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How best to weather the storm
Don't be naively optimistic or sadly pessimistic. Put in place a system to prepare for the worst, but keeping faith that the crisis will pass.
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Tough time to invest but good time to buy
Stocks may yet see a false dawn but downturn offers loads of bargains. |
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Is STI a 'lost cause' in 2009?
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. -TNP
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Out of love, out of pocket
Work hard on your marriage; a failed union can cost you dearly. -ST |
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Build sound financial habits early
Too few youths in Singapore are educated on the importance of being financially literate.
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Review classification of investors
Accredited investors are currently calssified according to income and net worth, but that does not mean they are financially savvy. -ST |
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Will we survive the recession?
With the recession bringing echoes of the Great Depression, our economy is in serious trouble. -TNP
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The yin and yang of development
We need to balance the strengths of both public and private sectors to develop. -ST |
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We're walking on eggshells again
Even the yen is hit, so keep a close eye on first supports for stocks and currencies. -BT
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Something positive from the negative
Nobel winner Prof Amartya Sen gives his take on economic crisis. -tabla! |
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President's account of reserves use welcome
Resort to reserves should always be accompanied by the fullest accounting to the nation. -ST
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SGXnet should adopt standard reporting format
Column on SGX website can be very confusing as figures might be reported in reverse format. -BT |
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Managing investor relations during tough times
How companies can answer to their shareholders for their reports in this recession. -BT
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Go 'soft', go Asian, go for gold
Tips from Dr Doom and investment guru at BT-Julius Baer dialogue. -BT |
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Reap rewards in challenging times
Those who take pains to understand Reits more clearly will realise that there are treasures to be uncovered. -BT
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Is the cash really there?
Some companies are sitting on a huge pile of cash, but there's still no sign of dividends. -BT |
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The day recession hit home
The downturn is everywhere, and affects everyone of us in one way or another. -ST
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Mollycoddled Singaporeans: Why disparage wealthy lifestyle?
Their prevailing economic circumstances drive foreigners here to work for 'a pittance'. -ST |
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Count yourself lucky to have a job
Too much work may be a chore - but without customers or business, the company will wind up -leaving you without a job. -myp
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How much are your diamonds really worth?
The moment a significant portion of the public begins to sell their diamonds, the illusion that diamonds are 'forever' will fail. -BT |
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Life in the slow lane
Recession is a time to find out if a sedate pace is what you really want. -ST
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