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Singapore retail industry faces challenges ahead

May 18, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE: Singapore has reported record tourist arrivals since the integrated resorts opened in 2010, but the increase in numbers has not helped boost retail sales. (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items UPDATE 1-ON THE MOVE-JPMorgan's Flavel going to Singapore ON THE MOVE-JPMorgan's Flavel going to Singapore P&G shifts top executives to Singapore Research and...

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Asia Crude-Qatar sells July al-Shaheen at higher premiums

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE, May 17 (Reuters) – Qatar International PetroleumMarketing Co., or Tasweeq, sold eight cargoes of July loadingal-Shaheen crude at premiums slightly higher than in theprevious month. The 600,000-barrel … (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Singapore Exports Drop as China Slows Down Qatar-Singapore ties get a boost Qatar Airways CEO still confident of A380...

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:: 17, May 2012 :: CRADL∑: NEW RESEARCH & LEARNING HUB TO NURTURE AND EQUIP STUDENTS FOR A FUTURE IN SCIENCE …

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

17 May 2012, Singapore – Students now have more avenues to learn about science through and inquiry-based experimentation and research. ( more here … ) – OPPORTUNITY Related items P&G’s Migration Underscores Singapore’s Position as Asia's Consumer Business Hub Talent Management Expert from SumTotal to Present Trends in Mobile Learning and Workforce Analytics at...

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P&G’s Migration Underscores Singapore’s Position as Asia's Consumer Business Hub

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

P&G’s Migration Underscores Singapore’s Position as Asia's Consumer Business Hub According to Euromonitor International, the Asia Pacific region accounts for nearly half the world's US$96.9 billion market for skincare. P&G also accounts for 5.8% of Asia's skincare market, led by its Olay and SK-II brands. its babycare unit is already based in Singapore....

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On Entering The China Market, The Future Of Retail And The Growing Importance of Bloggers

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

The second day of talks at the Asia Fashion Summit in Singapore touched on several important topics, from the best social networking tools to doing business in China, from how Asians perceived luxury to where retail is headed. (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Daryl Guppy: Shanghai index retains strength Growing appetite for art...

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Asian start-ups gain as Facebook's Saverin looks East

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

Far from the Wall Street limelight, Facebook's co-founder Eduardo Saverin is keeping a low profile in Singapore, investing his wealth in tech start-ups while enjoying a life of luxury. The Brazilian, who … ( more here … ) – OPPORTUNITY Related items Asian start-ups gain as Facebook's Eduardo Saverin looks East Facebook's Saverin looks...

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RBC, C.Suisse among bidders for BofA wealth units-sources

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among suitors who have put in initial bids to buy the non-U.S. wealth management business of Bank of America in a deal that could be worth about $2 billion (1 billion pounds), sources said. Swiss bank Julius Baer was also keen to...

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RBC, Credit Suisse among bidders for BofA wealth units: sources

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among suitors who have put in initial bids to buy the non-U.S. wealth management business of Bank of America in a deal that could be worth about $2 billion, sources said. Swiss bank Julius Baer was also keen to bid for some...

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UPDATE 1-RBC, C.Suisse among bidders for BofA wealth units-sources

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

* Julius Baer also looked to bid for parts of assets -sources * Deal could be worth about $2 bln, less than earlierestimates * BofA in step with moves to shrink its business – analyst SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, May 17 (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada and Credit Suisse are among suitors who haveput in...

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Facebook Co-founder's Move Set to Benefit Singapore Businesses

May 17, 2012 | BUSINESS

Facebook Co-founder's Move Set to Benefit Singapore Businesses by investing in Singapore startups, Saverin has created employment primarily for Singaporeans. more American entrepreneurs and angel investors may follow his example and consider Singapore as the best place to seed fund high-potential startups. “This trend could sway in the Republic’s favor as it...

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