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Maid in Singapore

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Sally Lopez shares her experiences of working as a domestic helper for various employers in Singapore. The single mother also tells how frustrating it is to leave a son behind in the care of a friend's family who always ask for more money but only a meager portion goes to her child's needs. (read...

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Flying Tiger turns around on time

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Qantas was Australia's most punctual large airline last year domestically but in a big turnaround Tiger Airways has been the nation's best performer since it was allowed to fly again in August. (read here more…) Related items Maid in Singapore Singapore Airlines’ Profit Tumbles 53% on Rising Fuel Costs, Competition UPDATE 1-Singapore Air sees...

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Mackay wants Tiger Airways back

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IT seems Tiger Airways has no plans to return to Mackay despite them announcing their return to Cairns Airport. (read here more…) Related items Tiger Airways flight in landing drama Tiger flight makes emergency landing Tiger to close Adelaide base Tiger Airways may quit Avalon base Hundreds stranded at Adelaide airport

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Singapore Airlines’ Profit Tumbles 53% on Rising Fuel Costs, Competition

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Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) , the world’s second-largest carrier by market value, reported a fifth straight decline in quarterly profit because of rising fuel costs, greater competition and waning demand for premium travel. (read here more…) Related items Singapore Airlines Sale for Winter Travel New Jetstar rival to fly Sydney to Singapore RESEARCH ALERT-...

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UPDATE 1-Singapore Air sees weak outlook, Q3 profit dives 53 pct

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(Adds quotes, details) * Q3 net profit S$135.2 mln vs S$162.5 mln market forecast * Says passenger, cargo yields to remain weak * Forward bookings keep showing signs of weakness * Shares down about 25 … (read here more…) Related items UPDATE 2-China’s Sept iron ore imports highest since January RESEARCH ALERT-CIMB upgrades Tiger...

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Singapore Air's Quarterly Profit Dives; Outlook Weak

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Battered by its heavy exposure to the premium segment, Singapore Airlines expects to see a further deterioration in its business as it struggles with sluggish demand and rising fuel costs. (read here more…) Related items Singapore Air profit falls more-than-expected 82% on fuel: Update Tiger Airways posts $17.4m loss for 3Q Tiger Airways announces...

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Tiger Airways hit hard by flying restrictions

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THE beleaguered airline has lost millions despite upping airfares by around 16 per cent. (read here more…) Related items Tiger Airways increases flights Tiger Airways gets OK to fly Decision soon on Tiger grounding Tiger decision expected this week Court to rule today on Tiger ban

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11. Tiger Airways buys 33% stake in Indonesia's Mandala Airlines

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SINGAPORE: Singapore budget airline Tiger Airways said it had bought a 33% stake in beleaguered Indonesian carrier PT Mandala Airlines as part of its regional expansion plans. (read here more…) Related items 8. Tiger Airways falls on CEO stake sale, JV woes Tiger Airways buys Indonesia carrier stake Tiger finalises agreements to buy stake...

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Tiger Airways buys stake in grounded Indonesian airline

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SINGAPORE : Singapore budget airline Tiger Airways has bought a 33 percent stake in grounded Indonesian carrier Mandala Airlines, the companies announced on Monday. Financial details were not immediately disclosed. (read here more…) Related items 11. Tiger Airways buys 33% stake in Indonesia's Mandala Airlines Singapore's Tiger Airways buys Indonesia carrier stake Tiger Airways...

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Tiger Airways slips into red in Q3

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SINGAPORE: Low cost carrier Tiger Airways has slipped into the red for its third straight quarter. (read here more…) Related items Tiger Airways announces net loss Scoot won’t overlap with Tiger Tiger Airways "plans rights issue" 11. Tiger Airways buys 33% stake in Indonesia's Mandala Airlines Tiger Airways buys Indonesia carrier stake

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Tiger Airways posts $17.4m loss for 3Q

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Tiger Airways Group recorded a loss after tax of $17.4 million for the third quarter of the financial year ending 31 March 2012, compared to a profit after tax of $22.5 million for the quarter ended 31 December 2010. Passenger numbers and seat capacity were 12.0% and 2.7% lower, respectively, in the quarter compared...

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Tiger Airways buys Indonesia carrier stake

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SINGAPORE – Singapore budget airline Tiger Airways said Monday it had bought a 33 percent stake in beleaguered Indonesian carrier PT Mandala Airlines as part of its regional expansion plans. (read here more…) Related items 11. Tiger Airways buys 33% stake in Indonesia's Mandala Airlines 8. Tiger Airways chief executive to resign in November...

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