Posts Tagged ‘ Asia ’

Singapore best place in Asia for expats: survey

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Singapore is the best place in Asia and third best in the world for expats in terms of wealth and finances. (read the story…) Related items It may be time to revisit structured products Budget hopes and wishes Southeast Asian airlines to profit as Myanmar opens Singapore's financial institutions prepared for stress scenarios Singapore...

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Oil hovers above $96 amid light holiday volume

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Oil prices hovered above $96 a barrel Thursday in Asia amid light trading volume ahead of a U.S. holiday. (read here more…) Related items Oil hovers above $96 in Asia amid light Thanksgiving trading volume Asia Gold-India duty hike stalls orders; China buying eases Renewed Support Called For Singapore Stock Market Oil hovers below...

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Singapore Open facing competition at 50

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The Singapore Open will aim to show why it considers itself as “Asia’s major” in an increasingly crowded market as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. (read more here…) Related items Singapore best place in Asia for expats: survey Singapore Stocks-Down by midday; CapitaMalls Asia outperforms Singapore’s SMRT invests US$156 million in new...

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Singapore Finance Minister Expects Subordinated-Par Economic Growth In Asia, Globally

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Singapore Finance Minister Expects Subordinated-Par Economic Growth In Asia, Globally (read on…) Related items Singapore Finance Minister: Possibility Of Global Economic Recession Now More Likely Than Not Singapore Central Bank Warns Of Slower Growth In Next Few Years Singapore Stock Market May Find Support At 2,900 Points Singapore Stock Market May Reverse Wednesday's Losses...

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EM ASIA FX-Sing dlr leads weekly Asia FX gains; intervention spotted

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* Sing dlr up after modest policy easing (read on…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Sing dlr up after c.bank; outlook not rosy EM ASIA FX-Won, Sing dlr off lows; some bet on Asia FX rebound EM ASIA FX-Taiwan dlr, rupee up on inflows; but Asia FX outlook dim EM ASIA FX-Euro, dlr-short covering weighs...

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Philanthropic giving in Asia expected to grow rapidly

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New HSBC study suggests that charity is increasing along with wealth and Asian philanthropists have an enormous opportunity to make an impact (read the story…) Related items Australia worst of G10 currencies: HSBC Singapore best place in Asia for expats: survey Singapore sees S$300-b opportunity in green buildings programme Opportunity missed? Emerging markets "represent...

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EM ASIA FX-Ringgit, baht outperform; Asia FX could gain more

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* Specs clear dollar/ringgit positions; exporters lift baht (read on…) Related items Singapore dollar, ringgit lead Asia FX rises; cautious optimism Asian Currencies Gain, Led by Singapore Dollar, on U.S. Rating Downgrade FOREX: Ringgit Likely To Trade Higher Against US Dollar Next Week FOREX: Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback FOREX: Ringgit Opens Lower Against...

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Singapore Stocks-Down by midday; CapitaMalls Asia outperforms

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* Index down 1.4 percent at 0500 GMT (read more here…) Related items Singapore Stocks-Down by midday; Oct exports fall Singapore Stocks-Slightly lower by midday ahead of German vote Singapore Stocks-Up by midday; Meiban Group surges Singapore Stocks-Down by midday; US jobs data eyed Singapore Stocks-Up by midday led by Genting Spore

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EM ASIA FX-Rupiah on track for worst week in 2-1/2 years

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* Won edges higher as S.Korean shares rise (read on…) Related items S$ leads weekly Asia FX gains; intervention spotted Singapore best place in Asia for expats: survey Singapore Open facing competition at 50 EM ASIA FX-Won leads Asia FX gains; some break resistance EM ASIA FX-Sing dlr leads weekly Asia FX gains; intervention...

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Arsenal looks to capitalize on online fan base

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Arsenal is considering ways to profit from its massive online following, which is surging in Asia. (read the story…) Related items Telcos may spend more too boost network capacity No exploding iPhone in Singapore: SingTel SingTel offers free mobile services to mark LNY Some facing indefinite wait for fibre links Singapore construction sector records...

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PHOTOS: World’s top 20 convention cities!

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Singapore has retained its position as Asia’s Top Convention City. (read the rest of story…) Related items CapitaLand reshuffles senior management Keppel Land eyes overseas expansion CapitaLand says great potential in China's second-tier cities CDL China acquires site in Chongqing Real estate investment sales reach S$28.6m in 2011

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Morning business round-up

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Our daily morning business round-up looks at the main stories in Europe and Asia, including Greece hitting out at ratings agencies. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong air pollution at worst levels ever: report 22-year-old dies after StanChart half-marathon Singapore stocks close mixed At Hwa Chong, business leaders are made Singapore Luxury Hotel Welcomes...

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