Posts Tagged ‘ SPORT ’

Harris Bookstores to close Great World City outlet

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Soaring rents and shrinking profits in the book business have claimed another victim. Harris Bookstores has announced that it will close its Great World City outlet on Feb 19. Related Stories NUS, national flag Dr Toh Chin Chye's most notable legacies Statement from Mr Lee Kuan Yew Dr Toh Chin Chye: No 'dumb cow'...

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At Hwa Chong, business leaders are made

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They say entrepreneurs are born, not made. But that is certainly not the philosophy at Hwa Chong Institution (HCI). The school is launching a programme to nurture the next generation of Singaporean business innovators. Related Stories Dr Toh Chin Chye's passing a deep loss for Singaporeans: PM NUS, national flag Dr Toh Chin Chye's...

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Jennie Chua retires from executive role in CapitaLand

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CapitaLand chief corporate officer Jennie Chua is retiring from her executive role, the property giant announced on Friday. Related Stories What's on: Saturday's picks from ST Life! 2 arrested for loanshark harassment in 2 separate cases Philippine military unable to verify if S'porean terrorist among 3 killed Development of Bukit Brown Cemetery will proceed...

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New SME body led by SBF unveils Budget wishlist

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A newly-formed advocacy group for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has come up with a Budget wishlist aimed at lowering the cost of doing business and encouraging firms to be more productive. Related Stories US and Singapore boost bilateral ties Man arrested for threatening to burn wife over affair Water supply in Sentosa disrupted...

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Singapore property firm struggles to sell luxury flats

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SINGAPORE – Located in an exclusive neighbourhood near Singapore's Orchard Road shopping district, Nassim Hill condominium boasts 16 luxury triplex apartments with private rooftop pools and gardens. (read the rest of story…) Related items Fair frenzy Singapore’s RB Capital plans to list up to $2.0 bln assets UOL’s Q2 net profit up 16% CapitaLand...

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Singapore’s SMRT invests US$156 million in new signalling system

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Singapore's multi-modal transport services provider SMRT has announced it is investing S$195 million (US$156 million) to replace the signalling system on its underground train services on the North-South and East West lines. (read the story…) Related items Nationalised transport system has its downsides: Minister Lui ‘Multiple transport operators not a good solution’ Bukit Panjang...

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It may be time to revisit structured products

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SINGAPORE – Structured products in Asia have slunk into the shadows ever since Lehman Brothers introduced the words "counterparty risk" to thousands of retail investors. (read the story…) Related items Budget hopes and wishes Singapore best place in Asia for expats: survey Courts plans $70 million expansion in S’pore, M’sia Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships...

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StarHub 4Q net profit up 15%, sees revenue growth

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SINGAPORE (REUTERS) – StarHub, Singapore's second largest telecom firm, on Thursday posted a 15 per cent rise in fourth quarter net profit and said it expects operating revenue to grow in the low- single-digit range this year. Related Stories No-show at hearings: Maid abuser ordered to submit medical report Singapore investors must be certified...

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9 NMPs chosen from 47 eligible candidates, oaths to be taken on Feb 14

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Nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMP) have been chosen, with a nature lover and a former national fencer alongside labour, finance and industry representatives. The nine NMPs will take their oaths at the next sitting of Parliament on Feb 14. Related Stories No-show at hearings: Maid abuser ordered to submit medical report Singapore investors...

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Western working ways are not the best in Asia anymore

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WILD GEESE: Siobhan Hamilton,General manager, Diageo Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, based in Singapore (read more here…) Related items Singapore backer withdraws Eircom debt proposals Asian property markets face uncertain outlook Singapore best place in Asia for expats: survey ‘Fare hikes to help transport workers’ Singapore Youth Olympic Festival coming up in August

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Elite cyclist McEwen to join OCBC race

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McEwen's GreenEDGE team are one of 18 teams that will compete in the professional criterium. -myp (yes, read more…) Related items Fitch Rates OCBC’s Commercial Paper Programme ‘F1+’ Second brokerage affected by power outage MPs express broad support for proposed political pay formula F1: Stefano Domenicali: This will be an important year for the...

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Singapore manufacturers gloomy about business prospects for 1H 2012

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Singapore manufacturers remain gloomy about business prospects for the first half of the year due to the global economic uncertainty. (read on…) Related items Singapore manufacturers still pessimistic about business prospects Google's Singapore office officially opens with 'lo hei' ceremony Russia-Singapore Business Forum to focus on emerging markets UOB says H2 "may be difficult"...

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