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Archive for June, 2009
Asian Shrs Mostly Dn; China, HK Falls Dim Sentiment – Wall Street Journal
Jun 8th
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Asian Shrs Mostly Dn; China, HK Falls Dim Sentiment
Wall Street Journal Markets in Sydney were shut for a public holiday. There were some jitters in markets after recent sharp gains. "The long-awaited correction could occur very soon," said DMG analyst James Lim in Singapore, citing bearish technical indicators. … |
Oil Falls After Gains in Dollar Erodes Appeal of Commodities – Bloomberg
Jun 8th
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Oil Falls After Gains in Dollar Erodes Appeal of Commodities
Bloomberg It was at $67.43 at 2:34 pm in Singapore. The contract dropped 0.5 percent to $68.44 a barrel on June 5 as the dollar gained after a stronger-than-forecast US jobs report. Futures touched $70.32 earlier that session, a six-month high, after the Labor … |
Weaker Yen Helps Japan's Exporters – Wall Street Journal
Jun 8th
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Weaker Yen Helps Japan's Exporters
Wall Street Journal By ROSALIND MATHIESON SINGAPORE — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday, with a weaker Japanese yen helping automotive and technology shares in Tokyo. Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 1.3% with South Korea's Kospi Composite up 1.1%, though New Zealand's … |
Worst is over for economy: UOB-Kay Hian report – Business Times (subscription)
Jun 7th
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Worst is over for economy: UOB-Kay Hian report
Business Times (subscription), Singapore By NISHA RAMCHANDANI THE darkest hour has passed for Singapore's economy, says a research report by UOB-Kay Hian. Snapshot: Tourism numbers and receipts are also expected to get a shot in the arm with the IRs coming onstream. UOB-Kay Hian reckons that … |
Singapore to give away trips at Expo – Shanghai Daily
Jun 7th
 Shanghai Daily |
Singapore to give away trips at Expo
Shanghai Daily, China The Singapore Tourism Board is planning activities to attract Expo visitors to the country, said Koh Boon Wee, regional director of the board's China section. Visitors will be invited to take part in Singapore's festivals and activities during the Expo … Singapore begins Construction at World Expo 2010 Shanghai |
Singapore to host inaugural Healthcare Travel Exhibition and … – TravelBizMonitor
Jun 7th
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Singapore to host inaugural Healthcare Travel Exhibition and …
TravelBizMonitor, India The Congress will offer case studies and interactive panel discussions to help companies in the Medical Tourism industry overcome challenges and enhance their market position. More than 30 exhibitors will also be exhibiting their latest innovations, … |
What makes Singapore unique – Business Mirror
Jun 7th
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What makes Singapore unique
Business Mirror, Philippines In July, gourmets and food lovers are invited to relish the month-long Singapore Food Festival, a yearly project of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) offering amazing gastronomic treats. There shall be food carnivals, workshops, competitions, … |
President Ma envisages Taiwan as a 'tourism island' – eTaiwan News
Jun 7th
 Earthtimes (press release) |
President Ma envisages Taiwan as a 'tourism island'
eTaiwan News, Taiwan "I've asked my administration to make tourism one of the six sectors to be further developed, with governmental assistance, into Taiwan's flagship industries," he said. He said Taiwan should emulate Hong Kong and Singapore, noting that tourist arrivals … Taiwan to make tourism key industry as risk of war with China wanes |
Singapore aims to attract more tourists during F1 season – CCTV
Jun 7th
 CCTV |
Singapore aims to attract more tourists during F1 season
CCTV, China Despite the global economic slowdown, Singapore is confident of attracting more tourists during this year's Formula One Grand Prix in September. The Singapore Tourism Board hopes to attract more F1 tourists, especially with low hotel rates and new … |
Holiday deals of the week – Telegraph.co.uk
Jun 7th
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Holiday deals of the week
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom Book with flight Centre (0870 499 0042; www.flightcentre.co.uk) Offer is valid for travel on Singapore Airlines, departing from Heathrow, until June 23. Save up to £361 per person on b & b at the Hotel Villa Vilina, Lopud, with Holiday Options … |
