The Business Times, 13 April 2010
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Title Section23 2010-04-13 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES S$1.00 online at http://www.businesstimes.com.sg S|Sl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION CO REGN NO *****2868E MICA (P) 123/08/2009 Tuesday, April 13,201023 words
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615 2010-04-13 1 SAMUEL EE - By SAMUEL EE [SINGAPORE] More signs are emerging that the next COE quota will shrink even further. Figures from the Land Transport Authority show that there was a massive rush to revalidate certificates of entitlement last month. In March, before a new and615 words
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932 2010-04-13 1 NISHA RAMCHANDANI - Election Commission deals govt a blow, army chief speaks out and uncertainty exacts its price By NISHA RAMCHANDANI [SINGAPORE] Amid eerie scenes in Bangkok, which included protesters parading the bodies of their slain comrades and unprecedented pressure on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva932 words
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Article141 2010-04-13 1 ST INDEX 2,977.17 (+5.21) ST INDEX FUTURES 2,960.00 (+5.00) SIMSCI 354.00 (+1.57) SIMSCI FUTURES 351.60 (+1.20) FOREX US$ S$ US$ (S$ per US$) 1.391 (US$/S$ per 1.544 2.148 EURO (US$/S$/E) 1.361 1.893 Foreign currency per US$ S$ YEN 93.50 67.20 RM 3.212 2.309 HK$ 7.758 5.577 BAHT 32.32141 words
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Advertisement184 2010-04-13 1 COMPANIES Remisiers’ crusade for change an uphill task PAGE 5 MEDIA PROJECTS MDA unveils new animation fund PAGE 4 PROPERTY Edmund Tie stalwart of property PAGE 46 OPINION Malaysia’s hidden gem PAGE 37 ULYSSE //NARDIN Since I LE LOCLE SUISSE I 55 S 0 <£> V? <V f I ()C184 words
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717 2010-04-13 2 ANGELA TAN - Reports emerge of a new A$4b bid while shareholder comments conflict By ANGELA TAN [SINGAPORE] It looks like Noble’s rants and Shakespearean couplets spewed in the battle for Australia’s Macarthur Coal has left even the target coal miner baffled. Worst still,717 words
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Article, Illustration480 2010-04-13 2 CONRAD TAN - By CONRAD TAN [SINGAPORE] Asset bubbles have already formed in Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China, but any correction in prices should be manageable and won’t precipitate a severe crash that derails Asia’s economic recovery, DBS Group chief executive Piyush Gupta480 words
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Article, Illustration451 2010-04-13 2 But this may not placate angry investors at AGM Reuters [ZURICH] Swiss bank UBS delivered its highest pretax profit since the credit crisis began, just ahead of a likely tense shareholder meeting, and said withdrawals had slowed substantially as the bank rebuilds client trust. The world’sReuters; REUTERS - 451 words
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62 2010-04-13 2 AMID eerie scenes in Bangkok, which included protesters parading the bodies of their slain comrades and unprecedented pressure on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to step down, the Thai stock market tanked. The Stock Exchange of Thailand slumped almost 6 per cent in62 words
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75 2010-04-13 2 MORE signs are emerging that the next COE quota will shrink even further. Figures from the Land Transport Authority show that there was a massive rush to revalidate certificates of entitlement last month. In March, before a new and sharply reduced quota was75 words
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71 2010-04-13 2 IT LOOKS like Noble’s rants and Shakespearean couplets spewed in the battle for Australia’s Macarthur Coal has left even the target coal miner baffled. Worse still, the intended groom and bride Singapore-listed Noble Group and Macarthur are now snapping at each71 words
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Article50 2010-04-13 2 SINGAPORE’S billion-dollar war chest for financing media projects just got larger with the addition of another multimillion-dollar funding scheme from the Media Development Authority. The new International Animation Fund offers up to $5 million of government funding for each selected project. TOP STORIES, PAGE 450 words
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53 2010-04-13 2 SOCIETY of Remisiers president Albert Fong wants to remake the profession. But his crusade for change looks to be an uphill task. So far, two key parties the Securities Association of Singapore and Securities Investors Association have responded less than enthusiastically. COMPANY53 words
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63 2010-04-13 2 CACHE Logistics Trust the first real estate investment trust to list in Singapore after the financial crisis created a splash with its debut yesterday, gaining 8.5 per cent at the close. But fellow trading debutante Debao Property Development closed at 40.5 cents,63 words
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58 2010-04-13 2 BUOYED by the brighter economic outlook and improving global sentiment, many local companies have reported strong market expectations for the current second quarter in Dun Bradstreet’s latest Business Optimism Index survey. In general, business sentiment in Singapore is expected to improve in Q2 except58 words
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66 2010-04-13 2 CHINESE banks extended a less-than-estimated 510.7 billion yuan of new loans in March after the central bank ordered lenders to set aside bigger reserves and urged banks to pace loan growth. The figure compares with 700 billion yuan in February and the66 words
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84 2010-04-13 2 DEVELOPERS are busy readying private residential projects for launch to meet demand from buyers before the onset of competition, including projects on new sites being sold by government. Tiong Aik group is expected to preview this week its freehold Starlight Suites84 words
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Article, Illustration260 2010-04-13 4 [SINGAPORE] Ajay Banga, formerly Citigroup’s most senior executive in Asia, has been named as MasterCard Inc’s next chief executive, eight months after he joined the card payments firm as president and chief operating officer. Mr Banga, 50, will serve as MasterCard’sBLOOMBERG - 260 words
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548 2010-04-13 4 TEH SHI NING - Ministry looking to offer more funding support for courses By TEH SHI NING [SINGAPORE] Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will soon see more funding and more targeted programmes to help them raise productivity, Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday. Sharing548 words
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Article, Illustration411 2010-04-13 4 WINSTON CHAI - Called IAF, it offers up to $5m of govt funding for each selected project Reports by WINSTON CHAI in Cannes, France SINGAPORE’S billion-dol-lar war chest for financing media projects just got larger with the addition of another multimilliondollar funding scheme from the Media Development Authority411 words
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196 2010-04-13 4 APOSTROPHE Films and Scrawl Studios are the two local firms that will receive project funding under a flagship tie-up between media agencies in Singapore and the United Kingdom. The two companies, together with their UK partners Junction K and Wonky Films,196 words
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458 2010-04-13 5 LYNETTE KHOO - Discussions still exploratory, it says as shares surge By LYNETTE KHOO AS shares in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding surged in early dealing yesterday on news of its dual-listing plans, the company called a trading halt to clarify that talks are still exploratory in nature. But the move458 words
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Article, Illustration898 2010-04-13 5 KAREN NG - SAS still studying proposals; SIAS cautions against higher trading costs By KAREN NG SOCIETY of Remisiers (SOR) president Albert Fong wants to remake the profession. But his crusade for change looks to be an uphill task. So far, two key parties theFILE PHOTO - 898 words
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996 2010-04-13 8 WONG WEI KONG - HOCK LOCK SIEW By WONG WEI KONG WHILE the ongoing debate over multiple directorships here has been engaging in itself, it has also put the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) in sharp focus. Not a surprise, certainly, because it is only to996 words
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359 2010-04-13 8 LYNETTE KHOO - By LYNETTE KHOO CHINA Animal Healthcare is singing the tune of dual listings, echoing the trend of S-chips that are seeking higher valuations elsewhere. The company said yesterday that it plans to seek a dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,359 words
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438 2010-04-13 10 EMILYN YAP - Reit’s 8.5% gain helped by positive reports from two research houses NEW LISTINGS By EMILYN YAP CACHE Logistics Trust (CLT) the first real estate investment trust to list in Singapore after the financial crisis created a splash with its debut yesterday. But438 words
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292 2010-04-13 10 Bloomberg NEW Century Shipbuilding Co plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion in the biggest initial public offering by a Chinese company in Singapore, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter. New Century, based in Jinjiang in south-eastern China, mayBloomberg - 292 words
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623 2010-04-13 10 Indian firms Unitech, DLF revisiting prior shelved offerings Reuters [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] The success of Singapore’s Cache Logistics Trust offering this month has prompted talk that other similar, previously shelved real estate investment trust (Reit) offerings are now being dusted off. India’s topReuters - 623 words
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314 2010-04-13 11 JAMIE LEE - Deal for Suzhou line secured by 32.5% owned joint venture By JAMIE LEE MIDAS Holdings’ joint venture (JV) company, Nanjing SR Puzhen Rail Transport (NPRT), has secured a contract worth 474 million yuan (S$96.6 million) to supply metro train sets for the Suzhou Metro314 words
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300 2010-04-13 11 NISHA RAMCHANDANI - Owner allegedly fails to pay $1.12m in outstanding fees By NISHA RAMCHANDANI RESORT operator Banyan Tree Holdings has terminated its management contract for the Banyan Tree Al Areen resort in Bahrain, after the owner of the resort allegedly failed to pay Banyan Tree an300 words
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79 2010-04-13 11 BEAUTY China Holdings will be delisted from the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The liquidators of the company said yesterday that SGX had rejected its application for more time to furnish details on its proposed restructuring through a reverse takeover. SGX has asked that the79 words
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116 2010-04-13 11 HUP Soon Global Corp, a regional player in the automotive and industrial sector, has said that it is reconstituting its board. It will reconfigure the current nine-man board in favour of a more focused group of five. The new board includes Timothy Chia, the incumbent116 words
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88 2010-04-13 11 CAPITAMALLS Asia said that its wholly owned subsidiary CapitaMalls Asia Treasury Ltd has established a S$2 billion euro medium term note programme which will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the company. Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore branch, Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) and Standard88 words
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121 2010-04-13 11 JAPAN Land posted a net loss of $4.92 million for the third quarter ended Feb 28, 2010, compared to a net profit of $817,000 in the same period last year. Revenue fell 15.3 per cent to $1.24 million in Q3, from $1.47 million in121 words
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Article, Illustration593 2010-04-13 6 R SIVANITHY - ST Index bobbed around within a narrow band in tandem with movements in Hong Kong and Europe’s opening STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent THERE were few surprises in yesterday’s session as punters continued their rotational playing of the second line and the Straits Times Index bobbedSource: Bloomberg - 593 words
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Article65 2010-04-13 6 Apr 12 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS 772.00-137.00 BT CADI -*****.00 -21.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 +77.00 FTSE ST Mid Cap 728.53 +4.64 FTSE ST Small Cap 601.57 +0.86 FTSE ST All Share 739.14 +1.81 FTSE ST China Top 305.14 +3.33 FTSE ST China 317.43 -0.92 FTSE ST65 words
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Article186 2010-04-13 6 MAIN CATL TOTAL Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Multi Ind 5 8 5 0 0 0 5 8 5 Manufacturing 63 71 73 5 7 18 68 78 91 Commerce 20 29 28 4 3 6 24 32 34 Tpt/Stor/Comms 13 17 14186 words
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Article, Illustration282 2010-04-13 6 April 12 close: $0.955 CIMB-GK, April 12 INITIATE with “outperform” and target price of $1.23: Cache Logistics Trust is a Reit sponsored by CWT investing in income-produc-ing logistics assets in Asia-Pacific. We value Cache using discount dividend model (DDM) valuation (discount rate 8.4 per cent) and arriveSource: Bloomberg - 282 words
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Article262 2010-04-13 6 Holdings April 12 close: $2.41 DBS GROUP RESEARCH, April 12 NEWBUILDS delayed: Ezra has revealed that the deliveries of its three newbuild subsea vessels have been delayed due to further upgrading work required for potential clients. This represents two to three months delay versus our assumptions. We now262 words
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Article336 2010-04-13 6 LYNETTE KHOO - Compiled by LYNETTE KHOO Armstrong April 12 close: $0.37 DMG PARTNERS SECURITIES, April 12 MAINTAIN “buy” and increasing TP to $0.45: With recent data depicting that automotive sales in China remains strong, rubber and foam engineering specialist Armstrong Industrial is thus expected to benefit from this trend accordingly336 words
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Article119 2010-04-13 6 TURNOVER (‘000) VALUE (‘000) MAIN CATL TOTAL MAIN CATL TOTAL Multi Ind 26,696 26,696 43,886 43,886 Manufacturing 714,723 102,271 816,994 355,229 3,818 359,047 Commerce 247,655 19,454 267,109 150,934 5,076 156,010 Tpt/Stor/Comms 187,460 1,389 188,849 299,913 269 300,182 Finance 29,614 29,614 154,287 154,287 Construction 98,206 96,422 194,628 27,565119 words
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Article110 2010-04-13 6 Stock name Close Change Stock name Close Change CapMallsAsia 2.290 -0.030 CapitaLand 4.090 +0.020 CapitaMall 1.810 CityDev 11.480 +0.080 ComfortDelGro 1.560 DBS Grp 14.940 +0.260 F&N 4.850 -0.050 Genting SP 0.895 -0.005 Golden Agri 0.615 +0.005 HK Land 5.060 -0.100 JMH 35.100 +0.100 JSH 20.900 Jardine110 words
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Article, Illustration549 2010-04-13 6 CURRENCIES Reuters [NEW YORK] The euro rose to its highest in nearly a month against the dollar yesterday after euro zone finance ministers agreed on a rescue package for Greece, though it pared its gains after cautionary comments from Germany. The ministersReuters; BLOOMBERG - 549 words
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Article54 2010-04-13 6 VOLUME Cache 149,350,000 GMG Global 132,774,000 Yangzijiang 80,949,000 Cosco Corp 72,719,000 TopGlobal 72,086,000 Golden Agri 69,118,000 Lereno 66,151,000 Sunmoon 55,383,000 Scintronix 52,287,000 SwingMedia 47,333,000 VALUE($) Cache 144,791,475 Cosco Corp 116,975,850 Yangzijiang 106,483,370 DBS Grp 63,778,620 SingTel 47,104,350 Golden Agri 42,445,285 Noble Grp 34,613,595 GMG Global 31,936,655 CapitaLand54 words
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Article107 2010-04-13 6 BY CENTS CLOSE UP DBXT DJE50 10US$ 4299 146.0 2.5 DBXT MSEurope 10US$ 4403 125.1 2.1 GLD 10US$ ***** 100.1 0.6 DBXT FTVietnam 10US$ 4546 95.9 1.5 OUE 1598 86.0 5.7 Lyxor China H 10US$ 1715 38.9 1.7 CoscoCorMBLeCW*****4 57 34.5 153.3 DBXT MSINDO 10us$ 1197 27.8 1.7 DBXT107 words
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Article115 2010-04-13 6 BY CENTS CLOSE DOWN Jardine C&C 2948 -76.0 -2.5 Great Eastern 1524 -50.0 -3.2 DBXT S&P Short 10US$ 4978 -43.1 -0.6 OCC 3.93% NCPS10 8670 -30.0 -0.3 Transpac W*****1 56.5 -27.0 -32.3 LionAsiapac 31 -15.0 -32.6 Ezra 241 -14.0 -5.5 SIA 1546 -14.0 -0.9 DBXT CSI300 10US$ 1009 -13.9115 words
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Article87 2010-04-13 6 Where S$ stands Apr 12 CHNG YR 2010 CLOSE FR Apr 9 S$ LOW S$ HIGH US$ 1.3906 0.07 1.4219 1.3906@ Euro 1.8948 -1.62 2.0153 1.8560 Pounds 2.1491 -0.48 2.2831 2.0845 A$ 1.2929 0.25 1.2960 1.2276 Yen* 1.4891 -0.27 1.5927 1.4799 Rupiah* 0.***** 0.00 0.***** 0.***** Baht* 4.3011 0.3587 words
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Advertisement3013 2010-04-13 10 BEATS NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg CHINA FARM EQUIPMENT CHINA FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED (Incorporated in Singapore with limited liability) (Co. Reg. No: *****5703R) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of CHINA FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED ("the Company") will be held at 293,013 words
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387 2010-04-13 12 CHUANG PECK MING - There’s need to encourage action among SMEs and public, says Jaya By CHUANG PECK MING THE wider community must be roped in to join security agencies in the fight against terrorism, Senior Minister S Jayakumar said yesterday. And it helps if businesses see security as387 words
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Article, Illustration308 2010-04-13 12 EILEEN TAY - By EILEEN TAY A THOUSAND needy children will get the chance to marvel at the marine life at Underwater World Singapore (UWS) on Sentosa this Children’s Day thanks to Children for Children 2010, a community event jointly organised by The Arts House, The Business Times308 words
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321 2010-04-13 13 OLIVIA HO - Sentiment improving in general, except construction sector, as outlook brightens By OLIVIA HO BUOYED by the brighter economic outlook and improving global sentiment, many local companies have reported strong market expectations for the current second quarter in Dun Bradstreet’s latest Business Optimism Index survey.321 words
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Article, Illustration293 2010-04-13 13 SINGAPORE shoppers are satisfied with the range of fashion goods in the market, a MasterCard survey has shown. The survey, which examined fashion trends, demands, and sustainability, covered 250 respondents in various age groups up to 64. It was carried out in last November. It foundAFP - 293 words
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153 2010-04-13 13 HUMAN resource planning specialist Aon Consulting yesterday announced the appointment of practice leaders to boost its South-east Asian capabilities. Noora Alsagoff has been named regional talent management practice leader, Kumar Subramanian regional practice leader for executive compensation and enterprise performance, and153 words
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Article239 2010-04-13 13 WITH China being the second-highest source of tourism receipts for 2009, chalking up $1.2 billion out of $12.4 billion, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has set out to woo Chinese visitors during the World Expo 2010 Shanghai. “According to estimates, at least 90 per239 words
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Article, Illustration809 2010-04-13 14 JASLENE PANG - Riding a wave of success, H2O Life Source says its key focus is to develop the overseas market this year, reports JASLENE PANG ALKALINEionised water specialist compan y H2 O Life Source (SEA) is positioning itself for a bigger share of the water marketARTHUR LEE - 809 words
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517 2010-04-13 15 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC Is your company a beneficiary of any FTAs that Singapore has signed with its bilateral partners? If so, in what ways have you benefited from them? If not, what are the reasons you haven’t availed yourself of these517 words
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Article, Illustration1303 2010-04-13 16 OLIVIA HO - A young man’s experiments with the iconic drink has taken him places that he never dreamt of, reports OLIVIA HO OLIVIA HO WALK into any bar in the world and order a Singapore Sling, and the bartender will know what you’re referringYEN MENG JIIN - 1,303 words
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801 2010-04-13 17 RICHARD LOI, LEE TZE SHIONG - It is the smart answer when the increasing complexity of reporting standards poses a challenge to in-house teams at SMEs By RICHARD LOI, LEE TZE SHIONG GIVEN that the economic recovery is still somewhat tenuous, there is a need for management of small and medium-sized801 words
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Article395 2010-04-13 17 TEH HOOI LING - By TEH HOOI LING SMALL caps played catch-up with blue chips last week. Our small-cap portfolio added 3.2 per cent compared with the 0.3 per cent gain by the Straits Times Index. The FTSE Mid-Cap Index added 2.4 per cent, while the FTSE Small-Cap Index395 words
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Advertisement2299 2010-04-13 15 Voices Next week’s topic: “A recent SME innovation survey released by brand management consulting firm StrategiCom showed that only 21 of the 100 respondents said they have the right tools to innovate, and actually do so. Do you think SMEs will bite into the new Productivity and Innovation scheme? Why2,299 words
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Advertisement2933 2010-04-13 16 [SATS NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg 7? iui ORIENTAL FOOD HOLDINGS LTD. Company Registration No. *****1998C (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of ORIENTAL FOOD (HOLDINGS) LTD ("the Company") will be held at 80 Raffles2,933 words
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Article, Illustration726 2010-04-13 20 ANTHONY ROWLEY - Govt agencies to work with industry to better promote interests overseas By ANTHONY ROWLEY THE Japanese government will soon come up with a comprehensive plan to lift the world’s second-largest economy out of the stagnation and deflation it has suffered since the collapse of726 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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Article, Illustration447 2010-04-13 22 PAULINE NG - By PAULINE NG CURRENCY fluctuations played a key role in determining winners and losers on the Malaysian stock exchange yesterday, with a stronger ringgit dampening shares of glove manufacturers but acting as a catalyst for carmakers. Top gainers and losers were alignedBLOOMBERG - 447 words
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402 2010-04-13 22 S JAYASANKARAN - Stronger ringgit may be setting stage for PM’s vision of highincome economy By in S JAYASANKARAN SLOWER than anticipated growth in Malaysian industrial output in February 4.9 per cent compared to the expected 10.8 per cent surprised economists but they maintain that the402 words
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161 2010-04-13 22 Reuters [JAKARTA] Capacity at a new tank terminal in Jakarta, jointly owned by Dutch oil and chemicals storage company Royal Vopak and Indonesia’s PT Aneka Kimia Raya, can be almost doubled, an official said yesterday. The US$105 million tank terminal has a capacity ofReuters - 161 words
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Advertisement3940 2010-04-13 22 BEATS NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg Alulti Chem The Hole Solution Provider MULTI-CHEM LIMITED (Company's Registration No. *****0318Z) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of Multi-Chem Limited (the "Company") will be held at 11 Tuas Avenue 5, Singapore *****7 on Thursday,3,940 words
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Advertisement2775 2010-04-13 23 STRACO CORPORATION LIMITED Registration Number: *****3482R (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) Notice of Annual General Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at M Hotel Singapore, 81 Anson Road, Singapore *****8 on 28 April 2010 at 10.00 a.m. to transact2,775 words
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GREATER CHINA
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313 2010-04-13 24 China Mobile’s new services to result in 7-fold growth Reuters [HELSINKI] Sales of cellphones using China’s own 3G standard (TD-SCDMA) will grow seven-fold this year, boosted by China Mobile’s push of new phones and services, research firm Strategy Analytics said yesterday. TheReuters - 313 words
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Article, Illustration723 2010-04-13 24 Two leaders expected to work closely on security issues, trade agenda Reuters [WASHINGTON] Chinese President Hu Jintao’s visit to Washington for a nuclear security summit this week is the latest sign of a warming in relations with President Barack Obama’s administration that looksReuters - 723 words
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184 2010-04-13 24 Reuters [BEIJING] China is unlikely to consider a one-off revaluation but may widen the yuan’s trading band, a monetary official said in remarks published yesterday. “According to our research, the option of a one-off appreciation is not applicable, but we may widen theReuters - 184 words
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223 2010-04-13 24 Reuters [BEIJING] Unhappy with your name? Then spare a thought for those rare Chinese families whose surnames mean “zero”, “ghost” or even “death”. A man in China’s southern province of Jiangxi has spent the last 20 years compiling aReuters - 223 words
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Advertisement395 2010-04-13 24 TriTech A LEADING SPECIALIST ENGINEERING GROUP Tritech Group Limited (the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Company's Rights Issue of up to 59,145,755 Warrants. Trading of the Warrants on Catalist commences from 13 April 2010. As at the close of the Rights Issue on 31 March395 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration566 2010-04-13 25 Q1 new lending just 35% of govt’s target for full year, down from 48% last year Bloomberg [BEIJING] Chinese banks extended a less-than-esti-mated 510.7 billion yuan (S$104 billion) of new loans in March after the central bank ordered lenders to set asideBloomberg; REUTERS - 566 words
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243 2010-04-13 25 Bloomberg [MUMBAI] Indian insurers’ investments in the nation’s stocks may slow after a dispute over unit-linked products, said Abhijit Gulanikar, chief investment officer at SBI Life Insurance Co, the third-biggest private insurer. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on last FridayBloomberg - 243 words
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349 2010-04-13 25 Growth set to fall further after moves to pull back stimulus Reuters [NEW DELHI] India’s industrial output grew slow-er-than-expected in February, and output is expected to ease further following moves to withdraw an economic stimulus, including a interest rate hike in March. Industrial output roseReuters - 349 words
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195 2010-04-13 25 Reuters [MUMBAI] The Indian government has launched discussions between ministries about opening multi-brand retail to foreign direct investment (FDI), a politically sensitive issue, the Economic Times reported yesterday. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has written to the finance ministry onReuters - 195 words
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369 2010-04-13 26 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Palm Inc, which helped pioneer the market for personal digital assistants, is seeking bids for the company as early as this week, according to three people familiar with the situation. The company is working with Goldman SachsBloomberg - 369 words
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Article, Illustration718 2010-04-13 26 Disagreement could delay Athens’ access to funds to finance its budget deficit Reuters Bloomberg AFP [BRUSSELS] Germany and the European Commission disagreed yesterday over how financial aid should be provided to Greece, with Berlin saying EU leaders would have to meet toReuters; Bloomberg; AFP; AP - 718 words
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535 2010-04-13 27 MALMINDERJIT SINGH - Growth in East Asia has been driven by trade in goods: World Bk economist By MALMINDERJIT SINGH TRADE in services could be the growth driver for Asia in the coming years, says Vikram Nehru, World Bank chief economist, East Asia and535 words
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382 2010-04-13 27 Bloomberg [SEOUL] South Korea’s economy will expand this year at the fastest pace since 2006, and probably grew 1.6 per cent in the first quarter, as the global recovery spurs demand for the nation’s products, the central bank said. Gross domesticBloomberg - 382 words
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Article, Illustration279 2010-04-13 28 AP [WASHINGTON] Google is confident that newspapers will find new ways to make money online by harnessing the vast reach of the Internet, chief executive Eric Schmidt told a group of editors on Sunday. Media executives have accused Google of draining readers and advertisingAP; FILE PHOTO - 279 words
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608 2010-04-13 28 PC spending to rise 12% this year but stronger US$ and recent stock rally may mute effect on market Reuters [SEATTLE] Investors are expecting strong quarterly results from major US technology companies over the next few weeks, but a stronger USReuters - 608 words
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551 2010-04-13 29 IRS said to do fewer audits, focus on closing cases to meet internal goals Reuters [WASHINGTON] US tax authorities are doing fewer audits of big corporations than in the past, a research group charged. But the government said the report shows theReuters - 551 words
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329 2010-04-13 29 Reuters [NEW YORK] American International Group realised a loss of up to US$2 billion last year as its Financial Products unit ended most of its remaining trades with Goldman Sachs Group Inc, a source familiar with the matter said onReuters - 329 words
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Article, Illustration414 2010-04-13 29 Reuters [BONN] About 175 nations agreed a plan on Sunday to salvage climate talks after the Copenhagen summit but the United Nations’ top climate official predicted a full new treaty was out of reach for 2010. Delegates at the April 9-11Reuters; AFP - 414 words
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Article, Illustration754 2010-04-13 30 Congress poised for another showdown as concerns grow over budget deficit LAT-WP [WASHINGTON] Congress is poised for another partisan showdown over extending unemployment insurance, as concerns about the growing budget deficit have complicated the path forward for an otherwise popular programme.LAT-WP; AFP - 754 words
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340 2010-04-13 30 Reuters [DUBAI] Dubai’s government has set up a team to draw up the emirate’s financial plans for the 2011-2014 period, improve spending efficiency and develop new revenue structures, the government said in a statement on Sunday. Dubai unveiled a US$9.5 billion rescueReuters - 340 words
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141 2010-04-13 30 Reuters [PARIS] The recovery in the global job market will lag that of the world economy by around 18 months, World Trade Organization (WTO) director-general Pascal Lamy said yesterday. “Some time will pass between the recovery and the improvement of theReuters - 141 words
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Advertisement2271 2010-04-13 27 CHINA ENVIRONMENT LTD. (Co. Reg. No. *****1902W) (Incorporated in Singapore with limited liability) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of China Environment Ltd. (the Company") will be held at Raffles City Convention Centre, Orchard Room (Level 4), 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore2,271 words
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Advertisement3528 2010-04-13 29 Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg OTTO MARINE LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) (UEN: *****2647M) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of Otto Marine Limited (the "Company") will be held at Meeting Room 203, Level 2, Suntec Singapore International Convention3,528 words
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Advertisement4276 2010-04-13 30 BEATS NOTICES Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg FOOD EMPIRE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Company Registration No. *****1282G) (Incorporated in Singapore with limited liability) Notice of Annual General Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Food Empire Holdings Limited ("the Company") will be held at River View Hotel, The4,276 words
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Advertisement2092 2010-04-13 31 MATS *0 NOTICES UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED Company Registration No. *****1129W (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at Holiday Inn Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Singapore *****5, Foyer Room, Level 42,092 words
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Advertisement1503 2010-04-13 31 BBfi BBR HOLDINGS (S) LTD (Company Registration No.: *****4349M) (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sixteenth Annual General Meeting of BBR HOLDINGS (S) LTD (the "Company") will be held at 50 Changi South Street 1, BBR Building, Singapore *****61,503 words
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Advertisement1938 2010-04-13 31 PSL HOLDINGS LIMITED (Company Registration No. *****7022K) (Incorporated in Singapore with limited liability) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of PSL Holdings Limited ("the Company") will be held at 58 Sungei Kadut Drive Singapore *****2 on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 at 10.001,938 words
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Advertisement3522 2010-04-13 32 HATS NOTICES IT Toll free: 1800-289-8822 Email: notices@sph.com.sg Hup Soon Global Corporation Limited (Company Registration No. *****4815Z) (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Hup Soon Global Corporation Limited ("Company") will be held at Ballroom III3,522 words
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Advertisement1273 2010-04-13 32 M BBR HOLDINGS (S) LTD (Company Registration No.: *****4349M) (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of BBR Holdings (S) Ltd (the "Company") will be held at 50 Changi South Street 1, BBR Building, Singapore *****6 on1,273 words
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Article, Illustration380 2010-04-13 33 Difference in legal frameworks a hindrance to cross-border deals Reuters [TOKYO] Further mergers among airlines are essential in order to cut costs and improve competitiveness in an industry seen sustaining combined losses of US$2.8 billion this year, the head of airline industry bodyReuters; AFP - 380 words
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Article, Illustration665 2010-04-13 33 Reuters [NEW YORK] A merger between United Airlines and US Airways would leave Continental Airlines in a tough spot, facing what some analysts called bleak prospects of flying solo among far-larger rivals. If United, a unit of UAL Corp, and US Airways merged, they wouldReuters; BLOOMBERG - 665 words
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Article374 2010-04-13 33 AP [WASHINGTON] Some things did go right for airline passengers last year: Planes were more likely to land on time and bags less likely to get lost. As a result, passengers reported fewer complaints in 2009 even while cash-strapped airlines reduced flight schedules andAP - 374 words
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Advertisement1692 2010-04-13 33 HOLDINGS LIMITED NATURAL COOL HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) Company Registration No. *****9967G NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at 29 Tai Seng Avenue, Natural Cool Lifestyle Hub, Singapore *****9 on Wednesday, 281,692 words
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Page 33 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous330 2010-04-13 33 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Transport vehicles for people who teach theatre? (12) 9 Short trousers? Soft soap (7) 10 Withdraw from competition through injury (7) 11 Allotment next to old address (7) 12 One does wrong pinching money from bowler (7) 13 Admission by one on guard duty losing head330 words
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Advertisement2221 2010-04-13 34 BALISA SHIPPING TRADING PTE LTD 8 Shenton Way, #40-03A, Singapore *****1 Tel: 6345 5700 Fax: 6345 5227 Email: singapore@balisagp.com CR NO. **********0W UK CONTINENT SERVICE U.S.A. SERVICE Destination STXPO TBN Antwerp/UK *Loads Singapore, E./W. Malaysia, Indonesia MIDDLE-EAST SERVICE Destination STXPO TBN New Orleans/Camden *Loads E./W. Malaysia, Indonesia Destination DD LEADER2,221 words
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Advertisement564 2010-04-13 34 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN LOGISTICS website: http://www.2wglobal.com TO NORTH AND LATIN AMERICA ‘‘CAR RORO HEAVYLIFT SERVICE’’ VESSEL VOY RAMP HEIGHT SIN TIW LBC MAO SAV BAL NEN FIDELIO FF008 125 Tons 6.50M 02/05 29/05 06/06 11/06 16/06 14/06 TALISMAN FF009 320 Tons 6.40M 14/05 11/06 14/06 21/06 26/06 01/07 29/06 TOMBARRA FF010564 words
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Article, Illustration551 2010-04-13 35 More volatility likely as spot cargoes and spot trading will increase: analysts Reuters [LONDON] A switch by major miners to quarterly pricing of iron ore contracts is likely to lift rates in the short-term for larger capesize ships with volatile freight activityReuters - 551 words
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Article278 2010-04-13 35 SGX '000 Apr 12 S$ +/-Vol CH Offshore 0.68 -0.01 1028 Chuan Hup Hldgs 0.30 unch 534 Cosco Corp 1.65 0.14 ***** CWT Ltd 1.09 -0.06 5970 Ezra Hldgs 2.41 -0.14 ***** First Ship Lease 0.64 unch 670 Freight Links 0.06 unch ***** Grand Banks unch unch 0278 words
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Advertisement1557 2010-04-13 35 WATci NOTICES BUY IT• SELL IT-FIND IT if MIRACH ENERGY LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) (Company Registration No. *****5397E) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at Victoria Room 1, Level 6, Carlton Hotel1,557 words
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EDITORIAL & OPINION
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487 2010-04-13 36 EDITORIAL THE arms control treaty signed between the United States and Russia last week provides a congenial backdrop for the 47-country nuclear security conference which began yesterday and for next month’s review conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. While the new US agreement with487 words
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Article, Illustration1273 2010-04-13 36 LEON HADAR - America’s ‘Good Guys’ prove to be as power-hungry and greedy as their predecessors LEON HADAR Washington Correspondent THE violent overthrow of Kyrgyzstan’s president Kurmanbek Bakiyev by opposition forces last week is the latest sign that the political changes that had taken place in someREUTERS - 1,273 words
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Article, Illustration799 2010-04-13 36 ROBERT SAMUELSON - THE BOTTOM LINE ROBERT SAMUELSON The Washington Post Writers Group WHEN things were going well, it was said that the United States enjoyed a Goldilocks Economy. Growth was fast enough to produce jobs and higher incomes but not so fast as to generate inflation.The Washington Post Writers Group - 799 words
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Article, Illustration1001 2010-04-13 37 KARIM RASLAN - M’sia’s hidden gem the service sector The country needs to exploit its strategic location and position itself as a service hub for emerging Asian middle classes By KARIM RASLAN The writer is a freelance columnist who specialises on South-east Asian politics and business MALAYSIA’Slong-awaitedNew Economic Model (NEM) has been rolledAFP - 1,001 words
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Article, Illustration652 2010-04-13 37 ANKUR GUPTA - By ANKUR GUPTA The writer is a foreign lawyer with ATMD Bird Bird Singapore, a law firm specialising in intellectual property law and trademarks GOOGLE Inc’s AdWords service is a billion-dollar money spinner for the Internet services giant. Advertisers availing themselvesAP - 652 words
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222 2010-04-13 37 Phua Hooi Boon - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Phua Hooi Boon Director (Land Transport Division) Ministry of Transport WE REFER to the article “COE supply this year may be 50 per cent of 2009’s” (BT, April 7), which suggests that the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums should222 words
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256 2010-04-13 37 Denis Distant - Denis Distant I REFER to the report “Examine ‘blank cheques’ at AGMs, shareholders urged” (BT, April 12). This is a tall order based on my experiences at several AGMs where I have raised the question as to why each year, shareholders are256 words
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Article1950 2010-04-13 39 52-wks Tel Last Vol Day Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High Low Code Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 52-wks Tel Last Vol Day Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High Low Code Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer1,950 words
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Article9733 2010-04-13 39 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS UNIT TRUSTS APS Asset Mgt Pte Ltd APS Alpha Fund!** 1.28/ APS Alpha Fund (USD)!** 0.92/ AXA Life Secure Ascent 2020 Fund 0.*****/0.***** AXA Wealth Mgt S'pore Pte Ltd AXA WM -Talents Fund 0.73/ Aberdeen Asset Mgt Asia Limited American Opp 0.6755/ Asian Credit Fund 1.2379/ Asian9,733 words
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Article587 2010-04-13 39 52-Wk Tel Last Vol Day Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Code Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 112 107 6389 ABF SG Bond ETF 112 108.7 112 511.3 873 521 CIMBAsean40 100US$ US868 +8 0 868 868 862 867 34.7 303587 words
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Article74 2010-04-13 39 52-Wk Tel Last Vol Day Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Code Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 56 26 6000 AVJennings A46.5 47 50 3.6 7.5 3.7 121.1 31 8.5 6017 Genting HK US$ US21.5 -0.5 2702 22.5 21.5 21.5 2274 words
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365 2010-04-13 40 In local curr In S$ In US$ dy yr dy yr dy yr Apr 9 Index Change Change Change Change Change Change World Index Preliminary 882.3 0.7 6.0 0.6 3.6 0.9 4.6 EAFE Preliminary 825.9 1.0 5.2 1.1 0.8 1.4 1.8 Europe Preliminary 1178.3 1.4365 words
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Article181 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 Bid $S Offer Bid Overnight 1/8 1/16 1-month 7/16 3/16 2-months 9/16 5/16 3-months 11/16 7/16 Overnight mode: 0.08 US$ Offer Bid 7 days 0.28 0.23 1 month 0.35 0.25 2 months 0.36 0.26 3 months 0.37 0.27 6 months 0.52 0.42 9 months 0.90 0.70181 words
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Article23 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 Apr S$ Bid Offer 1-month 1.3905 1.3918 2-months 1.3907 1.3920 3-months 1.3909 1.3922 6-months 1.3913 1.3927 Source: OCBC23 words
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Article178 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 RUBBER Futures (Closing prices) RSS 3 (US cents/kg) Close Volume O/I Month High Low Sett (lots) (lots) May 10 397.5 390.0 397.5 17 Jun 10 382.0 382.0 382.5 12 Jul 10 368.5 365.0 366.6 24 Aug 10 357.0 Sep 10 353.0 Oct 10 350.0 TSR 20178 words
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Article94 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 Apr TREASURY BILLS Period Issue Maturity Yesterday's Day's code Bid High Low 3-Month BQ*****X 15.07.2010 0.35 0.35 0.34 1-Year BY*****N 01.11.2010 0.37 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity Close Day's code rate Bid High Low 2-Year N*****0A 2.625 01.04.2012 104.04 104.08 104.05 5-Year N*****0N 1.375 01.10.201494 words
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Article105 2010-04-13 40 Apr 9 SOYBEANS (5,000 bu min; US cents/60 lb bushels) Close Previous High/Low May 10 952.25 946.50 964.00 943.25 Jul 10 962.00 956.00 973.00 953.00 Aug 10 957.25 953.00 968.25 952.25 Sep 10 943.25 942.00 952.00 937.00 SOYBEAN/OIL (60,000 lbs;Uscent/lb) Close Previous High/Low May 10 40.04 39.92 40.48105 words
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Article77 2010-04-13 40 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTS Apr 9 CRUDE (FOB origin) US$/barrel Close Change Brent blend (1-Mth F) 85.39 0.30 WTI (Near Mth) 84.87 -0.80 Dubai (1-Mth F) 83.85 0.73 Tapis blend 88.50 0.55 Minas 87.30 0.55 PRODUCT US$/barrel (FOB S'pore) Close Change Naphtha 81.77 1.57 Jet Kerosene 95.45 0.55 US$/barrel Opec Oil77 words
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Article133 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 As at 9am Apr Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency: Currencies Bid Offer Aust dollar 1.2880 1.3260 Can dollar 1.3750 1.3910 Euro 1.8820 1.9040 NZ dollar 0.9880 1.0090 Sterling pound 2.1280 2.1520 US dollar 1.3800 1.3950 Local dollars to 100 units of133 words
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Article365 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT EURODOLLAR FUTURES Jun10 99.6300 0 3479 Sep10 99.4700 0 1303 Dec10 99.1850 0 1326 Mar11 98.8300 0 2538 EUROYEN TIBOR FUTURES Jun10 99.6150 99.6150 99.6150 99.6150 7 4402 Sep10 99.6350 99.6350 99.6350 99.6350 0 3713 Dec10 99.6350 99.6350 99.6350365 words
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Article466 2010-04-13 40 Apr 12 A$ C$ Rmb Euro HK$ Ind Rs Rupiah Yen Won RM NZ$ Pak Rs Peso S$ Rand Sfr NT$ Baht Pound US$ Australia 0.935 6.338 0.682 7.204 41.272 83.695 0.868 10.346 2.982 1.299 78.118 41.555 1.292 6.740 0.985 29.283 30.008 0.601 0.929 Canada 1.070 6.780466 words
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