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Firms here more upbeat about year's outlook
Sentiment up as real economy does better and stocks rally. -ST
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Companies yet to clear the turbulence
Despite stocks' rally, corporate S'pore yet to regain revenue footing. -ST |
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Jurong Shipyard sues SocGen for $285m
It takes court action to recover amount related to unauthorised forex transactions. -ST
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Taxman names sectors under audit focus this year
Iras hopes to encourage voluntary compliance with unprecedented move. -ST |
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Citi Singapore a pacesetter for the global bank: Citi CEO
Its retail operations are cutting edge; country seen as part of global strategy. -BT
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Citigroup cleans house, refocuses on core
With Citi's capital strength restored, CEO Vikram Pandit recounts lessons learned in the crisis. -BT |
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DBS to offer trade settlement in yuan
DBS will be second Singapore bank after OCBC to offer yuan settlement services if move goes through. -ST
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Jurong Tech creditors could face yawning $200m shortfall
Sources put an estimate to troubled company's net deficit position. -BT |
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Boustead to build Charles & Keith HQ
Charles & Keith's new headquarters in Paya Lebar will be completed next year and will be three times larger than its existing one. -ST
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Duo agree to stop using former firm's formulas
Pair had set up rival outfit with insider knowledge and poached clients even before they had resigned. -ST
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Singapore firm nets shrimp deal
T-Tech International S'pore will supply disease-resistant baby shrimp to farms across China. -ST
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Eco-cleaning services take off
At least 3 firms are in the business to tap growing green awareness. -myp |
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Founder of Metro stores dies
Mr Ong Tjoe Kim started the first Metro store in Singapore more than 50 years ago in 1957. -myp
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Firms scale back on H1N1 containment measures
But pockets of firms still continuing with temperature taking procedures. -BT |
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Moderate impact on businesses from H1N1
Impact on businesses here moderate compared to Sars period in 2003. -BT
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Printers band together to woo Japanese publishers
Banding together gives the group competitive advantage by offering one-stop solutions. -BT |
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Helping firms here become the next Google
Spring Singapore supports smaller firms in their brand development with BrandPact. -ST
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SMEs urged to follow environmental regulations
Directive requires that electrical and electronic goods imported into Europe should be compliant with stringent regulations. -ST |
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Port Klang Authority goes to police over scandal
Task force finds possible fraud involving developer Kuala Dimensi. -BT
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S'pore firm to co-produce KISS show
Storm Lion to play part in the US$40 million production. -BT |
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SIA an All Star on Fortune list
National carrier ranked 33rd-most-admired company, the only Asian airline to make the cut. -myp
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Luxury retailers still expanding here
More stores to open as sector is expected to remain buoyant. -ST |
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It's Crocodile for 30,000-strong YOG workforce
Lifestyle fashion group is first SME to become Tier 1 Games sponsor. -BT
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Little red dot with much to offer in urban planning
Expertise on compact urban development solutions can be marketed overseas. -BT |
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Word of caution: don't export Singapore model wholesale
Urbanisation must be modified to suit local conditions: Sembcorp. -BT
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S'pore-based contractors branching out
Contractors are drawn to growth markets in search of greener pastures. -BT |
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Urbanisation opportunities beckon
S'pore companies with proven expertise in planning, building and managing cities have excellent prospects. -BT
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Port Klang scandal comes to a boil
Minister threatens to sue businessman who said he gave him millions for MCA. -ST |
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ComfortDelGro boosts gains despite slump
After-tax profits rise to $138m even though revenue dips to $1.5b. -ST
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Parkway's net profit jumps 42%
H1N1 has 'not adversely affected' health-care group. -ST |
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First-half corporate bottom lines hit by slump
But analysts expect better second half, in line with global economic recovery. -ST
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Confidence of SMEs here recovering
But study finds they are less optimistic than regional peers. -BT |
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Lack of coordination 'a threat to risk management'
Risk management a problem due to information not being circulated well. -ST
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Business culture that's opaque
Rio Tinto case shows up shortcomings in China's way of doing business. -ST |
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Furniture makers sitting pretty despite downturn
Industry has reinvented itself to become a star performer. -ST
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Pro-business measures among GST changes
Aerospace, auction and exhibition industries get cutbacks to encourage growth. -ST |
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SMEs get help as they spread their wings
IE scheme provides training subsidies for firms seeking business ventures abroad. -ST
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Training scheme a bridge to new markets
Firms find IE scheme useful in providing staff with foreign market know-how. -ST |
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Woman's cookie business looks recession-proof
Company reports jump of 30% in orders despite recession. -The Star/ANN
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S'pore has nurtured SMEs well
Helping these enterprises drives consumption as middle class grows, says ADB report. -myp |
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Manager cheats firm of $400,000 with fake invoice plan
She created false transactions regarding hand-carry services and siphoned money to help husband. -ST
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Start-up investors get funding support
New scheme co-funds up to 85 per cent of the capital needed by each start-up, up to a maximum of $500,000. -ST |
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New initiative for young, aspiring entrepreneurs
ideas.inc. will allow participants a chance to commercialise their business ideas and products and services. -BT
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Singapore Inc. expands across Asia
Singapore Inc. all set to reap the benefits of stepped-up spending by Asia's middle and upper classes. -AFP |
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