FOREX-Yen retreats, Aussie rises as China data cheers

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

* China March PMI jumps to 11-month high * Aussie dollar shines as Chinese hard landing fears ease * Yen may resume downtrend as fiscal year-end flows fade * Weaker-than-expected BOJ tankan weighs on yen … ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items FOREX-Yen eases, Aussie jumps as China data cheers...

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FOREX-Yen eases, Aussie jumps as China data cheers

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

* China March PMI jumps to 11-month high * Aussie dollar shines as Chinese hard landing fears ease * Yen may resume downtrend as fiscal year-end flows fade * Weaker-than-expected BOJ tankan weighs on yen … ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items FOREX-Yen retreats, Aussie rises as China data cheers...

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Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia's Bank Danamon

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

DBS reported net profit of Sg$3.04 billion for 2011 2 Apr 2012 2:55 PM ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with US$7.3 bln bank purchase Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with $7.3 bln bank purchase Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia bank for $7.3 bln DBS boss Gupta...

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Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with US$7.3 bln bank purchase

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

SINGAPORE– Singapore's DBS Group Holdings on Monday announced plans to buy Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon for Sg$9.1 billion (US$7.3 billion) to ramp up its business in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with $7.3 bln bank purchase Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia...

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Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with $7.3 bln bank purchase

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

Singapore's DBS Group Holdings on Monday announced plans to buy Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon for Sg$9.1 billion ($7.3 billion) to ramp up its business in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia bank for $7.3 bln Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with US$7.3...

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Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia bank for $7.3 bln

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

Singapore's DBS Group Holdings on Monday announced plans to buy Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon for Sg$9.1 billion ($7.3 billion) to ramp up its business in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with $7.3 bln bank purchase Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with US$7.3...

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CDL protecting eagles nesting on site

April 2, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

After acquiring a Choa Chu Kang site last year, property developer City Developments Limited (CDL) came across two unusual residents: two majestic white-bellied sea eagles nesting in a towering albizia tree (above). Related Stories Some couples get married after short courtship More convenient single-day health screenings for seniors Zimbabwe president Mugabe in Singapore on...

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Singapore Home Prices Fall for First Time in Almost 3 Years

April 2, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

Singapore home prices fell for the first time in almost three years after the government imposed new taxes on house purchases. ( the story … ) – REAL ESTATE Related items UPDATE 1-Singapore home prices suffer 1st quarterly drop in 3 years Developers' landbanks healthy amid strong sales Supply of hotel rooms in Singapore...

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UPDATE 1-Singapore home prices suffer 1st quarterly drop in 3 years

April 2, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

* Private home prices in Q1 fall 0.1 pct vs previous quarter * Prices have softened in high end, but sales volume remainshealthy * Government may still introduce more measures to curbprices (Adds analyst … ( the story … ) – REAL ESTATE Related items UPDATE 1-Singapore ups inflation outlook, tightens policy Singapore Home...

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PRECIOUS-Gold edges up on weaker dollar after China, US data

April 2, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) – Gold prices edged higher onMonday on the first trading day of the quarter, benefiting froma weaker dollar after China manufacturing data eased fears of ahard landing and … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items UPDATE 1-Singapore March exports fall but recovery on track EM ASIA FX-ECB,...

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Singapore's DBS to acquire Indonesian bank for $7.3 bln

April 2, 2012 | ECONOMY

Singapore's DBS Group Holdings on Monday announced plans to acquire Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon for Sg$9.1 billion ($7.3 billion) to ramp up its business in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with $7.3 bln bank purchase Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia bank for...

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Singapore's DBS Seeks To Buy Bank Danamon For S$9.1 Billion

April 2, 2012 | FINANCE

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (D05.SG), southeast Asia's largest bank by assets, Monday said it plans to acquire Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon (BDMN.JK) for S$9.1 billion. ( read on here … ) – FINANCE Related items Singapore's DBS to buy Indonesia's Bank Danamon Singapore's DBS eyes Indonesia with US$7.3 bln bank purchase Singapore's DBS eyes...

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Singapore's DBS Seeks To Buy Indonesia's Danamon For US$7.3 Billion

April 2, 2012 | NEWS

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (D05.SG), southeast Asia's largest bank by assets, Monday said it plans to acquire Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon (BDMN.JK) for S$9.1 billion ($7.3 billion) as the Singapore group looks to boost its exposure to growing emerging markets in its region. (read on…) – NEWS Related items Singapore DBS seeks to buy...

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Singapore DBS seeks to buy Indonesia Bank Danamon

April 2, 2012 | NEWS

Singapore bank DBS Group Holdings Ltd. says it plans to buy Indonesia's PT Bank Danamon for 9.1 billion Singapore dollars ($7.2 billion).DBS said in a statement Monday that it has agreed to purchase a … (read on…) – NEWS Related items Singapore's DBS Seeks To Buy Indonesia's Danamon For US$7.3 Billion Singapore bank takeover...

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STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Maybank Kim Eng starts Amtek at buy

April 2, 2012 | NEWS

Maybank Kim Eng initiated coverage of Singapore's precisionengineering firm Amtek Engineering Ltd with a buyrating and a target price of S$1.09. Amtek shares were up 3.5 percent at S$0.74, and have gained25 … (read on…) – NEWS Related items STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-OCBC cuts Swiber target price STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Maybank ups City Developments to hold...

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STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-UOB downgrades Wheelock to hold

April 2, 2012 | NEWS

UOB Kay Hian cut its rating on Wheelock Properties(Singapore) Ltd to hold from buy and retained itstarget price at S$2.00, citing a rally in its shares this yearand a cloudy outlook for luxury homes. Shares … (read on…) – NEWS Related items STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-OCBC starts COSCO at hold STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-UOB Kay Hian...

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Singapore Stocks-May rise; DBS, property stks in focus

April 2, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) – Singapore shares may rise onMonday, helped by stronger-than-expected Chinese manufacturingdata which eased worries of an global economic slowdown. DBS Group Ltd may be in … ( read here … ) – TECHNLOGY Related items Singapore Stocks-May fall; DBS, Tiger in focus Singapore Stocks-May open up; SGX, IndoAgri in focus...

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The Secrets to Unlocking Your Innovation Potential Is Subject of Author and Innovation Expert's Talk at TEDxSingapore

April 2, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE– – Innovation is a crucial capability for organizations, governments and individuals. Yet, despite innovation's importance, it remains an elusive practice.But it shouldn't. The world is full … ( more here … ) – OPPORTUNITY Related items Entrepreneurship: The Solution to Our Innovation Problem Facebook's Saverin looks East CS Deals Chief Boon Sim Heads...

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