Posts Tagged ‘ economy ’

Brent slips towards $107 on potential Iran deal, economy concern

May 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Brent crude slipped towards $107 on Wednesday as a potential deal between Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog eased fears of oil supply disruptions, while concerns over the debt crisis in the euro zone and a slowing Chinese economy weighed on demand. The U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency expects to sign...

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Oil lingers near 7-month lows amid signs of weakening China growth

May 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE – Oil lingered near seven-month lows around US$90 a barrel Thursday in Asia as Europe's debt crisis festers and China's economy continues to slow. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Oil near 7-month lows as Chinese economy ebbs Oil near $103 in Asia amid concern EU debt crisis will hurt...

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Oil near 7-month lows as Chinese economy ebbs

May 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

Oil lingered near seven-month lows around $90 a barrel Thursday in Asia as Europe's debt crisis festers and China's economy continues to slow.Benchmark oil for July delivery was up 25 cents to $90.15 a … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Oil lingers near 7-month lows amid signs of weakening China...

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STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Shares pare gains at midday

May 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

Singapore shares pared earlier gains at midday, weighed byworries of a messy Greek exit from the euro zone and afterChinese data showed persistent weakness in its economy. The benchmark Straits Times Index … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Shares march higher at midday STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Singapore shares rise...

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Pay Hike to Benefit Singapore Economy

May 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

Company registration specialist Rikvin is optimistic that industries’ move to increase salaries will create a win-win situation for employees as well as employers and in turn, benefit the city-state's economy in the near to medium term, says http://www.rikvin.com/Singapore (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 A recently published online survey, conducted by human resources consultancy Towers Watson...

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Singapore airport cargo volumes extend decline

May 22, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, May 22 (Reuters) – Singapore's Changi Airport,the second-biggest in Asia, reported a steeper decline in cargovolumes and slower passenger traffic growth amid an uncertainglobal economy. Changi … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Retail spending at Changi Airport hit record high in 2011 Brent slips towards $107 on potential Iran...

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Singapore economy at risk from Eurozone crisis

May 18, 2012 | ECONOMY

by Romesh NavaratnarajahIncreased risk is expected to pose new threats to Singapore's economy should the Eurozone crisis get out of control, warned the government. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Pay Hike to Benefit Singapore Economy Singapore economy grew 1.6% in Q1 Singapore Warns of Europe Default Risk as Economy Expands...

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Singapore Q1 economic growth slows to 1.6 percent

May 17, 2012 | ECONOMY

Singapore's economic growth slowed in the first quarter as the government warned Thursday that political upheaval in Europe threatens to undermine the global economy.Gross domestic product expanded 1.6 … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore detailed Q1 GDP data set for May 17 Brent steady above $116; set for steepest...

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Singapore economy grew 1.6% in Q1

May 17, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, May 17 (Xinhua) — Singapore's economy grew by 1.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2012, slower than 3. 6 percent growth in the preceding quarter, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on Thursday. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore economy to grow 1-3% this year Singapore...

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Singapore Warns of Europe Default Risk as Economy Expands 10%

May 17, 2012 | ECONOMY

Singapore’s government said the risk of a “disorderly” debt default in Europe can’t be ruled out, clouding the outlook for its economy even as growth rebounded last quarter. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore economy at risk from Eurozone crisis Singapore’s Economy Contracts Less Than Previously Estimated Oil rises on...

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