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Iran discovers oil field: minister
Oil field has in-place reserves of 525 million barrels. -Reuters
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China warns Exxon over Vietnam deal
Protests involve preliminary co-operation agreement between Viet state oil firm and petrolchemical giant. -Reuters
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M'sia's Proton needs foreign partner: minister
Such a partnership would help Proton expand into overseas markets. -AFP
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Maverick methods fuel low-cost success
They are thriving despite high fuel prices because they adopt innovative approaches and fare structures. -The Star
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Huh? What is short-selling?
It is the strategy of selling securities the investor does not then own.
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As prices rise, so can your returns
Investors are waking up to the reality that it is not possible to ignore the impact of inflation when calculating the returns on their investments.
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Be nimble to take advantage of opportunities
Topic: How can Singapore SMEs chart new growth paths?
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Taking risks and innovating
YCH, AirAsia chiefs share approaches behind their companies' stellar performances and highlight the challenges.
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S'pore backs simpler norms for SME accounting
Standards set need to take into account the realities of the local environment, while fairly representing the underlying business.
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Rents, prices in central, prime areas may drop
JLL predicts up to 4.5% dip in typical prime district rents.
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It takes more than salary to be the most admired firm
Career progression policies, bonus and brand matter more.
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Tanglin Road site goes at 124% above guide rent
The tender attracted 11 bids - 10 of them at or above the guide rent.
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Innovate like Bizfile, PM Lee tells public sector
He wants the sector to take risks because the benefits are worth it.
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Accountants not hankering for Big Four job
PUBLIC accounting firms are no longer the default employer of choice for accountants here, says the latest study on the profession.
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Nip sexual harassment in the bud
A report released by advocacy group Aware shows that sexual harassment remains a hidden problem that affects mostly those under 30. Of 500 people surveyed, over 54 per cent had experienced some form of it at the workplace. -BT
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US, UK house prices could fall for two years: Citigroup
Chairman Win Bischoff also said he expected the credit crunch to continue through until 2009. -Reuters
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Thai budget airline suspends services
No-frills carrier One-Two-Go will undergo a financial restructuring. -AFP
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US weighs more charges in Bear case
Two former executives were indicted last month related to the collapse of two hedge funds they oversaw. -Reuters
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US SEC amends emergency short sale rule
Rule aimed at curbing manipulative short-selling in 19 major financial firms. -Reuters
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Freddie Mac files with SEC; first step to capital
It wins approval from regulators to sell the stock needed to overcome mounting losses. -Reuters
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