1 in 4 S'pore firms victim of fraud
Majority of these committed by greedy male employees hankering for the high-life.
» Reader: If one has to commit a crime to fund a lifestyle, he has no life and no style
 
A bit of tact goes a long way
Agents can choose not to include race or nationality in them.
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Rental revenue lost: Nearly $3 million
A number of ministries are leaving their land and buildings vacant for too long and missing out on rental money. » Comments
 
High power bills: Record number of cases probed
1,093 complaints looked into; underestimation of April charges is main reason, says S'pore Power.
 
Soured deal: Doc accuses ex-partners of misconduct
Affair between one doctor and a nurse led to unravelling of business ties, he says.
 
   

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>> INVESTOR RELATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
Directors' trades: Cosco insiders cut stakes
The shares rose 12 cents to $3.19 yesterday, with 12.7 million units changing hands.
Cosco Corp names non-exec director as new chairman
Li Jian Hong, a non-executive director, replaces Wei Jia Fu, who will step down as chairman and non-executive director today.
US-listed vehicle proposes to buy Bright World
Part-shares part-cash deal is worth US$263m to US$404m.
McDonald's, Starbucks... Sakae Sushi?
Sakae's US outlets signify the company's ambition to grow its business beyond Singapore and the region.
   
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White-collar job ads down 9% in second quarter
Drop due to financial crisis in US and firms' tendency to place ads in first quarter.
Big banks more cautious in hiring
But trend is reverse in Hong Kong.
Working behind the scenes
A securities analyst tracks and comments on companies.
   
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Jakarta to scrap 2,000 by-laws to aid business
Singapore firms reaping rich pickings overseas
Traders who risked buying bank warrants make tidy profit
Rising cost of living worries US firms based here
1 in 4 S'pore firms victim of fraud
Govt initiative pools resource needs of enterprises
>> MY MONEY
Game for some equity funds?
BT looks at some of the latest offerings that managers say can outperform in the medium to long term.
Local retailers go big in Ion
Big chunks of space for flagship stores have been snapped up, with new fashion brands to entice shoppers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
» Berita Harian Achiever of the Year Award 2008
30 Jul 2008
An annual event in its 10th year running, this award is given to Malay-Muslim individual for their achievements in a specialized profession. Guest of Honour is Mr Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport.
 
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16 Aug 2008
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To register Call Ms Patricia Lee at 62489447 or email: patricialee@sim.edu.sg
 
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30 Aug 2008
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