The Business Times, 10 December 2012
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Title Section25 2012-12-10 1 THE BUSINESS TIMES S$1.00 online at http://www.businesstimes.com.sg Sp!l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION CO R GN NO *****2868E MICA (P) 074/08/2012 Monday, December 10, 201225 words
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Article, Illustration870 2012-12-10 1 SIOW LI SEN - Senior managers not likely to get any pay rise, say consultants By SIOW LI SEN [SINGAPORE] Bank staffers here should be happy if their 2012 bonus turns out similar to last year’s, while salary adjustments, if any, are unlikely to outpace this year’s 4BT FILE PHOTO - 870 words
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MARKETS DIGEST
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Article57 2012-12-10 1 Weekly Change ST INDEX 3,107.11 +37.16 KL COMP 1,617.77 +6.94 NIKKEI 225 9,527.39 +81.38 HANG SENG 22,191.17 +160.78 SET INDEX 1,334.95 +10.91 JAKARTA COMP 4,290.80 +14.66 MANILA COMP 5,794.20 +153.75 SEOUL COMP 1,957.45 +24.6 SHENZHEN B 621.71 +13.63 MUMBAI IND 19,424.10 +84.20 DOW 13,155.13 +129.55 NASDAQ 2,978.04 -32.20 S&P57 words
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Article17 2012-12-10 1 SINGAPORE MALAYSIA HONG KONG 5.38 6.55 5.00 INDONESIA 14.333 TAIWAN 5.036 JAPAN 1.475 Source: Bloomberg17 words
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Article49 2012-12-10 1 US$ S$ US$ (S$ per US$) 1.221 (US$/S$ per 1.604 1.959 EURO (US$/S$/E) 1.294 1.580 Foreign currency per US$ S$ YEN 82.40 67.50 RM 3.053 2.500 HK$ 7.750 6.348 BAHT 30.68 25.13 RUPIAH 9,625 7,884 RENMINBI 6.230 5.103 INDIAN RUPEE 54.35 44.52 A$ 0.954 0.782 NZ$ 1.202 0.98449 words
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Article, Illustration686 2012-12-10 1 ANDREA SOH - S’pore plant to use mostly recycled gold for a start By ANDREA SOH [SINGAPORE] More gold will flow into Singapore next year following the establishment of a new gold refinery here. Gold scrap that had been shipped from Southeast Asia to other686 words
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Advertisement10 2012-12-10 1 YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM Steering clear of investment fraud PAGE 1010 words
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Advertisement9 2012-12-10 1 COMMENTARY MDR’s Myanmar move an added plus PAGE 69 words
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Advertisement10 2012-12-10 1 BizIT NXP sees Asia as its growth engine PAGE 2910 words
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TOP STORIES
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Article, Illustration782 2012-12-10 2 CAI HAOXIANG - Asia-Pac head points to big jump in revenue from cross-referrals By CAI HAOXIANG [SINGAPORE] Credit Suisse remains committed to Southeast Asia and Singapore even as it undergoes a major restructuring, the Swiss bank’s newly appointed heads for the Asia-Pacif-ic region told BT recently.782 words
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Article329 2012-12-10 2 New refinery spells a gold rush MORE gold that is, scrap gold will flow into Singapore next year following the establishment of a new gold refinery here by Metalor Technologies. It is slated to start up by the second half of 2013. TOP STORIES, PAGE 1 Sombre bonus329 words
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490 2012-12-10 2 TEO SI JIA - Third concert in Japan to be held in 2014 Reports by TEO SI JIA [SINGAPORE] Even as the curtains fell on ChildAid 2012 last Saturday, plans are already underway for its Japanese equivalent’s third concert in 2014, with staunch supporter Cerebos Pacific490 words
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Article, Illustration843 2012-12-10 2 ROB CURRAN - Opinion is divided; fresh Fed stimulus will keep rally going WALL STREET INSIGHT By ROB CURRAN US stocks rose last week as surprisingly strong economic data pushed predictably weak budget progress out of the headlines. This week, the Federal Reserve will take centrestage,843 words
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Article, Illustration609 2012-12-10 2 [SINGAPORE] An orchestra would have looked out of place at a rock concert, but the 70 volunteer instrumentalists of Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM) easily held their own in The Electric Edition of charity concert ChildAid 2012. They were part of aPHOTO: ARTHUR LEE - 609 words
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Article, Illustration1355 2012-12-10 4 ANNA TEO - So says The Conference Board, as it warns of a long, difficult and painful transition to a consumption-driven Chinese economy By ANNA TEO [SINGAPORE] Others may be exuberant as ever about China, but one global business think-tank has advised its members to temper expectations, andPHOTO: AFP - 1,355 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article871 2012-12-10 6 VEN SREENIVASAN - HOCK LOCK SIEW By VEN SREENIVASAN IS MDR finally getting the attention it deserves? The stock of the mobile phone company has been active after it recently announced a joint venture to enter the mobile phone market in Myanmar. Under a deal inked with871 words
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317 2012-12-10 6 JOYCE HOOI - By JOYCE HOOI FDS Networks Group Ltd is buying Delta Advanced Materials Limited for $165 million as part of a reverse takeover move and an attempt to get itself off the Singapore Exchange’s watch list. “To support its application317 words
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Article291 2012-12-10 6 Dec 7 BANKS Agricultural Bank Of China 5.50 Agricultural Bank Of China Bangkok Bank Public Co. Ltd 6.00 Bank of China Limited 5.50 Bank of Communications 5.50 Bangkok Bank Public Co. Ltd.... ...6.00 Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Bank of Communications Banque Internationale a ...5.75 Chang Hwa Commercial Bank291 words
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Article825 2012-12-10 6 Payment Ex Books Pay Ann (cts) date close date date AIMS AMP Cap Ind REIT cn 2.500 02-Nov 06-Nov 20-Dec 24-Oct Ascendas Hosp Trust aq 1.001 12-Nov 15-Nov 21-Dec 07-Nov Ascendas Hosp Trust ad 0.260 12-Nov 15-Nov 21-Dec 07-Nov Asia Pacific Breweries ak 85.000 22-Jan 24-Jan 06-Feb 16-Nov825 words
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Article, Illustration131 2012-12-10 6 DBS Group’s employees got a chance to show their children what they do at work last Friday. Some 250 children, aged three to 12, visited the bank’s flagship branch at Marina Bay Financial Centre and took part in workshops to learn more about131 words
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Article239 2012-12-10 6 COMPANY MEETING PLACE DATE TIME Gul Tech E NTUC Centre No 1 Marina Boulevard Rm 701 Level 7 One Marina 10-Dec 11.00am China Great Land E Seletar Country Club Theatrette Room 101 Seletar Club Road 11-Dec 2.00pm China Mining Int'l E Furama River Front Jupiter II Level 3239 words
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Article1809 2012-12-10 7 ROBERT HALILI - INSIDE MARKETS By ROBERT HALILI The writer is managing director, Asia Insider Ltd THE buying was flat while the selling among directors remained low in the first week of December showed. A total of 16 companies recorded 27 purchases worth $26.1 million versus 3 firms1,809 words
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SINGAPORE MARKETS
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Article, Illustration633 2012-12-10 8 R SIVANITHY - STOCKS R SIVANITHY Senior Correspondent FOR the year to date, the Straits Times Index has gained 17 per cent in local currency terms or about 24 per cent in US dollars. These are very respectable figures by any measure, especially considering that the government has633 words
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Article549 2012-12-10 8 COMMODITIES AFP [LONDON] Commodity markets enjoyed mixed fortunes last week as traders balanced gloomy eurozone economic news, alongside contrasting jobs data and “fiscal cliff” fears in the United States. Many markets fell heavily along with the euro on Thursday after the European Central Bank forecastAFP - 549 words
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617 2012-12-10 8 CURRENCIES Bloomberg [NEW YORK] The euro fell against the dollar and yen for the first time in four weeks after the European Central Bank lowered its economic forecast for the region and policy makers discussed trimming benchmark interest rates. The 17-nation currencyBloomberg - 617 words
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Article1499 2012-12-10 8 Consensus No. of Forecast Mean Fri’s recommendation esti-EPS PE target price Company name This wk Last mth mates (cents) (ratio) price AIMS AMP Capital Ind REIT 2.00 2.00 2 9.25 15.35 1.62 1.42 Amtek Engineering Ltd 3.00 2.67 5 0.06 7.32 0.60 0.51 ARA Asset Management 1.43 1.431,499 words
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Article72 2012-12-10 8 Dec 7 VALUE CLOSE BT OB/OS 297.00 +39.00 BT CADI -*****.00 +97.00 BT 10-day MA -*****.00 +30.00 FTSE ST Mid Cap 755.09 +6.76 FTSE ST Small Cap 498.18 +2.14 FTSE ST All Share 759.85 +6.84 FTSE ST China Top 203.35 +2.32 FTSE ST China 227.90 +3.51 FTSE72 words
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Article56 2012-12-10 8 VOLUME YHM 1,773,228,000 MDR 504,799,000 Golden Agri 326,774,000 Geo Energy 320,080,000 Olam 246,073,000 CPH 239,903,000 ChinaTitan 220,435,000 MDR W*****5 220,086,000 GSH Corp 201,469,000 Transcu Grp 190,371,000 VALUE($) SingTel 474,567,894 Olam 381,175,573 UOB 239,698,317 DBS Grp 237,093,466 Golden Agri 212,734,495 Keppel Corp 202,336,179 SembMar 200,998,625 Noble Grp 197,449,85556 words
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Article109 2012-12-10 8 BY CENTS CLOSE UP SPDRS S&P 500 10US$ ***** 368.7 2.2 DBXT Nifty 10US$ ***** 252.7 1.9 DBXT MSTaiwan 10US$ 1840 166.0 8.0 JSH 3529 155.0 3.7 DBXT FTChina25 10US$ 2915 117.2 3.4 DBXT AUD Bonds 5AU$ ***** 104.9 0.4 UOB 1973 101.0 5.4 CMProp 1950 94.5 44.4 DBXT109 words
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Article126 2012-12-10 8 BY CENTS CLOSE DOWN GLD 10US$ ***** -322.3 -1.6 OCBC Bk 4.5%NCPS 100 ***** -258.0 -2.5 OCBC Bk 5.1%NCPS 100 ***** -232.0 -2.2 YHS 301 -91.0 -23.2 Jardine C&C 4828 -51.0 -1.0 STXPO 100 355 -36.0 -9.2 IS ASIA HYG100US$ 1105 -33.0 -2.4 IS ASIA HYG100S$D 1343 -29.0 -2.1126 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS
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662 2012-12-10 9 ASK QUESTION: I work in a listed company. The controlling shareholder of my company and a potential buyer are currently in discussions for a possible takeover of my company with a view to its de-listing and privatisation. The parties expect to agree on662 words
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Article, Illustration402 2012-12-10 9 DEPUTY Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has pointed out the trade-offs inherent in the labour situation where essential services are concerned. “There will always be a need for more than we may be able to provide ourselves. But as we raise the wagesPHOTO: FILE - 402 words
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BT-CITIBANK YOUNG INVESTORS' FORUM
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Article, Illustration1172 2012-12-10 10 PAUL SULLIVAN - On the anniversary of Bernard Madoff’s massive fraud, it is timely for an investor to reflect on what he can do to protect himself By PAUL SULLIVAN NYT THIS is the time of year when most people think of gifts and holiday gatherings. I couldNYT; PHOTOS: REUTERS, BLOOMBERG - 1,172 words
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Article, Illustration1277 2012-12-10 10 TEH SHI NINGreports - Charmain Tan from sunny Singapore came up with an eco-friendly glove that can operate a touch-screen phone in the cold. TEH SHI NING reports STARTING YOUNG TEH SHI NINGreports NINGreports DESIGNING and selling winter gloves out of tropical Singapore is counterintuitive to say the1,277 words
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MALAYSIA/INDONESIA
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Article, Illustration505 2012-12-10 11 Survey shows that global economic slowdown would curb demand Bloomberg [JAKARTA] Palm oil exports from Indonesia, the world’s largest producer, will probably drop to the lowest level in five months in December as a global economic slowdown curbs demand, according toBloomberg; PHOTO: REUTERS - 505 words
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318 2012-12-10 11 [KUALA LUMPUR] After four consecutive months of “net buying” of RM7 billion (S$2.8 billion) of equities, foreign investors became net sellers in November. According to CIMB Investment Bank, they let go US$300 million (RM916.6 million) in November, the Business Times in318 words
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Article1602 2012-12-10 11 VOL Dec 7 RM +/-(‘000) VOL Advance Synerg 0.15 unch 337 Adventa Bhd 1.90 -0.01 104 Ae Multi Hldgs 0.21 unch 0 Affin Holdings 3.35 -0.01 125 Ahmad Zaki Res 0.67 -0.01 20 Airasia Bhd 2.76 -0.04 6248 Alliance Finan 4.14 0.01 750 Aluminium Co 0.70 unch 21,602 words
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583 2012-12-10 11 October data hit by eurozone crisis, slower India and China growth: KL [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian exports are likely to grow below 4 per cent this year, said Minister for International Trade and Industry Mustapa Mohamed. He described 2012 as a difficult year583 words
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GREATER CHINA/INDIA
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Article, Illustration764 2012-12-10 12 VIRGINIE MANGIN - Factory growth output hits 8-month high; retail sales jump 14.9% By VIRGINIE MANGIN in Beijing CHINA’S November data published yesterday confirmed that a hard landing of the world’s second-larg-est economy has been definitely averted. All indicators point to a recovery with inflationPHOTO: REUTERS - 764 words
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763 2012-12-10 12 Wanxiang’s bid for A123 is likely to be closely scrutinised [WILMINGTON, Delaware] China’s largest maker of auto parts won a politically sensitive auction for A123 Systems, a bankrupt maker of batteries for electric cars that was funded partly with US government money,763 words
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Article, Illustration642 2012-12-10 12 AFP [NEW DELHI] The administration of Olympic sports in India could face a major overhaul after world bodies and the government cracked down on the power games played by self-seek-ing politicians. In a week of dramatic developments, IndiaAFP; PHOTO: AP - 642 words
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ECONOMY WATCH
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Article, Illustration967 2012-12-10 13 ‘Fiscal slope’ is a better way to describe what could happen: economist Bloomberg [WASHINGTON] While the US Congress views the convergence of more than US$600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts set for Jan 1 as a “fiscal cliff”, the metaphor misses theBloomberg; PHOTO: REUTERS - 967 words
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421 2012-12-10 13 Labour markets seen affected by the global crisis AFP [GENEVA] A sluggish global economy hit world wage growth hard last year, taking an especially harsh toll on workers in developed countries, who saw their salaries shrink, the International Labour Organization said “The globalAFP - 421 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration675 2012-12-10 15 AFP [TOKYO] A deadly tunnel collapse in Japan should serve as a wake-up call to developed nations whose ageing infrastructure is in dire need of updating, experts say. Trillions of dollars need to be spent across the globe just to stand still, theyAFP; PHOTO: AFP - 675 words
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542 2012-12-10 15 Lack of firm rules, weak carbon market make it unattractive Reuters [DOHA] Lack of binding EU policy beyond 2020 and a battered carbon market has made European electricity unworthy of investment, the head of the industry body that represents the sector in EuropeReuters - 542 words
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407 2012-12-10 15 AFP [ATHENS] A Greek operation to buy back some of the country’s huge debt at reduced prices to access additional EU-IMF financial aid has met the 30 billion euro (S$47.35) target set by the authorities, news reports said on Saturday. Financial daily Naftemboriki saidAFP - 407 words
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597 2012-12-10 15 Italy PM’s surprise move potentially brings forward poll due early next year Reuters [ROME] Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti announced late on Saturday that he would resign once the 2013 budget is approved, potentially bringing forward an election due early next year andReuters - 597 words
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535 2012-12-10 18 AFP [LONDON] Opec gathers in Vienna this week for a ministerial meeting to decide on the cartel’s oil production ceiling, as a predicted drop in demand risks weighing on high crude prices despite Middle East unrest. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, whichAFP - 535 words
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Article, Illustration36 2012-12-10 18 [BEIJING] Women sewing an art work based on a sports car model by Danish artist Erik A Frandsen at the Red Brick Art Museum on the outskirts of Beijing. PHOTO: REUTERS PHOTO: REUTERSPHOTO: REUTERS - 36 words
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Article, Illustration1492 2012-12-10 18 CNOOC hails Canada ‘welcome’ of its investment; Petronas declines comment Bloomberg [OTTAWA] Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper approved China National Offshore Oil Corporation Ltd’s (CNOOC) US$15.1 billion takeover of Nexen Inc and Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) C$5.2 billion (S$6.42 billion) takeoverBloomberg - 1,492 words
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Article, Illustration403 2012-12-10 18 Bloomberg [NEW YORK]JPMorgan Chase Co asked more than 2,000 current and former employees to contribute to a settlement with the UK’s tax authority over their use of an offshore trust for bonus payments, according to a person briefed on the situation.Bloomberg; PHOTO: AFP - 403 words
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815 2012-12-10 19 Russia-led plan would wrest control of Web addresses from US body Reuters [DUBAI] A Russia-led proposal calling for sweeping new governmental powers to regulate cyberspace added to fears in some Western countries of a stalemate midway through a 12-day conference in Dubai to rewriteReuters - 815 words
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Article, Illustration838 2012-12-10 19 AFP [LONDON] The City of London, already campaigning hard against EU proposals for regulating banks, is now hitting back at a threat to its dominance of the vast market for trading in euros. The latest perceived attack on the supremacy of theAFP - 838 words
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613 2012-12-10 19 Bloomberg [WARSAW] Warsaw’s debt burden prompted the city to switch off 120,000 streetlamps an extra hour a day as local authorities prepare for a government-imposed cap. The Polish capital may buy back part of its 200 million euro (S$315 million) Eurobond beforeBloomberg - 613 words
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613 2012-12-10 20 Reuters [DOHA] Developing nations will push next year for a radical United Nations mechanism to compensate them for the impact of climate change, such as droughts or rising sea levels, despite reluctance among wealthy states which would have to foot theReuters - 613 words
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Article, Illustration741 2012-12-10 20 ANTHONY ROWLEY - Presence of multiple power groups will make winner’s task difficult: analysts By ANTHONY ROWLEY in Tokyo JAPAN has become used to a situation of political gridlock in recent times with the two houses of parliament controlled by different parties with usually conflictingPHOTO: AP - 741 words
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Article, Illustration695 2012-12-10 20 AFP [OSLO] Often described as the most prestigious award in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize risks losing some of its lustre because of the prize committee’s unexpected and controversial choices of late, some observers warn. The European Union (EU), which will pickAFP; PHOTO: AFP - 695 words
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372 2012-12-10 20 Bloomberg [TOKYO] Japan, Asia’s largest beef buyer, suspended imports of the meat from Brazil after a cow in Parana state tested positive for mad-cow disease. “We suspended imports from Brazil as soon as an outbreak of BSE was confirmed,” the Ministry of Agriculture, ForestryBloomberg - 372 words
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SHIPPING/AVIATION
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Article, Illustration810 2012-12-10 22 It says its system of self-regulation works well; changes might hit business Reuters [LONDON] European plans to tighten financial market regulation are raising commercial worries for London’s Baltic Exchange, which has shaped global shipping business for centuries but now faces potential challenges from new rivals.Reuters; PHOTO: BLOOMBERG - 810 words
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Article890 2012-12-10 22 Bloomberg [DALLAS] American Airlines pilots approved their first new contract since 2003, securing the labour savings sought by parent AMR Corp and giving a possible boost to US Airways Group Inc’s push for a merger. The accord was approved by 74 per centBloomberg - 890 words
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381 2012-12-10 22 Reuters [HONG KONG] A group of Chinese companies, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is in talks to buy American International Group Inc’s (AIG) aircraft leasing unit for about US$5.5 billion, a source familiar with the matter said onReuters - 381 words
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Article, Illustration458 2012-12-10 22 Reuters [PARIS] Airbus confirmed on Friday it had sold 186 aircraft in November, putting it on the verge of meeting its goal for the full year but failing to close a gap with rival Boeing. Between January and November, Airbus sold 646Reuters; REUTERS FILE PHOTO - 458 words
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Page 22 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous338 2012-12-10 22 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Show clears up act for broadcasting (11) 9 Dance leader with a star flaring up (5,4) 10 Feature origin of African country (5) 11 Sailor leaves idler to spend (3,3) 12 Not working with film derivative (8) 13 Changed course due to careful handling, say (6)338 words
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DINING OUT
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Article, Illustration774 2012-12-10 23 Debbie Yong - By Debbie Yong NEW CHEF Au Petit Salut 40C Harding Road Tel: 6475 1976 NOT many chefs would want to be Paul Longworth. For the young Briton has taken on a thorny challenge he’s the new executive chef at the Au Petit Salut group’s flagship774 words
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Article2943 2012-12-10 24 Week ended: Dec 7 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 Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld 149.5 92.5 AIMSAMPIReit 142 -0.5 1415 143.5 141 141.5 142 5.9 13.6 636.6 M2,943 words
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Article289 2012-12-10 25 52-wks Last Vol Week Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap High Low Company Sale +/-(‘000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil Last 4.6 1.3 t Advanced System 1.5 unch ***** 1.6 1.3 1.4 1.5 22.3 Vol Week Last Quote Div Gr Yld Net M Cap289 words
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Article114 2012-12-10 25 Stock name Close Change Stock name Close Change Stock name Close Change CapMallsAsia 1.955 CapitaLand 3.690 +0.120 CapitaMall 2.100 +0.050 CityDev 12.000 +0.100 ComfortDelGro 1.750 +0.010 DBS Grp 14.790 +0.180 F&N 9.450 +0.060 GLP 2.750 Genting SP 1.245 +0.005 Golden Agri 0.650 HK Land 6.760 +0.160114 words
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Article2213 2012-12-10 25 Transaction date: Dec 7 HONG KONG Vol HK$ +/-'000 Aeon Stores 19.50 unch 6 Angang Steel 5.42 0.25 ***** Anhui Conch 28.15 0.75 ***** Anhuiexpresswa 4.06 0.13 2794 Asia Satellite 24.50 unch 101 Asm Pacific 91.00 -1.15 300 Bank Of E Asia 29.95 -0.25 2052 Beida Jade Bir2,213 words
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Article216 2012-12-10 25 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 43.5 25.5 AVJennings A37 +9.5 311 43.5 30.5 36 37 3.6 9.5 3 96.3 41.5 26 Genting HK US$ US31.5 -0.5 ***** 32 31.5 31.5 32 2074.1216 words
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Article186 2012-12-10 25 MAIN CATL TOTAL Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Up Down Unch Multi Ind 12 5 0 0 0 0 12 5 0 Manufacturing 90 75 35 11 15 7 101 90 42 Commerce 39 23 16 3 9 3 42 32 19 Tpt/Stor/Comms 27 17 1186 words
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Article975 2012-12-10 25 52-Wk Last Vol Week Last Quote Div GrYld Net MCap High Low Company Sale +/-(’000) High Low Buyer Seller C’vr P/E $mil 126 114.4 ABF SG Bond ETF 117.5 -0.5 108 125 117.5 118.1 120 536.4 128.9 120.4 CIMB APAC Div 100S$D 125 128 128.9 105.5 95.8 CIMB975 words
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Article123 2012-12-10 25 TURNOVER (‘000) VALUE (‘000) MAIN CATL TOTAL MAIN CATL TOTAL Multi Ind 112,695 112,695 419,985 419,985 Manufacturing 1,430,277 772,894 2,203,171 1,079,448 9,547 1,088,995 Commerce 1,103,582 212,473 1,316,055 881,581 8,510 890,091 Tpt/Stor/Comms 521,108 100,973 622,081 913,926 31,174 945,100 Finance 164,549 2,893 167,442 714,853 1,164 716,017 Construction 383,737 1,780,409123 words
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Article638 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 OPEN HIGH LOW SETT VOL OP/INT NIKKEI 225 INDEX FUTURES SPOT 9547.14 9572.75 9522.13 Dec12 9550.00 9580.00 9505.00 9560.00 ***** *****8 Mar13 9540.00 9560.00 9500.00 9550.00 2989 ***** MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUTURES SPOT 275.82 277.44 275.74 Dec12 276.10 278.20 275.80 277.50 ***** *****1 Jan13 276.70638 words
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373 2012-12-10 26 In local curr In S$ In US$ dy yr dy yr dy yr Dec 7 Index Change Change Change Change Change Change World Preliminary 925.1 0.1 11.5 0.1 5.0 0.0 11.6 EAFE Preliminary 758.4 0.2 11.2 -0.1 4.5 -0.1 11.0 Europe Preliminary 1144.1 0.1 11.5373 words
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Article, Illustration103 2012-12-10 26 As on 07 December 2012 www.smx.com.sg PRODUCT PRODUCT CONTRACT HIGH LOW CLOSE PRECIOUS METAL GOLD FUT FEB2013 1706.30 1685.80 1705.60 INDIA GOLD (E-GOLD) FUT FEB2013 571.90 566.00 571.70 CURRENCY EUR-USD FUT DEC2012 1.2973 1.2888 1.2934 BASE METAL COPPER FUT MAR2013 8096 8042 8077 INDEX IRON ORE (MBIO)103 words
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Article107 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 SOYBEANS (5,000 bu min; US cents/60 lb bushels) Close Previous High/Low Jan 13 1472.25 1491.25 1498.25 1470.00 Mar 13 1472.00 1486.00 1493.75 1469.50 May 13 1453.25 1463.75 1471.00 1449.50 Jul 13 1441.50 1451.50 1458.00 1437.00 SOYBEAN/OIL (60,000 lbs; US cent/lb) Close Previous High/Low Dec 12 50.82107 words
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Article70 2012-12-10 26 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTS Dec 06 CRUDE (FOB origin) US$/barrel Close Change Brent blend (1-Mth F) 106.51 -1.83 WTI (Near Mth) 86.32 -1.58 Dubai (1-Mth F) 104.97 -1.16 Tapis blend 114.24 -1.46 Minas 107.52 -1.46 PRODUCT US$/barrel (FOB S'pore) Close Change Naphtha 102.72 unch Jet Kerosene 125.93 unch US$/barrel OpecOil Basket70 words
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Article22 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 S$ Bid Offer 1-month 1.2207 1.2210 2-months 1.2207 1.2209 3-months 1.2206 1.2208 6-months 1.2203 1.2208 Source: OCBC22 words
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Article66 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 Dec 7 Aluminium, 99.7% purity(US$/tonne) Close Previous Cash 2086.75 2089.75 3 months 2094.00 2090.00 Copper, Grade A(US$/tonne) Cash 8012.25 7978.75 3 months 8035.00 8000.00 Lead(US$/tonne) Cash 2200.75 2202.50 3 months 2215.00 2214.50 Nickel (US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 3 months *****.00 *****.00 Tin(US$/tonne) Cash *****.00 *****.00 366 words
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Article79 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 COCOA (£/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Dec 12 1621 1620 1630/1607 Mar 13 1546 1547 1559/1531 May 13 1551 1552 1560/1537 Jul 13 1556 1557 1565/1542 COFFEE(US$/tonne) Close Prev High/Low Jan 13 1896 1905 1915/1875 Mar 13 1904 1911 1921/1882 May 13 1915 1923 1930/1897 Jul 13 192679 words
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997 2012-12-10 26 BONDS, WARRANTS EXTENDED SETTLEMENT Prem Expiry Vol Conv Exer Disc Gear-Mths Company Last Sale +or-('000) Ratio Price ing Left Asia-Pacific Strategic W*****6 4 1 146 614 5.25 17 Conv Ratio Best World Intl Ltd W*****5 0.5 1 30 91 32.00 7 Price BiosensoMBeCW*****3 3.6 -0.2 570 0.4 140 6 Biosensors997 words
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Article470 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 A$ C$ Rmb Euro HK$ Ind Rs Rupiah Yen Won RM NZ$ Pak Rs Peso S$ Rand Sfr NT$ Baht Pound US$ Australia 1.039 6.529 0.810 8.122 56.959 100.870 0.863 11.336 3.199 1.260 101.326 42.910 1.280 9.108 0.979 30.459 32.147 0.653 1.048 Canada 0.962 6.283470 words
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Article56 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 (US$) (S$) 1 mth 0.***** 0.***** 2 mths 0.***** 0.***** 3 mths 0.***** 0.***** 6 mths 0.***** 0.***** 9 mths 0.***** 0.***** 12 mths 0.***** 0.***** SWAP Offer rates (S$) 2 mths 0.***** 0.***** 0.***** SWAP Mid rates (S$) 12 mths 0.***** SWAP Mid rates (S$) 156 words
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Article134 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 GOLD(US$/oz) Dec 06 Dec 07 Hong Kong 1703.00 1712.40 Dec 06 Dec 07 London 1700.43 1701.86 1701.29 1702.63 Source: Thomson Reuters CAST BAR Dec 07 (S$) Selling Buying Kilobar ***** ***** PAMP GOLD BARS (S$) Selling Buying 1gm 150 67 5gm 426 334 10gm 760 667134 words
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Article87 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 TREASURY BILLS Period Issue Maturity Yesterday's Day's code Bid High Low 3-Month BQ*****V 07-Mar-13 0.24 0.20 0.20 6-Month BS*****T 30-May-13 0.26 1-Year BY*****X 01-Nov-13 0.27 GOVERNMENT BONDS Period Issue Coupon Maturity Close Day's code rate Bid High Low 2-Year N*****0N 0.25 01-Oct-14 101.99 102.04 102.04 5-Year87 words
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Article57 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 KLCE PALM FUTURES (RM/MT) Delivery Opening Sett Av Vol Open Month Range Price Price High Low Done Position Dec 12 2110.0 2115.0 2118.0 2110.0 7 2729 Jan 13 2220.0 2215.0 2250.0 2208.0 1849 ***** Feb 13 2300.0 2295.0 2342.0 2283.0 ***** ***** Mar 13 2354.0 2354.057 words
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Article154 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Australian dollar 1.2792 1.2799 1.0478 1.0482 Canadian dollar 1.2309 1.2316 1.0087 1.0083 Euro 1.5795 1.5799 1.2938 1.2939 NZ dollar 1.0155 1.0161 0.8318 0.8322 Sterling pound 1.9583 1.9590 1.6041 1.6044154 words
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Article154 2012-12-10 26 Dec 7 $S Offer Bid 0vernight 0.03 0.01 1-month 3/8 1/4 2-months 3/8 1/4 3-months 3/8 1/4 Overnight mode: 0.03 US$ Offer Bid 7 days 0.22 0.12 1 month 0.30 0.20 2 months 0.40 0.20 3 months 0.45 0.25 6 months 0.65 0.45 9 months 0.80 0.60 12154 words
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Article121 2012-12-10 26 As at 9am Dec 07 Singapore dollars to one unit of foreign currency: Currencies Sell Buy Aust dollar 1.309 1.247 Can dollar 1.26 1.2 Euro 1.62 1.543 Sterling pound 1.996 1.92 NZ dollar 1.049 0.99 US dollar 1.245 1.186 Local dollars to 100 units of foreign121 words
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Article, Illustration1057 2012-12-10 29 reportsAMIT ROY CHOUDHURY - With two-thirds of revenue coming from the region, NXP is looking at more engagement and research here, reports AMIT ROY CHOUDHURY reportsAMIT reportsAMIT ROY CHOUDHURY NXP Semiconductors, one of the top 20 semicon sales leaders worldwide, is betting on Asia for future growth.1,057 words
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909 2012-12-10 29 VICTORIA HO - By VICTORIA HO [SINGAPORE] It seems you can’t go a day without hearing about the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) buzzword in the industry. The trend of employees bringing their own mobile devices to the workplace, and demanding access to enterprise data through them, has909 words
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891 2012-12-10 29 NAVIN VOHRA - <you say> By NAVIN VOHRA The writer is CommScope’s Asia Pacific VP for Wireless Sales AS mobile operators seek new ways to meet the ever-increas-ing need for bandwidth, they face many challenges such as the need to keep up with evolving891 words
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