Oh, what a week!
The financial world continues in a downhill slope in Singapore and all over the world.
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KL the top choice of expatriates
More wanting to live in the country under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.
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Are S'poreans worried this could happen here?
Half of 100 polled say they are not concerned. -TNP
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Landlord takes $15,000 in rent and vanishes
Landlord disappears almost immediately as soon as he pockets money from prospective tenants.
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Five dumb deals they wish they'd skipped
Some bank transactions that really should not have gone through.
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Sing$ to fall 3.7% in 6 mths
Goldman Sachs Group lowers its forecast for the Singapore dollar. -ST
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Desperate homeowners attempt suicide
Global financial turmoil takes emotional toll.
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Singapore woman loses $90,000 in just 2 days
Her job is to advise bank clients and sell them investment products, but she wasn't able to save her own money as stocks plunged.
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He collects rent, then says flat not available
Ten angry groups confront current tenant, claiming they were cheated by landlord.
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Landlord made our lives miserable
Three-room flat in Toa Payoh North has been a source of unhappiness to many tenants.
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S'poreans want securities probe
Former NTUC Income chief delivered a petition on Thursday with almost 1,000 names demanding an independent inquiry into the sale of credit-linked securities. -AFP
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Five times more rental flats recovered
147 units seized from tenants who made profit from illegal sub-letting.
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Sell, sell, sell
Finance crisis sees many Aussies dumping their fancy cars, luxury yachts.
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Investors go for gold
Dealers of the precious metal are finding it hard to keep up with demand.
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Undergrad may have lost $66,000 to company
She put $66,000 of her family's money into what she thought would give her quick and lucrative returns. A year on, she has no idea what happened to the controversial company in which she had invested - Sunshine Empire.
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Economy may slow for 'several quarters'
But strong fundamentals will see Singapore past global crisis: Finance Minister.
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Financial system here safe: Tharman
No need for panic as regulatory approach ensures banks are solid.
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AIG's non-life business in S-E Asia not for sale
There are also no plans to lay off staff, says insurer's regional head. -ST
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The Big Plunge
Pessimism in Europe sends markets tumbling worldwide as panic spreads . -ST
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Big family keeps an eye on cost issues
All expenditure is scrutinised by these watchful parents in a bid to cut costs.
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Less flash helps them save cash
Oil trader David Goh is cutting back on expenses to cope with rising costs of living.
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Small savings here and there all add up
Every little bit counts for bank officer Julia Foo.
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Not cash-strapped, but still saving for a rainy day
Entrepreneur Rakesh Kumar Gupta is cutting back on his expenditure amid the financial furore.
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Squeezed into cutbacks
Middle-income families feeling the pinch - some having problems with car and housing loans.
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Will they have to give these up?
Seven-figure bonuses are now history - so bankers are tightening their Gucci belts and downscaling lifestyles.
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AIG to sell Philippines unit
A number of local and foreign entities have expressed interest. -AFP
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Temasek unit unveils financial sector fund
Fund launched jointly with Japan's SBI to invest in undervalued assets.
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Queries on your power bill answered
EMA replies to questions regarding the electricity price hike.
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Buy electricity? Pick a pricing plan
Pilot programme for electricity pricing in tests.
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Dream home chase turns bad
Buyer loses unit & savings after mistake in loan application.
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