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Title Section25 2012-11-12 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES S$1.00 online at http://www.businesstimes.com.sg Sp!l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION CO R GN NO *****2868E MICA (P) 074/08/2012 Monday, November 12, 201225 words
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1083 2012-11-12 1 SIOW LI SEN - But some analysts say their strong Q3 numbers stem more from volatile trading gains By SIOW LI SEN [SINGAPORE] The three local banks have turned in better-than-expected thirdquarter profits despite slowing growth and fierce competition, in yet another sign of the resilience of the1,083 words
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MARKETS DIGEST
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Article57 2012-11-12 1 Weekly Change ST INDEX 3,009.56 -31.19 KL COMP 1,641.08 -15.05 NIKKEI 225 8,757.60 -293.62 HANG SENG 21,384.38 -726.95 SET INDEX 1,290.83 -15.77 JAKARTA COMP 4,333.64 -5.25 MANILA COMP 5,468.79 +44.28 SEOUL COMP 1,904.41 -14.3 SHENZHEN B 599.92 -9.91 MUMBAI IND 18,683.68 -71.77 DOW 12,815.39 -277.77 NASDAQ 2,904.87 -77.26 S&P57 words
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Article17 2012-11-12 1 SINGAPORE MALAYSIA HONG KONG 5.38 6.55 5.00 INDONESIA 14.490 TAIWAN 5.036 JAPAN 1.475 Source: Bloomberg17 words
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Article49 2012-11-12 1 us$ s$ US$ (S$ per US$) 1.223 (US$/S$ per 1.598 1.954 EURO (US$/S$/E) 1.276 1.560 Foreign currency per US$ S$ YEN 79.50 65.00 RM 3.063 2.505 HK$ 7.751 6.339 BAHT 30.65 25.07 RUPIAH 9,633 7,878 RENMINBI 6.240 5.103 INDIAN RUPEE 54.46 44.54 A$ 0.959 0.785 NZ$ 1.224 1.00149 words
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929 2012-11-12 1 KALPANA RASHIWALA - Only 33 big ticket units sold compared to 57 last year By KALPANA RASHIWALA [SINGAPORE] Sales of luxury condos and apartments priced $10 million and above have taken a hit this year, with 33 such properties changing hands in the first 10929 words
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Advertisement121 2012-11-12 1 DINING OUT Carving up a feast at Tung Lok Xihe PAGE 21 COMMENTARY Will analysts be spot-on again in 2013? PAGE 6 YOUNG INVESTORS’ FORUM Investment lessons from US election page 12 VIEWS FROM THE TOP Singapore: clean or cleaned city? pages 10-11 BT WEBSITES For breaking news, go to121 words
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TOP STORIES
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701 2012-11-12 2 S JAYASANKARAN - It had major role in famed Burj Khalifa, Capital Gate towers By S JAYASANKARAN in Kuala Lumpur IT TAKES about an hour to Sharjah from Dubai and one is immediately struck by the fact that the United Arab Emirates is fashioned701 words
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Article261 2012-11-12 2 PROJECT NAME LOCATION STRATA AREA (SQ FT) TRANSACTED PRICE UNIT PRICE PSF) CONTRACT DATE TENURE TYPE OF SALE The Marq On Paterson Hill Bishopsgate Residences Boulevard Vue Boulevard Vue The Orchard Residences Richmond Park Hilltops V on Shenton Nassim Park Residences Nassim Park Residences The Marq on Paterson261 words
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Article365 2012-11-12 2 S’pore banks’ results beat expectations THE three Singapore banks have turned in better than expected third quarter profits despite slowing growth and fierce competition, in yet another sign of the resilience of the domestic and regional economies. DBS Group, OCBC Bank and United Overseas Bank are also reaping365 words
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Article, Illustration913 2012-11-12 2 ROB CURRAN - Partisanship is likely to prevail over common sense in budget talks: report WALL STREET INSIGHT By ROB CURRAN MARKETS slid last week as investors’ relief at the end of a long presidential campaign gave way to worries about a cliffhanger budget debate. It’s likePHOTO: AP - 913 words
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Article, Illustration500 2012-11-12 2 JASMINE NG - By JASMINE NG [SINGAPORE] Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi aren't the only musicians with charitable hearts. A cast of 210 youth will be performing for the annual charity concert ChildAid next month. They will sing, dance or play musical instruments atST & TNP FILE PHOTOS - 500 words
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Article, Illustration751 2012-11-12 4 KENNETH LIM - Charoen’s move today will hinge on whether he still wants control By KENNETH LIM [SINGAPORE] The market will find out today what Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is ultimately willing to pay for majority control of Fraser and Neave (F&N) if no rivalPHOTO: THE NATION, BANGKOK - 751 words
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264 2012-11-12 4 LEE U-WEN - By LEE U-WEN [SINGAPORE] Several DBS and POSB automated teller machines (ATMs) here were temporarily out of service yesterday morning. Services were progressively restored from noon onwards and all the affected machines were fully operational by 3pm, a DBS Bank spokesman said. The264 words
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Article, Illustration416 2012-11-12 4 NISHA RAMCHANDANI - In S’pore, consumers are likely taking out more, bigger loans By NISHA RAMCHANDANI [SINGAPORE] Consumer leverage in Asia, which has been rising in recent years, is expected to stay robust as long as interest and unemployment rates continue to remain low. “Employment levelsSource: - 416 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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669 2012-11-12 6 R SIVANITHY - HOCK LOCK SIEW By R SIVANITHY AT around this time last year, analysts started issuing forecasts for the 12 months that lay ahead arguably a bit early but suggestive of how confident they were of their analyses as well as their belief that669 words
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427 2012-11-12 6 LEE U-WEN - By LEE U-WEN LESS than two years after its initial public offering (IPO), Harry’s Holdings could soon be private-ly-owned once again. On Saturday, F&B Asia Ventures announced plans to make a takeover offer for the homegrown pub and restaurant operator.427 words
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Article270 2012-11-12 6 COMPANY MEETING PLACE DATE TIME ChinaSing Inv S Re!Hoice 2 Level 2 Hotel Re! Pearl's Hill 175A Chin Swee Road 15-Nov 2.00pm HSR Global E 3 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #01-01 HSR Building 15-Nov 9.30am Armada Group S 50 Raffles Place #06-00 Singapore Land Tower 16-Nov 3.00pm Jiutian270 words
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Article249 2012-11-12 6 Nov 9 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 ...6.00 ...5.50 Bank of Communications Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Banque Internationale a ...5.50 Bank of Taiwan Chang Hwa Commercial Bank 5.50249 words
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Article, Illustration288 2012-11-12 6 PACIFIC Healthcare Holdings Ltd has announced that Benny Kwan has been disqualified from acting as a non-executive, non-independent director of the mainboard-listed company. The company said in a notice to the Singapore Exchange (SGX) website last Saturday that it had discovered thatCompiled by BT - 288 words
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Article710 2012-11-12 6 At a glance Three months ended Sept 2012 Nine months ended Sept 2012 NET PROFIT CURRENT PREVIOUS CHNG CURRENT PREVIOUS CHNG (S$m) (S$m) NET PROFIT TURNOVER CURRENT PREVIOUS CHNG CURRENT PREVIOUS CHNG (S$m) (S$m) TURNOVER 1 OCBC Bk 3330.0 1718.0 93.8 6283.0 4164.0 50.9 1850.0 513.0 260.6710 words
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Article1439 2012-11-12 6 Payment Ex Books Pay Ann (cts) date close date date 800 Super Holdings ak 1.000 30-Oct 01-Nov 16-Nov 24-Oct Ace Achieve Infocom bo 0.300 09-Nov 14-Nov 28-Nov 30-Aug AIMS AMP Cap In REIT cn 2.500 02-Nov 06-Nov 20-Dec 24-Oct Amtek Engrg ak 2.200 01-Nov 05-Nov 23-Nov 27-Aug Ascendas1,439 words
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1785 2012-11-12 7 ROBERT HALILI - INSIDE MARKETS By ROBERT HALILI The writer is managing director, Asia Insider Ltd THE trading by directors was low for the third straight week with only 17 transactions worth $6.8 million based on filings on the Exchange from Nov 5 to 9. The figures,1,785 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration718 2012-11-12 8 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent TO borrow from Rabobank we’d have to sum up the outlook for the week ahead as “more of the same” prices should continue to drift in low volume, house traders and proprietary desks will churn the penny stock718 words
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500 2012-11-12 8 COMMODITIES AFP [LONDON] Commodities mostly fell in volatile trade this week as investors eyed demand fears, presidential elections in the US and a looming leadership change in China. Investors’ focus was firmly fixed on US President Barack Obama’s victory over Republican challenger MittAFP - 500 words
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630 2012-11-12 8 CURRENCIES Bloomberg [NEW YORK] The euro slid the most in four months versus the yen on concern a US budget showdown known as the fiscal cliff will push the world’s biggest economy into recession and Greece will struggle for more rescue funds.Bloomberg - 630 words
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Article1486 2012-11-12 8 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 2.00 2.00 2 9.85 14.77 1.52 1.46 Amtek Engineering 2.67 2.67 6 0.07 6.23 0.71 0.55 ARA Asset Management 1.43 1.43 71,486 words
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Article64 2012-11-12 8 Nov 9 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS -642.00-132.00 BT CADI -*****.00-125.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 -65.00 FTSE ST Mid Cap 733.92 -5.90 FTSE ST Small Cap 482.09 -1.97 FTSE ST All Share 736.41 -1.68 FTSE ST China Top 198.55 -1.10 FTSE ST China 223.99 -0.04 FTSE ST Catalist64 words
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Article56 2012-11-12 8 VOLUME YHM 1,608,835,000 Transcu Grp 494,046,000 Golden Agri 394,893,000 Noble Grp 270,503,000 Oceanus 205,569,000 Genting SP 182,067,000 Teledata 162,030,000 Contel 143,010,000 Thai Beverage 100,681,000 LionGold 96,140,000 VALUE($) Keppel Corp 390,556,994 SembMar 336,959,823 Noble Grp 331,602,624 DBS Grp 281,233,803 Wilmar 257,572,615 Golden Agri 243,274,225 SingTel 239,561,086 F&N 236,634,33056 words
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Article117 2012-11-12 8 BY CENTS CLOSE UP CIMBAsean40 100US$ 1059 425.4 48.9 GLD 10US$ ***** 311.7 1.5 DBXT S&P Short 10US$ 3647 132.0 3.1 DBXT iBoxxSing 5SG$ ***** 82.0 0.6 DBXT FTVietnam 10US$ 2001 81.9 3.5 Hyflux 6% CPS 10 ***** 50.0 0.5 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5647 36.7 0.5 DBXT SPASX200 10US$117 words
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Article130 2012-11-12 8 BY CENTS CLOSE DOWN IS DJ US Tech 6886 -743.2 -8.1 DBS Bk 4.7% NCPS 100 ***** -200.0 -1.9 DBXT Nifty 10US$ ***** -199.2 -1.5 JMH 5959 -173.6 -2.3 DBXT FTChina25 10US$ 2774 -123.5 -3.5 JSH 3530 -118.6 -2.7 DBXT E50 10US$ 3704 -114.9 -2.5 DBXT MSEurope 10US$ 4444130 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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Article, Illustration485 2012-11-12 9 LEE U-WEN - MPs file 110 questions; 9 Bills due for second reading By LEE U-WEN A WHOLE host of issues such as inflation, population growth and public housing will be raised when Parliament sits this afternoon. Members of Parliament have filed a total of 110 questions485 words
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858 2012-11-12 9 ASK QUESTION: I am a director of a Singapore steel manufacturing company. A close business associate of my company recently requested that a loan be extended by my company to him personally, essentially to help him tide over his immediate cash flow problems.858 words
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VIEWS FROM THE TOP
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Article, Illustration3064 2012-11-12 10 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC Do you agree that Singapore is a “cleaned city” rather than a clean city where cleanliness is seen as everyone’s civic responsibility? Which are the areas needing the most urgent attention, and what immediate steps would you recommend? John Koh Managing Director Newday ConsultingPHOTO: FILE PHOTO - 3,064 words
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BT-CITIBANK YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM
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Article, Illustration1300 2012-11-12 12 BARRY RITHOLTZ - Ten insights distilled from the recent campaign are also of relevance to investors and entrepreneurs. RITHOLTZreports BARRY RITHOLTZ The writer is chief executive of FusionIQ, a quantitative research firm. He is the author of Bailout Nation, and runs a finance blog, the Big Picture WISDOMPHOTO: AP - 1,300 words
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Article, Illustration1256 2012-11-12 12 LEE MEIXIAN - From customised laptops to post-sales support, the customer comes first at Aftershock. By LEE MEIXIAN STARTING YOUNG By LEE MEIXIAN MARCUS Wee, 28, has envisioned running his own laptop building business for 10 years now, but not until four months ago didARTHUR LEE - 1,256 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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604 2012-11-12 13 He is now planning a RM2b six-star hotel, mall project next to Twin Towers [KUALA LUMPUR] Businessman Syed Yusof Tun Syed Nasir is returning to property development and building niche properties for high net worth people. Mr Syed Yusof, or JoJo as he604 words
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Article1613 2012-11-12 13 VOL Nov 9 RM +/-(‘000) VOL Advance Synerg 0.16 unch 1005 Adventa Bhd 1.90 unch 161 Ae Multi Hldgs 0.24 -0.01 222 Affin Holdings 3.37 -0.01 2113 Ahmad Zaki Res 0.69 0.01 22 Airasia Bhd 2.94 -0.01 6225 Alliance Finan 4.07 -0.01 2556 Aluminium Co 0.76 unch 201,613 words
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Article, Illustration555 2012-11-12 13 Some minerals will need more time to process, says govt Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia may allow copper, zinc and lead miners more time to comply with a 2014 deadline to process ores in the country, the top industry body said on Friday, as theReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 555 words
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285 2012-11-12 13 [KUALA LUMPUR] Tony Fernandes has added another feather to his cap by venturing into the field of education. The AirAsia group chief executive officer chairs the board of governors of Epsom College in Malaysia, a new international school. Mr Fernandes invested RM150 million (S$60 million)285 words
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CHINA'S PARTY CONGRESS
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Article, Illustration990 2012-11-12 14 Leaders give no hint they intend to curb their role in govt in a meaningful way NYT [BEIJING] With China at a critical juncture, there is a rising chorus within the country’s elite expressing doubt that the 91-year-old Communist Party’s authoritarian systemNYT; PHOTO: AP - 990 words
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Article, Illustration723 2012-11-12 14 Move to beat rise of protectionism in West, boost region Reuters [BEIJING] China’s sovereign wealth fund will focus more of its US$482 billion firepower on Asia in twin bids to beat a rise in protectionism in the West and boost exposure to rapidReuters - 723 words
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205 2012-11-12 14 AP [BEIJING] China’s leadership transition has formally edged ahead, with the executive body of the Communist Party Congress forwarding a list of names to congress delegates for review. State media reported that the congress’s presidium, 41 current and former members of the leadership, approved the candidateAP - 205 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration739 2012-11-12 15 They are luring consumers with special offers, product launches AFP [MUMBAI] Indian retailers hope to boost disappointing consumer spending with a frenzy of special offers during this week’s Deepavali festival, led by carmakers crowding the market with nearly 20 new cars. Deepavali, the HinduAFP; PHOTO: AFP - 739 words
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733 2012-11-12 15 50,000 merchants on Tmall.com made 10b yuan in 13 hrs AP [BEIJING] Lei Shujie, a designer in Shanghai, piled up a wish list for yesterday, a quirky holiday dubbed “Singles Day” that has grown into China’s and possibly the world’s busiest online shopping day.AP - 733 words
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330 2012-11-12 15 AFP [MUMBAI] Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the economic “gloom and doom” clouding the country in recent years has been dispelled and that he is determined to push ahead with further reforms. In a speech on Saturday evening in Mumbai, MrAFP - 330 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration827 2012-11-12 16 Panel asked to draft reform proposals, to avert worsening eurozone’s woes Reuters [BERLIN] German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has asked a panel of advisers to look into reform proposals for France, concerned that weakness in the eurozone’s second largest economy could come backReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 827 words
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607 2012-11-12 16 Export industry feels the chill as global economy cools AFP [FRANKFURT] Europe is in recession, but the majority of companies in Germany, the region’s top economy, are continuing to defy the crisis, with strong and often better-than-expected results in the third quarter. Nevertheless,AFP - 607 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration503 2012-11-12 17 AFP [MIAMI] President Barack Obama has won Florida’s 29 electoral votes, further fattening his substantial margin of victory over Mitt Romney in what had been predicted to be a close White House race. The Sunshine State was the last to report itsAFP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 503 words
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Article661 2012-11-12 17 It offers many opportunities despite obstacles such as untested new rules ANALYSIS Reuters [HONG KONG] The world’s top insurance firms are setting their sights on Myanmar, steeling themselves for a fight with corruption and ghosts from the nation’s political past. Prudential plc, AIA Group Ltd andReuters - 661 words
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1147 2012-11-12 17 But some lawmaker argue there is always a way to find compromise Reuters [WASHINGTON] The “fiscal cliff”, a metaphor drawn from nature, was actually created by members of the US Congress, who designed it to be so horrible that theyReuters - 1,147 words
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459 2012-11-12 18 British government has failed to provide required financing guarantees Reuters [LONDON] The British government will not get any European Union funding under the first round of a subsidy scheme for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects because it has failed toReuters - 459 words
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332 2012-11-12 18 Bloomberg [SYDNEY] Australia’s business investment rose last quarter, spurred by projects in the state of Queensland, even as weaker commodity prices sparked a drop in sites und er cons i d era t i on Deloitte Access Economics a Deloitte Access Economics report showed. TheBloomberg - 332 words
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Article, Illustration266 2012-11-12 18 AP [YANGON] A strong earthquake of mag-nitude-6.8 struck northern Myanmar yesterday, collapsing a bridge and a gold mine, damaging several old Buddhist pagodas and leaving as many as 12 people feared dead. A slow release of official information left theAP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 266 words
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284 2012-11-12 18 Bloomberg [LONDON] The UK government ruled out imposing quotas on companies to secure more places for women in the boardroom, while separately announcing it will extend the right to request flexible working to all employees. In an interview with theBloomberg - 284 words
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Article, Illustration608 2012-11-12 19 Broadcast of mistaken allegation follows Savile revelations Reuters [LONDON] BBC director general George Entwistle resigned on Saturday, just two months into the job, after the state-funded broadcaster put out a programme denounced by its chairman as shoddy journalism. The BBC, reeling from revelationsReuters; PHOTO: REUTERS - 608 words
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370 2012-11-12 19 Banks claim new capital rules disadvantage them AFP [WASHINGTON] The US Treasury announced Friday that it would not implement the Basel III rules for strengthening banks on Jan 1, saying the banks were not yet ready to meet the tougher capital standards.AFP - 370 words
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386 2012-11-12 19 Reuters [DUBAI] Most economies hit by the Arab Spring uprisings will recover slowly next year, grappling with high inflation and rising unemployment due to poor global conditions, the International Monetary Fund predicted yesterday. In its twice-yearly outlook for theReuters - 386 words
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AVIATION/SHIPPING
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Article, Illustration505 2012-11-12 20 Reuters [COPENHAGEN] Rebounding container rates drove A P Moller-Maersk’s operating profit above forecasts in the third quarter and the Danish oil and shipping group upped its full-year outlook. Chief executive Nils Andersen cautioned rates could reverse for container division Maersk Line, whichReuters; THE BUSINESS TIMES FILE PHOTO - 505 words
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Article, Illustration660 2012-11-12 20 But the world’s No 3 planemaker says it’s very confident in its revised timetable Reuters [TORONTO] Bombardier Inc’s decision last week to delay the maiden flight of its new C-Series jetliner raised questions about the company’s ability to deliver the jet onReuters; REUTERS FILE PHOTO - 660 words
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564 2012-11-12 20 ICAO to submit proposal for official resolution Reuters [WASHINGTON] The European Union last Friday welcomed progress made by the UN’s civil aviation body towards a global deal to cut carbon emissions from the sector, raising hopes that the bloc may stand downReuters - 564 words
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Miscellaneous317 2012-11-12 20 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 7 Make the most of saying one’s right of course (8) 9 Pasta nut (6) 10 Responsibility it’s our treat! (4) 11 A crust for father’s endeavour following promotion? (4,6) 12 Some said I put savings back, being daft (6) 14 Backing tabloid, captures awards (8) 15317 words
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Article, Illustration674 2012-11-12 21 Jaime Ee - NEW RESTAURANT Tung Lok Xihe Restaurant 200 Turf Club Road #01-23 The Grandstand, Turf City Tel: 6466-3363 By Jaime Ee SUSHI chefs, step aside. Think you’re the only ones who can do cool things with a sharp knife? Make way for the unsung heroes in ChinesePHOTOS: TUNG LOK XIHE RESTAURANT - 674 words
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Article, Illustration622 2012-11-12 21 Jaime Ee - RE-OPENING Wah Lok Carlton Hotel, 76 Bras Basah Road Tel: 6311-8188 By Jaime Ee WAH Lok has been given a complete makeover but some things never change. Like its kitchen’s persistent refusal to comply with the most rudimentary principle behind demand-supply economics. As in, if they knowPHOTOS: WAH LOK - 622 words
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Article3214 2012-11-12 22 Week ended: Nov 9 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) 149.5 92.5 AIMSAMPIReit 145.5 -1.5 656 147.5 145.5 145.5 146 5.7 13.9 652.3 High Low Buyer3,214 words
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Article279 2012-11-12 23 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 $mil Last 4.6 1.3 t Advanced System 1.4 unch 200 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.5 20.9 Week Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High279 words
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Article114 2012-11-12 23 Stock name Close Change CapMallsAsia 1.890 CapitaLand 3.420 -0.040 CapitaMall 2.060 -0.030 CityDev 11.590 -0.050 ComfortDelGro 1.605 -0.010 DBS Grp 14.080 +0.220 F&N 9.190 +0.090 GLP 2.670 -0.030 Genting SP 1.235 -0.025 Golden Agri 0.615 Stock name Close Change HK Land 6.690 +0.020 IHH Healthcare 1.280114 words
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Article2220 2012-11-12 23 Transaction date: Nov 9 HONG KONG Vol HK$ +/-'000 Aeon Credit 7.20 unch 0 Aeon Stores 19.50 0.32 9 Angang Steel 4.70 -0.03 ***** Anhui Conch 26.35 -0.45 ***** Anhuiexpresswa 3.87 -0.01 466 Asia Satellite 24.90 unch 43 Asm Pacific 89.00 0.50 503 Bank Of E Asia 28.602,220 words
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Article208 2012-11-12 23 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 39.5 25.5 AVJennings A30.5 +0.5 44 31 30.5 25.5 40.5 3.6 11.5 2.4 79.4 41.5 26 Genting HK US$ US33 -0.5 ***** 34.5 32 32.5 33 2172.9208 words
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Article186 2012-11-12 23 MAIN CATL TOTAL Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Multi Ind 3 12 2 0 0 0 3 12 2 Manufacturing 49 98 34 7 10 13 56 108 47 Commerce 21 39 19 2 7 4 23 46 23 Tpt/Stor/Comms 10 28 7186 words
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Article1058 2012-11-12 23 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 126 114.4 ABF SG Bond ETF 120 +1 12 120 119.5 119.5 120 547.8 128.9 120.4 CIMB APAC Div 100S$D 127.5 124.8 125.7 105.5 95.8 CIMB1,058 words
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Article123 2012-11-12 23 TURNOVER (‘000) VALUE (‘000) MAIN CATL TOTAL MAIN CATL TOTAL Multi Ind 98,735 98,735 592,861 592,861 Manufacturing 1,112,545 226,425 1,338,970 1,286,575 6,220 1,292,795 Commerce 757,367 14,703 772,070 698,561 1,008 699,569 Tpt/Stor/Comms 375,515 85,684 461,199 620,491 25,412 645,903 Finance 104,919 5,664 110,583 690,830 2,578 693,408 Construction 227,442 1,625,656123 words
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Article641 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT NIKKEI 225 INDEX FUTURES SPOT 8742.68 8779.24 8729.45 Dec12 8835.00 8860.00 8730.00 8770.00 *****2 *****7 Mar13 8825.00 8825.00 8725.00 8755.00 38 2139 MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUTURES SPOT 259.34 262.46 257.59 Nov12 258.60 262.10 255.70 261.40 ***** *****9 Dec12 257.90641 words
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373 2012-11-12 24 In local curr In S$ In US$ dy yr dy yr dy yr Nov 9 Index Change Change Change Change Change Change World Preliminary 898.5 0.3 8.3 0.2 2.1 0.2 8.2 EAFE Preliminary 726.5 -0.2 6.5 -0.3 0.1 -0.3 6.1 Europe Preliminary 1103.6 0.0 7.5373 words
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Article, Illustration94 2012-11-12 24 As on 9 November 2012 www.smx.com.sg PRODUCT CONTRACT HIGH LOW CLOSE PRECIOUS METAL GOLD FUT DEC2012 1738.50 1727.10 1730.60 INDIA GOLD (E-GOLD) FUT DEC2012 579.25 576.25 576.70 CURRENCY EUR-USD FUT DEC2012 1.2793 1.2732 1.2719 BASE METAL COPPER FUT DEC2012 7649 7542 7593 INDEX IRON ORE (MBIO) IDX94 words
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Article107 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 SOYBEANS (5,000 bu min; US cents/60 lb bushels) Close Previous High/Low Nov 12 1452.00 1499.25 1501.00 1451.00 Jan 13 1451.25 1495.75 1499.00 1449.00 Mar 13 1436.50 1476.50 1480.00 1435.50 May 13 1419.25 1456.00 1458.00 1418.50 SOYBEAN/OIL (60,000 lbs; US cent/lb) Close Previous High/Low Dec 12 47.77107 words
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Article70 2012-11-12 24 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTS Nov 08 CRUDE (FOB origin) US$/barrel Close Change Brent blend (1-Mth F) 106.17 -0.99 WTI (Near Mth) 85.15 0.41 Dubai (1-Mth F) 104.04 -2.92 Tapis blend 112.8 -2.91 Minas 106.58 -2.91 PRODUCT US$/barrel (FOB S'pore) Close Change Naphtha 101.67 -3.83 Jet Kerosene 123.51 -3.01 US$/barrel OpecOil Basket70 words
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Article22 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 S$ Bid Offer 1-month 1.2223 1.2231 2-months 1.2223 1.2231 3-months 1.2223 1.2231 6-months 1.2220 1.2229 Source: OCBC22 words
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Article64 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 Aluminium, 99.7% purity(US$/tonne) Close Previous Cash 1901.50 1902.00 3 months 1921.00 1925.00 Copper, Grade A(US$/tonne) Cash 7568.00 7628.75 3 months 7570.00 7630.00 Lead(US$/tonne) Cash 2177.50 2228.50 3 months 2149.00 2208.00 Nickel (US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 3 months *****.00 *****.00 Tin(US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 3 months *****.0064 words
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Article78 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 COCOA (£/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Dec 12 1540 1519 1544/1518 Mar 13 1538 1518 1542/1516 May 13 1544 1524 1547/1523 Jul 13 1552 1532 1557/1531 COFFEE(US$/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Nov 12 1944 1943 1942/1935 Jan 13 1976 1966 1978/1951 Mar 13 1993 1982 1994/1966 May 13 200978 words
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1050 2012-11-12 24 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 1 146 466 6.63 18 Conv Ratio Baker Technology Ltd W*****6 0.1 1 32 2 315.00 0 Price Best World Intl Ltd W*****5 0.3 1 30 841,050 words
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Article470 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 A$ C$ Rmb Euro HK$ Ind Rs Rupiah Yen Won RM NZ$ Pak Rs Peso S$ Rand Sfr NT$ Baht Pound US$ Australia 1.041 6.504 0.817 8.078 56.756 100.395 0.828 11.332 3.192 1.276 100.056 42.774 1.274 9.058 0.986 30.275 31.945 0.652 1.042 Canada 0.960 6.246470 words
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Article58 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 (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$) 0.***** 3 mths 0.***** 0.***** 9 mths SWAP Mid rates (S$) 12 mths 0.***** SWAP Mid rates58 words
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Article134 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 GOLD(US$/oz) Nov 09 Nov 08 Hong Kong 1745.60 1731.00 Nov 09 Nov 08 London 1731.11 1716.16 1731.88 1716.93 Source: Thomson Reuters CAST BAR Nov 09 (S$) Selling Buying Kilobar ***** ***** PAMP GOLD BARS (S$) Selling Buying 1gm 153 68 5gm 435 341 10gm 777 682134 words
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Article85 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 TREASURY BILLS Period Issue Maturity Yesterday's Day's code Bid High Low 3-Month BQ*****T 07-Feb-13 0.24 6-Month BS*****V 02-May-13 0.26 1-Year BY*****X 01-Nov-13 0.27 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity Close Day's code rate Bid High Low 2-Year N*****0N 0.25 01-Oct-14 102.11 5-Year N*****0Z 2.375 01-Apr-17 108.7585 words
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Article57 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 KLCE PALM FUTURES (RM/MT) Delivery Opening Sett Av Vol Open Month Range Price Price High Low Done Position Nov 12 2260.0 2257.0 2260.0 2235.0 166 2275 Dec 12 2277.0 2297.0 2314.0 2260.0 1181 ***** Jan 13 2343.0 2336.0 2364.0 2308.0 ***** ***** Feb 13 2387.0 2375.057 words
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Article156 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 Against US$ Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Australian dollar 1.2736 1.2751 1.0420 1.0425 Canadian dollar 1.2232 1.2244 1.0011 1.0007 Euro 1.5590 1.5602 1.2755 1.2756 NZ dollar 0.9984 0.9994 0.8168 0.8171 Sterling pound 1.9535 1.9554156 words
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Article121 2012-11-12 24 As at 9am Nov 09 Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency: Currencies Sell Buy Aust dollar 1.303 1.241 Can dollar 1.253 1.194 Euro 1.598 1.522 Sterling pound 1.994 1.918 NZ dollar 1.029 0.971 US dollar 1.249 1.19 Local dollars to 100 units of foreign121 words
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Article154 2012-11-12 24 Nov 9 $S Offer Bid 0vernight 0.03 0.01 1-month 3/8 1/4 2-months 3/8 1/4 3-months 3/8 1/4 Overnight mode: 0.03 US$ Offer Bid 7 days 0.22 0.12 1 month 0.28 0.18 2 months 0.38 0.28 3 months 0.45 0.35 6 months 0.70 0.50 9 months 0.85 0.65 12154 words
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Advertisement64 2012-11-12 26 TO ADVERTISE IN .THE Business Times Shipping times CALL JOE WONG SpotlightAward Wins Recognition Come publicise your Award Wins Recognition, Ship Christenings Delivery of New Builds, Project Completion, Vessel Conversion Refurbishment, and Company Anniversaries. There’s no better way to anchor your company to new opportunities than with an advertisement in64 words
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Article, Illustration952 2012-11-12 27 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - Amid tight IT budgets, more Asia-Pacific companies are looking for cost savings, reports AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY reportsAMIT AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY WITH most regional companies either facing IT budget cuts or cautious spending regimes due to tight economic conditions, one company that is anticipating good business952 words
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923 2012-11-12 27 VICTORIA HO - He thinks it’s ready to take on the likes of Symantec, IBM By VICTORIA HO WITH 2012 coming to a close, it would have been almost the same timeframe that Alex Pinchev took the reins of Acronis as923 words
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285 2012-11-12 27 AFP [TAIPEI] Taiwan’s leading smartphone maker HTC yesterday said it has reached a global settlement with technology giant Apple, bringing an end to all outstanding litigation between the two companies. The deal includes a 10-year licensing agreement over patents, HTC said. “HTCAFP - 285 words
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Article, Illustration857 2012-11-12 28 LOO PO LI - More holistic approach needed to protect company data: security vendors By LOO PO LI MANY companies are still stuck in time, thinking that anti-virus software and firewalls are still good enough to stop hackers. They need to have a more big-picture approach towards857 words
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Article, Illustration774 2012-11-12 28 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - Its new product MyIT helps simplify BYOD conundrum By AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY BMC Software is looking to grow in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region by riding on trends like workload automation, consumerisation of IT, and cloud computing, says Chip Salyards, the company’s774 words
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640 2012-11-12 28 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - By AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY TRADE has always been the backbone of Singapore’s economy and a recent study has shown that about 80 per cent of businesses here expect to be using the Internet as a channel for commerce two years from now.640 words
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625 2012-11-12 28 VEN SREENIVASAN - By VEN SREENIVASAN THE Obama campaign used it to reach out to individual voters. Companies are using it to target specific customers, based on preferences, needs and circumstances. Companies use it to trou-ble-shoot even before trouble crops up. Welcome to the world625 words
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