Will that be all, sir? Butler business booms in China
CHENGDU - Hands sheathed in white gloves, Alvin Hu's dream of serving as butler to China's growing ranks of super-rich faced an unlikely challenge: a dinner plate piled high with multicoloured toy...
View ArticleSharp to cut 6,000 jobs, spend over $2.3b to restructure
TOKYO - Japan's loss-making electronics firm Sharp Corp plans to cut around 6,000 jobs, over 10 per cent of its workforce, in a global restructuring that will cost over 200 billion yen (S$2.3 billion),...
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$15.8m loss in Tanglin penthouse sale 'small change'
The Japanese billionaire who suffered a record $15.8 million loss when he offloaded a penthouse in Tanglin Road is not one to shy away from making aggressive bets in real estate.Mr Katsumi Tada, 69,...
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How Lifebrandz lost its shine
There was a time when the champagne and cocktails flowed freely at the glitzy Clarke Quay nightspots owned by public-listed group Lifebrandz. Hip brand-name spots such as Kandi Bar, Barfly and Cafe Del...
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What Singaporeans need to know about home loan refinancing in 2015
What is Refinancing Anyway? Refinancing is the process of transferring your home loan to another bank. We have an article on it, but here's the quick summary:When you get a home loan package, it tends...
View ArticleYahoo to exit from Chinese mainland market
Yahoo Inc is set to completely exit from China this year, after the United States-based technology giant said it was shutting its research and development centre in Beijing.The company's decision to...
View ArticleJapan govt urged BOJ to go slow on inflation target-minutes
TOKYO - Government officials attending the Bank of Japan's February meeting dropped their calls to hit its inflation target "at the earliest date possible," signalling to the central bank that it...
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4 ways to start investing more in 2015
It's the new year and you've started to take stock of your finances and realised you have quite a fair bit of cash on hand that you'd like to invest.Don't just sink it all into new comic books, no...
View ArticleBrent climbs towards $55 on weaker dollar
SINGAPORE - Brent prices rebounded towards $55 a barrel on Friday as the dollar weakened, but gains were limited by supply concerns after Kuwait said OPEC had no choice but to maintain output...
View ArticlePhilippines assumes cautious stance on Fed decision
MANILA, Philippines-The US Federal Reserve took a dovish stance at the conclusion of its policy meeting this week, putting Philippine monetary authorities on guard against possible shifts in investor...
View ArticleMobile devices drive e-commerce in Vietnam
HA NOI - The mobile phone industry is crucial for promoting e-commerce development in Viet Nam, Tran Tuan Anh, deputy minister of Industry and Trade, said yesterday.E-commerce has played an important...
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Should you still get a SIBOR-based home loan?
Think of the last good dream you had. You know, like the one where you paid only $2 COE on your new car, or you were Left Shark in the Katy Perry Super Bowl halftime show?Then remember how you felt...
View ArticleChinese companies urge Sri Lanka to be consistent in investment policy
Chinese companies urgeAmid suspension of the Colombo Port City Project by the Sri Lankan government, Chinese companies have called for consistency in investment policy.Deputy Director General of...
View ArticleBrunei's banking system to remain stable: S&P
BRUNEI's banking industry will remain stable amid economic risks posed by falling global oil prices, according to global rating firm Standard and Poor's (S&P).S&P Bank Credit Analyst Amit...
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10 things not to do when you have a small space
We’ve all been guilty of these at some point. Avoid these common mistakes and create a spacious environment in your Lilliputian living space.10 things not to do when you have a small space1) Choose too...
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Homes near Rail Corridor could see price gains
OWNERS of property near the old Malaysian railway track could reap some benefit when the area is refreshed.Prices in some areas might enjoy a lift once the 24km path from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands,...
View ArticleHo Chi Minh City answers taxing questions
HCM City -Tax authorities in HCM City clarified many issues related to taxation like policies and procedures for refunds and dissolution at a meeting they held with the business community on Thursday....
View ArticleBusiness plays key role in reforms
HA NOI - The business community plays an important role in driving regulatory reforms in Viet Nam which are critical to fostering stronger and more inclusive growth in the country, heard a conference...
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