Posts Tagged ‘ Feb ’

Singapore Stocks-May rise on lower oil; Noble in focus

February 29, 2012 | NEWS

SINGAPORE, Feb 29 (Reuters) – Singapore shares arelikely to rise on Wednesday, as a sharp drop in oil prices andbuoyant U.S. consumer confidence data helped to boost U.S.stocks overnight. Commodities firm … (read on…) – NEWS Related items Singapore Stocks-May rise; Wilmar in focus Singapore Stocks-May open higher; UOL in focus Singapore Stocks-May fall...

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Business press digest Feb. 29

February 29, 2012 | BUSINESS

Compiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Australian business press digest: 28 February Singapore Press Holdings Q2 net profit rises 12 pct Singapore retail sales rise 19% in Feb, vehicle sales increase SingTel to acquire mobile...

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Top festivals and events in Asia this week – Feb 20-26

February 28, 2012 | TELECOM

FROM performance arts in Singapore to jungle racing in Vietnam, here is a round-up of the best festivals and events around Asia this week. M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, February 15-26, Singapore February is the month of relationships. And it’s not just about romantic love. Explore a different type of relationship – between Art and...

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Top festivals and events in Asia this week – Feb 13-20

February 28, 2012 | TELECOM

Carnivals, adventure sports, fighting and general celebrations, Asia this week is replete with a huge variety of things to do! M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, February 15-26 February is the month of relationships. And it’s not just about romantic love. Explore a different type of relationship – between Art and Faith – come 15 February...

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Singapore Stocks-May rise; Wilmar in focus

February 28, 2012 | NEWS

SINGAPORE, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Singapore shares mayrise on Tuesday, following gains on Wall Street overnight, afteroil prices retreated and data showed improvement in the U.S.housing market. Palm oil company … (read on…) – NEWS Related items Singapore Stocks-May rise on lower oil; Noble in focus Singapore Stocks-May open up; Genting Singapore in focus...

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Taiwan denies Singapore cutting military ties

February 28, 2012 | NEWS

Taipei (AFP) Feb 27, 2012 Taiwan denied reports Monday that Singapore is suspending its long-standing military cooperation with the island after news of a rare visit by Taiwan's defence minister to the city state was made public. The Taipei-based United Daily News reported Monday that Singapore, which recognises Beijing rather than Taipei, was unhappy...

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:: 27, Feb 2012 :: SINGAPORE AND AUSTRALIA TEAM UP TO FOCUS RESEARCH EFFORTS ON EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

February 28, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

1. Distinguished scientists from Singapore and Australia will present recent groundbreaking findings in infectious diseases and the use of new technology approaches to combat them at the inaugural A*STAR-NHMRC joint symposium over two days (27 to 28 Feb). Jointly organized by A*STAR and Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), this inaugural symposium...

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RESEARCH ALERT-CIMB upgrades Venture to neutral

February 27, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) – CIMB Research hasupgraded Singapore electronics contract manufacturer VentureCorp Ltd to neutral from underperform and raised itstarget price to S$7.66 from S$4.90. By 0129 GMT, shares of Venture were 2.8 percent higher atS$8.09, and have surged about 30.5 percent since the start ofthe year. STATEMENT: Venture said its fourth quarter...

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Singapore Stocks-May open higher; UOL in focus

February 27, 2012 | NEWS

SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Singapore shares mayopen higher on Monday, after positive consumer sentiment and newhome sales data in the U.S. helped to push the S&P 500 to itshighest level in four years. … (read on…) – NEWS Related items Singapore Stocks-May rise on US jobs; Mapletree in focus Singapore Stocks-May open down;...

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Singapore Stocks-May rise on U.S. jobs; UOB in focus

February 25, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

SINGAPORE, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Singapore shares mayopen higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street overnightafter positive jobless claims data showed the U.S. labour marketremains on the mend. United … ( read here … ) – TECHNLOGY Related items Singapore Stocks-May fall on Greece woes; Juken, SIA in focus Singapore Stocks-Set to rise;...

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