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23 Nov 2009
• IMF head says world economy 'highly vulnerable'
• eBay plans to more than double business in Asia over next few years: CEO
• Dollar slides, sending gold to record high
• OECD area jumps clear of recession, Britain stuck
• Taiwan to curb Chinese investment in key sectors
• Spanish PM vows sweeping reforms to boost economy
• Recession triggers upheaval in British business


22 Nov 2009
• Desperate retailers seek holiday season rescue


21 Nov 2009
• 3 lessons for S'poreans to learn from the way downturn was handled, says Shanmugam
• Wall Street down on technology jitters
• Oil prices wobble on recovery concerns
• Malaysian economy shrinks 1.2% in Q3


20 Nov 2009
• Rolls-Royce says Asia's luxury car market picking up
• Foreign Minister Yeo addresses over 3,000 Chinese entrepreneurs in Manila
• SGX Bull Charge charity run raises over S$2m for 12 beneficiaries
• Asia's airline showing signs of recovery
• Market turmoil boosts dollar
• Wall Street hit by tech sector jitters, global outlook
• Oil prices drop amid amid dollar rise
• Singapore's MTI forecasts economic growth of 3-5% in 2010
• HK govt confident about positive economic growth in 2010
• US leading indicators up for seventh month in row
• OECD says Europe's recovery will be 'gradual'


19 Nov 2009
• Morgan Stanley projects 28% gain in price target for MSCI EM Index
• OECD says world economies bounce back but debt "rot" must stop
• BHP chief cautious on global recovery
• Gold Investing: An Owner's Manual
• Obama predicts renewed US growth in fourth quarter
• US home building suffers surprise drop
• Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ announces huge share sale
• US home building slumps in October


18 Nov 2009
• Chocolate groups Hershey, Ferrero eye Cadbury
• Euro breaches 1.49 dollars; gold hits record high
• PA staff chip in for "We Are One" project
• Hershey reportedly in preliminary talks on Cadbury
• US shares maintain uptrend to fresh 2009 highs
• US industrial production mixed after strong gains


17 Nov 2009
• China, US vow to address trade disputes
• NKF sees deficit of S$900,000, first time in 10 years
• Oceanus gets approval to list TDRs on Taiwan Stock Exchange
• Investors, MNCs react positively to re-employment of older workers: Minister Gan
• Britain's Standard Chartered chief hits out at bank regulation
• CNN hero flies again with SIA
• S&P tops 1,100 as Wall Street buoyed by retail data
• Gold hits record peak above $1,135
• Bernanke sees sustained US growth despite 'headwinds'
• GM to repay aid early, sees 2010 share offering
• Money-losing GM to repay aid early, sees 2010 IPO


16 Nov 2009
• Taiwan signs financial agreements with China
• Asian currency regime, East Asia integration worth considering: Donald Tsang
• Malaysia's CIMB plans listing on Thai bourse
• Singapore's consumer confidence up in Q3: survey
• Japan's economy posts strongest growth since 2007
• Russia suggests Renault take control of Avtovaz


15 Nov 2009
• Dubai Airshow opens amid low expectations of major deals
• Struggling BA plays catch-up with Iberia merger
• Madoff's spoils go under the hammer for US$1m
• All eyes on Murdoch as newspapers ponder digital future
• British PM vows to put bankers' bonus crackdown into law
• Dubai Airshow may see sharp drop in orders, say analysts


14 Nov 2009
• Obama calls on Asia for "balanced" economic growth
• Wall Street eyes US consumer to keep rally going
• Boeing says Dreamliner still on track for first test flight
• US dollar slumps, euro lifted by data showing end of recession
• Upbeat corporate news help cap solid week for US stocks
• Oil prices fall as recovery doubts dog market


13 Nov 2009
• Hong Kong sees further GDP growth in Q3
• IMF chief says most Asian currencies are undervalued
• Recession ends across Europe
• Metro posts Q2 net profit of S$9.3m
• Europe to formally exit recession
• US dollar firms on Geithner comments
• Oil prices slump as US crude stocks jump
• Obama announces December jobs crisis talks
• Wal-Mart sees quarterly profits jump 3.2%


12 Nov 2009
• Shipping giant Moeller-Maersk slumps to loss
• US new weekly jobless claims fall for second week
• Australia unemployment rises to 5.8%
• LIA Q3 sales up 40% on quarter
• Government to release Q3 GDP data next Thursday
• AIG chief to remain after reported quit threat
• US shares up on rate, recovery expectations
• Oil prices rise on China growth optimism


11 Nov 2009
• ABAC narrows down 19 recommendations for APEC leaders dialogue
• Hersing Q3 profit more than quadrupled to S$4.4m on higher turnover
• Ex-Bear Stearns managers cleared in Wall Street test case
• US dollar steadies as market euphoria fades
• US shares end mixed after hefty rise
• Unemployment to dog US for years: Fed official


10 Nov 2009
• Singapore urges APEC members to re-commit to work on trade liberalisation
• Report says APEC ministers to reject premature moves towards fiscal tightening
• APEC ministers to reject hasty fiscal tightening
• US videogame giant Electronic Arts to cut 1,500 jobs
• US dollar softens after G20, gold surges
• Dow hits 2009 high, Wall Street surges on recovery measures


09 Nov 2009
• Labour chief confident unemployment levels will stay low this year
• Kraft Foods launches hostile bid for Cadbury
• S'pore hopes to lay foundation for APEC economies to emerge stronger
• SKorea wants Obama to be aggressive on trade pact
• S'pore hopes to lay foundation for economies to emerge stronger
• Is the Dollar Dying a Slow Death?
• GE, Comcast agree on valuing NBC Universal
• More turn to sub-letting HDB flats


08 Nov 2009
• India PM invites world to invest in economy under reform
• Australia Treasurer says stimulus needed for nation's recovery
• IMF says stimulus needed to aid nascent recovery


07 Nov 2009
• 10% jobless rate adds to pressure on Obama
• Dollar gains as markets roiled by US jobs data
• G20 ministers to firm up global recovery, climate funding
• Wall Street shakes off weak jobs data, ekes out gains


06 Nov 2009
• British Airways to axe 1,200 more jobs
• British Airways reports ballooning losses, calls for cost cuts
• Royal Bank of Scotland reports sharp quarterly loss of US$3b
• Wall Street stocks soar: Dow tops 10,000
• Oil prices slide on demand worries
• Prosecutors charge 14 in Wall Street insider trading probe
• Hyatt begins trading on NY stock exchange
• Dollar slips against euro after ECB holds rates


05 Nov 2009
• US new weekly jobless claims fall to 10-month low
• ECB, BoE hold interest rates at record lows
• European eyes beginning to turn towards APEC's potential outcomes
• Wall Street rally fades as Fed offers no surprises


04 Nov 2009
• Malaysia's exports plunge 24.2% in September to US$13.8b
• Makeover for retailer Marks and Spencer as profits stay flat
• Business leaders call for greater market access, lower trade barriers
• Nissan's interim net profit down 92.9% on-year to US$100m
• World Bank boosts China growth forecast to 8.4%
• US auto sales stabilise, but Chrysler sputters
• Market jitters boost safe-haven US dollar
• Wall Street stocks mixed in cautious trade
• Oil prices surge in wake of gold's record high
• Warren Buffett's Berkshire to buy railroad
• US Federal Reserve expected to hold rock-bottom rates


03 Nov 2009
• HSBC bank to cut 1,700 jobs in Britain
• Businesses cheer PM Lee's assurance on economy
• Merkel under fire for German tax cut plans
• Australia raises rates for second month in a row
• Factory data, Ford profit propel Wall Street
• Obama warns of more US jobs losses ahead
• Fed likely to maintain accommodative monetary policy stance till mid-2010


02 Nov 2009
• More construction-related firms win awards at this year's Enterprise 50 Awards
• CIT Group files for bankruptcy
• US manufacturing index shows third month of growth
• Economies in Asia need to rebalance to adapt to post crisis landscape: experts
• Firms see opportunity in billions being pumped into cyber security industry
• Asian markets hit by CIT bankruptcy, Wall Street fall
• Asian markets tumble on Wall Street loss, US bank failure
• Australia ramps up growth, jobs forecasts
• ChiNext stocks hit by profit-taking in second session
• Fed unlikely to change tack as recession ends
• Unemployment turnaround likely at start of 2010, says Geithner


01 Nov 2009
• German drive for growth raises roadmap mystery
• US stocks slide ahead of Fed rate decision, jobless data


31 Oct 2009
• Minister Gan sees labour market remaining stable for rest of the year
• US stocks dive as fears overtake growth hopes
• Washington Post profit up but newspaper ad slide continues
• Major layoffs loom at Time Inc
• Oil prices sink after surging on US growth data
• CDL Hospitality Trusts' DPU down 24% on-year
• Asia's tech giants see signs of revival
• Eurozone unemployment hits 9.7%


30 Oct 2009
• US consumer spending dips first time in five months
• US stimulus plan created one million jobs
• China's Nasdaq-style board off to soaring start
• US emerges from long recession
• US dollar falls as US exits recession
• US stocks jump on economic growth
• Oil prices surge after US economy grows again
• European economic confidence rises again


29 Oct 2009
• US recession is abating, says Obama
• US new weekly jobless claims dip
• MAS expects Singapore's growth in 2010 to be moderate
• US economy grew 3.5% in third quarter
• Singapore shares end 0.63% lower
• IMF says Asia must adapt to 'new world' despite fast recovery
• Recovery fears send Asian markets spiralling down
• Gradual economic pickup expected for Singapore
• US dollar up fourth straight day against euro
• US stocks slump on recovery concerns


28 Oct 2009
• US durable goods orders rebound in September
• Geithner sees dollar's reign lasting "long time"
• US financial sector to pay for failures under draft bill
• Thousands protest bailout bonuses at Chicago bank meeting
• US stocks mostly lower after weak confidence report
• Australian firms ink US$3.1b in China deals
• Top EU official slams German economic policy
• Experts say Singapore's economic landscape must evolve


27 Oct 2009
• Pace of fall in US home prices eases
• US consumer confidence sinks in October
• Singapore shares close 0.81% lower
• Chrysler to drop own models for Fiat cars
• Wall Street tumble knocks Asian stocks
• Japanese economy showing signs of recovery
• Banking, industrial shares drag Wall Street lower
• Oil prices slip back under US$80
• Caterpillar cuts 2,500 jobs, ends some layoffs
• Carbon trading market expected to remain strong post 2012


26 Oct 2009
• Australia denies singling out China on investment
• South Korea's Q3 economy up 2.9% on robust industrial output


25 Oct 2009
• Recession or not, US economy likely to be in limbo
• Belgian prosecutor wants Citibank to repay 'duped' savers
• Russia out of recession


24 Oct 2009
• Wall Street eyes new catalyst as earnings rally fades
• US shares lower despite forecast-beating earnings
• Market turmoil boosts dollar
• Oil price falls as dollar rebounds
• Global trade sentiment positive: HSBC survey
• China's Yanzhou to buy into Felix Resources
• Oil price retreats but stays above


23 Oct 2009
• Microsoft net profit down 18%, beats expectations
• President S R Nathan launches "We Are One" charity project
• Malaysia slashes spending in 2010 budget
• Britain fails to exit recession
• Indonesia's new govt targets 7% growth
• Survey shows govt, FIs need to boost efforts to help SMEs
• Obama administration slashes executive salaries
• Non-profit news firm links with NY Times for Chicago edition
• Fed Reserve unveils rules to curb 'risk taking' incentive pay


22 Oct 2009
• Govts, financial institutions need to boost efforts to help SME sector: survey
• Washington to enforce executive pay cuts
• US new jobless claims up again
• Investors showing interest in smaller sized IPOs amid current downturn
• Survey finds recession no impact on media consumption habits
• Oil down in Asian trade, NY crude stays above US$81
• eBay's net profit slides for fourth straight quarter
• Japan logs six-fold jump in September trade surplus
• Steep pay cuts for US firms that got most aid: reports
• Wall Street sees late sell-off as bank optimism fades
• Crude oil spikes to US$82 in New York
• US economy extends 'modest' recovery


21 Oct 2009
• US rescue 'averted meltdown' but problems remain
• Boeing disappoints with loss of US$1.56b
• IMF to give Iceland US$167.4m loan payout
• Niche green cleaning market takes off in Singapore
• US rescue averted meltdown, but problems remain
• Yahoo! posts 244% increase in net profit
• Wall Street lower on economic concerns
• US dollar firms as euro fails to break barrier
• Oil price in New York breaches US$80 a barrel
• Coca-Cola reports flat profits


20 Oct 2009
• Hong Kong analysts warn of stock market correction ahead
• Wall Street up on company earnings expectations
• Oil price in New York nears US$80


19 Oct 2009
• A-REIT to distribute 3.48 cents per unit for Q2, down 13.2% on-year
• Enhance productivity & skills to protect jobs when Jobs Credit ends: Tharman
• British economy in for painful recovery


18 Oct 2009
• Team Hope aims to help the disadvantaged through football
• Crisis helps Australia's push to be Asia's finance hub
• US-based billionaire probed for LTTE fundraising
• Billionaire's indictment is warning to traders, says US watchdog


17 Oct 2009
• China to launch Nasdaq-style board on Oct 23
• Billionaire, executives charged with insider trading
• US budget deficit hits record US$1.4 trillion
• Wall Street slips as key earnings disappoint
• US dollar firms as financial markets step back
• Oil prices jump on US recovery hopes, Nigerian crisis
• US capital flows improve in August


16 Oct 2009
• US industrial production jumps in September
• Air New Zealand slashes domestic fares
• Singapore's key exports tumble in September
• Key US House panel votes new derivatives rules
• IBM revenue down but net profit and forecast up
• Dow extends gains above 10,000 after upbeat earnings
• US dollar steadies after 14-month low on euro
• Oil price hits one-year high in New York
• Rich S'poreans not cutting back on spending despite recession


15 Oct 2009
• Marina Bay Sands IR targets high-end customers
• Goldman Sachs Q3 profit soars to US$3.19b
• Asian markets cheer upbeat earnings news
• S'pore investor sentiment improves in Q3
• Asian outlook clouded by fragile global recovery: ADB
• Earnings-driven rally pushes Dow index above 10,000
• New York oil breaches US$75 for first time in year
• Fed sees 'restrained' recovery in US


14 Oct 2009
• Inflation not expected to be a threat for years into recovery
• US retail sales slump 1.5% in September
• US says no world trade deal without services agreement
• JPMorgan Chase's profit leaps to US$3.6b
• Bank of Japan holds super-low rates steady
• Tsang says Hong Kong must bolster China links and diversify
• S'pore playing to win and next 2 years will not be any less challenging: NTUC
• Bloomberg buying BusinessWeek magazine
• Wall Street wobbles on earnings jitters


13 Oct 2009
• China's billionaires rise to 130
• Mexico defends move to close power company
• Despite green shoots, concerns about economy still reign
• US stocks up on earnings confidence
• US dollar mixed in calm holiday trade
• Oil prices rise on demand recovery forecast


12 Oct 2009
• US recession over, but employment will lag, says survey
• Britain announces massive assets sale to cut debt
• S'poreans cautiously upbeat after 2009 GDP forecast upgraded
• Food packs distributed to needy families in Jurong
• SPH's full-year net profit down 3.6% to S$422m
• China's Huijin to buy more bank shares
• Asian recovery hopes boosted by Singapore's growth
• Philips triples Q3 net profit to 176 million euros
• MAS keeps policy stance for Singdollar
• Singapore raises full-year GDP forecast to between -2.5% and -2%


11 Oct 2009
• Russian economy to shrink 7.5% in 2009
• Rate cycle has turned in Asia but hikes to be slow


10 Oct 2009
• Upbeat corporate news lifts Dow to 12-month high
• Obama slams big business on credit reforms
• Oil prices rise as IEA raises demand forecast


09 Oct 2009
• Fixing global trade imbalance will require more focus on Asian investments
• ADB expects to double amount of loans it's been providing to govts
• Watching TV a favourite pastime of baby boomers, according to survey
• US Fed to tighten monetary policy when outlook improves
• Wall Street lifted by Alcoa profit surprise
• Oil prices rebound as stock markets climb
• Japan's current account surplus up 10.4%
• US new jobless claims drops to nine-month low


08 Oct 2009
• German industrial output climbs in August
• Japan's Uniqlo booms despite recession
• Bank of England says it keeps interest rate at 0.5%
• Bank of England forecast to hold interest rates
• Govt annual land sale revenue falls 41% to S$7.3b
• Australian jobless rate sees surprise drop in September
• US budget deficit to hit US$1.4 trillion in 2009
• Oil prices fall on soaring inventories
• Wall Street mixed as earnings season opens
• Thousands of Romanians protest against austerity move
• Brighter industrial data point to German recovery


07 Oct 2009
• Japan business environment remains fairly pessimistic, says PM Lee
• HSBC in advanced talks on buying RBS Asia assets
• NTUC calls for gradual phasing out of Jobs Credit Scheme
• Eurozone economy shrinks more than expected
• Irish airline to slash hundreds of jobs, cut pay
• Singapore shares close 0.86% higher
• Analysts say ECB interest rates to stay anchored at 1%
• US shares extend rally on economic recovery confidence
• Dollar fears stalk IMF-World Bank meet
• Oil prices up on weak dollar


06 Oct 2009
• Crisis hangs over IMF, World Bank talks
• World Bank appeals for funds as aid rationing looms
• US shares up on banking upgrade, services data
• Dollar struggles after G7 inaction on currency
• Oil prices mixed as US services sector recovers
• Unemployment to peak in 8-12 months, says IMF chief


05 Oct 2009
• US services sector grows for first time in a year
• Analysts warn China's economic recovery still shaky
• Economic crisis has forced Asian manufacturers to become more efficient
• Research shows IT will generate 5.8 million new jobs by 2013
• UN report calls for 'new deal' for migrant workers


04 Oct 2009
• IMF hails Japan's plan to boost social spending
• Hong Kong's luxury living draws mainland Chinese
• Credit crunch clouds uneven European rebound
• Nervous US retailers brace for critical holiday season
• Japan must boost domestic demand, says new finance minister


03 Oct 2009
• Weak dollar clouds G7 finance talks
• Oil prices fall as US job losses mount
• US shares fall on weak jobs data


02 Oct 2009
• Oil prices fall as US job losses mount
• US jobless rate hits 9.8% as 263,000 jobs cut
• World Bank warns of wobble ahead for global economy
• Asian economies may start easing emergency stimulus measures
• Stocks slump as economic optimism dims
• Dollar eases against yen ahead of payrolls, G7
• US auto sales crash after Cash for Clunkers expires
• US dollar gains on heightened market jitters
• US shares tumble on recovery fears
• Oil prices edge higher as market mulls Iran, economic data


01 Oct 2009
• US new jobless claims in surprise jump
• US consumer spending driven by 'cash for clunkers' programme
• IMF says stronger Asian currencies key to global rebalancing
• Eurozone unemployment rate edges up to 9.6%
• Vehicle sales in Japan rise for second month
• US superrich lose US$300b in a year
• IMF raises global growth forecasts, remains cautious
• Bangladesh set for record IPO
• Japan business confidence up for second straight quarter
• Shanghai set to overtake Japan as largest equities market
• US shares fall as job market worries intensify
• Oil prices jump on US recovery signals


30 Sep 2009
• US second quarter GDP down 0.7% in final revision
• Japan's factory output up 1.8% in August
• US stocks down on slipping consumer confidence
• US dollar extends gains as drop in confidence roils markets
• Putin vows to reduce state role in Russian economy
• Oil prices dip on sagging consumer confidence


29 Sep 2009
• US consumer confidence sees surprise drop
• Shanghai to overtake Japan as largest regional equities market in next 10 years
• George Yeo warns against complacency in reforming global financial system
• Australia budget deficit beats forecast by US$4.4 bn
• Japan's core consumer prices drop record 2.4% in August
• CBS News in partnership with Global Post
• GIC's portfolio suffers loss of 20% in Singdollar terms as of March '09
• Foreign population growth slows down
• US dollar up against euro after ECB chief's support call
• Wall Street jumps on robust corporate activity
• Oil prices rise on Wall Street rebound, Iran jitters
• Britain extends car-scrapping scheme
• China faces 'big' uncertainties, says World Bank chief
• Plans by Hatoyama government to cut budget could affect growth, says analysts


28 Sep 2009
• Russia looking to draw investment from Singapore
• Asian luxury market could grow between 5% and 7% over next 12 months
• KOP Group enters luxury yacht business; targets Singapore and China
• China to launch Nasdaq-style board in late October
• Australia flags rate rise as 'recovery phase' begins
• IMF study gives high marks to its crisis support


27 Sep 2009
• Belgian banks seek millions from Lehman bankruptcy


26 Sep 2009
• IMF raises 2010 global growth forecast to 3 percent
• Wall Street extends losses on weak economic data
• Oil prices firm as tensions on Iran rise
• Airbus could cut production
• Newfound optimism in Surat's diamond industry


25 Sep 2009
• US durable goods orders slip in August
• Oil prices rise after recent slump
• French banks sue for billions over Lehman collapse
• Wall Street extends losses as home sales data disappoints
• Oil prices dive under US$66 as economic fears heighten


24 Sep 2009
• US home sales fall 2.7% in August
• New US jobless claims drop for third week in a row
• German business confidence edges higher
• Market turmoil hits pay of SGX's CEO
• Australian banks well-placed for aftershocks
• China Metallurgical down 11.7% on Hong Kong debut
• Economic crisis forces 17,000 out of Kuwait
• Japanese lender Aiful to slash 2,000 jobs
• China sets ChiNext board debut trading limit
• G20 leaders meet to reform world economy
• Japan posts seventh straight monthly trade surplus
• Wall Street tumbles after Fed stays on hold
• US dollar bounces off lows after Fed announcement
• Oil prices slide after US inventory data
• Fed keeps near-zero rates, says economy rebounding
• Palin divides international investors in debut speech in Asia


23 Sep 2009
• Europe plans new financial policing
• Bank savings in spotlight as G20 eyes overhaul
• US banks return to old ways of high pay
• New Zealand economy posts surprise growth
• Wall Street resumes rise on recovery optimism
• Oil rallies back above US$70
• Banking crisis could hinder growth for 7 years, says IMF
• Japanese drinks giant bids for Orangina


22 Sep 2009
• US Fed not ready to hike rates, say experts
• US, UK resisting French drive for financial regulation
• Sale of shares in Citigroup could free up GIC funds for other investments
• Elite US universities feel pain of market slump
• Far Eastern Economic Review to shut down in December
• ADB raises Asian growth forecast after stimulus
• US Democratic fundraiser ran Ponzi scheme, says prosecutor
• Wall Street mostly weaker as rally pauses
• Oil prices tumble amid worries over weak demand
• US leading economic index up for fifth month in a row


21 Sep 2009
• Restocking expected to drive Asian growth into 2010
• MM Lee says Russia must remain open so that the young can connect with world
• Ten Chinese growth firms set to take IPO orders
• Carbon emissions fall with global downturn


20 Sep 2009
• Experts say China spending to continue despite fears
• Fed expected to hold steady to back fragile recovery


19 Sep 2009
• China bank regulator warns of loan risks
• IMF to sell 403 tonnes of gold to boost lending to poor
• IMF to sell 403 tonnes of gold to boost lending to poor
• Dollar steady as market braces for Fed, G20
• US tightens oversight of credit rating agencies


18 Sep 2009
• Goldman to sell US$1.4b stake in Sanyo to Panasonic
• Asia cannot depend on consumer demand from US, Europe for recovery
• Swiss stock exchange announces probe of UBS
• China approves Nasdaq-style board's first IPOs
• Fed would have to approve banking salaries
• Europe agrees to claw back bankers' bonuses
• US dollar falls closer to one-year lows against euro
• Wall Street rally runs out of steam


17 Sep 2009
• Eurozone trade surplus hits seven-year high
• US home building lifted by apartment sector
• 86% in US believe recession continues, according to poll
• NTU economists upgrade forecast for Singapore economy
• US new jobless claims fall to 545,000
• Australia central bank pays record return to govt
• Singapore's NODX up for second straight month
• Bank of Japan holds key interest rate at 0.1%
• Wall Street extends rally on strong industrial output data
• Euro surges against dollar to near-year high
• Oil prices rise on drop in US reserves


16 Sep 2009
• IMF head says worst of global recession over
• 70% of SMEs not holding back on overseas expansion despite downturn: survey
• New leasehold home prices in Q3 up 11% on-quarter
• EU to push for G20 bank bonus sanctions
• British unemployment hits 14-year high
• Ex-bureaucrat Fujii is new Japan finance minister
• Singapore shares close 1.37% higher
• World counting on China for economic leadership post-Lehman
• Euro hits fresh nine-month highs against US dollar
• Wall Street rides to 2009 highs on strong retail report
• Oil prices mostly higher on positive US data
• Analysts say political woes may overshadow Thailand's economic recovery


15 Sep 2009
• Bernanke says US recession 'likely over' technically
• PM Lee urges S'poreans to be psychologically prepared for slow pick-up
• The tale of the global financial crisis
• Obama warns China he will stick up for trade rules
• Wall Street recovers to post modest gains
• No more reckless behaviour, Obama warns Wall Street


14 Sep 2009
• Europe's economy to contract 4% in 2009
• Taiwan eyes October China financial pact
• China to review IPOs for Nasdaq-type board
• On Wall Street, Obama to set new economic course


13 Sep 2009
• British trade unions' chief warns government against spending cuts


12 Sep 2009
• Delta may invest up to US$550m in JAL
• White House wants regulatory reform this year
• US slaps punitive tariffs on Chinese tires
• Bloomberg considering BusinessWeek bid
• US stocks stumble, snapping 5-day rally
• Oil slumps amid profit taking after 4-day rally
• US consumer cannot sustain global economy, says IMF head
• Nobel economist Phelps "gloomy" over US economic future


11 Sep 2009
• Most rich economies show recovery signs, according to OECD
• JAL seeking capital tie-up with Delta
• Experts say oil prices could rise to US$85 by end-2009
• Analysts say Singapore market recovers faster than expected
• Japan's annualised economic growth revised down to 2.3%
• 5 listed S'pore SMEs in Forbes Asia best 200 Asia Pacific companies list
• Morgan Stanley's Mack to give up CEO post
• Upbeat corporate news propel Wall Street to 11-month highs
• Euro surges against dollar on recovery optimism
• Oil prices rise on weak dollar, falling US crude stockpiles
• Stimulus plan created 1.1 million jobs and boosted GDP, says White House
• Geithner says US 'winding down' aid for financial system


10 Sep 2009
• Bank of England holds interest rate at 0.5%
• US trade gap widens in July
• Singapore's economy could take one more year to fully recover, say economists
• Asia rebound after crisis points to new order
• Japan struggles out of recession but outlook unclear
• US home foreclosures show dip in August
• Singapore's 40 Richest
• US outlook 'cautiously positive', says Beige Book report
• London's FTSE 100 closes above 5,000 points, best since October


09 Sep 2009
• Britain set for recovery, but job fears loom
• OCBC service allows retail investors to trade directly in several foreign markets
• South Korea to boost services, foreign investment to spur economy
• World Bank reports record 131 economies reform business rules
• Dollar slumps against euro amid stock, gold rally
• US consumer credit in record plunge
• US stocks rise on recovery optimism
• Mixed EU data points to uncertain recovery


08 Sep 2009
• Overhead costs continue to increase in retail industry despite downturn
• US chocolatier Hershey could bid for Cadbury
• More failures likely for smaller low-cost carriers
• Japan's current account surplus falls 19.4%
• Obama says US on road to economic recovery
• European stocks close higher on Cadbury bid


07 Sep 2009
• Revenue for global mobile entertainment to hit US$32b in 2009
• Asian domination of US auto sales set to intensify
• The IPO Class of 2010
• French economy seen as stabilising


06 Sep 2009
• Stock rally may be too much too soon
• Risks remain for Australia, despite growth
• US eyes recovery year after near financial meltdown
• G20 vows to maintain pressure to ease economic crisis


05 Sep 2009
• G20 close to striking deal on bankers' bonuses
• US stocks rally after unemployment data
• G20 seek to bridge splits over bankers' bonuses
• Emerging nations warn too early to see end of recession
• Toyota says hybrid sales reach two-million mark


04 Sep 2009
• Oil prices drop after US jobs data
• US sheds 216,000 jobs, unemployment rate 9.7%
• ECB chief says crisis not over yet
• China to curb loans on speculation
• Daiwa, SMFG reportedly to end brokerage tie-up
• G20 to debate tough action on bankers' bonuses
• Gold prices surge near US$1,000 per ounce
• US stocks climb on economic, retail sales data
• Oil prices drift lower as markets brace for US jobs data


03 Sep 2009
• ECB chief upbeat on economic recovery
• US new jobless claims post modest fall
• Eurozone business activity picks up
• Britain's finance minister warns of global double-dip recession
• US dollar weakens as markets shrug off economic data
• US stocks dip amid jobs jitters
• US sees 'first signs of growth', says Geithner


02 Sep 2009
• US private sector sheds 298,000 jobs in August
• JTC's FY2008 surplus falls 23%
• Govt may be taking steps to calm down the property market, say analysts
• Asian markets ignore upbeat data as shares slide
• Australian economy grows 0.6% in June quarter
• US stocks sink, Dow down triple digits
• Oil prices skid on market tension, dollar rise


01 Sep 2009
• Macau's economy contracts for third straight quarter
• German unemployment rate edges up to 8.3%
• Oil prices bounce back above US$70
• Relapse feared even as German retail rebounds
• Global economic downturn ending, says Indian PM
• Bank of America mulls repaying aid
• Japan's vehicle sales show first rise in 13 months
• IMF expects Singapore's growth to contract worse than official forecast
• Icahn cuts stake in Yahoo!
• US stocks fall after China sell-off shakes markets
• Oil falls under US$70 after China stock plunge


31 Aug 2009
• Long-term unemployment rising as structural changes cut jobs
• MIT diversifies business to tap into solar industry
• Japan's post-election market euphoria short-lived
• NZealand's economic recovery fragile, says central bank
• India posts 6.1% quarterly growth
• Australia says curbing stimulus would "knee-cap" recovery
• Japan's July factory output marks fifth straight monthly gain
• Britain urges more reform of finance sector


30 Aug 2009
• LNG boom to make Australia 'Middle East of gas'


29 Aug 2009
• Dollar recovers some gains amid renewed caution


28 Aug 2009
• Chip maker Intel raises revenue forecast
• US consumer spending rises 0.2% in July
• Prices fall in Spain for sixth straight month
• Japan's jobless rate, deflation set record in July
• Dell net profit down 23%
• Euro firms against US dollar on recovery hopes
• US stocks recover; Dow posts 8th day of gains
• Oil prices rebound as dollar drops


27 Aug 2009
• US new jobless claims fall after two weeks of increases
• US stays on recovery track after unrevised GDP drop
• Second quarter US economic contraction unrevised at 1.0%
• Eu Yan Sang FY net profit jumps 164% to S$13m
• 575 companies receive subsidies to implement work-life balance
• Japan's Mitsukoshi to axe 1,000 jobs
• German consumer confidence posts 5th straight gain
• Philippines economy grows 1.0 per cent in first half
• Olam reports 28% decline in Q4 net earnings to S$46.7m
• Australian business investment in surprise 3.3% rise
• US dollar drifts up as market gauges recovery prospects
• Oil prices drop after rise in US stockpiles
• Real US unemployment rate at 16%, says Fed official


26 Aug 2009
• Japan's Fujitsu to axe 1,200 jobs in Britain
• US durable goods orders post steep jump
• Malaysia posts smaller-than-expected Q2 contraction of 3.9%
• German business confidence up fifth time running
• Singapore must make structural changes to bring about recovery
• Japan's July trade surplus rises for second month
• US Postal Service offers buyouts to 30,000 employees
• US dollar steady against euro after US Fed chief reappointed
• US stocks post modest gains after strong economic data
• Oil price rally fizzles after hitting US$75


25 Aug 2009
• Obama reappoints Bernanke as Fed chairman
• Henderson Global Investors bullish on China
• New consumer watchdog to look after interests of retail investors
• Singapore consumers growing more confident of economic recovery
• General Motors may try to keep Opel
• Foster's reports 4% rise in annual profits to US$622.1m
• Obama to reappoint Bernanke as Fed chairman
• Euro slips against US dollar amid profit-taking
• US stocks end mostly flat after rally
• Oil prices surge to 10-month high


24 Aug 2009
• EU factory orders rise 3.1% in June
• Britain's recession 'at an end', says industry survey
• Asian stocks shoot higher on brighter outlook
• Fairfax Media slumps to US$315.4m annual loss


22 Aug 2009
• New economic data set to test Wall Street bull run
• US dollar dampened by buoyant eurozone data
• US stocks soar to new 2009 highs
• News Corp. seeking to form online news consortium


21 Aug 2009
• Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo! oppose Google book project
• Global recovery prospects appear good, says Fed chairman
• Eurozone economy stabilises in August
• US dollar dips against euro ahead of Bernanke speech
• US stocks rise as data points toward recovery
• US economy back 'from the brink', says Geithner


20 Aug 2009
• Britain backs new Tesco supermarket banking service
• Economists express mixed views over fiscal measures
• US new jobless claims rise for second week
• Travel agents predict higher demand for year-end vacations
• 2 CET campuses to help Singapore stay competitive
• Australian court bans exec for misleading market
• Tesco grows banking service with 800 new jobs
• Race, religion garner biggest public response on REACH
• New training centres will help workers compete in tougher global economy
• US to lower budget deficit estimate to US$1.58 trillion
• US dollar slides against euro, yen on risk taking
• Oil jumps after surprise fall in US crude reserves
• US stocks climb on oil rally
• Oil jumps after surprise fall in US crude reserves
• Euro firmer after strong US energy report


19 Aug 2009
• Philippines may sell assets to meet deficit target
• Asian economies outpace US and Europe on growth track
• IMF says global recovery requires US, Asia rebalancing
• HP profit falls but beats expectations
• Dollar slumps against euro after two-day rally
• Oil prices jump as equities recover
• US stocks rise on better-than-expected earnings
• Oil prices jump as equities recover


18 Aug 2009
• Global economic recovery has started, says IMF chief economist
• US wholesale prices fall 0.9% in July
• German economy boosted by ZEW survey
• Five Chinese firms on Fortune's 100 list
• Asian competitors shadow German solar industry
• Wall Street dives amid recovery worries
• US dollar, yen advance amid recovery fears
• Oil prices slump on US recovery worries


17 Aug 2009
• US extends key asset-backed securities loan facility
• New York manufacturing survey rebounds
• World stocks plunge despite Japan's recovery
• Organisations need to become more engaging to avoid employee exodus
• Singapore economy weathered worst of global crisis, say experts
• Eurozone trade surplus doubles in June
• Hong Kong used by US tax evaders
• Typhoon hits Taiwan agriculture, tourism hard
• Australia treasury chief warns of "second shockwave"


16 Aug 2009
• The Pink Recovery: Why Women Are Doing Better
• PM Lee calls on S'poreans to stay cohesive to overcome challenges
• S'pore can still grow even if world markets not expanding fast
• Singapore can't take religious, racial harmony for granted
• Gloom lingers in Central Europe's economies
• US recovery is in view, but economic struggles persist
• Japan's big businesses expect recovery by mid-2010


15 Aug 2009
• Iceland recapitalises two banks
• Malaysia 'well-positioned' to weather global crisis, says IMF
• Oil prices skid on weak US consumer confidence
• Wall Street hit by weak consumer survey
• Weak consumer confidence raises alarm on US recovery
• US industrial output rebounds, consumer prices flat


14 Aug 2009
• Oil prices rise further on demand hopes
• Businesses hope PM's speech will provide guidelines on economic outlook


13 Aug 2009
• Upbeat Fed comments spark partial US dollar recovery
• Fed comments spark Wall Street gains
• Oil joins equities rally, despite US inventory rise
• Fed holds rates near zero, sees stabilising economy


12 Aug 2009
• HKEX posts Q2 net profit of US$200m
• British unemployment rate hits 7.8%, highest since 1996
• Life insurance industry sees 38% growth in new sales in Q2
• Fed to take slow road back to normal interest rates
• Singapore property market booms despite recession
• Madoff's right-hand man pleads guilty to fraud, conspiracy
• US stocks slide again ahead of Fed rate decision
• US dollar wobbles as Fed meets; yen jumps
• Fed to stay aggressive despite recovery signs


11 Aug 2009
• Singapore economy expanded by 20.7% in Q2
• Australian business confidence at two-year high
• Canada, China to strengthen economic ties
• Bank of Japan holds super-low interest rates steady
• Wall Street lower on profit-taking ahead of Fed meeting
• US dollar gains against euro ahead of US Fed meeting
• Oil prices ease amid supply, dollar concerns


10 Aug 2009
• Reports say Lloyds bank plans to raise US$25b
• Krugman says world avoided "Great Depression 2.0"
• Japan's core machinery orders rebound 9.7% in June


09 Aug 2009
• Fed to stay supportive even with US economy healing
• Stock exchanges hit highest levels this year
• EU defends action against Intel after report leaked


08 Aug 2009
• PM Lee calls for unity to face challenges ahead
• IMF boosts loan to Pakistan by US$3.2b
• Obama says US economy saved from 'catastrophe'
• Oil prices drop as dollar rise nips rally
• Wall Street hits fresh 2009 highs on upbeat jobs data
• News Corp tests charge-for-content policy at Sunday Times
• Recovery seen as German exports pick up


07 Aug 2009
• Oil prices fall, remain above US$74 in London
• Asia's Easy-Money Policies: Fueling New Bubbles?
• Troubled US insurer AIG back in profit
• State-rescued RBS reports surge in bad debts
• Asset bubble may be forming in China
• China's New Purchasing Powerhouse: Women
• News Corp to charge for online newspapers
• US Senate votes to save 'Cash for Clunkers' programme
• US deficit climbs to US$1.3 trillion
• Fannie Mae suffers massive loss, seeks more aid
• ECB, Bank of England hold interest rates steady
• Wall Street stocks end lower ahead of key July labour data
• US dollar firms as market braces for payrolls data
• Oil prices fall after hitting US$76


06 Aug 2009
• New US jobless claims fall to 550,000 in week
• Bank of England to pump extra US$84b into economy
• Signs of stabilisation in aviation industry, says ICAO
• Auto industry finds eco-friendly initiatives boost sales
• Obama launches economic counter-attack
• China central bank to fine-tune monetary policy
• Japan sees rays of hope for economy
• India's outsourcing sector hits tough times
• Obama's trade policy faces test in Chinese tire tariffs case
• Experts doubtful about China-led recovery
• News Corp. dives into annual loss of US$3.4b
• US dollar flat despite weak economic data
• US stocks slip on weak jobs, services sector data
• Oil prices rise on weakening dollar


05 Aug 2009
• US private sector cut 371,000 jobs in July: ADP
• 'Green' initiatives, technology boost sales in auto industry
• US services sector resumes nosedive
• CAO posts 42% drop in net profit for 1H 2009 on lower fuel prices
• Market for business analytics expected to grow amid uncertain economy
• Lloyds bank posts huge loss as bad debts surge
• Report says Shanghai bourse to see foreign listings next year
• Wall Street ekes out gains in choppy session
• Euro steadies against dollar after 8-month peak
• New York oil price ease after bull run
• Deutsche Boerse says profits fall by a third


04 Aug 2009
• US consumer spending rises, incomes fall
• British bank Northern Rock's losses deepen
• UBS posts US$1.32 billion losses for Q2
• 'Cash for Clunkers' drives up US auto sales
• Euro surges against US dollar as recovery beckons
• Wall Street rally pushes S&P above 1,000 for first time since Nov 4
• Oil prices rally on outlook, weaker dollar
• BoA to pay US$33m to settle Merrill accusations
• India's foundry industry experiencing revival


03 Aug 2009
• US manufacturing nears return to growth
• Indonesia eyes 5% growth target for 2010
• Barclays says H1 profits jump almost 10% to US$3.2b
• IEA official warns of shrinking oil supplies
• Guardian group mulls closure of Observer newspaper


02 Aug 2009
• KKR plans to list Toys R Us on stock market


01 Aug 2009
• Obama says stimulus helping 'put the brakes' on recession
• Wall Street mixed on GDP report
• US dollar weakens after US GDP data
• Oil prices shoot up after US GDP data
• Ford to cut 600 jobs in Spain
• GDP figures show recession is being braked, says Obama


31 Jul 2009
• Improving US economy shows 1.0% contraction
• Sale of Optima@Tanah Merah brought forward due to queues
• Japan's MUFG first quarter profits soar 48%
• Japan's ANA flies into red in Q1
• Japan's Mizuho Financial posts Q1 loss of US$47m
• Japan's jobless rate hits six-year high of 5.4% in June
• Euro creeps higher as risk appetite picks up
• Corporate news propel US stocks to end higher
• US economy likely to contract in second quarter, says Obama
• Oil prices rebound on equity surge, weaker dollar
• Motorola rebounds, posts profit


30 Jul 2009
• ExxonMobil profit slumps 66% to US$3.95b
• Technology will feature more prominently in SGX's business in the future
• Asian economies should adopt unilateral liberalisation, widen supply chains
• China central bank to maintain credit policy
• Share prices mask uncertain India economy outlook
• Microsoft-Yahoo! deal draws mixed reviews
• Australia PM warns of long recovery, unemployment to rise
• UN agency says budget shortfall will cut food aid
• US trustee sues Madoff's wife for US$45m
• New Zealand interest rate unchanged at record low
• IMF to boost coffers for poor nations by bln
• Dollar extends gains after mixed data
• Wall Street sees modest profit taking
• Oil prices plunge on rising US reserves
• US economy shows signs of stabilising: Beige Book
• Soaring China debut for world's largest IPO in 16 months
• Obama sees 'beginning of the end' of recession
• Porsche expects pre-tax loss of up to US$7b
• German airline Lufthansa posts sharp drop in sales
• India's outsourcing sector sees export growth slide
• Oil prices slump to US$63


29 Jul 2009
• Germany consumer prices fall for first time in 22 years
• Yahoo, Microsoft in Web search partnership
• Over S$27.5b invested in Marina Bay from private and public sector
• Yahoo!, Microsoft near search deal, says WSJ
• Dollar rebounds amid renewed caution
• Sprint Nextel buying Virgin Mobile
• Wall Street momentum limits profit taking
• Oil prices retreat amid fresh caution
• Weak job market hits US consumer confidence
• Oil prices subdued


28 Jul 2009
• Manpower Minister urges employers and workers to stay flexible, positive
• Deutsche Bank's Q2 net profit up 68%
• Canada's mini-Madoff fraudster surrenders
• Geithner, Wang say cooperation key to global recovery
• Late rebound gives Wall Street modest gains
• Oil extends gains on economic optimism
• Ryanair returns to profit in first quarter
• Euro rises on buoyant German consumer confidence


27 Jul 2009
• Clinton, Geithner seek action with China on economy


26 Jul 2009
• China, India can help, not save world economy
• Airline dogfight over lucrative Pacific route


25 Jul 2009
• Australia faces long, tough road to recovery, says PM Rudd
• Microsoft down over 8% on weak fourth quarter
• Dow extends rally; Nasdaq dips on weak earnings
• Oil prices rise on brighter economic outlook
• BP drops plan to build refinery in east Canada


24 Jul 2009
• Oil steady as traders track equities
• British economy sees record contraction in Q2
• Japan's economy recovering, but risks remain
• California lawmakers prepare for key budget vote
• Euro slips against US dollar as oil prices gain
• Dow tops 9,000 as Wall Street cheers earnings, housing data
• Ford returns to profit amid debt reduction gains
• Oil prices surge on hints of US recovery


23 Jul 2009
• New US weekly jobless claims jump
• Sharpening focus on top range customers can help companies increase profits
• First Reit's Q2 DPU up 0.5% on-year
• Ascott Residences Q2 DPU drops
• Japan trade surplus logs first rise in 20 months
• EBay reports profit plunges 29%
• Wall Street's blue chips falter but Nasdaq extends rally


22 Jul 2009
• Wells Fargo's profit jumps 81% to US$3.17b
• Pfizer's Q2 earnings fall 19% to US$2.26b
• Japan should avoid deflation spiral, says BoJ official
• Anger over details of California budget crisis deal
• Yahoo! beats expectations with US$143m profits in quarter
• US dollar mixed after Bernanke comments
• Oil prices climb on positive US company results


21 Jul 2009
• Bernanke sees US upturn, seeks to keep easy credit
• Colliers says property investment activity rose in Q2
• Light manual labour for Madoff in prison
• Doha round, global slump top APEC talks
• Australian treasurer says worst may be over
• Euro vaults against US dollar on market optimism
• US stocks rally on renewed optimism, CIT rescue hopes
• Oil rides higher on improved recovery outlook


20 Jul 2009
• US leading index jumps 0.7% in June
• Singapore shares close up 1.04 %
• German producer prices plunge in June
• Germany may force state aid on banks
• Report says CIT nearing US$3b rescue deal


19 Jul 2009
• Battle to save Toyota's unionised California plant
• Indonesia bombs jolt expats, investors after years of peace
• Saudi Sabic swings back to profit in Q2


18 Jul 2009
• Inaugural investment education fair hopes to attract 20,000
• Banking results show sector healing but fragile
• Dollar sees safe-haven flows after Indonesia blasts
• Wall Street mostly higher, Dow makes five-day rally
• Oil prices rise after positive US housing data


17 Jul 2009
• Citigroup posts US$4.3b profit on one-time gain
• General Electric quarterly profits down 49%
• US housing starts, permits surge in June
• Cisco Systems lays off hundreds of workers
• Bank of America tops forecasts with US$3.2b profit
• US videogame sales down in June
• Wall Street extends rally to fourth day
• Oil prices close mixed on economic worries
• CIT on the brink after bailout talks fail


16 Jul 2009
• Singapore shares close 0.49% higher
• Mitsubishi UFJ to boost capital by US$3.9b
• US treasury refuses emergency aid to struggling lender CIT
• Wall Street surges on Intel earnings, Fed outlook
• Fed sees rebound in second half of 2009


15 Jul 2009
• US industrial production down 0.4% in June
• APEC trade ministers to discuss financial crisis recovery
• Bank of Japan holds rates, extends emergency steps
• European fine sends Intel into the red
• US dollar edges higher on mixed economic data
• Wall Street wobbles higher, helped by Goldman Sachs
• US retail sales rise 0.6% in June
• Oil prices mixed as demand worries persist
• Thailand increasing profile of local products for export market


14 Jul 2009
• Goldman Sachs posts US$3.44b profit
• Strong biomedical sector pulls S'pore out of recession
• NTUC says slowdown in GDP contraction doesn't mean recovery in sight
• Singapore shares close up 1.94%
• Strong growth suggests Singapore emerging from recession
• Madoff bound for medium-security prison
• Oil prices slip in murk of recovery worries
• Dollar steady ahead of earnings, economic reports
• Financials lead big Wall Street rally
• US budget deficit reaches more than one trillion dollars
• Dollar dips before data, earnings
• Oil prices drop under US$59
• US$560b plan to pump African solar power to Europe


13 Jul 2009
• Economists see good growth in Asia going into second half of 2009
• Economists expect Singapore's economy to grow by 15-23% in Q2
• China construction giant set for massive IPO
• Slow stimulus spending brings out complaints


12 Jul 2009
• Number of applications for financial assistance stabilises in Q2
• Summer bonuses plunge record 16.6% in Japan
• White House economic advisor says worst yet to come


11 Jul 2009
• French lawmakers debate contentious Sunday trading bill
• Wall Street waffles on murky economic outlook
• Oil falls below US$60 in New York


10 Jul 2009
• Dollar's dominance under fire at G8 summit
• US trade gap shrinks to nine-year low
• Drop in casino earnings around the globe unlikely to hit S'pore's IRs
• More unionised firms re-employing older workers: NTUC
• IEA sees dramatic turnaround in global economic growth in 2010
• SKorea's central bank improves outlook on economy
• Wall Street ekes out gains amid recovery worries
• Oil prices creep up after sliding below US$60
• Sprint hands over network operations to Ericsson


09 Jul 2009
• US initial jobless claims fall to six-month low
• India's economic reforms present many opportunities for regional investors
• Markets welcome Yudhoyono "landslide" in Indonesia vote
• Australian jobless rate edges up to 5.8% in June
• US selects 9 firms for 'toxic asset' plan
• Wall Street mixed in hesitant trade
• G8 rifts emerge as economic danger signs spied
• German industrial output leaps higher


08 Jul 2009
• IMF hikes 2010 growth forecast to 2.5%
• Japanese bankruptcies top 8,000 in first half
• OPEC cuts forecasts for global oil demand
• Prices of HDB resale market stable for now
• Hong Kong bankers guilty plea on insider trading
• S'pore businesses urged to step up on branding efforts during recession
• Global equities slip on poor economic outlook
• Japan machinery orders fall to record low in May
• US dollar mixed as market girds for G8
• Economic, earnings jitters drag down US stocks
• Oil prices slump under US$63
• US may need a second stimulus, says Obama adviser


07 Jul 2009
• Global IPO activity shows uplift in Q2 2009 with 76 IPOs
• Indian media offers cautious budget reaction
• A brand new slate of NMPs in the House
• Wall Street hesitant amid conflicting data
• Oil prices slide on demand worries


06 Jul 2009
• Hong Kong govt says economy likely to improve in Q2
• CBRE says fall in office rents eases in Q2
• Ernst & Young says most financial services companies won't see growth until H1 2010
• Lanxess to implement groundbreaking technology for Butyl rubber plant in S'pore
• G8 surveys financial crisis aftershocks


05 Jul 2009
• Taiwan benefits from China's economic stimulus
• Sarkozy pries open France's door to Sunday shopping
• Standard and Poor's maintains Philippines' ratings


04 Jul 2009
• BT offers staff a year at home for pay cut
• New bubbles rising in China property market


03 Jul 2009
• Asian markets mixed after grim US jobs data
• Singapore shares close 0.91% lower
• Asia tested as music industry seeks to boost sales
• Obama sure of rebound despite job loss figures
• Wall Street slumps on weak job numbers
• US dollar gains as US jobs report rattles markets
• Oil prices slide on weak US jobs report


02 Jul 2009
• US loses 467,000 jobs, unemployment at 9.5%
• ECB keeps interest rate steady, downplays deflation risk
• Singapore stocks poised for spectacular rebound
• Singapore shares down 1.35%
• ADB says Asia will be first to rise out of global recession
• Australia records biggest trade deficit in a year
• Wall Street gains as third quarter opens


01 Jul 2009
• US private sector cuts 473,000 jobs in June
• 90% of investors polled optimistic about market opportunities despite downturn
• MasterCard survey shows Singapore consumers plan to save more
• Marks and Spencer's sales rise in first quarter
• MM Lee speaks of need to restructure airport operations
• Japanese banks Shinsei, Aozora announce plan to merge
• ECB rate held despite deflation danger, say analysts
• Japanese business confidence improves for first time in 2.5 years
• Market jitters send investors rushing to dollar
• Wall Street sinks along with consumer confidence
• British bank Lloyds slashes another 2,100 jobs
• Oil prices slide on sagging US consumer confidence
• UK economy shrinks fastest since 1958


30 Jun 2009
• US consumer confidence sinks
• Fraser Commercial Trust to raise S$213.9m through rights issue
• Mobile broadband speeds expected to go up with LTE launch
• STI exceeds analysts' expectations in first half of 2009
• Hong Kong equities see strong first half performance
• Is a Trade War with China Brewing?
• Recession woes prompt rise in CIA applications
• Malaysia liberalises economy as recession looms
• Japan's Elpida set for US$1.7b rescue
• Japan's May unemployment hits over 5-year high af 5.2%
• US stocks end higher on economic optimism
• Oil leaps on Nigerian tensions, China demand


29 Jun 2009
• Wall Street swindler Madoff jailed for 150 years
• Prices of new private homes could rise by 5-10% in 2H 2009: analysts
• Madoff's victims speak ahead of sentencing
• New Zealand posts fourth straight trade surplus


28 Jun 2009
• Hong Kong yet to emerge from financial crisis
• Eurozone rates on hold, say analysts
• Ryanair to order up to 300 new planes by year-end


27 Jun 2009
• Prosecutors ask for 150 years in jail for Madoff
• Japan's Elpida reportedly to receive US$2.1b in aid
• US stocks mixed in profit-taking after rally
• Taiwan's economy contraction slows in May
• Spain announces 9-billion-euro banking fund


26 Jun 2009
• Oil prices hit reverse as Wall Street slips
• Swiss bank UBS seeks fresh cash
• US consumer spending rises as incomes surge
• MOF releases list of Economic Strategies Committee members
• GDP revision fuels boost onm Wall Street
• Dollar mixed as markets mull Fed
• British Airways staff agree to work for free
• Fed acted 'with integrity' on Merrill-BofA deal


25 Jun 2009
• 17,000 in Singapore out of millionaire club due to financial crisis
• US economy shrank at 5.5% in 1st quarter
• Airlines revenues sink as H1N1 flu adds to woes
• Analysts see increased activity in investment sales market in Q2
• Master swindler Madoff to be sentenced on Monday
• South Korea says economic outlook less gloomy
• Japan's Shinsei, Aozora say in merger talks
• Oil below US$69 in Asia as US dollar strengthens
• Oil prices dip as dollar strengthens
• UN debate financial crisis with eye on developing world


24 Jun 2009
• OECD says recession near low-point
• European house prices reel from recession
• Orders for US durable goods surge in May
• Fed seeks to steer economy amid signs of recovery
• Dollar gains on yen in Asia with eyes on Fed
• US stocks close mixed amid Fed meeting
• US dollar wobbles as Fed meeting opens
• Oil prices rebound amid dollar fall, Iranian crisis
• Ikea cuts 5,000 jobs due to economic crisis


23 Jun 2009
• Federal Reserve to provide clues on US recovery
• Asian shares slump on global recovery fears, profit-taking
• Philippines says budget deficit soars 556.2% on-year
• US draws line with China on climate technology
• Madoff feeder fund charged with fraud
• US dollar mostly firm; euro hit by budget woes
• Japan's newest airport needs over 1m passengers every year


22 Jun 2009
• Apple's Jobs makes first statement since January leave
• Gold glitters amid global recession
• Thai PM says country's economy should be on recovery track by year-end
• Thai PM says economy to turn positive this year


21 Jun 2009
• Singapore's "Father of Counselling" Anthony Yeo dies
• Japan's key Tankan survey to post big leap
• Fed to stamp out idea of early rate hike


20 Jun 2009
• World's hungry top one billion, says UN food agency
• Vietnam legislature lowers growth target
• Prosecutors want delay in Madoff restitution decision
• Apple CEO gets liver transplant
• Taiwan's income gap at record high
• Moves away from safe havens hit dollar
• US stocks end mixed, surrender early gains
• Airbus says Paris Show eclipses expectations
• NYSE Euronext to buy 20% stake in Qatar bourse
• Sony vows comeback after posting dismal loss


19 Jun 2009
• Central Europe leaders in talks on global crisis
• Pay cuts for SIA management, CEO
• Sephora to open Asia's largest store in ION mall
• China ends nine-month IPO ban
• Wall Street mainly higher after positive data
• Oil prices drift higher in wary market


18 Jun 2009
• Key US economic index surges for second month
• Survey shows business sentiment up, more expats moving to S'pore
• Experts expect number of marriages to go up during economic downturn
• US initial jobless claims rise, after four-week fall
• Survey shows Australian business confidence soars
• Schwarzenegger vows to veto California tax boost
• US dollar slides after weak US inflation data
• FedEx reports higher quarterly loss


17 Jun 2009
• US consumer prices rise 0.1% in May
• Aviation companies optimistic that industry may be poised for take off next year
• British unemployment rate climbs to 7.2%
• China launches war on graft in boom city
• Wall Street stumbles for second straight day
• Michelin to slash more than 1,000 jobs in France


16 Jun 2009
• Malaysia aiming to boost liquidity in its stock market
• US wholesale prices rise for second month
• US industrial output drops sharply in May
• HK's unemployment rate stays at four-year high of 5.3% in Q1
• Hong Kong's ministers to take pay cut
• IDA investing S$20m to help IT grads and professionals
• Oil prices below US$70 in Asian trade
• Madoff victims spew avalanche of insults
• US dollar jumps on European financial concerns, Russian backing
• Time to 'rebrand' the civil service?
• Wall Street dives on recovery worries, profit-taking
• Boeing, Airbus lift gloom at Paris Air Show


15 Jun 2009
• IMF projects 'solid' US recovery in mid-2010
• Sluggish demand, fluctuating exchange rates two top barriers in regional trade
• Eurozone sheds record 1.2 million jobs
• JAL to cut flights in Asia on slow recovery
• Dismal economy, Air France crash over Paris show
• Detroit summit seeks new economic vision
• British businesses say no economic growth until 2010
• Airbus warns of possible big drop in orders this year
• Paris Air Show opens under a cloud


14 Jun 2009
• PC Show 2009 attracts 1.13 million visitors
• Turnout disappoints in French crisis protests


13 Jun 2009
• Shaky recovery hopes dominate G8 finance talks
• Wall Street mixed after rudderless session


12 Jun 2009
• Bank worries, shaky recovery cloud G8 finance talks
• Shipping trusts in spotlight during recent rally
• Developing economies to find it harder to recover from current crisis: UNDP
• Australian govt furious over bank's rate hike
• Singapore shares close down 0.20%
• World awaits recovery as G8 finance chiefs meet
• British Finance Minister urges nations to clean up banks
• US dollar weak on growing risk appetite
• Wall Street gains on retail, jobless reports
• Oil prices surge after IEA report shows stirring demand


11 Jun 2009
• US initial jobless claims fall for fourth week
• US retail sales up 0.5% in May
• Some Asia Pacific countries may risk losing out on aid funds
• Thousands show up at opening of PC Show 2009
• China ready to resume IPOs after de facto freeze
• SKorea freezes key interest rate at 2%, says downturn is over
• Data shows Japan's economy shrank less than thought in Q1
• South Korean-led consortium to buy AIG HQ in New York
• Nikkei tops 10,000 for first time since October
• US dollar up against euro, yen on trade concerns
• Wall Street hit by rising commodities, bond yields
• Few signs of economic recovery, says Fed Beige Book


10 Jun 2009
• Commodities prices may surge due to green movement gaining momentum
• US trade deficit widens in April
• Lufthansa boss lashes out at oil 'speculators'
• Britain explores sale of Northern Rock
• Most S'pore companies planning radical business model changes: survey
• Oil prices breach US$71 in Asian trade
• S'pore among top 10 most expensive locations in Asia: survey
• Japan's May wholesale prices drop most in 22 years
• US dollar down versus euro on rate fears
• Wall Street gains capped by bond fears
• Oil price closes above US$70


09 Jun 2009
• German retail giant goes bust, 43,000 jobs at risk
• Pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline eyeing growth opportunities in Asian markets
• Bread and butter issues top concerns in feedback to REACH
• German retail giant Arcandor files for bankruptcy
• China says Nasdaq-style board only for experienced traders
• China airs fears on US debt, dollar
• US dollar keeps momentum from jobs data
• Oil prices slip amid dollar bounce
• Faster banking sector 'cleansing' needed, says IMF head
• Obama speeds up stimulus spending


08 Jun 2009
• Top economies signal recession may be easing
• Global airlines to lose US$9b in 2009, says IATA


07 Jun 2009
• Average income of low-wage workers up by 9% over past two years
• Japanese automakers race ahead with green cars
• Thai PM says loan will create up to two million jobs
• Saudis to create bond market


06 Jun 2009
• Cirque du Soleil prepares for new Macau special
• US appeals court clears way for Chrysler's exit from bankruptcy
• Late fade leaves Wall Street mixed after jobs data
• Oil prices fall after spike above US$70


05 Jun 2009
• Japan's electronic giant Sharp sees hopes in China
• Revised growth figures confirm SKorea avoided recession
• Wall Street hesitates, ends higher
• Oil prices near US$70
• Intel buying Wind River Systems for US$884m
• Malaysia's exports plunge 26.3% in April


04 Jun 2009
• ECB, BoE hold record low rates, analysts eye bonds
• New US jobless claims dip for third week
• IATA chief says outlook bleak for airline industry
• ADB lends Indonesia one billion dollars
• Australia economic growth appears stronger
• US stocks drift lower in profit-taking
• US dollar rebounds from lows after eurozone data


03 Jun 2009
• US private sector sheds 532,000 jobs in May
• US services index posts best reading in seven months
• Bernanke says US needs to address deficits
• Singapore sees sharpest drop in office occupany costs: global survey
• Australia dodges recession after surprise growth
• Half of SMEs believe global economy will rebound in 2010
• Australia economy posts surprise growth, avoids recession
• US shares edge higher on home, auto sales data
• US dollar hit by Russia comments, improved outlook


02 Jun 2009
• China's Hu gives Geithner vote of confidence
• Recession far from bottoming out, says PM Lee
• US dollar ends flat against euro after sharp fall
• Strong rally lifts Wall Street as economic hopes rise
• Oil soars above US$68 to seven-month high


01 Jun 2009
• US factory sector sees positive signs
• US consumer spending continues to fall
• GM, Citi make way for Cisco, Travelers in Dow
• US judge approves sale of Chrysler to Fiat
• 8,000 workers to be trained as 32 hotels sign up for SPUR
• Golf: Lexus Cup falls victim to economic crisis
• Japanese auto sales fall in May
• GM to lose prestigious spot on Dow


30 May 2009
• Wall Street faces data barrage, GM bankruptcy in coming week
• US Treasury reaches out to China
• US court likely to rule Monday on Chrysler-Fiat
• Dollar sinks to 2009 low against euro
• Improved outlook pushes oil above US$66
• Wall Street caps positive week on upbeat note
• Ireland to inject 4 billion euros into Anglo Irish Bank
• GM tweaks rescue plan as Chrysler back in court


29 May 2009
• Eurozone inflation hits zero
• US economy shrank revised 5.7% in first quarter
• Singapore shares close up 1.57%
• Dell quarterly net profit down 63% to US$290m
• Chrysler needs Fiat deal to survive, says CEO
• Future of newspapers is digital, says News Corp. chairman
• Japan's April factory output jumps, but unemployment rises, CPI down
• Oil prices breach US$65
• Wall Street rises as bond market tensions ease
• Geithner to reassure China on investment
• German unemployment rate falls to 8.2%
• Chrysler rescue bid enters second day in court


28 May 2009
• Malaysian economy to contract by 4-5% in 2009
• US new home sales edge higher in April
• Oil price soars to six-month highs
• New US jobless claims fall in past week
• OPEC holds output steady, sees economic recovery
• Italian industrial confidence continues rise
• Philippines teetering into recession
• New Zealand cancels tax cuts in new budget
• Court weighs Chrysler rescue, GM bankruptcy looms
• US stocks slide on GM bankruptcy, debt concerns
• US banks swing into profit, but bad loans mount
• Euro falls against dollar on economic data


27 May 2009
• Oil price hits six-month peak on eve of OPEC meet
• Bank of America closes in on Fed capital target
• Downturn an opportunity for China, S'pore to invest in its people: MM Lee
• OCBC analysts say recovery in sight for Singapore by year-end
• Malaysia heads for recession after 6.2% Q1 contraction
• H1N1 flu not likely to have major impact on Singapore's economy
• Survey shows US recession to end in second half
• Japan posts trade surplus as export slump eases
• Medvedev reaches out to Russia's struggling businesses
• Oil prices hit new six month high
• Surge in US consumer confidence lifts stocks
• Santander to pay US$235m to settle Madoff claims
• Oil prices hold close to US$60


26 May 2009
• US consumer confidence leaps to 8-month high
• Virgin Atlantic says annual profits almost double
• NZ posts biggest April trade surplus since 2001


25 May 2009
• Porsche fights off bankruptcy talk
• Brazil seeking Asian investors to develop its ports sector
• S'pore manufacturing outlook bleak, despite what some see as green shoots
• S$660m from SPC sale can provide strong financial buffer for Keppel
• Oil projects expected to decline by 25% on year in 2009
• Singapore shares close 0.99% higher
• BoJ chief sees 'mild recovery' for Japan
• China to resume IPOs as early as next month: govt
• Asian shares mostly higher but lack momentum


24 May 2009
• World Bank chief warns about economic crisis
• Plunge in Trade Is a Boon for Singapore Ship Suppliers
• Three NGOs form coalition called Solidarity for Migrant Workers
• US, China set to grapple with currency, trade concerns
• Californians face up to grim future as deficit spirals


23 May 2009
• Strong defence gives SAF confidence to build better future during difficult times
• Wall Street stocks slip in volatile pre-holiday trade


22 May 2009
• British economy at weakest for 30 years
• Bank of Japan sees recession easing, holds rates
• US Treasury injects another US$7.5b into GMAC
• Currency markets shaken by downgrade fears
• US stocks slump on recovery worries
• Oil prices fall after spike above US$62
• Key US economic index up first time in 7 months


21 May 2009
• US new jobless claims dip to 631,000
• Tiger Airways report 25% increase in revenue for financial year 2008/2009
• Asian markets fall on US forecast, profit-taking
• Outlook on UK economy downgraded to 'negative'
• Singapore keeps 2009 GDP outlook at -6% and -9%
• Wall Street stocks wilt on economic worries
• Euro hits four-month high against US dollar
• Oil prices in New York breach US$62
• Fed sees tentative signs of economic improvement


20 May 2009
• Morgan Stanley warns MAS redemption event could occur soon with Pinnacle Notes 1
• More S'poreans turning to government for assistance
• US stocks mostly lower on housing concerns
• US dollar weaker on sharper risk appetite
• Marks & Spencer profits slump, dividends slashed
• Oil prices hit US$60 in New York


19 May 2009
• US home building starts, permits hit record lows
• Recession brings business to Cambridge Institute
• MOM focuses attention on developing globally competitive workforce
• Survey shows that beverage prices remain little changed between Feb and Apr
• Tokyo stocks up 3% in early trade
• Euro rises as investor optimism gains
• US stocks soar on upbeat earnings
• Oil price hits US$59 on Nigeria unrest
• US economic recovery will be 'bumpy', says Geithner


18 May 2009
• Equity markets appear to be anticipating an economic recovery, says Blackrock
• Oil prices gain ground on Nigeria unrest
• Pharmaceutical firms explore unconventional collaborations
• Indian markets applaud Congress win with share surge
• Australian PM blames poll slump on tough budget


17 May 2009
• SEC lawyers probed for insider trading


16 May 2009
• Job losses as GM, Chrysler close dealerships
• Oil prices fall sharply on economic concerns
• Drop on Wall Street caps week of consolidation
• 40,000 march in Brussels to defend jobs
• Regulators urge Bank of America board overhaul


15 May 2009
• Sumitomo Mitsui posts US$3.9b loss
• Recession storms across Europe
• Nominations for entrepreneur of the year award open till end June
• Singapore shares close 0.83% higher
• Taiwan sees revival in employment market
• Japan's machinery orders down 1.3% in March
• Tough two-and-a-half years as an MP, says Mdm Halimah
• Dollar mostly lower as traders cue on Wall Street
• Wall Street looks past weak data, pushes higher
• Deflation risks still persist despite growing injection of govt funds


14 May 2009
• JTC Corporation allows operator tender for rock cavern project to lapse
• Oil demand 'deeply depressed', says IEA
• US jobless claims rise to 637,000
• Manufacturers see new orders coming but face challenges
• Olam International posts 56% rise in Q3 net profit to S$87m
• BT axes up to 15,000 more jobs after losses
• S'pore's April container throughput falls 18% on-year to 2.09m boxes
• Singapore shares close 2.89% lower
• Oil prices slide in Asian trade
• US lawmakers target China's currency policy
• US proposes new regulations on derivatives
• US dollar firms against euro on dashed recovery hopes
• Weak retail data sends US stocks tumbling
• Oil prices sink on worries about US growth, demand


13 May 2009
• US weighs bank pay overhaul
• US retail sales fall in April
• Naval spending still going strong despite global financial crisis
• US foreclosures hit record high in April for second month
• Japan's current account surplus in March down 48.8% to US$15.3b
• IMF says corporate woes rise as Asia reels from crisis
• PC software piracy rate in Singapore dips
• Wall Street sputters as traders assess gains
• Oil prices hit six-month high on weak dollar


12 May 2009
• Asian firms shift focus from cost-cutting to preparations for recovery
• Australia unveils record US$44.1b budget deficit
• Positive hiring outlook for private banking despite global financial crisis
• Global economy at turning point, say central bankers
• Wall Street pulls back after heady gains
• US dollar firms against euro
• Oil prices drop on profit-taking after rallies
• Singapore's investment in tourism industry helps keep economy ahead


11 May 2009
• Obama deficit forecasts rise by nearly US$90b
• NTUC and its 12 social enterprises offer 1,200 jobs at fair
• The storm isn't over yet, says labour chief
• Japan's MUFG to get Morgan Stanley shares
• US dollar rebounds in Asia as traders eye recovery
• Economic crisis heightens Africa's conflict tensions
• Recession threatens Mideast oil exporters, says IMF


10 May 2009
• Patient satisfaction with public hospital services dips


09 May 2009
• Obama urges passage of credit card reform
• US shares rally on positive bank tests, jobs data
• Oil prices boosted by jobs data


08 May 2009
• Stress tests lift uncertainty over US banks
• US unemployment hits 8.9%, job losses moderate
• Recent rally in global markets not a bull run yet, says Franklin Templeton
• Oil prices rise above US$57 in London trade
• RBS reports 857 million pounds net loss
• AIG close to selling Tokyo building
• Japan's Toshiba announces its biggest annual loss
• Toyota posts first annual loss of US$4.4b
• Australia's central bank slashes growth forecast
• Tanglin Club members call to scrap 'unfair' limits on S'poreans
• Harmonious ties among tripartite partners key to tackling recession
• Bond jitters hammer Wall Street ahead of bank tests
• Oil prices bounce above US$58 per barrel
• US jobless benefit claims dip


07 May 2009
• Wall Street Journal to launch Japanese website
• Eurozone interest rate cut to record low
• RHB Bank launches Islamic banking unit in Singapore
• Parkway Life REIT achieves 17% rise in Q1 DPU of 1.89 cents
• Singapore shares close up 2.87%
• Tokyo stocks surge 4.55% to six-month high
• Swiss Re back to profitability in first quarter
• Nintendo bucks economic downturn with record profits
• Tokyo shares soar 4.5% by midday
• Hitachi hikes annual net loss forecast to US$8b
• New Zealand's jobless rate hits six-year high of 5%
• News Corp. posts flat quarterly net profit of US$2.7b
• More insurance schemes to help S'poreans cope with downturn
• Wall Street shakes off stress tests, extends gains
• Oil price jumps above US$56, first time in 2009
• BNP Paribas bank surprises with profits


06 May 2009
• Merrill Lynch says Singapore in midst of W-shaped recovery
• IMF sees "long, severe recession" for Asia
• Bank of America needs extra US$33.9 billion
• Eurozone set for one last rate cut
• Bank of England set to hold rates at record-low 0.5%
• NY Times raises prices
• Wall Street slips amid banking jitters
• US dollar climbs on Fed chief remarks, fresh services data
• Increased demand for Internet among rural dwellers in China


05 May 2009
• US economy could rebound in 2009, says Fed chief
• Pere Ocean looking to expanding into Australia, China
• Singapore shares close up 2.25%
• US banks may need more funds
• Wall Street rallies on recovery hopes
• Obama cracks down on tax havens, outsourcing companies
• JPMorgan says no need for additional capital


04 May 2009
• ADB sees 'mild recovery' next year as markets soar
• AIG close to selling building to Japanese company
• Australia's ANZ Bank looking at buying Asian assets


03 May 2009
• Australian treasurer warns of "unpopular" budget
• Markets expect more bailouts after bank stress tests
• Swine flu could worsen global recession, say analysts


02 May 2009
• Citigroup may need US$10b more in new capital
• US stocks drift up amid data, bank jitters
• Japan sees jobless surge, renewed deflation
• US to reveal 'stress test' results on banks May 7
• Indian exports dive 33% in March
• Asian Development Bank set for Bali meeting
• Malaysian jobseekers see worsening job market


01 May 2009
• US manufacturing sector's contraction moderates further
• Employers welcome government's move to expand SPUR
• SMFG to buy chunk of Citigroup in Japan
• Madoff investment company auctioned for US$25.5m
• Japanese unemployment hits four year high of 4.8%
• US House votes credit card curbs
• Japanese consumer prices suffer first fall in 18 months
• US dollar firms against euro on US consumer pullback
• US stocks end mixed as Chrysler files for bankruptcy
• Oil prices mixed on murky economic signals


30 Apr 2009
• Analysts say extent of swine flu impact on STI unclear
• Recession hits German labour market
• Singapore shares jump 3.82%
• CCT to turn ground floor space at Market Street property into food court
• Phone maker Ericsson says profits down by 30%
• BASF posts weak earnings, warns 2009 will be tough
• Taiwan to allow Chinese investments in stock market
• New Zealand cuts interest rates to record low of 2.5%
• Obama "hopeful" Chrysler, GM can be stronger than ever
• Japan's factory output up for first time in six months
• Singapore shares up 2.19% in early trade
• Chrysler could be forced into bankruptcy
• Wall Street surges, sees seeds of recovery in GDP
• US dollar pares losses after Fed statement
• Oil prices climb on recovery hopes
• Time Warner's profit down, expects to spin off AOL


29 Apr 2009
• US recession shifts to business as GDP falls 6.1% in Q1
• Private sector lending growth down to 3.2% in March
• China prepared to allow foreign bonds, shares
• US economy slid at 6.1% pace in first quarter
• Tripartite Upturn Strategy teams formed to help companies tackle downturn
• Swine flu adds new dimension of risk to Singapore's economic growth
• Fed Reserve expected to keep easy credit flowing for weak economy
• Irish economy facing record downturn, says think-tank


28 Apr 2009
• Fed Reserve likely to maintain credit push
• US consumer confidence rises in April
• Allianz, AmEx sell half of stakes in China's ICBC
• MM Lee says S'pore not taking any chances in dealing with swine flu
• Swine flu continues to weigh on Asian shares
• Private education sector sees growing demand amid economic downturn
• China trade chief says US protectionism growing
• GM, Chrysler in moves to avert bankruptcy
• Wall Street dips as swine flu prompts caution
• Oil prices slide on swine flu fears


27 Apr 2009
• Economic revival dominates Obama's first 100 days
• Tight credit market slows momentum to develop green projects
• Cheung Kong Holdings looking to invest in Singapore's property market
• Good customer service helps companies stand out in times of recession
• Swine flu spreads economic shivers
• Companies should pay more attention to work-life balance in downturn
• NTUC Fairprice donates another S$3.18m to U Care fund
• Tripartite partners must stay united to help manage downturn
• Stock markets dive on swine flu fears
• Shares of anti-flu pharma firm soars on Australian stock market
• Japan says economy to shrink 3.3% in fiscal year 2009


26 Apr 2009
• Fed to stay aggressive, but prepare for recovery
• Spanish clothes price war fuels deflation fears
• EU plans ambitious financial sector reform


25 Apr 2009
• IMF, World Bank meet as signs of recovery seen
• Oil prices rebound on weak dollar, strong equities
• Dollar hit as improved sentiment curbs safety trade
• Wall Street gets spark from Ford, economic data
• Report shows crisis traps more in poverty, hunger


24 Apr 2009
• Euro climbs as German business confidence recovers
• Oil prices rebound on weak dollar, strong equities
• Singapore should continue to lure top companies, talents
• Japan's Nomura posts record US$7.3b annual loss
• Spanish unemployment soars past 17%
• JAL, ANA say may scrap fuel surcharges
• US reportedly seeking Chrysler's bankruptcy plan
• Singapore shares close 0.38% lower
• British car output plunges 51% in March
• Obama vows end to abusive credit card practices
• Hynix reports sixth straight quarterly loss
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• US Federal Reserve denies pressuring Bank of America
• SKorea avoids recession with 0.1% economic growth in Q1
• Amazon net profit up, Kindle sales praised
• Japan central banker says US must fix system
• American Express to cut costs further after profit drop
• Oil prices stage modest gains on weaker dollar
• Dollar hit by weak housing, jobless data
• Sweet Apple results ease Wall Street angst
• US pressured Bank of America to buy Merrill, according to probe


23 Apr 2009
• US home sales drop 3% in March
• KDDI falls into loss in Q4 as handset sales slump
• iPhone helps AT&T beat expectations
• Japan's Nomura to log US$7.1 b net loss
• Genetic research: Time for a rethink?
• eBay net profit down 22%
• Dollar hit by angst on banking system 'stress tests'
• Oil mixed as markets mull inventories, outlook
• Wall Street stumbles as bank fears resurface
• Britain hits top earners with 50% income tax
• Taiwan unemployment hits record 5.81%
• Singapore named best seaport in Asia for 21st time


22 Apr 2009
• Britain expects surprise return to growth in 2009
• Morgan Stanley swings to Q1 loss of US$177m
• Barclays Wealth sees increasing chance of economic recovery by year-end
• Keppel Land registers 38.8% on-year drop in Q1 earnings
• IMF forecasts eurozone economy to contract 4.2%
• IMF says global economy to contract 1.3% in 2009
• IMF sees no US growth through 2010
• Top executive at US mortgage giant possibly killed himself
• Asian markets down as dealers await corporate results
• Singapore shares close 2.32% lower
• Japan to inject funds into ailing companies
• Analysts say hopes of a quick turnaround in property market fizzling out
• Japan logs first annual trade deficit since 1980 as exports dive
• New York Times Co. posts US$5m loss
• Banks help Wall Street rebound from bruising session
• Oil prices mixed ahead of US reserves data
• Germany mulls plan for 'bad banks'


21 Apr 2009
• IMF says global financial crisis to cost US$4 trillion
• Asian stocks fall on banking fears
• Singapore not preparing for 'green shoots' recovery
• Asian stocks slide on bank worries
• Australia likely in recession, says central bank chief
• Robust profits mask problems in bank sector
• Japanese stocks down 3.06% in morning trade
• Colombia seeks US$10.4b credit line, says IMF
• US dollar, yen gain as traders seek safety from financial crisis
• Software giant Oracle buys Java whiz Sun
• Oil prices dive as economic fears mount


20 Apr 2009
• Bank of America profits roar, on back of Merrill Lynch
• Customer satisfaction falls in S'pore; still lacking in after sales service
• China's sovereign wealth fund may invest in Europe
• Businesses see US economy's decline easing
• Worst over for Britain but no growth until 2010, says forecast
• Singapore shares kick off the week negative
• Global agreement near to tackle food speculators


19 Apr 2009
• Obama planning crack down on credit card abuses
• Concerns of fresh graduates dominate dialogue with Manpower Minister


18 Apr 2009
• Tour package prices down by 15% with more economy offers
• Labour Movement U Care fund crosses S$10m mark
• Eurozone interest rates won't go down to zero, says ECB chief
• Oil prices post small gains on positive US earnings
• Dollar buoyed by strong US results, eurozone fears
• Oil prices stage slight rebound


17 Apr 2009
• A-REIT posts 12.6% increase in distributable income
• Analysts say plans for ASEAN integration have suffered a setback
• Sony Ericsson to cut 2,000 jobs after losses
• UK economist says worst of recession may be over
• Google profit up but revenue drops for first time
• Singapore shares up 1.59% in morning trade
• Big US mall operator files for bankruptcy
• Google profit up but first quarterly revenue drop
• Wall Street gains on JPMorgan profits, jobless claims data
• Oil prices rise in tandem with Wall Street
• Retrenched Thai workers struggle to make ends meet
• US sees surprise drop in weekly jobless claims
• IMF sees 'sluggish' recovery from global recession


16 Apr 2009
• JPMorgan announces Q1 profit of US$2.1b
• Brazil's booming oil & gas sector attracts Singapore firms
• Slump delays new Canon plant for a second time
• China not manipulating undervalued currency, says US
• Japanese firms in talks on microchip merger
• Singapore shares 2.08% higher in morning trade
• US stocks stage late rally despite weak data
• Oil prices slip as US crude stocks strike 18-year high
• US economy remains weak, says Fed Beige Book


15 Apr 2009
• US industrial output falls to 10-year low
• Neptune Orient Lines to up cost-saving measures
• Asian markets mixed as Wall Street casts shadow
• Venture to help US newspapers make money on Web
• Yahoo! preparing new round of layoffs
• February retail sales down 5.7% on-year despite bounce in car sales
• Australia's economic activity lowest since 1982
• Singapore shares slip 2.06% in early trade
• Intel CEO says PC sales "bottomed out"
• A night in Singapore for just US$1
• US dollar gains on safe-haven status after weak data
• Oil prices fall on US retail sector, demand concerns
• 'Glimmers of hope' for US economy, says Obama


14 Apr 2009
• Fed chief says US recession easing, financial stability needed
• Han's Cafe & Cake House plans expansion despite downturn
• Asian firms urged to diversify away from bank loans to lower funding risk
• Japan's Sumitomo Metal eyes India venture, says report
• GM bankruptcy unlikely to be swift or simple
• Is the choke-hold on the global economy easing?
• Michelin to shut US factory, cutting 1,000 jobs
• Euro leaps ahead of US banking results flurry
• US stocks mixed on profit-taking
• Goldman Sachs posts US$1.81b profit for first quarter
• Oil prices slip after IEA downgrades global demand
• S&P upgrades Ford credit ratings after debt restructuring


13 Apr 2009
• General Motors stock skids on bankruptcy reports
• Asian markets up as dealers remain confident
• Singapore Press Holdings says Q2 profit fell 12.6%
• Market confident in strength of DBS management in wake of CEO's passing
• Singapore shares close 2.64% higher
• Govt won't intervene as loans still available to property developers
• US dollar moves narrowly amid holiday lull
• China eyes new stimulus to boost spending


11 Apr 2009
• IMF, Turkey to meet soon over loan deal
• US budget deficit hits nearly US$1 trillion
• Japan PM launches stimulus with eye on election
• Observers expect greater presence by China as world deals with recession
• Asian leaders hope to finalise crisis fund by May


10 Apr 2009
• Mounting pressure on governments to support local economy, but protectionism unlikely
• Taiwan passes US$4.41b stimulus plan
• General Motors eyes possible bankruptcy, says report
• US trade deficit plunge may ease economic slide
• South Korean economy to shrink 2.4% this year
• US stocks jump on Wells Fargo's record profit outlook
• Wells Fargo sees 'record' US$3b profit in Q1
• Oil prices soar on Wall Street equities rally
• Bank of England holds rates, promises more cash
• India's ship breaking industry thrives during recession
• ASEAN agrees on contributions to emergency fund


09 Apr 2009
• US trade deficit hits surprise nine-year low
• Aso pledges two million new jobs in three years
• World stocks win back ground before Easter break
• Australian jobless rate hits 5.7% in March
• Japan's ruling party approve US$154b stimulus plan
• De Beers prepares for turnover to halve
• Japan's machinery orders up 1.4% on-month in Feb
• Euro, US dollar steady as investors pause ahead of holidays
• Microsoft ordered to pay US$388m to Uniloc in patent case
• US stocks break two-day losing streak
• Oil prices recover slightly after US energy report
• US economy to expand 'slowly' next year, says Fed minutes
• Worldwide semiconductor revenue falls 5.4% in 2008
• SingTel wins top spot in recent Governance and Transparency Index


08 Apr 2009
• Global activity for IPOs likely to recover in 2-3 years
• World stock markets slide further
• Singapore shares close 1.02% lower
• Report says Japan eyeing new stimulus spending of US$150b
• Japan's Sharp sees deeper net loss
• Australian consumer confidence surges
• Asia stock markets down after Wall St tumble
• Oil prices dive in Asian trade
• Japan's current account surplus plunges in February
• US dollar and yen gain on market routs, eurozone recession
• US aluminium giant Alcoa suffers US$497m loss
• Oil prices sink again on worries about demand
• US consumer credit shows surprise drop


07 Apr 2009
• Hopes for recession turnaround take a hit
• Asian markets follow Wall Street lower
• Singapore shares close down 2.47%
• S'pore expected to devalue currency when MAS meets next week
• US stocks fall on banking sector concerns
• Oil prices slide in line with stock markets


06 Apr 2009
• US automaker Ford slashes debt by US$9.9b
• Asian markets extend rally on economic optimism
• First UNIQLO S'pore outlet to open on Thurs
• Singapore shares close up 1.50%
• G20 host Brown pins political hopes to summit
• Oil prices rise above US$53 in Asian trade
• Singapore shares kick off the week positive
• IBM, Sun merger talks in trouble, according to report
• Treasury Secretary Geithner says US ready to force out bankers