boxes last month, the state-owned Assets Supervision andBloomberg - 153 words
-
938 2006-11-08 27 DAVID HUGHES - STRAIT TALK By DAVID HUGHES Merchant ships don't often make it to the pages of the national newspapers or to the attention of the general media but Maersk Line's giant Emma Maersk has done just that. Both in Asia and in Europe,938 words
-
-
Page 27 Advertisements
-
Advertisement104 2006-11-08 27 SHIPOWNERS B| Ship Registration 1 |#f) International Ship Registries (ISR) provides fast 1 ft efficient service for registration ft licensing of I wrv ships under various flags I Ship Classification I iCv International Ship Classification (ISClass) is an 4 (jp) independent organization providing classification lt rrV services for newbuildings existing104 words
-
Advertisement32 2006-11-08 27 ETiTI Lianhe Zaobao I Horse I I breeding, I I private I I planes I I China's new rich I lareI are ftlll of I I nm. I I "SH" +JE I32 words
-
-
EDITORIAL & OPINION
-
Article551 2006-11-08 28 EDITORIAL THK proposal by the Ministry of Finance to introduce charges on companies for a formal, legally binding advance tax ruling system for (IST is as many tax experts have pointed out hard to justify. As such, it does not merit support. There551 words
-
Article, Illustration995 2006-11-08 28 TYLER COWEN - The relative advantage of a highly disciplined and properly acculturated work force is greater for the more complex production processes of the modern world By TYLER COWEN NYT Economists typically explain the wealth of a nation by pointing to good policies andNYT; AFT - 995 words
-
Article, Illustration762 2006-11-08 28 FRANK CHING - THE BOTTOM LINE FRANK CHING IN August, a Beijing court, in an unprecedented decision, found journalist Zhao Yan not guilty of leaking state secrets to his employer, The New York Times. Then last week, in another surprise action, a court in Linyi City762 words
-
Article, Illustration1805 2006-11-08 29 LEON HADAR - The war in Iraq and its aftermath has exposed a debate among leading members of the American Establishment LEON HADAR Washington Correspondent THE Queen, a film directed by Stephen Frears with Helen Mirren in an Oscar-winning performance as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is meant to beAFP - 1,805 words
-
Article, Illustration709 2006-11-08 29 CHET CURRIER - CHET CURRIER Bloomberg WILL success spoil value investing? It's a spoilsport sort of a question to raise, smack in the midst of a golden age for the bargain-minded army of investors who march under the "value" banner. But someone has to ask it. WithBloomberg; BLOOMBERG - 709 words
-
-
MOTORING
-
Article, Illustration727 2006-11-08 30 SAMUEL EE - 200 vehicles featured, including concept cars, F1 cars, latest autos By SAMUEL EE THIS week's Singapore Motorshow 2006 promises to be an SUV extravaganza, with at least six new sport utility vehicle models hoping to kick-start an otherwise stagnant segment The eighth instalment727 words
-
559 2006-11-08 30 SAMUEL EE - By SAMUEL EE AT A time when most marques are losing market share or managing only incremental gains, one make has stood out with a sterling increase. For the first nine months of 2006, Mitsubishi registered the biggest jump in market share of559 words
-
-
Page 30 Advertisements
-
Advertisement202 2006-11-08 30 If i® P*f%£ HDON'T YOU THINK I teh SS I ISYAHID DESERVES J, ii YOUR SUPPORT? Physical Bdu q£[4Li A most 8 »°0° students from financially-strapped families benefited from o The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund last year. The fund provides 'Vof C| I pocket money for needy children202 words
-
-
Article6393 2006-11-08 31 SGX MAINBOARP U« M UM »M MkM Ik fttw M am Mm to* tMa—a 41 P— c* x >a SI tt»»" 3 4 'J 'J iS si e i Stor-zr:. —L gftj A -m 2Sm B m i» n SI H# S 1 gS=-.--=J| V 4 si sj6,393 words
-
Page 31 Advertisements
-
Article5807 2006-11-08 32 FINANCE COMMODITIES MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INDICES kitouJaBT taSS w USS <ty jr dy «yr dy %yr Mows lnd>» ftwgi Ch<ng« Ch«ng« Wtrtd indtt PrtHffiinafT 1068.5 03 102 1.1 03 133 t WMnwr) ***** OJ 10j6 tjQ 104 03 17.1 bmyePnkmmt 146*3 13 13.7 14 163 U 233 J>arifir 94405,807 words
-
Page 33 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1515 2006-11-08 33 UK CONTINENT SERVICE U.S.A SERVICE Destination Destination DD LEADER RDM/ATW/BMN/TUJ/NAN MAURA CAM/NFK/NCX/SAV Load, Singapore, E./W. Malaysia, ln<Wio J E./W. Malaysia, lndoo«io MIPOLE-EABT SERVICE REVS.EJL SERVICE Destination 1 BLUE SKY DBI/ABU/DOH/BRN/DMM/KWT Destination JUPITER CHARM DBI/ABU/DOH/BRN/DMM/KWT STX PO TBN INC/BSN ASEAN EXPRESS DBI/ABU/DOH/BRN/DMM/KWT ASEAN PREMIER DBI/ABU/DOH/BRN/DMM/KWT Loads Singapore, E./W. Malaysia, Indonesia Loads1,515 words
-
Advertisement667 2006-11-08 33 IwramiA noto mrvici vßsa/vw I memm m km ia 1 an I jkt ouvui 4 17/11 OKHID EXFKSS M I SO 43 75/11 27/11 OKHID BtTttSS II SO 4i 31/11 07/17 lausthauak roho scivici 1 VBSa/VOT j KAJTOCT) I WGWTWI lO l SWIMB STP IB AM Ftt W I ill667 words
-
-
Page 34 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1143 2006-11-08 34 WAN NAJ HIWHAnONAL PTI LTD aKmiiiUHH*! V— "l mm mm IfcillDlMß (141 MB) HULUNII4I W\WAN HAI LINES ssttsassstssss- iwanimi mmm ff'--* *-<-?*■ P P--P" ■«n Ml Ml IMI IW ftn #M w Wl M Wl laani an nn an an an #n »#n mm an #n mm mm mm la«rt1,143 words
-
Advertisement833 2006-11-08 34 ||~|Q EASTERN CAR LINER, LTD I IffifeL n I !KP =:!lS vn |Ml rltlilil m L|bM"UJ:I fn EVERETT ASIA LINE PTE. LTD. 1 Mff Q> MNOAI/11 LAHKA/IMOOU UT MtVKH my NftM Mm.ur m iim—it wm*m m.M a*HjMT¥<m i MMvaMamMiOß ifMUMnmni _»wuwon t j»w n«M i/ii/mi nuum 11/11/w iZT *-ii (ftOMMM833 words
-
Advertisement321 2006-11-08 34 m ii ta un uuiMOgi hyphi jiyg gwvra ON KOYIMKfI 11 SCI Une announces the launch of its Hyper GaJex service along with Emirates Shipping Une and TS Une as consortium partners providing comprehensive port connections linking China. South East Asia. India and the Middle East Served by six vessels321 words
-
-
THE BUSINESS TIMES SHIPPING TIMES
-
6227 2006-11-08 35 This ETA ETA Advartkar Vassal Vayaga Tataphona ETA ETA Advartfcar Vasal Voyy TsUpKorw SIN Dasfn Nam Nana Numbar Mumbar SI* Detfn Nanw Nam* Wimftar Numoar JII.I.,H. .1 J mi nwii.'!iii. iiwimwin'.in HI i la'w wnwiiwi To BARCELONA (BCN) 2042 Spain To ABIDJAN (ABJ) 20036,227 words
-
-
Page 35 Advertisements
-
Advertisement569 2006-11-08 35 rvgfgj IVOY I PKI I SIN I KARACHI I PXB I BAB I NHS DMM >WC [ICHOR WAN KORDCSTAN PCL 8167 09/11 10/11 19/11 22/11 23/11 29/11 01/12 03/12 IRAN TABATABAEI PCL 8169 13/11 14/11 23/11 26/11 27/11 03/12 05/12 07/12 IRAN BAABAEI PCI 3170 20/11 21/11 30/11 03/12 04/12569 words
-
Advertisement263 2006-11-08 35 »i| —gn— —ffo— ijiS —P ——ill ass -—m jbii SJII I!MHft wja iKii ibii wmi 1 flili !si! Bw !Rii SSTTTJiT7^TrmwUTTT»iM IE TjTii;T53S" 'r|MSin VOT sw mswgumik I Vwd l v »yr| I«W I rt. rtj I I «tj m I It< Ln InJ »n LS2 M" -fk I w263 words
-
Advertisement283 2006-11-08 35 CONVENTIONAL SERVICE ETA SIN LOADING FOR 07 NOV CHENNAI 08 NOV DUBAI, DAMMAM, KUWAIT 10 NOV MALE, COLOMBO 15 NOV BOMBAY. CHOTAGONG I( SHKE 1970 OWNS OPERATES THE YOUNGEST FLEET WITH FOURTEEN 7,000 DWT TWEEN DECKERS ICOVIRINO THE ENTIRE ASIA PACIFIC PORTS I MOULAR WIKKLY SCRVKXS: IKAOHSIUNO A CHINESE PORTS,283 words
-
-
THE BUSINESS TIMES Investing 2006
-
Article, Illustration425 2006-11-08 37 Genevieve Cua - By Genevieve Cua THE need to reap a better return for your savings is indisputable, but the means to a return matters just as much as or even more than the end result. There is no shortage of investment choices competing for your savings. But understanding the425 words
-
Article, Illustration1108 2006-11-08 38 HO ENG JOO - How does one go about picking a strata unit with collective sale potential? HO ENG JOO lists some important considerations HO ENG JOO EN BLOC frenzy returned to Singa- pore last year, with sales gaining mo- mentum in 2006. Since 2005, more than 871,108 words
-
Article1343 2006-11-08 40 DARYL LIEW - A well-thought-out asset allocation strategy is superior to the hodge-podge approach of making single product investments based on persuasive marketing. DARYL LIEW explains DARYL LIEW INVESTORS in Singapore are relatively new to concepts like asset allocation and portfolio management. That's because investments are mostly sold on1,343 words
-
1298 2006-11-08 41 ACMES CHEN - Few investors are fully aware of the many opportunities that currency tools can offer, says AGNES CHEN ACMES CHEN UNKNOWN to many investors, most carry currency exposure in one sense or the other, either through foreign currency deposits or investments in foreign stock or bond markets.1,298 words
-
Article, Illustration1378 2006-11-08 43 YIT CHWEE FUNG - YIT CHWEE FUNG sifts through structured products to see which offer promising returns ahead YIT CHWEE FUNG SINGAPORE investors have taken to structured products in the past few years, with those offering capital protection becoming popular in the wake of volatile equity markets. Structured1,378 words
-
Article, Illustration1219 2006-11-08 44 ANNETTE KING - There appears to be a big funding gap between the amount Singaporeans believe they can retire on and reality ANNETTE KING reports ANNETTE KING SINGAPOREANS dream of an early and comfortable retirement. It's a nice dream but are they prepared for it? In an AXA retirement survey conductedSource: AXA - 1,219 words
-
Article1814 2006-11-08 45 Watch those 'special' interest rates and be wary of teasers and extra features, says dollarDEX INVESTMENTS WHEN a client came to see us for advice, he was saddled with a home loan that had promised to pay him the same high interest rate on his1,814 words
-
Article762 2006-11-08 46 SANDRA LEE - The double chance certificate is a new product that claims to offer double the return without additional downside risk. SANDRA LEE explains how it works SANDRA LEE A NEW short-term investment product is available in the Singapore market that offers the opportunity of higher returns while762 words
-
Article, Illustration807 2006-11-08 47 NICHOLAS BROOKS - But chances are the correction will be relatively short-lived, says NICHOLAS BROOKS NICHOLAS BROOKS ASIA faces a number of cyclical headwinds as we move into 2007. Although there are widely divergent views on whether the US economy will have a hard or soft landing, mostREUTERS - 807 words
-
Article, Illustration1360 2006-11-08 48 BARNABY MATTHEWS - Interest has surged in recent years. BARNABY MATTHEWS looks at the trend BARNABY MATTHEWS SINGAPORE is becoming one of the major warrants markets in Asia, with the volume of warrants traded growing dramatically since 2004. In the past six months, the average monthly trading volume wasFILE PHOTOS - 1,360 words
-
Article1038 2006-11-08 48 AILEEN A K TAN - AILEEN A K TAN looks at the importance of having a financial plan AILEEN A K TAN MOST Singaporeans would pay to provide for their loved ones on their death but fail to ensure sufficient funds for their own living expenses should something happen to them.1,038 words
-
Article, Illustration1150 2006-11-08 49 SALMAN HAIDER - While offering the prospect of headline-making returns and the benefits of diversification, alternative investments should still be approached with care and proper guidance, writes SALMAN HAIDER SALMAN HAIDER WHAT a difference a few years can make. It was not so long ago when alternative asset classes such1,150 words
-
Article, Illustration1472 2006-11-08 50 ALFRED WONG - ALFRED WONG looks at its enduring popularity and suggests some investment options for those bullish on the metal ALFRED WONG IT was the gold rush all over again. In a matter of seven years, the price of gold nearly tripled from US$25O anSource: Bloomberg - 1,472 words
-
607 2006-11-08 50 GENEVIEVE CUA - By GENEVIEVE CUA GOLD as a precious metal has always had a certain allure, but even if you collected watches or jewellery, you may not have considered it an investment asset for your portfolio until recently. After all, gold prices stayed in the doldrums for607 words
-
-
Page 37 Advertisements
-
Advertisement216 2006-11-08 37 Man Daw t« Artist* Gareth Chung (co«*i Xonfcf Qua Sarah Layota. Jacquefr* Ptiua Our unrivalled range of markets indudes thousands of individual shares, plus FX and global stock indices. SI 18 Opening a position is quick and easy, and all our products are available through our multilingual online platform. \\J*J216 words
-
-
Page 38 Advertisements
-
Advertisement165 2006-11-08 38 Turn your home into cash and enjoy the overdraft pegged against the lowest prime rate with DBS Asset Line. .Fulfill the dreams you might have of starting or expanding your own business, seizing an investment opportunity or Benefits of DBS Asset Line: paying for your child's education while paying interest165 words
-
-
Page 39 Advertisements
-
Advertisement80 2006-11-08 39 Glaxton Trading Pte Ltd JHsSSSSL (A member of Lum Chang Group) 1 Selegie Road #03-01 Paradiz Centre Singapore *****6 Telephone: 6266 2222 Facsimile: 6263 2343 Developer: Glaxton Trading Pte Ltd Co. Reg no: *****1809 M Developer licence no: ***** Tenure of land: estate in fee simple Lot nos: 3356 A,80 words
-
-
Page 40 Advertisements
-
Advertisement248 2006-11-08 40 SnHHHHHH 4 B B BH 8 HpS4mbAVV| I 4 V •;> .V V'V:* i IT'S EASY TO FIND AN K. I ASIAN FUND SPECIALIST, --V IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. Look for Lion. t r v i 1 V -v 1 If you're looking for an investment team known248 words
-
-
Page 41 Advertisements
-
Advertisement524 2006-11-08 41 With our multi-asset range of products, you'll be equipped for every challenge. Your choice is clear. Innovative Solutions and Barclays. v. -T''■ I■ 1•' c v" 4 r v Funds managed by Barclays: Asian Real Estate Income Fund (SCD) Dynamic Money Builder Fund (SCD) Dynamic Money Builder Fund (USD) Equity524 words
-
-
Page 42 Advertisements
-
Advertisement7 2006-11-08 42 ©MMtißLynch(Singapot«) pt«ud Global Markets Investment Banking Group7 words
-
-
Page 43 Advertisements
-
Advertisement46 2006-11-08 43 Business Spdc«. f f. rn "infi r-' -I'lf *LhA-''*& l ta*#*# <4ft* iV Residen+iAt Sales t Leasing Prestige. blouses £j ScnQ.es vdBBBBBHBHR '"w r W^mralllHßilHßßwßlHilnlHHßßffißßWWiffHWlPßPiWrwSinW'ff™^ f iimHHhRBHH JH ReseAfc^k PBBBBBBBBiwiijM^ ~%BHBBBBOHg Consultcm.GV\ Property l/lAanaqeJMeft-t -^BBBB^QJShEI X-^diAS-tfICAI Business *^S^SgS^E^^S| >~*~"'?* I 5 •%<Kf>«^.sj&T 'l;' iVK <*b^Bk IP mt^*"46 words
-
-
Page 44 Advertisements
-
Page 45 Advertisements
-
Advertisement423 2006-11-08 45 Ik '< UNTIED GLOBAL RESOURCES 'i hi Managed by: Distributed by: HjH mi *mmm*m 111 l *m m n standard** Rl-B+BANH Mm H Itll (JOB ASS€T MANAGEMENT UMTED OVCRSCAS BANK Chartered SSXXXXZ. 1800-22 ***** 1000-786 7000 1800-323 0100 1800-*****63 6334 3238 *****565 6827 7555 6657 2000 j hong hong finance423 words
-
-
Page 46 Advertisements
-
Advertisement406 2006-11-08 46 s Jts fISMMHHI .:^mHmwMi^MMi^^Ml^MW^Bß^MßW^^^^MF *r* > V£ ,r,w HHI fBBBP*" A j|g|^Hu^H^BH^^^H^HH| jhf _J j■HE BE I y H^BHH JBHIHHHHHHHHBHHIHHHBH i ;jj^ to Stretch your Investment Dollars '•5;S T >,: Jjj».■l i v,* ,«*<. vs.* V\ taw ,it »i. < «v« t s *H&>? f>i i.. f •*"'.»>. v <v%406 words
-
-
Page 47 Advertisements
-
Advertisement458 2006-11-08 47 i J i Z.jj Jm < £2£E« y M ■■■■■■■■■■■I 'j Jf" ft I jp g Jr ||mH jilF ftr W Introducing streetTRACKSGOLD SHARES H gold ETF traded like a share on the SGX. The largest gold ETF in the world with a fund size of US$7.3 billion as of458 words
-
-
Page 48 Advertisements
-
Advertisement293 2006-11-08 48 Yes, you can now enjoy higher interest rates of up Enjoy these promotional rates for a 3-month time to 7.33%p.a. with a RH6 Foreign Currency Time deposit with 5525,000 A or more: Deposit! Our special promotional rates, combined with a host of many exciting benefits, add up to an irresistible293 words
-
-
Page 49 Advertisements
-
Advertisement392 2006-11-08 49 a The hottest news Kfy>* 'W m- -^W#-' HHHHRg BWHffig£| H r ;r "-V Macquarie Warrants Daily Trader ~A 7. i >■/ V v-, .*r M > 1" Keep in touch with what the experts are saying about the warrants Keep up to date with: market. Published by one of392 words
-
-
Page 50 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2 2006-11-08 50 *jiffs-^^^^^^^^M>M^WliMHWßW^^^MfflPß7iP!?!PWifffW!^^ |:V'2 words
-
-
executive Money
-
1159 2006-11-08 51 GENEVIEVE CUA - On early redemption, some funds have rewarded investors with 2-20% returns a year, says GENEVIEVE CUA GENEVIEVE CUA INVESTORS who have committed a few hundred million dollars worth of capital into some structured notes and protected unit trusts over the last couple of years have1,159 words
-
396 2006-11-08 51 GENEVIEVE CUA - By GENEVIEVE CUA FED watcher Paul McCulley of bond fund giant Pimco reckons the US Federal Reserve will begin to reduce interest rates by as much as one percentage point by the end of next year. This implies that global stocks should fare396 words
-
Article, Illustration754 2006-11-08 51 GENEVIEVE CUA - By GENEVIEVE CUA SCHRODERS is taking a back seat for now in the increasingly competitive space of structured funds, at a time when maturities of its own structured products may well exceed new sales. But the firm, which manages a total of aboutDOMINIC WONG/ST - 754 words
-
Article, Illustration712 2006-11-08 51 CHET CURRIER - CHET CURRIER WILL success spoil value investing? It's a spoilsport sort of a question to raise, smack in the midst of a golden age for the bargain-minded army of investors who march under the "value" banner. But someone has to ask it. With value stock mutual712 words
-
Article, Illustration975 2006-11-08 52 JOSEPH CHOPG - MONEY MATTERS It would serve as an automatic demand instrument should the economy slow JOSEPH CHOPG I AM gratified by the encouraging response that I received from my Aug 30 piece titled "A closer look at S'pore's reserves" in The Business Times. Interestingly, several975 words
-
-
Page 51 Advertisements
-
Advertisement9 2006-11-08 51 MONEY MATTERS A pension fund for the elderly? PGS29 words
-
-
Page 52 Advertisements
-
Advertisement728 2006-11-08 52 111, "TTBTIIIIM' 1 ■UgY~T a TTT ß ,^fffff a 'Tff 1 1' J I m y 1 v 1 Jsii fel* v I# □Pill |\|ii T fcg&,-, I II II IQwlw |v w O v. Enhanced returns on SGD of 5.25% per annum 2 VaV |H| jHKi" aßfc, 1 se728 words
-