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Title Section25 2008-09-26 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES Singapore 85 cents online at http://www.businesstimes.com.sg «v a Singapore press holdings publication co regn no *****2868E mica (p) 197/08/2008 Friday, September 26,200825 words
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743 2008-09-26 1 ANDREW MARKS - ANDREW MARKS Bush, Obama, McCain put politics aside to ensure bailout goes through; key proposals watered down By in New York THE present and future presidents of the United States are coming together to clear the way for the proposed US$7OO billion743 words
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473 2008-09-26 1 Reuters But BEA customers continue to withdraw deposits [HONG KONG] Shares in Bank of East Asia rebounded yesterday after its chairman and billionaire Li Ka-shing bought up stock, while hundreds of nervous customers continued to withdraw their savings– Reuters - 473 words
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Article, Illustration214 2008-09-26 1 IN KEEPING with the mood of the moment, i?r Weefcerarf goes slightly car-crazy. GEOFFREY EU writes about an extraordinary convoy of supercars including Lamborghini Gallardos, Ferrari 4305, Porsche Turbos and GT3s, and an Aston Martin DB9 that recently went on a 1,800 km road trip. SAMUEL EEARTHUR LEE - 214 words
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Miscellaneous45 2008-09-26 1 ftz 4 RETAIL AVIATION SHORT SELLING BE INSPIRED I Takashimaya is Budget airlines scramble PENALTIES Zap for daily inspiration. thinking themes for KL-S'pore slots Dealers put names Win a Nikon Digital page 20 page 32 to petition page 2 Camera! page 15 C THE SWISH45 words
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TOP STORIES
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THREE-MINUTE DIGEST
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87 2008-09-26 2 THE present and future presidents of the US are coming together to clear the way for the proposed US$7OO billion bailout of major banking institutions that would avert the threat of a global meltdown of the financial markets. President George W Bush87 words
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57 2008-09-26 2 CHINA Huaneng-owned Tuas Power said yesterday it will build a $2 billion clean coal/biomass cogeneration plant on Jurong Island to supply steam and electricity to petrochemical customers. And next week, Japanese/Frenchowned Lion Power, which acquired Senoko Power this month, is scheduled to announce57 words
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74 2008-09-26 2 DBS Group yesterday sought to reassure customers in Hong Kong about its stability after "malicious rumours" caused shares of Bank of East Asia to sink as depositors queued to withdraw their money. Responding to media queries, DBS said in a statement issued in74 words
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106 2008-09-26 2 WITH the deadline for bids for Hapag-Lloyd set at the end of the month, reports say the container shipping unit of Germany's TUI would prefer a firm offer by this weekend. But the odds of anything materialising are not looking as good as they106 words
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57 2008-09-26 2 LOCAL banks, normally seen as dull and not terribly imaginative, are now a preferred choice of the rich who seek a safe haven for their funds. High net worth individuals typically place their millions with the international private banks which offer a wealth57 words
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64 2008-09-26 2 JAPANESE retailer Takashimaya Singapore, which continued to achieve record earnings last year, is planning to create a range of exclusive merchandise for its Singapore store to give it an edge over the competition. The retailer is looking at a themed concept like64 words
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73 2008-09-26 2 CHINA now has more super rich than Japan, mostly entrepreneurs benefiting from the country's surging economic growth, according to an annual survey by Merrill Lynch and Capgemini published yesterday. Japan is still home to 56 per cent of high net worth individuals in73 words
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50 2008-09-26 2 INDIA may cap rupee losses at between 46 and 47 a dollar as further declines will strain finances of state-owned refiners reeling from a rebound in oil prices, according to a former member of a central bank panel. INDIA, PAGE 2850 words
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Article538 2008-09-26 2 RONNIE LIM - RONNIE LIM Genco opts for clean coal plant and biomass cogen on Jurong Island By [SINGAPORE] Competition among the newly-divested generation companies (gencos) here is hotting up. China Huaneng-owned Tuas Power (TP) said yesterday it will build a $2 billion clean coal/biomass cogeneration plant on538 words
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576 2008-09-26 2 LYNETTE KHOO - LYNETTE KHOO They say that SGX move is too harsh on honest mistakes By [SINGAPORE] The penalties imposed by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on naked shorts took effect yesterday but some brokers are already up in arms, voicing their unhappiness and seeking a policy reversal.576 words
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454 2008-09-26 4 S JAYASANKARAN - S JAYASANKARAN Deal suggests postponing party polls to give PM face-saving exit By in Kuala Lumpur SPECULATION is mounting that a proposed deal hammered out by the management committee of the dominant United Malays National Organisation (Umno) on Wednesday night could see the454 words
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419 2008-09-26 4 UMA SHANKARI - UMA SHANKARI It's 3rd globally, behind London and NY, with biggest gain of top 20 By [SINGAPORE] Singapore has been ranked third in The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), behind London and New York, according to a new report published by the City419 words
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455 2008-09-26 4 CHOW PENN NEE - CHOW PENN NEE By [SINGAPORE] DBS Group yesterday sought to reassure customers in Hong Kong about its stability after "malicious rumours" caused shares of Bank of East Asia (BEA) Hong Kong's third-largest lender to sink as depositors queued to withdraw their money. Responding455 words
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MARKETS DIGEST
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Article43 2008-09-26 4 ICOMP 1,024.74 -3.66 IIKKEI225 12,006.53 -108.50 1ANG SENG 18,934.43 -27.56 ;et INDEX 621.14 +0.71 JAKARTA COM P 1,870.06 -13.49 IANILACOMP 2,566.37 +56.05 ;eoulcomp 1,501.63 +5.65 ;henzhen B 306.72 +11.77 IUMBAI IND 13,547.18 -145.34 10.30AM EDT Cham )OW 11,011.87 +186.70 IASDAQ 2,188.42 +32.7443 words
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Article22 2008-09-26 4 Bloomberg Singapore 5.38 MALAYSIA 6.72 HONGKONG 5.25 ST. S. BRITAIN 5.00 US 5.00 CANADA 4.75 SWITZERLAND 3.63 ND!A 1375 Source:Bloomberg - 22 words
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Article40 2008-09-26 4 IS$ (S$ per US$) 1.422 (US$/S$ per 1.859 2.64. :uro (USS/SS/E) 1.470 2.091 'EN 105.80 74.4I 3.430 2.412 IK$ 7.772 5.46. !AHT 34.01 23.91 lUPIAH 9,380 6,595 1ENMINBI 6.821 4.791 INDIAN RUPEE 46.29 32.5. 1.194 0.83! IZ$ 1.454 1.02240 words
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Advertisement323 2008-09-26 2 II BEAMED CERR U T I i Announcement It has come to the notice of The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA") that malicious rumours have been circulated questioning the stability of the Bank. The Management of BEA understands that these rumours were first disseminated in Hong Kong via electronic323 words
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SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
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Article, Illustration91 2008-09-26 6 YEN MENG JIIN AS the Formula One Grand Prix draws nearer, not only the track but the buildings around it are being readied for action. An artistic light show presented by Credit Suisse will be projected on to Marina Mandarin Hotel. Spectators will see nine toYEN MENG JIIN - 91 words
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308 2008-09-26 6 NISHA RAMCHANDANI - NISHA RAMCHANDANI By DESPITE disappointment over having his appeal against the loss of Formula One championship points turned down, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is focused on making them up when he gets behind the wheel in Singapore this weekend for the world's first308 words
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579 2008-09-26 6 VINCENT WEE - VINCENT WEE Private events on super-yachts planned at One Degree 15, Marina at Keppel Bay By HOW much of the Fl action is happening afloat depends on where you are. And as you would expect, the downtown marinas One Degree 15579 words
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211 2008-09-26 8 ARTHUR LEE - ARTHUR LEE By WHO will win on Sunday night? If you think you have the correct answer, you may just be able to make some money by placing your bets with Singapore Pools. Lewis Hamilton appears to be the favourite offering odds211 words
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560 2008-09-26 8 SAMUEL EE - SAMUEL EE Trade body says buzz is a draw; but show's small size, entry fee may hurt By FAR from competing with the Singapore Motorshow 2008, this weekend's Fl race is expected to boost the attendance numbers of the local motor event. Organised by560 words
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Article, Illustration552 2008-09-26 8 SAMUEL EE - F1 tyres cost Bridgestone US$ 100m per season SAMUEL EE By AS the official supplier of tyres to the 10 Formula One teams, Bridgestone deploys 2,000 tyres per race and spends US$lOO million a season. So is it worth it? The answer is an emphatic yes, according to Naotaka Horio,ARTHUR LEE - 552 words
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262 2008-09-26 8 NISHA RAMCHANDANI - NISHA RAMCHANDANI By THOSE planning to make the most of the parties spawned by this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix can hop on a free water taxi along the Singapore River. Sponsored by Johnnie Walker as part of the Join The Pact262 words
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Advertisement139 2008-09-26 9 B Redefining f 1 YOUR SPACE At the new Ascott Singapore Raffles Place, enjoy an evening of revelry with friends in the comfort of your spacious luxurious residence. Entertain with a gourmet JiS^-— spread by our award *b* T" winning chef Julien Bompard, or have your favourite groceries delivered to139 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration599 2008-09-26 10 R SIVANITHY - R SIVANITHY STOCKS Market weak throughout the day despite attempts at penalising short-sellers NOW that all the shorts have been forced to cover their positions and that short-selling is outlawed in the US, Europe and many Asian countries, does this mean that the current sellingBloomberg - 599 words
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Article95 2008-09-26 10 Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Up Down Unch lulti Ind 0 8 7 0 0 0 0 8 7 lanufacturing 26 73 54 34 79 63 Commerce 22 19 17 25 23 21 )t/Stor/Comms 10 19 11 19 ■inance 10 19 11 19 instruction 10 1195 words
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Article106 2008-09-26 10 MAIN SDQ TOTAL MAIN SDQ TOTAL lulti Ind 10,177 10,177 47,249 47,249 lanufacturing 252,394 14,011 266,405 147,156 931 148,087 lommerce 75,749 3,927 79,676 39,313 847 40,160 'pt/Stor/Comms 93,794 1,016 94,810 206,984 168 207,152 :i nance 21,654 15 21,669 180,551 180,552 lonstruction 9,528 15,152 24,680 1,245 598 1,844106 words
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Article104 2008-09-26 10 lapitaLand 3.580 -0.130 lapitaMall 2.290 jtyDev 9.320 -0.110 losco Corp 1.800 +0.030 IBS Grp 16.900 +0.040 :&N 3.760 -0.120 Sent Intl 0.460 iolden Agri 0.390 -0.015 IK Land 3.160 +0.070 IMH 27.360 +0.060 ISH 14.080 +0.020 lardineC&C 15.800 -0.080 Ceppel Corp 8.490 -0.130 Ceppel Land 3.050104 words
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Article, Illustration980 2008-09-26 10 CHOW PENN NEE - CHOW PENN NEE Wilmar International Sept 25 close: $2.76 Deutsche Bank, Sept 23 MISUNDERSTOOD downstream play that offers double-digit growth: Wilmar is a key beneficiary of growing consumption of edible oils and proteins in China. As the largest refiner, rising industry crude palm oil (CPO) output will raiseBloomberg - 980 words
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Article, Illustration506 2008-09-26 10 LARRY WEE - LARRY WEE OVERNIGHT warnings from US President George W Bush and Fed boss Ben Bernanke weighed down the US dollar and some of its weaker Asian counterparts yesterday. Seeking quick passage of a US$7OO billion bailout package from US lawmakers, both highlighted the veryReuters - 506 words
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Article62 2008-09-26 10 Sep 25 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS -834.00+198.0 BT CADI -*****.00 -112.0 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 -83.00 FTSE ST Mid Cap 539.48 -6.95 FTSE ST Small Cap 438.97 -4.13 FTSE ST All Share 597.30 -7.87 FTSE ST China Top 268.25 -4.29 FTSE ST China 265.65 -3.38 UOB Catalist62 words
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Article58 2008-09-26 10 VOLUME Yanlord 38,872,000 Abterra 35,264,000 Sing Tel 34,210,000 Thai Beverage 26,394,000 China Energy 25,230,000 China Hongxing 25,111,000 Golden Agri 19,941,000 Sunmoon 19,262,000 JiutianC 18,193,000 Capita Land 15,653,000 VALUE(S) Sing Tel 111,619,970 Capita Land 56,702,270 DBS Grp 45,547,540 OCBC Bk 41,031,640 UOB 40,548,110 SGX 39,911,740 Yanlord 38,522,910 Keppel58 words
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Article101 2008-09-26 10 lTelSGAePW*****3 CLOSE UP 49 17.5 55.6 Sini Junma 32 14.5 82.9 OCBCC 5.1%NCPS 100 9630 14.0 0.1 Great Eastern 1420 10.0 0.7 HKLand 316 10.0 2.3 Keda Com 16 9.5 146.2 Sini lTelMBLePW*****5 33.5 9.5 39.6 Parkwa 1 Hid. 187 9.0 5.1 STI 2900SGAePW*****0 89 9.0 11.3 JMH 2736101 words
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Article117 2008-09-26 10 CLOSE DOWN 1262 -45.0 -3.4 India Ni 10 Kej T&T 419 -44.0 -9.! DBS Bk6% NCPS 10 ***** -40.0 -0.4 Asia Pac Brew 1220 -30.0 -2.4 SIA 200 1452 -26.0 -1.8 DBS MBLJCW*****0 306 -24.0 -7.3 SPC 465 -23.0 -4.7 GLD 10US$ 8758 -21.3 -0.2 STI2650 DBePW*****1 60.5 -16.5117 words
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Article83 2008-09-26 10 iere! S$ stands Sep 25 CHNG CLOSE FRSep24 YR2008 S$ LOW S$ HIGH USS 1.4210 0.11 1.4542 1.3457 Euro 2.0907 -0.21 2.2064 2.0070 Pounds 2.6398 0.16 2.8431 2.5018 AS 1.1936 -0.07 1.3251 1.1229 Yen* 1.3408 -0.05 1.4484 1.2619 Rupiah* 0.***** 0.59 0.***** 0.***** Baht* 4.1905 -0.16 4.4299 4.0190 Peso*83 words
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397 2008-09-26 14 VINCENT WEE - VINCENT WEE NOL expected to drive hard bargain; risk of owner TUI aborting sale looms By WITH the deadline for bids for Hapag-Lloyd set at the end of the month, reports say the container shipping unit of Germany's TUI would prefer a firm offer397 words
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456 2008-09-26 14 LYNETTE KHOO - LYNETTE KHOO It denies receiving help from official to get land-use rights By YANLORD Land Group yesterday dismissed market rumours of links with a graft case concerning a former Chinese official and lifted the trading halt on its shares. The rumours456 words
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423 2008-09-26 15 SIOW LI SEN - SIOW LI SEN They are taking lower returns in exchange for greater security By LOCAL banks, normally seen as dull and not terribly imaginative, are now a preferred choice of the rich who seek a safe haven for their funds. High net worth423 words
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541 2008-09-26 15 EMILYN YAP - EMILYN YAP MOST observers would agree that this is hardly the best time to be in the property business. With economic growth slowing, stock markets see-sawing, credit tightening and construction costs rising, even the big boys in the industry are bracing for541 words
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COMPANY BRIEFS
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81 2008-09-26 15 SUNRIGHT said that net profit dived 49 per cent to $2.1 million for the year ended July 31 on an 8 per cent dip in turnover to $115.2 million. Sunright executive chairman and CEO Sam Lim said that the introduction of new "quad81 words
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81 2008-09-26 15 PORTEK International said yesterday that discussions are continuing with a certain party to acquire shares in the company. No agreement has been reached on the possible transaction yet, and there is no certainty as to whether one will take place, said Portek, adding that81 words
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86 2008-09-26 15 HIAP Seng Engineering said that its 87 per cent-owned subsidiary, HS Compression Process, has signed a letter of intent with an offshore company for the supply of gas compressor modules worth US$3B.7 million for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel project.86 words
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131 2008-09-26 15 HSU Fu Chi International told shareholders yesterday that the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) had detected presence of melamine in two of its puffed rice roll products on Wednesday. As a result, the company has recalled all such products from the Singapore market.131 words
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387 2008-09-26 17 EMILYN YAP - EMILYN YAP Investors are shifting their money into safer havens, says Lipper analyst By ASSETS managed by equity funds in Singapore have taken a hit due to poor market performance and a migration to lower-risk investments. According to data from fund tracker387 words
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90 2008-09-26 17 Reuters [MANILA] The Philippine Stock Exchange yesterday said that it plans to enter into an agreement with five South-east Asian bourses to set up electronic links and create an Asean trading board. "It is an agreement in principle," PSE president Francis Lim, said. "The– Reuters - 90 words
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Article271 2008-09-26 17 CATALIST-LISTED Hup Soon Global Corporation, which sells automotive aftermarket products, agricultural equipment, industrial supplies and materials-han-dling equipment, is teaming up with a Thai partner to redevelop its property in Bangkok. Hup Soon Global's Thai-based associate United Motor Works (Siam) Public Company (UMWS) has entered271 words
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Article, Illustration411 2008-09-26 17 EMILYN YAP - EMILYN YAP Development will add 350,000 sq ft of prime Grade A space in 2011 By UNITED Overseas Bank and OUB Centre will invest $540 million to jointly develop a new commercial tower in the heart of Raffles Place. The 38-storey development411 words
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Article, Illustration752 2008-09-26 19 KALPANA RASHIWALA - KALPANA RASHIWALA New MD believes themed concept will give it edge over competition By JAPANESE retailer Takashimaya Singapore, which continued to achieve record earnings last year, is planning to create a range of exclusive merchandise for its Singapore store to give itARTHUR LEE - 752 words
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420 2008-09-26 19 LEE U- WEN - LEE U-WEN By FINANCIAL institutions (FI) that are appointing independent bodies to help complainants who have bought certain complex products from them have been told to update their terms of reference before engaging these third parties. In a statement issued late last night,420 words
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361 2008-09-26 19 AS Singapore revs up for its first Formula One race and thousands of locals and visitors converge on the circuit from today, at least one person is looking at the whole experience of burning rubber, noisy fast cars and food and material waste through green eyes.361 words
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175 2008-09-26 19 SINGAPORE companies will soon be able to supply top Japanese automotive companies in China, via a business matching platform by IE Singapore. Meetings that took place yesterday will be followed by site visits to factories of Japanese Tier One automotive firms175 words
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Article, Illustration500 2008-09-26 21 CHEW XIANG - CHEW XIANG He will officiate at the ground-breaking ceremony for the 50b yuan project By in Tianjin, China THE Tianjin eco-city project developed by a Si-no-Singapore joint venture could become a financial hub for China's north-east region, Senior Minister Goh ChokI DENNIS THONG/LIANHE ZAOBAO - 500 words
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212 2008-09-26 21 TWELVE tourism companies yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to commit to a programme to tackle the industry's high staff turnover. The Advance with Skills programme (ASP) is a $1.5 million collaboration between the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Tourism212 words
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Article51 2008-09-26 21 THE board of the Singapore Symphonia Company has been re-appointed by Information, Communications and the Arts Minister, Lee Boon Yang, for a new two-year term beginning today. Chaired by Cham Tao Soon for the past nine years, the new 14-member board includes five new51 words
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42 2008-09-26 21 KHATTARWONG has entered into a cooperation agreement with Thailand's Chavalit Law Group. The firms will cooperate for mutual benefit by sharing precedents, expertise and resources, and referring work to each other on a non-exclusive basis.42 words
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55 2008-09-26 21 GFIA, Asia's longestestablished hedge fund research firm has marked the 10th anniversary of its founding in September 1998. Principal and founder Peter Douglas said: "Although our investable universe, and the competitive landscape, have both changed hugely over the past 10 years, we have consistently and55 words
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Article, Illustration351 2008-09-26 22 Reuters Credit crisis is in full bloom, and is the worst since World War 11, he adds [NEW YORK] US federal budget deficits of as much as US$BOO billion, double the current level, will be the "norm" following a proposed financial system bailout,– Reuters - 351 words
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Article353 2008-09-26 22 Reuters Exports to the US posted their sharpest fall ever from the same month a year earlier [TOKYO] Japan's trade balance slid into deficit in August as sky-high oil prices ramped up import costs while exports slowed to a crawl, adding to the pain– Reuters - 353 words
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345 2008-09-26 24 Bloomberg It says that it has verbal agreement with no limit to the extension [KUALA LUMPUR] Malayan Banking Bhd, Malaysia's biggest bank by assets, said that it received "verbal" agreement from Indonesia's regulator to extend the timing for its sale of a 20 per– Bloomberg - 345 words
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Article179 2008-09-26 24 Bloomberg [PUTRAJAYA] Malaysia's economy is "on track" to meet the government's growth forecast this year even as the US financial turmoil threatens global expansion, Finance Minister Najib Razak said yesterday. "So far we are still able to achieve 5.7 per cent or 5.5 per cent– Bloomberg - 179 words
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Article, Illustration487 2008-09-26 24 Reuters Demand for gold bars set to drive sales up by 20% [JAKARTA] Indonesian gold consumption could jump by 20 per cent this year, driven by higher demand for gold bars as investors seek to shield themselves in a volatile economic environment, an industry official– Reuters; REUTERS - 487 words
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203 2008-09-26 24 Reuters [JAKARTA] Indonesia's imports of steel products could jump about sixfold this year on tight local production and as steelmakers build up stocks to guard against price hikes, an industry ministry official said on Wednesday. Imports of semi-finished steel products including slab andReuters - 203 words
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425 2008-09-26 25 Reuters But Japanese still account for 56% of people in Asia-Pac with US$l m assets [HONG KONG] China now has more super rich than Japan, mostly entrepreneurs benefiting from the country's surging economic growth, according to an annual survey by Merrill Lynch and– Reuters - 425 words
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377 2008-09-26 25 Reuters [HONG KONG] Cases of breast cancer are expected to climb dramatically in China in the years ahead, researchers say, unless women avoid weight gain and limit their alcohol intake two leading risk factors for the disease. Combining the results of a statistical– Reuters - 377 words
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Article, Illustration408 2008-09-26 25 Reuters [HONG KONG] The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) yesterday said that China's contaminated milk powder scandal was "deplorable" as more countries in Asia and Europe banned imports of Chinese milk products. Beijing is battling public alarm and international– Reuters; AP - 408 words
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Article190 2008-09-26 25 Reuters Lock-up period cut to 10 days from 30 days [SHANGHAI] China's Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges have shortened the lock-up period preventing major shareholders from buying back listed companies' shares during corporate results seasons, state media said yesterday, in the latest official step to– Reuters - 190 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration498 2008-09-26 27 Bloomberg Further rupee losses will strain finances of state refiners, says ex-RBI official [NEW DELHI] India may cap rupee losses at between 46 and 47 a dollar as further declines will strain finances of state-owned refiners reeling from a rebound in oil prices, according toBloomberg; REUTERS - 498 words
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Advertisement465 2008-09-26 27 A Brunch Divine A culinary wonderland unfolded before us; choices aplenty complemented with unlimited Champagne. Freshly-shucked oysters and crustacean ChamD<ii?ne Brunch on ice beckoned as did the petit canapes and cheese. Meanwhile, succulent roasts and gourmet creations vied for attention alongside breakfast favourites. The epicurean journey was heightened with an465 words
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Article, Illustration520 2008-09-26 28 -AFP He also said that China would aid any international bid to defuse turmoil [UNITED NATIONS] Cash-rich China weighed in on the US financial crisis on Wednesday, with Premier Wen Jiabao warning that its international impact could become "more serious" and stressing the-AFP; AP - 520 words
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WORLD WATCH
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123 2008-09-26 28 -AFP [BERLIN] The United States will cease to be the economic "superpower" because of the financial crisis, and Wall Street and the world "will never be the same again", German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck said yesterday. "The long-term consequences of the-AFP - 123 words
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78 2008-09-26 28 Bloomberg [HONG KONG] The US government's US$7OO billion bank rescue plan won't be enough to revive the finance industry, said investor Marc Faber, who forecast the so-called Black Monday crash in 1987. The government should buy out struggling home owners, Mr Faber, managing– Bloomberg - 78 words
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104 2008-09-26 28 Reuters [NEW YORK] Two former employees of credit card issuer MBNA, now owned by Bank of America, said they were forced to use aggressive and deceptive practices with customers in order to boost revenues. Cate Colombo, from Maine, said she signed up– Reuters - 104 words
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68 2008-09-26 28 Reuters [NEW YORK] Washington Mutual, the large US savings and loan company beleaguered by losses, has approached private equity firms about a potential takeover after a line-up of listed firms showed reluctance, the Wall Street Journal said citing sources. Carlyle Group and Blackstone– Reuters - 68 words
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419 2008-09-26 28 Bloomberg LATEST US DATA Firms cut spending on slow sales, tight credit conditions [NEW YORK] August orders for US durable goods fell more than twice what was forecast, a sign that slower sales and tighter credit conditions prompted companies to cut spending.– Bloomberg - 419 words
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754 2008-09-26 29 -AFP Critics argue it has had the effect of weakening firms, forcing them to raise capital to offset anticipated losses [WASHINGTON] An obscure accounting rule is getting fresh attention in the current financial crisis, with critics saying banks are hurt by being forced to-AFP - 754 words
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Article, Illustration278 2008-09-26 30 Reuters [SEOUL] A South Korean court sentenced the founder of the Daewoo conglomerate to 18 months in prison yesterday for trying to avoid paying billions of dollars in fines but let him stay out of jail for showing remorse. Kirn– Reuters; REUTERS - 278 words
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754 2008-09-26 30 Reuters NEWS ANALYSIS They face rising premiums as debts mature amid frozen primary market [NEW YORK/LONDON] The financial earthquake that shook Wall Street last week may be followed by a US$9OO billion aftershock as bank debt comes due in the next year. US– Reuters - 754 words
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455 2008-09-26 31 YEN SREENIVASAN - YEN SREENIVASAN Tiger plans 5 daily flights, Jetstar Asia plans 3, Air Asia to increase services By [SINGAPORE] A free-for-all is about to kick in on the lucrative Singa-pore-Kuala Lumpur route, with Singapore's Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia significantly bumping up flights between the455 words
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542 2008-09-26 31 Bloomberg Machinists strike may further delay delivery of 787 Dreamliner [BOSTON] Boeing Co may have to finance more aircraft for its customers and absorb some cancellations because of the financial crisis spreading from the US, CEO Jim McNerney said here on Wednesday.Bloomberg - 542 words
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311 2008-09-26 31 Bloomberg [MILAN] Alitalia SpA, the insolvent Italian airline, is operating on "a razor's edge" and may run out of cash after a Sept 30 deadline to find a buyer, said Augusto Fantozzi, the carrier's government-appointed administrator. Mr Fantozzi also said– Bloomberg - 311 words
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89 2008-09-26 31 Reuters [ROME] Air France-KLM is in talks to take a 15-25 per cent stake in the Italian consortium CAI that had bid for parts of Alitalia, a source close to the talks said on Wednesday. CAI withdrew its offer for Alitalia's assets– Reuters - 89 words
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Article108 2008-09-26 31 '000 >es CH Offshore Chuan Hup Hldgs Cosco Corp CWTLtd Ezra Hldgs First Ship Lease Freight Links Grand Banks laya Hold Ltd KWentures Keppel Corp MTQ Corp NOL Pacific Shipping Pan-United Corp Rickmers Mari Samudera Ship Sembcorp Indust Sembcorp Marine Spore Ship Star Cruises 0.53 0.31 1.80 0.52 1.20108 words
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Article32 2008-09-26 31 '000 :lse Int'G Logistics JMSC Foreign yisia Bulk Carrie JCB Holdings Jepline Bhd ....0.68 ....8.65 ....8.30 3.06 ....2.99 ....0.10 -0.03 0.20 0.05 -0.04 -0.09 -0.01 17 195 1373 932 47 2032 words
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Article13 2008-09-26 31 ■oo thai Precious Ship ...15.90 Regional Cont 13.70 0.10 0.10 609 23413 words
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Article24 2008-09-26 31 '000 >GS0 phil Aboitiz Equity ...7.00 Intl Container 25.50 Keppel Marine unch Keppel Prop unch unch 0.50 unch unch 152 2438 0 024 words
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Article24 2008-09-26 31 [e^ taipei Evergreen Marine ....16.00 -0.35 First Steamship 42.60 Wan Hai Lines 14.50 fang Ming Marine ..11.60 -3.20 0.10 -0.30 6 4 724 words
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Article44 2008-09-26 31 '000 [e^ 'en tokyo Kawasaki Hvy Ind 231.00 -1.00 5649 Kawasaki Kisen 722.00 -43.00 6302 Mitsubishi Hvy 478.00 4.00 ***** Mitsui Eng&5bldg ..230.00 unch ***** Mitsui Osk Lines ..1010.00 -68.00 ***** Nippon Express 483.00 -6.00 3432 Nippon Yusen 758.00 -46.00 6566 Source: Reuters44 words
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Article168 2008-09-26 31 Bloomberg [SEOUL] STX Group, owner of Europe's largest shipyard, won a drill ship contract worth as much as US$l.2 billion from Noble Corp, the third-largest US offshore oil driller. The order, the first of its type won by South Ko-rea-based STX Heavy Industries Co,– Bloomberg - 168 words
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Article2515 2008-09-26 31 AIRLINE CODES: AA American Airlines (AAL), AF Air France (AFR), Al -ir India (AIC), AY Finnair Oy (FIN), Airlines (AZA), BA British Airways Public Ltd Co (BAW), BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BBC), Bl R< Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (RBA), E Airlines (BOU), BR EVA Airways Corpn2,515 words
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Article398 2008-09-26 33 THE seeds for tomorrow's industries including some which could add new lustre to once-derided "sunset" oil and petrochemical plants are being germinated in R&D laboratories here. With oil prices holding around US$lOO a barrel, after threatening to breach US$l5O not too long ago, companies such398 words
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Article, Illustration946 2008-09-26 33 LEON HADAR - LEON HADAR He suspends campaign and plans to skip TV debate to focus on financial crisis I HAT a huge difference a week makes in the economic and political opinions of the nation! At the beginning of last week, the major topic ofAFP - 946 words
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Article, Illustration685 2008-09-26 33 PAUL SAMUELSON - PAUL SAMUELSON THE BOTTOM LINE MANKIND is more ostrich than sage owl. Both in modern macroeconomics and modern geopolitics, optimists think too soon that they can discern a beginning of better days ahead. Earlier, the United States and its allies "defeated" the Taliban685 words
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Article, Illustration1163 2008-09-26 34 CHRIS DERI - CHRIS DERI They should anticipate even greater expectations of their own conduct and practices By THIS year's human rights campaigning around the Beijing Olympics provided business with an important lesson, albeit a lesson through omission. The 2008 Games were certainly not the first timeAFP - 1,163 words
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710 2008-09-26 34 JAMES PRESSLEY - JAMES PRESSLEY Bloomberg By WHEN Robert J Shiller looks at the sub-prime mortgage maelstrom, he sees more than Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc and Merrill Lynch Co sliding down the financial drain. He sees parallels to the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression and theBloomberg - 710 words
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Article8799 2008-09-26 35 Transaction date: Sep 25 52-wks Tel High Low Code Last Sale Vol Day Last Quote Div Gr Yld C000) High Low Buyer Seller C'vr Net P/E M Cap Sinil Company 5716 1st Software 16 4 3148 8Telecom 215 5 5834 A-Sonic 110 100 6389 ABFSG Bond ETF 248,799 words
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Article2041 2008-09-26 36 STOCK PRICES LEGEND: Straits Times Index Stocks; s Catalist Non-Sponsored; t Catalist; N Net or Tax-exempted dividend; ct Conditional Trdg; xd ex-dividend cd cum dividend; cri cum right issue cbi cum bonus issue; xri ex-right issue; xbi ex-bonus issue xall ex-all; cdxa cum dividend ex-all co cum offer2,041 words
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Article73 2008-09-26 36 52-Wk Tel h Low Code Last Sale Vol C000) Day lh Low Last Quote Buyer Seller Div GrYld Net MCap C'vr P/E $mil _Hii Com i Jib ***** 116 6065 Diamonds 6200 6200 6095 IS DJ US Tech 6097 IS MSCI Spore 6101 ISS&P500 ***** ***** 6170 SPDRS73 words
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Article61 2008-09-26 36 Hie Low Code Comi >an' Sale C000) Hie Low Bl rer Seller C'vr P/E $mil 123.8 55 6000 AVJennings.. 20.5 4 6134 Over&Gen 48.5 10 6017 StarCruises 283 155 6019 TanChonglnt ..A57cd ...A8 US10 -0.5 HK170 +10 ***** 3 10.5 170 10 170 52 3 10 121 10.561 words
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Article8665 2008-09-26 36 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS AIG Global Investment Corporation (S) Ltd AIGIF Acorns of Asia Balanced FundlS 1.801/ AIGIF Spore Bond Fund/A 1.297/ APS Asset Mgt Pte Ltd APS Alpha Fund!** 0.75/ APS Alpha Fund (USD)! A 0.53/ APS Komaba Asset Mgt Pte Ltd APS Komaba Global Bond SGD 0.8585/ APS Komaba8,665 words
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371 2008-09-26 37 In local curr In S$ In USS %dy %yr dy yr dy yr Index Change Change Change Change Change Change Sep 24 World Index Preliminan 889.4 -0.3 -21.4 0.4 -22.6 -0.4 -21.7 EAFE Preliminai 841.8 -0.4 -24.9 0.0 -26.0 -0.8 -25.2 Euro[ Preliminan 1147.8 -0.7371 words
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Article129 2008-09-26 37 As at 9am Sep 25 Singapore dollars to one unit rf foreign currency: Currencies Bid Offer Uist dollar 1.1800 1.1940 .an dollar 1.3640 1.3790 iuro 2.0710 2.0950 IZ dollar 0.9640 0.9850 iterline ind 2.6170 2.6460 JS dollar 1.4150 1.4310 .ocal dollars to 100 units if foreign129 words
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Article23 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 ten STI IIMSCI Se 301.7 305.3 301.5 "aiwan Se 235.8 241.8 236.9 Source: MF Global (S) Pte. Ltd23 words
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Article180 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 Offer Bid Overnight 1 5/8 1-month 1 3/4 2-months 1 3/4 3-months 1 3/4 Overnight mode: 1 3/4 US$ Offer 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 3/8 Bid 7 days 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months $Au 4.50 5.25180 words
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Article21 2008-09-26 37 sepzs Bid Offer 1-month 1.4193 1.4206 2 months 1.4167 1.4182 3-months 1.4138 1.4153 6-months 1.4065 1.4085 Source: OCBC21 words
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Article153 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 Zurrencies Bid Offer Bid Offer >$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Australian dollar 1.1908 1.1920 0.8375 0.8378 "anadian dollar 1.3715 1.3731 0.9646 0.9651 iuro 2.0905 2.0924 1.4703 1.4706 IZ dollar 0.9773 0.9789 0.6874 0.6880 jterline ind 2.6431 2.6457 1.8590 1.8595 IS dollar 1.4218 1.4228153 words
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Article317 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT URODOLLAR FUTURES 3ec08 v/lar09 un09 >ep09 EUROYEN TIBOR FUTURES 96.2800 96.7200 96.7200 96.7000 ***** 8004 4350 4070 3ec08 99.125 99.125 v/lar09 99.135 99.135 Iun09 99.120 99.130 iep09 99.040 99.100 3ec09 v/lar10 Iun10 >ep10 99.125 99.135 99.120 99.040 99.125 99.170317 words
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Article289 2008-09-26 37 se P 25 RUBBER Futures (Closing prices) RSS 1 (S cents/kg) Month High Low Close Sett Volume (tonnes) Open Interest Oct 08 Nov 08 Dec 08 Jan/Mar 09 Apr/Jun 09 Jul/Sep 09 399.75 397.50 395.00 393.25 394.75 396.25 RSS 3 (US cents/kg) Month High Low Sett Volume (tonnes)289 words
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Article102 2008-09-26 37 Sep 24 SOYBEANS (5,000 bu min; US cents/60 lb bushels) Close Previous High/Low Nov 08 1187.00 unch 1208.00 1178.50 Jan 09 1203.75 unch 1223.00 1197.00 Mar09 1217.50 1218.25 1238.00 1211.00 May 09 1229.50 1230.25 1245.00 1225.00 SOYBEAN/OIL (60,000 lbs;Uscent/lb) Close Previous High/Low Oct 08 47.70 47.74 48.53 47.50102 words
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Article77 2008-09-26 37 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTS Sep 24 CRUDE (FOB origin) US$/barrel Close Cham Brent blend (1-Mth F) 103.89 WTI (Near Mth) 105.23 Dubai (1-Mth F) 98.27 Tapis blend 109.80 Minas 104.70 0.32 -3.05 0.71 0.85 0.85 PRODUCT US$/barrel (FOB S'pore) Close Change Naphtha Jet Kerosene 91.45 125.20 -2.05 2.15 US$/barrel Opec Oil77 words
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Article466 2008-09-26 37 se P is AS CS Rmb Euro HKS IndRsRu Yen Won RM NZS Pak Rs Peso SS Rand Sfr NTS Baht Pound us: Australia 0.868 5.713 0.570 6.510 38.771 78.572 0.886 9.702 2.873 1.218 65.550 38.896 1.191 6.839 0.909 26.810 28.484 0.451 0.838 Canada 1.152 6.581 0.656466 words
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Article92 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 Period Issue code Maturity Yesterday's Bid Hii Day's |h Low 3-Month BQ*****N 26.12.08 1-Year BY*****N 04.05.09 1.40 1.49 1.4 1.24 1.32 1.32 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity code rate Close Bid Day's High Low 2-Year NX*****T 4.625 5-Year N *****0V 1.625 7-Year N*****0S 2.875 10-Year92 words
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Article132 2008-09-26 37 /oz) Hong Kong London 886.40 891.30 887.40 892.30 Sep 24 Sep 23 888.00 900.15 890.00 902.15 Source: Reuters CAST BAR (S$) Sep 25 Buying Selline Kilobar "43,595.01" ***** PAMP GOLD BARS (SS) Selling Buying Igm 5gm lOgm 20gm 50gm lOOgm 1 oz 1 oz UBS Kinebar™ 97.37 277.13132 words
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Article78 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 (US$) (SS) 3.***** 1.***** 1 mth 2 mths 3.***** 1.***** 3 mths 3.***** 1.***** 6 mths 3.***** 1.***** 9 mths 3.***** 1.***** 12 mths 3.***** 1.***** SWAP Offer rates (S$) 1 mth 1.***** 2 mths 1.***** 3 mths 1.***** 6 mths 1.***** 9 mths 1.***** 12 mths78 words
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Article61 2008-09-26 37 Sep 25 Delivery Month Opening Sett Av Range Price Price Hie Vol Open Done Position Low Oct 08 2261 Nov 08 2255 Dec 08 2275 Jan 09 2284 Total o/p: ***** contracts 2250 2330 2261 2264 2340 2255 2280 2351 2259 2281 2357 2272 Turnover: ***** Market tone:61 words
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Article67 2008-09-26 37 Aluminium, 99.7% purity (US$/tonne) Close Previous Cash 2450.20 2457.50 3 months 2503.00 2510.00 Copper, Grade A (US$/tonne) Cash 3 months 6926.50 6910.00 6992.00 6980.00 Lead (US$/tonne) Cash 1981.00 3 months 1995.00 1987.00 2000.00 Nickel (US$/tonne) Cash 3 months *****.00 *****.00 *****.00 *****.00 Tin (US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 367 words
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Article75 2008-09-26 37 Sep 24 (£/tonne) Close Prev Hii ih/Low Dec 08 1529 1502 1540/1501 Mar 09 1553 1523 1565/1523 May 09 1551 1522 1561/1538 Jul 09 1556 1530 1563/1552 COFFEE (US$/tonne) Close Pev High/Low Sep08 2112 2100 2115/2115 Nov 08 2132 2119 2141/2102 Jan 09 2160 2150 2168/2132 SUGAR (US tonne)75 words
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Article, Illustration1534 2008-09-26 41 By the time Fl practice sessions kick off tonight, parties will be in full swing to promote brands and even to raise sports funds, reports CHRISTOPHER LIM THE eyes of the world may be on the track at the first Formula One night race thisFILE PHOTO - 1,534 words
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Article, Illustration557 2008-09-26 42 Chinese singer Sa Ding Ding, Grammy-winning jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall and vibraphonist Dave Samuels are here to entertain, reports CHRISTOPHER LIM FOR some people, the sound of a Formula One car even when you're cocooned behind ear plugs is notAFP - 557 words
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Article, Illustration591 2008-09-26 43 Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a generally light, sometimes provocative and often delectable tale of art, love, romance and personal discovery, says GEOFFREY EU THE special charm of a Woody Allen movie always lies in his writing, which at its best is a wonderful591 words
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Article, Illustration432 2008-09-26 43 AMANDA DE GUZMAN - AMANDA DE GUZMAN By My Magic, director Eric Khoo's latest exploration of individuals living on the fringes of Singaporean life, is an emotionally ambitious, discomfiting film. Khoo points an unflinching camera towards an alcoholic father the excellent Francis Bosco attempting to make right by his son432 words
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Article, Illustration278 2008-09-26 43 I AMANDA DE GUZMAN - I AMANDA DE GUZMAN By The Chaser (Chugyeogja), is a sharply executed, tightly wound thriller from first-time director Na Hong Jin. While not as labyrinthine or unconventional as other Korean movies that have recently reached foreign shores Park Chan Wook's films come to278 words
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Article1049 2008-09-26 44 Alsace wines can be and often are drunk young, they are best when they have had at least 10 years in bottle, reports N X YONG THERE is one region whose wines suffer from great neglect when selecting wines for food and that is Alsace.1,049 words
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Article, Illustration497 2008-09-26 44 CHRISTOPHER LIM - CHRISTOPHER LIM CD REVIEW Live For You Y2J Universal Rating: B+ All Hope Is Gone Slipknot Roadrunner Records Rating: B+ Vanilla Leah Dizon Victor Entertainment Rating: C By JUDGING the true quality of acts based on albums is a tricky proposition. If you497 words
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Article, Illustration783 2008-09-26 45 Singapore strengthens its position as an international arts hub with the opening of a fine antiques gallery and the unveiling of a world-class art storage facility, reports CHEAH UI-HOON TRADE realities are such that if you wanted the best products of a country, you783 words
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Article, Illustration591 2008-09-26 45 SINGAPORE is taking a concrete step towards becoming an international arts hub, with lots at the $60 million state-of-the-art, high-security storage facility dedicated to offshore fine arts storage in Changi fully taken up. Though The Singapore Free Port, modelled after freeport warehouses in591 words
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Article, Illustration689 2008-09-26 45 EMILYN ANG - EMILYN ANG By THINGS are changing in Vietnam's art scene. Following the unprecedented rise of Chinese contemporary art, emerging Vietnamese artists are churning out artworks in the hope of catching the eye of auction houses and buyers worldwide. The downside is that popular youngYEN MENG JIIN - 689 words
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Article, Illustration605 2008-09-26 46 Well-known companies and dancers are expected to be well received by fans when the annual dance event takes place in October, reports UMA SHANKARI SINGAPORE'S biggest dance event, the yearly da:ns festival, returns in October with some well-known names that are sure to please fans.605 words
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Article, Illustration499 2008-09-26 46 BEN MUNROE - BEN MUNROE By "BOOM!" goes the economy, fuelled by ever-escalat-ing property prices, and "boom!" go the pile-drivers creating foundations for the shiny new edifices that are the symbol of this burgeoning prosperity. But it's a quieter sound that heralds the end of dreams and499 words
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Article, Illustration876 2008-09-26 46 CHRISTOPHER LIM - CHRISTOPHER LIM By MORALITY is a relatively new addition to video gaming, but when Fable II is released on Oct 21, it's set to take ethical ramifications to a whole new level. In the old days, the goal was just to win a game, without any876 words
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Article, Illustration442 2008-09-26 48 GENEVIEVE CUA - GENEVIEVE CUA STOCK markets have fallen sharply this year, soaking up a substantial amount of wealth. Consultants, however, remain optimistic that global wealth remains on an upward trajectory. Merrill Lynch and Capgemini, for instance, expect the Asia Pacific wealth market to grow by nearly 8 per cent aPhoto: STOCK.XCHNG - 442 words
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Article, Illustration3135 2008-09-26 49 THESE are dramatic times for financial markets, with stocks plumbing new depths, even as the US debates a US$7OO billion fund to support financial firms. Here, a panel of experts share their views. Please share with us your outlook for global stocks and bonds over a3,135 words
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Article, Illustration990 2008-09-26 53 The successful use of alternative investments can sharply reduce risk, a good example being the Yale endowment fund, writes dirk steffeim ALTERNATIVE investments continue to grow in importance as more and more conservative investors such as pension funds now use them to improve the risk-return profile ofYale Endowment Report 2007 - 990 words
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Article, Illustration1098 2008-09-26 54 Wine investing has become so popular that it is not uncommon to hear of laymen dabbling in wine funds or wine futures, says luke peimc LIFESTYLE investments are all the rage and with increasing affluence and exposure, the wealthy are finding new and alternative investments.AP - 1,098 words
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Article, Illustration1801 2008-09-26 55 Andrew f littlejohn explains why he is convinced that investment grade fine art is the single most attractive investment opportunity in any market, but especially in today's rocky economic environment RECESSION; credit crunch; mortgage meltdown; Bank X failures; government bailouts. This dire outlook has drivenREUTERS; AP - 1,801 words
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Article, Illustration1735 2008-09-26 57 odd haavik looks at the growing use of life insurance solutions by individuals, families and businesses SINGAPORE'S population of high net worth individuals (HNWI) continues to grow at a rapid pace, according to the Capgemini/Merrill Lynch World Wealth Report 2008. Despite at best moderate returns1,735 words
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Article, Illustration1092 2008-09-26 59 June lee takes a look at family-founded businesses, the challenges they face and how they maintain a successful and harmonious outfit NINETY per cent of businesses across the globe were founded by families. They employ half the world's workforce and contribute half of the world'sSTOCK.XCHG - 1,092 words
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Article, Illustration1295 2008-09-26 59 CHRIS WANG - CHRIS WANG By The global citizen is a group that has multiplied fast with a reported 4.7 million expatriates living in Asia-Pacific. In particular, wealthy families are increasingly global families. According to the Capgemini Report (2006), at least 28 per cent of the ultraSTOCK.XCHG; Standard Chartered - 1,295 words
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Article, Illustration1055 2008-09-26 61 Prices of Good Class Bungalows are expected to hold steady at least for the rest of the year, steveim miimg and aviim scow explain why GOOD Class Bungalows (GCBs), as defined by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), are bungalows that sit on at least 1,400Savills Singapore - 1,055 words
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Article, Illustration1057 2008-09-26 63 High-end homes in these exclusive areas appeal to foreign buyers whose numbers have risen over the years IN Singapore, Districts 9, 10 and 11 are traditionally recognised as prime residential areas. Districts 9 and 10 are located around the main shopping belt of Orchard Road (Orchard,Knight hrank - 1,057 words
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Article, Illustration879 2008-09-26 63 ARTHUR SIM - ARTHUR SIM By THE phenomenon known as the starchitect has been around for a while but it was only after 1997 when the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, became an international hit did these architects become global celebrities. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao was879 words
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Article, Illustration1268 2008-09-26 66 This new prime area for living, working and playing will become even more vibrant once Marina Bay Sands is ready, writes ham huaim mci FOR a long time, when the question was asked, "where do wealthy Singaporeans live"? The answer would either be "the bungalows in Tanglin,URA; CBRE Research - 1,268 words
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Article, Illustration2073 2008-09-26 68 chia siew CHUini and Audrey taim look at the projects that make up Singapore's exclusive marina residential community FANCY revelling in a resort home that's just under 15 minutes from the central business district and shopping malls? Where can you enjoy a round of golf at2,073 words
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Article, Illustration1360 2008-09-26 70 Home buyers have a wide range of projects to choose from that will match their lifestyles, write chua chor hoom and ***** kah semg PROPERTY investment requires substantial capital outlay and it takes a longer time to dispose of it compared to other assets like shares, especially1,360 words
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1358 2008-09-26 72 Still in its infancy, the branded residential market in Asia has the potential to grow, write desmoimd sim and melissa simg COMING home to an immaculately kept apartment with all the creature comforts or having a beach retreat at your own private villa with1,358 words
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Article94 2008-09-26 75 As at end-June 2008 Occupancy of high-end segment is in the high 90s. Prices are expected to jump 35% this year before slowing to 8.5% in 2009. Some analysts expect the market to correct 10%-15% in 2010. There have been calls to introduce a 50% capital gains94 words
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Article187 2008-09-26 75 Housing occupancy is in the high 90s. Rents have already risen by an average 22% in the first half of 2008. There may be a reprieve with the imposition of rental cap but owners are expected to work around the new ruling. The supply shortage is187 words
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Article161 2008-09-26 75 Chesterton International Housing occupancy is in the high 90s. There is general undersupply across all segments of market owing to the demolition of old buildings in some areas like Al Bida, Rumaila and Al Rayan for the state sponsored beautification drive and to build modern structures. RentsChesterton International - 161 words
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Article, Illustration950 2008-09-26 76 Premium furniture brand names are making their way into local living rooms at an unprecedented pace, says melissayeo IT'S NO secret that the upper echelons of Singaporean society love branded clothes, accessories and cars. But they crave designer labels on their furniture, too. "Interior design950 words
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Article, Illustration878 2008-09-26 77 Private jet operators see ample opportunities in Asia as wealth creation grows at a phenomenal rate, reports imisha ramchaimdaimi THE private jet business in Asia may still be lagging behind that in the US and Europe, but it looks set to soar in tandem with878 words
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Article, Illustration606 2008-09-26 78 The Spore GP Season is filled with events designed to provide visitors an added incentive to stay that extra day, writes misha ramchandani WITH the Formula One race around the corner, Singapore is revving up a whole lot of lifestyle and premium events.TERENCE TAN/THE STRAITS TIMES - 606 words
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