The Business Times, 31 October 2011
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Title Section23 2011-10-31 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES S$1.00 online at http://www.businesstimes.com.sg S|£l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION CO REGN NO *****2868E MICA (P) 120/08/2011 Monday, October 31,23 words
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Article, Illustration1179 2011-10-31 1 VEN SREENIVASAN - All industrial action to stop; damage could top A$20m a day as thousands are stranded By VEN SREENIVASAN [SINGAPORE] Qantas Airways and its unions have been ordered to immediately terminate all industrial action and return to the negotiating table by an Australian labourAFP - 1,179 words
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707 2011-10-31 1 NEIL BEHRMANN - But cautious global investors awaiting more details before committing By NEIL BEHRMANN in London THE latest eurozone rescue bid will crucially depend on the support of global investors. China, sovereign wealth funds and other global investors are awaiting more details about the707 words
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Article156 2011-10-31 1 BT ONLINE BT print subscribers get free access to BT Online at www.businesstimes.com.sg. For more information, e-mail btocs@sph.com.sg or call 6388-3838. MARKETS Weekly Change ST INDEX 2,905.72 +193.31 KL COMP 1,481.82 +42.99 NIKKEI 225 9,050.47 +371.58 HANG SENG 20,019.24+1,993.52 SET INDEX 973.18 +56.84 JAKARTA COMP 3,829.96 +209.30 MANILA156 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article374 2011-10-31 2 Qantas, unions ordered to resume talks QANTAS Airways and its unions have been ordered to immediately terminate all industrial action and return to the negotiating table by an Australian labour tribunal, in the latest twist in a prolonged and bitter industrial dispute. FRONT PAGE Investor support vital to374 words
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847 2011-10-31 2 ROB CURRAN - Markets could be spooked if bailout plan is pruned back or delayed: analysts WALL STREET INSIGHT By ROB CURRAN THE plan to save the euro brought festive spirits to US stock markets last week but analysts warned there could yet be a few scares847 words
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471 2011-10-31 2 AFP Reuters [BANGKOK] Peak tides yesterday tested Bangkok’s flood defences as hope rose that the centre of the Thai capital might escape the worst floods in decades, but that was little comfort for swamped suburbs and provinces where worry about diseaseAFP; Reuters - 471 words
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623 2011-10-31 3 MICHELLE QUAH - Govts trying to keep revenues intact to address deficits By MICHELLE QUAH [SINGAPORE] It is a sign of the times: governments around the world have kept their personal income tax rates on hold in the past year, in a bid to keep623 words
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Article, Illustration623 2011-10-31 3 LEE U-WEN - By LEE U-WEN [SINGAPORE] Malaysia’s Genting Group threw open the doors to its Resorts World New York (RWNY) casino on Friday (Saturday morning Singapore time) as thousands of eager gamblers thronged the US$830 million facility and continued to arrive in droves throughoutAP - 623 words
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396 2011-10-31 3 EMILYN YAP - US economic woes will also likely take several years to fix By EMILYN YAP [SINGAPORE] Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew yesterday expressed doubts over a solid resolution of the eurozone debt crisis. “There’s definitely the political will not to admit defeat. But396 words
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Article, Illustration827 2011-10-31 3 TEH SHI NING - He warns of slower growth as economy matures, population growth slows By TEH SHI NING in Perth PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong says “there are dark clouds on the global economic horizon”, despite the great relief that a long-awaited eurozone rescue dealASHLEIGH SIM/THE STRAITS TIMES - 827 words
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Advertisement2546 2011-10-31 2 thebusinesstimeswww.businesstimes.com.sg SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2011 S$1.00 MICA (P) 121/08/2011 weekend www.businesstimes.com.sg SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2011 S$1.00 MICA (P) 121/08/2011 the raffles conversation CAREER DIPLOMAT BARRYDESKER 12-13 cheap funds Local banks to slash savings ratesDBS Bank, OCBC DBS Bank and UOB will offer amere 0.05 per cent mere come October, even asHSBC and2,546 words
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FOCUS: FUNDING SIAS
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Article, Illustration1340 2011-10-31 4 KELLY TAY - Who funds or should fund SIAS? It’s an important issue requiring careful handling since it involves the independence of the investor association, reports KELLY TAY reports KELLY TAY THE heavy reliance of the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) or SIAS on corporate funding has long been a thorny issue, since itFILE PHOTOS - 1,340 words
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363 2011-10-31 4 KELLY TAY - By KELLY TAY JUST across the Causeway, an investor advocacy group in Malaysia has adopted a completely different model of funding from its Singaporean counterpart. Established in 2000, the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (MSWG) protects the interests of minority shareholders through shareholder363 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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815 2011-10-31 6 EMILYN YAP - High costs and market volatility among reasons cited by the companies By EMILYN YAP PROFIT warnings from listed companies have continued to stream in as the reporting season moves into its second half. At least five firms sounded the alarm over their815 words
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Article, Illustration338 2011-10-31 6 STX OSV Holdings, a global designer and builder of offshore and specialised vessels, said yesterday that it has secured new contracts for the construction of four platform supply vessels (PSV) for Island Offshore. The combined value of all four contracts exceeds one billion338 words
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Article755 2011-10-31 8 VEN SREENIVASAN - HOCK LOCK SIEW By VEN SREENIVASAN NORMALLY when a company announces a rights issue, the stock price dives. In the case of GMG Global, the counter not just held steady, but has risen since last Thursday’s announcement of 1-for-1 renounceable rights. The mainboard-listed company wants755 words
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709 2011-10-31 8 Reuters [HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s PCCW is pressing ahead with the spin-off listing of its telecom assets at terms that will serve as a stern test of investor appetite for a new product, Thomson Reuters publication IFR reported last Saturday. PCCW’sReuters - 709 words
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785 2011-10-31 9 Emerging markets bulls push calls to highest level since 2009 Bloomberg [NEW YORK] Options traders are making more bets than any time since 2009 that emerging market equities will climb after valuations fell to the lowest levels in three years. The ratio ofBloomberg - 785 words
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278 2011-10-31 9 Reuters [LONDON] Now is the time to diversify into metals such as palladium and copper as the global economy is not faring as badly as many expect and as China is likely to ease credit conditions early next year, says Ronald Wildmann ofReuters - 278 words
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232 2011-10-31 9 Bloomberg EMERGING market equity funds reported a second week of inflows as investors became more optimistic about a solution to the European debt crisis, according to Citigroup Inc. Funds investing in developing-nation stocks took in US$1 billion in the week ended Oct 26, CitigroupBloomberg - 232 words
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Article287 2011-10-31 9 COMPANY MEETING PLACE DATE TIME S Chance A 810 Geylang Road #07-00 City Plaza Singapore *****6 31-Oct 2.00pm Scintronix A 101 Seletar Club Road, Seletar Country Club, Kingfi sher III, Singapore *****3 31-Oct 2.30pm Asia-Pacific A Antica I, Level 2, Orchard Parade Hotel, 1 Tanglin Road, Singapore *****5287 words
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Article948 2011-10-31 9 Payment Ex Books Pay Ann (cts) date close date date 800 Super Hldgs ak 0.550 28-Oct 01-Nov 17-Nov 10-Oct Ace Achieve Infocom bo 0.400 28-Oct 01-Nov 18-Nov 19-Oct AIMS Amp Cap Ind Reit ag 2.500 18-Oct 20-Oct 07-Dec 07-Oct Amtek Engg an 5.500 04-Nov 09-Nov 22-Nov 26-Aug Ascendasreit948 words
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Article403 2011-10-31 9 Oct 28 BANKS Agricultural Bank Of China 5.5 ANZ Banking Group 6 Arab Bank PLC 5.5 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. 6 Bangkok Bank 6 Bank Julius Baer Co. Ltd(S) 5 Bank of America NA 5 Bank of China Limited 5.5 Bank of Communications 5.5 Bank of403 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration707 2011-10-31 10 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent GIVENthattheStraits Times Index (STI) has now gained 377 points or 15 per cent since t ouc hi n g a 25-month low of 2,528 on Oct 5, the obvious question is: what next? The bulls will clearly claim that since707 words
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Article557 2011-10-31 10 CURRENCIES Bloomberg [NEW YORK] The euro last week advanced for a third straight week against the US dollar in the longest stretch of gains since June, after European leaders agreed to a recapitalisation of banks and voluntary losses for holders of Greek debt. TheBloomberg - 557 words
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Article1530 2011-10-31 10 Consensus No. of Forecast Mean Fri’s recommendation esti-EPS PE target price Company name This wk Last mth mates (cents) (ratio) price AIMS AMP Capital REIT 2.00 2.00 2 9.15 10.77 1.32 0.99 Amtek Engg 2.00 2.00 5 0.10 5.96 1.01 0.74 ARA Asset Mgt 1.71 1.71 7 8.861,530 words
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Article66 2011-10-31 10 Oct 28 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS 762.00 -3.00 BT CADI -*****.00 +106.0 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 +76.00 FTSE ST Mid Cap 646.01 +10.48 FTSE ST Small Cap 434.55 +2.43 FTSE ST All Share 697.44 +12.94 FTSE ST China Top 203.18 +2.73 FTSE ST China 239.36 +3.32 FTSE66 words
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Article60 2011-10-31 10 VOLUME Golden Agri 483,847,000 Genting SP 381,176,000 IEV 246,621,000 Noble Grp 244,416,000 HanKore 213,023,000 HPH Trust US$ 145,742,000 Yangzijiang 118,980,000 *Genting HK US$ 110,580,000 CNMC 105,965,000 GMG Global 95,590,000 VALUE($) Genting SP 651,234,320 Noble Grp 380,071,257 Keppel Corp 321,721,308 Golden Agri 315,641,621 SingTel 298,917,600 DBS Grp 249,786,58060 words
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512 2011-10-31 10 COMMODITIES AFP [LONDON] Commodity prices rallied last week after a breakthrough deal to try and resolve the eurozone debt crisis helped to ease stubborn concerns that it could spark a new global recession. European Union leaders cut a crucial deal as they soughtAFP - 512 words
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Article114 2011-10-31 10 BY CENTS CLOSE UP GLD 10US$ ***** 1412.7 7.2 DBXT Nifty 10US$ ***** 1063.0 8.3 IS S&P500 ***** 852.6 5.6 Lyxor AsiaMT 10US$ 5771 751.8 11.7 DBXT MSKorea 10US$ 5614 588.7 9.2 DBXT E50 10US$ 3981 547.7 12.4 Jardine C&C 4650 525.0 12.7 DBXT MSEurope 10US$ 4475 492.9 9.7114 words
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Article129 2011-10-31 10 BY CENTS CLOSE DOWN DBXT S&P Short 10US$ 4151-301.2 -5.5 OCBC Bk 5.1%NCPS 100 ***** -69.0 -0.6 DBXT MSJAP 10US$ 3613 -38.6 -0.9 DBXT iBoxxSing 5SG$ ***** -27.0 -0.2 STI 2850BPePW*****9 15.9 -22.6 -58.7 DBS BP ePW*****2 42 -19.0 -31.1 STI 2750BPePW*****9 19 -17.5 -47.9 STI 2800BNPePW*****9 13.9 -12.1129 words
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Article165 2011-10-31 12 OCT 28 BID PRICE VALUE WEEK-ON-WEEK CHANGE United Fiber System 0.028 12.0 2,520 Golden Agri-Resources 0.675 10.7 18,900 Anwell Tech 0.255 8.5 4,233 Sunningdale Tech 0.098 7.7 4,900 Samudera Shipping 0.150 7.1 4,500 Fuxing China 0.089 6.0 4,628 Hong Fok 0.445 6.0 8,010 Innotek 0.375 5.6 5,250165 words
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Article155 2011-10-31 12 OCT 28 BID PRICE VALUE WEEK-ON-WEEK CHANGE Sakari Resources 2.450 12.9 12,250 Hong Leong Asia 2.010 11.0 14,070 Swiber 0.620 10.7 6,200 China Sports 0.057 7.5 1,653 SC Global 1.165 7.4 12,815 CWT 1.055 7.1 14,770 Low Keng Huat 0.325 6.6 10,725 JES International 0.186 5.7 9,672155 words
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Article, Illustration411 2011-10-31 12 TEH HOOI LING - TEH HOOI LING Senior Correspondent THE worst appeared to be behind us. Last week, the Straits Times Index surged 7.1 per cent on strong volumes. In most recoveries, the blue chips would usually lead the rebound. This may explain the underperformance of our portfolios411 words
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Article170 2011-10-31 12 OCT 28 BID PRICE VALUE WEEK-ON-WEEK CHANGE Hong Leong Asia 2.010 11.0 14,070 CDL Hospitality Trust 1.635 10.5 11,445 Rotary Engineering 0.655 9.2 10,480 Singapore Shipping Corp 0.195 7.1 4,095 CWT 1.055 7.1 12,660 FJ Benjamin 0.345 6.2 8,625 Poh Tiong Choon Logistic 0.445 6.0 12,905 Jaya170 words
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147 2011-10-31 12 sentiment VALUE OCT 28 BID PRICE WEEK-ON-WEEK CHANGE Goodpack 1.720 9.6 6,880 Chemoil Energy 0.280 6.9 8,120 China XLX 0.315 6.8 5,355 Sunvic Chemical 0.570 6.5 17,100 World Precision 0.505 4.1 9,595 CH Offshore 0.400 3.9 6,800 Stats Chippac 0.455 3.4 3,185 FSL Trust 0.315147 words
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Article145 2011-10-31 12 OCT 28 BID PRICE VALUE WEEK-ON-WEEK CHANGE Lereno Bio-Chem 0.003 50.0 750 Sunshine 0.056 21.7 11,200 Annica 0.018 20.0 2,988 Sinostar 0.120 16.5 7,440 Jiutian Chemical 0.054 14.9 4,860 Advance SCT 0.018 12.5 1,494 JEL 0.010 11.1 2,500 China Auto Electronics 0.072 10.8 7,200 Ausgroup 0.375 7.1145 words
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Article165 2011-10-31 12 OCT 28 BID PRICE VALUE WEEK-ON-WEEK CHANGE Noble Group 1.625 14.8 17,580 CSE Global 0.860 13.2 6,020 Biosensors 1.435 12.5 28,700 Golden Agri-Resources 0.675 10.7 18,900 Goodpack 1.720 9.6 8,600 Rotary Engineering 0.655 9.2 10,480 Best World 0.160 8.1 3,200 First Resources 1.435 5.5 27,265 Li Heng165 words
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1664 2011-10-31 12 ROBERT HALILI - INSIDE MARKETS By ROBERT HALILI The writer is managing director at Asia Insider Ltd THE buying among directors fell for the third straight week while the selling remained very low, based on filings on the Singapore Exchange during the holiday-shortened1,664 words
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Article, Illustration594 2011-10-31 13 TEH SHI NING - But some proposals passed to allow grouping to pursue shared values CHOGM SUMMIT By TEH SHI NING in Perth COMMONWEALTH Leaders yesterday failed to agree on whether the grouping should appoint a commissioner to police violations of human rights, democratic values and the ruleASHLEIGH SIM/THE STRAITS TIMES - 594 words
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454 2011-10-31 13 RONNIE LIM - Production volume at $2.5b plant here up 9% in Q3 By RONNIE LIM RENEWABLE Energy Corporation’s S$2.5 billion integrated Singapore plant its biggest and most efficient worldwide remains one of the few bright spots for the Norwegian solar company which is facing a454 words
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Article, Illustration650 2011-10-31 11 Mike Lee - The German automaker leads the motoring industry with an Efficient Dynamics strategy that achieves higher performance with lower fuel consumption and emission levels By Mike Lee THE need for sustainable mobility has never been greater, with a multitude of factors ranging across culture, economics,650 words
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Article, Illustration200 2011-10-31 11 With mega cities taking shape around the world, the BMW Group has been researching and developing transportation strategies and new types of vehicles to meet the needs of heavily populated urban areas. TheMINIE,thefirstproductofBMW’s Project i, made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2008.200 words
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Article126 2011-10-31 11 The BMW Group showed off its new generation concept cars from the BMW i sub-brand at the Frankfurt Motorshow last month. The BMW i3 (above, left) will be the first volume-produced car that features a revolutionary bodywork made largely of carbon. Up to 350kg lighter compared126 words
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VIEWS FROM THE TOP
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Article, Illustration2959 2011-10-31 14 THIS WEEK’S TOPIC In these uncertain times, should Singapore SMEs focus on the local market or seek opportunities in overseas markets with growth potential? What else can our SMEs do to grow and remain competitive? Wong Heng Chew President Fujitsu Asia FOR now, the impact of theSTOCK.XCHNG - 2,959 words
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BT-CITIBANK YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM
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Article, Illustration898 2011-10-31 16 MINDY TAN - Knowing your risk profile and choosing an appropriate investment vehicle is vital, STARTING YOUNG reports MINDY TAN SEVERAL Asian currencies have soared against the US dollar in the course of the year, led by the Taiwan dollar, Malaysian ringgit and South Korea’s898 words
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Article, Illustration940 2011-10-31 16 DOLLY CHIA - Forex and commodities excite him, reports DOLLY CHIA WALTER Lim entered the investing world at a dangerous time in 2008 when the collapse of Lehman Brothers threatened to bring down the global economy, not to mention leaving millions of investors burnt. Investing was more of a940 words
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344 2011-10-31 16 ASK DR INVEST Q: Asian markets are at extremely cheap levels now. Do you think it is a good time for investors to enter this market? A: Using the MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index as a gauge, Asian markets are indeed at very attractive valuations.344 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration541 2011-10-31 17 Italy’s Mario Draghi sees EU debt crisis as opportunity for new European pact AFP [MILAN] Mario Draghi, known as “Super Mario” in Italy for his assured track record, takes over the European Central Bank tomorrow at a crucial moment for a eurozone confrontingAFP; BLOOMBERG - 541 words
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414 2011-10-31 17 Outgoing ECB chief is confident financial stability will be restored Reuters [BERLIN] European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said in a newspaper interview the euro zone sovereign debt crisis was not yet over and that it was too early for the all-clear signal.Reuters - 414 words
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481 2011-10-31 17 Reuters [LONDON] The future of the Credit Default Swap (CDS) market used to hedge against the risk of a country defaulting may be at risk if these derivative instruments do not pay out after this week’s rescue deal for Greece. An implosion ofReuters - 481 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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577 2011-10-31 19 Group’s suspension to last till year-end; move aimed at supporting prices Bloomberg [JAKARTA] Fifteen tin producers in Indonesia, the largest shipper of the metal, have agreed to extend a self-imposed ban on exports until the end of the year to help boost prices,Bloomberg - 577 words
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Article1828 2011-10-31 19 VOL Oct 28 RM +/-(‘000) A M Realty 0.42 -0.01 53 Abric Bhd 0.30 -0.03 311 Advance Synerg 0.20 unch 2504 Adventa Bhd 1.69 -0.04 270 Ae Multi Hldgs 0.24 unch 388 Affin Holdings 2.95 -0.03 1095 Ahmad Zaki Res 0.69 -0.01 168 Aic Corp 1.18 -0.01 61,828 words
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Article, Illustration5577 2011-10-31 20 (A limited liability company incorporated in Malaysia) ABRIDGED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011 STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2011 The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 Note RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 Assets Cash and short-term funds 30,476,610 15,729,736 17,349,793 13,975,8975,577 words
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Article, Illustration520 2011-10-31 19 S JAYASANKARAN - KL must take urgent action to cut alarming and growing national debt MALAYSIA INSIGHT S JAYASANKARAN KL Correspondent MALAYSIAshouldtake heed of the problems the public anger, the social unrest posed by the solutions offered to tackle rising sovereign debt in Europe. God forbid that we head520 words
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481 2011-10-31 19 Reuters [SINGAPORE] A two-year ban on new licences to clear peatlands and primary forests in Indonesia risks being undermined by the small area protected by the scheme and a host of exemptions, shows a review that calls for the programme to be revised. TheReuters - 481 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration658 2011-10-31 22 It is considered the first step in a major leadership change as top leaders retire Reuters [SHANGHAI] China named new heads to three top financial regulatory posts on Saturday, the official Xinhua news agency said, the first big step in a comprehensiveReuters; PHOTOS: REUTERS, BLOOMBERG - 658 words
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525 2011-10-31 22 NYT [PARIS] Saab Automobile says it has won a reprieve from collapse after two Chinese carmakers agreed in principle to buy the ailing Swedish automaker just hours before it faced court action that could have led to its liquidation. Zhejiang Youngman Lotus AutomobileNYT - 525 words
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Article, Illustration610 2011-10-31 22 Reuters [NOIDA] Red Bull’s double world champion Sebastian Vettel ran away with the inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix yesterday for his 11th victory in 17 races this season. On a dusty and bittersweet afternoon at the new Buddh InternationalReuters; AFP - 610 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration697 2011-10-31 23 He wants enough food, energy and opportunities for growing population AFP [UNITED NATIONS] The world’s seven billionth person will be born today into what UN leader Ban Ki Moon calls a “world of contradiction” and facing an uphill battle if itAFP; PHOTO: REUTERS - 697 words
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779 2011-10-31 23 ANTHONY ROWLEY - By in ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo SPECULATION is mounting that Japan will use this week’s G-20 summit in Cannes as a platform to seek the support of advanced and emerging economies for official intervention against the strong yen. A concerted intervention involving779 words
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Article, Illustration499 2011-10-31 24 Paints a pessimistic picture of slowing growth and deeper spending cuts Reuters NYT [PARIS] France’s Nicolas Sarkozy, looking drawn and dour, returned to Paris late last Thursday with a sobering message for his aus-terity-weary country. “We have entered a new world,” President SarkozyReuters; NYT; REUTERS - 499 words
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487 2011-10-31 24 AFP [SHANGHAI] Europe has set its sights on Beijing as it tries to haul itself out of a debt crisis, but many Chinese people are asking why they should bail out wealthier nations that have lived beyond their means. With US$3.2 trillionAFP - 487 words
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558 2011-10-31 24 But devastation in a collapse may give integration support AP [STOCKHOLM] Last week’s debt deal for Europe doubles down on the concept of European integration, and could provide further ammunition for the nationalist movements that have been gaining in popularity partly as aAP - 558 words
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Article, Illustration668 2011-10-31 25 Company’s status as Australia’s flag carrier, global brand carries wide impact AFP [PERTH] Qantas’s shock decision to ground its fleet of planes is a calculated gamble that risks trashing not only the “Flying Kangaroo” brand but that of Australian tourism generally, expertsAFP - 668 words
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Article235 2011-10-31 25 AFP [SYDNEY] Virgin Australia is boosting passenger capacity and enlisting the help of its airline partners to carry people stranded by the extraordinary grounding of Qantas’s fleet, it said yesterday. Virgin swung into action after its main competitor in Australia locked out its staff and shutAFP - 235 words
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Article, Illustration706 2011-10-31 25 AFP [CAPE TOWN] Privately armed merchant ships have a 100 per cent success rate against Somali pirates, experts say, but using guards is wrapped in red-tape and dogged by fears over sending hired guns to sea. Spiralling attacks off the lawlessAFP; AP - 706 words
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540 2011-10-31 25 Sluggish demand for iron ore continues to depress sentiment Reuters [LONDON] The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a third day on Friday as sluggish demand for iron ore cargoes continued to weighReuters - 540 words
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Miscellaneous350 2011-10-31 25 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Wild revelry after tea? Strange but not, that is, for one in ancient race (10) 6 Diaries now and then providing platform where opinions may be aired (4) 9 Prop’s swaggering gait (5) 10 Charm ally out of tears (9) 12 Clearly pantomime footwear (5,8) 14350 words
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Article, Illustration1057 2011-10-31 26 GEOFFREY EU - Just-opened eatery Fat Cow raises stakes in the premium restaurant category, says GEOFFREY EU GEOFFREY EU NEW RESTAURANT Fat Cow 1 Orchard Boulevard, #01-01 Camden Medical Centre Tel: 6735-0308 www.fat-cow.com.sg THE Fat Cow is big on beef and that’s good news for meat lovers in1,057 words
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Article8510 2011-10-31 27 Week ended: Oct 28 52-wks Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net M Cap High Low Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 21 12 8Telecom 13.5 unch 180 13.5 13.5 13 15 7.8 4.5 2.8 64.7 9.5 4.1 A-Sonic 4.9 +0.3 123 4.98,510 words
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Article1684 2011-10-31 28 52-wks Last Vol Week Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High Low Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 34 13 t 800 Super 14.2xd -0.6 285 14.8 14.1 14.2 15 4.7 3.9 5.5 25.4 5.5 2.5 t AA Grp 3 +0.2 101,684 words
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Article115 2011-10-31 28 Stock name Close Change CapMallsAsia 1.335 +0.040 CapitaLand 2.750 +0.160 CapitaMall 1.890 -0.005 CityDev 10.780 +0.210 ComfortDelGro 1.390 -0.020 DBS Grp 12.800 +0.210 F&N 6.230 +0.040 GLP 1.750 +0.040 Genting SP 1.785 +0.085 Golden Agri 0.680 +0.015 Stock name Close Change HK Land 5.250 +0.160 JMH115 words
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Article2612 2011-10-31 28 Transaction date: Oct 28 HONG KONG Vol HK$ +/-'000 Aeon Credit 5.50 0.05 0 Aeon Stores 17.00 unch 40 Angang Steel 4.95 -0.13 ***** Anhui Conch 28.85 -0.85 ***** Anhuiexpresswa 5.06 0.16 2570 Asia Satellite 15.30 0.30 6 Asm Pacific 95.40 3.05 1515 Bank Of E Asia 28.852,612 words
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Article255 2011-10-31 28 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 56 34 AVJennings A38 38 45.5 3.6 9.2 3 99 53 25.5 Genting HK US$ US31 +4 *****0 31.5 27 30.5 31 2041.2 15 10 OGL Resources255 words
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Article186 2011-10-31 28 MAIN CATL TOTAL Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Multi Ind 14 2 1 0 0 0 14 2 1 Manufacturing 109 41 42 14 5 6 123 46 48 Commerce 42 13 16 8 4 1 50 17 17 Tpt/Stor/Comms 41 4 1186 words
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Article932 2011-10-31 28 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 130 108 ABF SG Bond ETF 118 115.5 117 538.6 1261 856 CIMBAsean40 100US$ US1011 +78 296 1018 953 1007 1016 40.4 ***** ***** DBXT AUD932 words
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Article121 2011-10-31 28 TURNOVER (‘000) VALUE (‘000) MAIN CATL TOTAL MAIN SDQ TOTAL Multi Ind 135,839 135,839 455,203 455,203 Manufacturing 861,452 78,502 939,954 848,797 860 849,657 Commerce 547,927 53,609 601,536 762,728 3,458 766,186 Tpt/Stor/Comms 771,385 29,882 801,267 955,368 3,017 958,385 Finance 97,885 121 98,006 837,081 23 837,104 Construction 177,108 31,404121 words
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373 2011-10-31 29 In local curr In S$ In US$ dy yr dy yr dy yr Oct 28 Index Change Change Change Change Change Change World Preliminary 857.7 0.0 -4.4 -0.4 -5.2 0.1 -2.2 EAFE Preliminary 714.7 0.2 -10.8 -0.1 -8.9 0.4 -5.9 Europe Preliminary 1063.1 -0.3 -9.0373 words
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Article, Illustration127 2011-10-31 29 As on 28 October 2011 www.smx.com.sg PRODUCT CONTRACT HIGH LOW CLOSE PREV CLOSE PRECIOUS METAL GOLD FUT DEC2011 1749.50 1734.00 1747.40 1747.60 SILVER FUT DEC2011 35.625 34.855 35.300 35.105 CURRENCY AUD-USD FUT DEC2011 1.0666 1.0594 1.0649 1.0665 EUR-USD FUT DEC2011 1.4191 1.4128 1.4160 1.4214 GBP-USD FUT DEC2011127 words
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Article77 2011-10-31 29 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTS Oct 27 CRUDE (FOB origin) US$/barrel Close Change Brent blend (1-Mth F) 111.99 2.11 WTI (Near Mth) 94.05 3.27 Dubai (1-Mth F) 106.11 -0.02 Tapis blend 117.30 -1.04 Minas 111.50 -1.04 PRODUCT US$/barrel (FOB S'pore) Close Change Naphtha 94.22 0.11 Jet Kerosene 127.40 -0.15 US$/barrel Opec Oil77 words
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Article107 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 SOYBEANS (5,000 bu min; US cents/60 lb bushels) Close Previous High/Low Nov 11 1217.00 1235.00 1241.75 1215.25 Jan 12 1226.00 1244.00 1251.00 1224.00 Mar 12 1235.75 1253.50 1259.50 1233.50 May 12 1244.75 1262.00 1268.50 1242.75 SOYBEAN/OIL (60,000 lbs; US cent/lb) Close Previous High/Low Dec 11 51.77107 words
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Article83 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 Oct 28 TREASURY BILLS Period Issue Maturity Yesterday's Day's code Bid High Low 3-Month BQ*****H 26.01.2012 0.27 1-Year BY*****W 01.11.2012 0.29 0.25 0.24 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity Close Day's code rate Bid High Low 2-Year NX*****Z 2.250 01.07.2013 103.34 5-Year N*****0W 1.125 01.04.2016 102.2683 words
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Article448 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT EURODOLLAR FUTURES Dec11 99.4950 0 1482 Mar12 99.4350 0 3078 Jun12 99.4050 0 1151 Sep12 99.3800 0 676 EUROYEN TIBOR FUTURES Dec11 99.6725 0 2479 Mar12 99.6700 0 2378 Jun12 99.6725 0 1470 Sep12 99.6700 0 710 Dec12 99.6700448 words
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Article182 2011-10-31 29 Oct 29 SICOM RUBBER Futures (Closing prices) RSS 3 (US cents/kg) Close Volume O/I Month High Low Sett (lots) (lots) Nov 11 396.0 391.5 393.0 15 185 Dec 11 398.0 395.0 395.0 11 325 Jan 12 397.0 395.0 395.0 11 236 Feb 12 413.1 404.0 403.7 34 186182 words
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Article69 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 Aluminium, 99.7% purity (US$/tonne) Close Previous Cash 2223.25 2237.00 3 months 2242.00 2255.00 Copper, Grade A (US$/tonne) Cash 8169.50 8142.50 3 months 8175.00 8145.00 Lead (US$/tonne) Cash 2070.50 2017.50 3 months 2090.00 2040.00 Nickel (US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 3 months *****.00 *****.00 Tin (US$/tonne) Cash *****.0069 words
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Article82 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 COCOA (£/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Dec 11 1700 1714 1716/1685 Mar 12 1725 1739 1741/1709 May 12 1740 1752 1754/1726 Jul 12 1759 1766 1766/1742 COFFEE (US$/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Nov 11 1857 1864 1871/1824 Jan 12 1899 1903 1914/1863 Mar 12 1931 1935 1946/1895 May 1282 words
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Article462 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 A$ C$ Rmb Euro HK$ Ind Rs Rupiah Yen Won RM NZ$ Pak Rs Peso S$ Rand Sfr NT$ Baht Pound US$ Australia 1.058 6.781 0.754 8.297 52.148 94.350 0.810 11.800 3.283 1.304 92.470 45.538 1.329 8.270 0.921 31.884 32.607 0.664 1.068 Canada 0.945 6.409462 words
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Article154 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Australian dollar 1.3290 1.3294 1.0677 1.0680 Canadian dollar 1.2559 1.2566 1.0090 1.0095 Euro 1.7635 1.7640 1.4168 1.4171 NZ dollar 1.0188 1.0192 0.8185 0.8188 Sterling pound 2.0026 2.0031 1.6089 1.6092154 words
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Article138 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 GOLD (US$/oz) Oct 28 Oct 27 Hong Kong 1742.00 unav Oct 27 Oct 28 London 1728.39 1743.19 1729.50 1744.30 Source: Thomson Reuters CAST BAR Oct 28 (S$) Selling Buying Kilobar 74,859.34 ***** PAMP GOLD BARS (S$) Selling Buying 1gm 168 70 5gm 476 349 10gm 850138 words
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Article59 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 Oct 28 KLCE PALM FUTURES (RM/MT) Delivery Opening Sett Av Vol Open Month Range Price Price High Low Done Position Nov 11 3000 2971 3000 2965 330 1875 Dec 11 2970 2973 3000 2961 4309 ***** Jan 12 2961 2971 2999 2958 ***** ***** Feb 1259 words
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Article27 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 Open High Sett STI Oct 2906 SIMSCI Oct 330.5 334.5 333.5 Taiwan Oct 269.2 278.3 269.7 Source: MF Global (S) Pte. Ltd27 words
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Article154 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 $S Offer Bid 0vernight 0.03 0.01 1-month 1/4 1/8 2-months 1/4 1/8 3-months 5/16 3/16 Overnight mode: 0.07 US$ Offer Bid 7 days 0.35 0.20 1 month 0.45 0.25 2 months 0.55 0.35 3 months 0.60 0.40 6 months 0.80 0.60 9 months 0.95 0.75 12154 words
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Article22 2011-10-31 29 Oct 28 S$ Bid Offer 1-month 1.2447 1.2448 2-months 1.2446 1.2448 3-months 1.2444 1.2446 6-months 1.2423 1.2428 Source: OCBC22 words
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Article121 2011-10-31 29 As at 9am Oct 28 Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency: Currencies Sell Buy Aust dollar 1.36 1.296 Can dollar 1.277 1.228 Euro 1.795 1.726 Sterling pound 2.036 1.958 NZ dollar 1.052 1.002 US dollar 1.261 1.213 Local dollars to 100 units of foreign121 words
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Article, Illustration876 2011-10-31 32 AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - Despite rapid growth, shoppers not looking after security properly, writes AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY writes AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY WITH more Singaporeans shopping online, the online market is expected to balloon to S$4.4 billion in 2015 from S$1.1 billion last year. However, most876 words
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350 2011-10-31 32 VICTORIA HO - Mediapolis centre provides free rapid prototyping setting By VICTORIA HO THE video games development scene in Singapore got a boost on Friday, with the opening of a new facility to help developers build prototypes for games. Opened by the Media Development Authority (MDA), the350 words
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627 2011-10-31 32 Despite trailing in Q3 shipments, Apple is not losing edge AP [NEW YORK] For the first time, Samsung Electronics shipped more smartphones in the latest quarter than tech industry darling Apple. On the surface, this may look like a big upset in a worldAP - 627 words
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371 2011-10-31 33 DOLLY CHIA - By DOLLY CHIA IN another three to five years, 3D broadcasting will be the future, where 3D Television will be in everyone’s homes, says Alain Andreoli, chief executive of Grass Valley. The US$6 billion company has sufficient intelligence to believe that371 words
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Article50 2011-10-31 33 THE STB has a new free mobile app for the iPhone and Android devices. Called the YourSingapore Guide, the app provides location-based services such as discovering attractions and retail and dining establishments in the vicinity, as well as taxi bookings from where the user is.50 words
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Article53 2011-10-31 33 SAMSUNG has released its Series 7 Gamer notebook (700G) and the Series 7 Chronos notebook (700Z). Both are powered by quad core Intel i7 processors, and boast quick start-up times. The gamer notebook ($2,899) has 3D 17.3” LED screen, and the Chronos has 13.3” ($1,688) and53 words
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Article51 2011-10-31 33 VICTORIA HO - Compiled by VICTORIA HO ADIL Attlassy is the new vice-president of technology for Digital Realty Trust, to be based out of the company’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Mr Attlassy will be responsible for supporting customers with technical services in the data centre leasing provider’s regional51 words
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Article332 2011-10-31 33 Bloomberg [SAN FRANCISCO] Hewlett-Packard chief executive officer Meg Whitman, who scrapped a proposal to spin off the company’s per-sonal-computer unit on Thursday, says she has split up operational duties with executive chairman Ray Lane. While Ms Whitman has taken charge of computer hardware andBloomberg - 332 words
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