NTUC to double aid for lower-income members
Fund to help needy cope with rising prices may be raised to $10m.
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Students pay deposit for rented flat, then landlord dies
After they signed an agreement to rent a five-room Housing Board flat, the landlord refused to let them move in. |
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He trusts her because she won beauty contest
Man loses $20,000 after investing CPF savings. He had met a financial advisor on an internet forum and was utterly charmed by her. He alleged that the ex-beauty queen had forged his signature and repeatedly reinvested his money. -TNP
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Lawyer by day, money launderer by night
Ex-convict Kenneth Rijock shares his inside knowledge to help fight financial crimes. |
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Singapore's 'gateway to Asia' tag takes a beating
Jetro survey shows global investors prefer Japan, HK and China for HQ.
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Investment prospects for rest of 2008
It's not clear whether economic and financial conditions will improve sufficiently to warrant a more aggressive stance. |
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Living on less
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Here are what some people are doing to stretch their dollar.
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Long road to get her money back
There are only two main options for victims such as Madam Tan to get their money back.
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All my hopes are gone
Brain tumour hubby dies while her business fails. Bankrupt, she sells condo unit to pay debts. Then lawyer vanishes with $200,000. -TNP
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Fugitive ex-Citiraya boss fled with US$51m
The Attorney-General is attempting to seize the former Citiraya CEO's assets, including money from the sale of his freehold property at Binjai Park. |
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50% more growth dividends
The higher-than-expected inflation and uncertain economic outlook have made it necessary for the Government to give $256 million more in aid, announced PM Lee at the National Day Rally. -ST, AsiaOne
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Pay tax, foreign getai acts told
The taxman is casting its net to catch getai performers who are singing their way to the bank.
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S'poreans bracing for recession
Nielsen survey finds 47% of respondents expect an economic downturn. -myp
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New service prevents ID theft
Citibank offers identity-protection service to quickly detect and prevent fraud.
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Palm oil exec, shareholder join Singapore billionaire list: Forbes
The addition of Kuok Khoon Hong and Peter Lim brings to seven the number of billionaires in the city-state. -AFP
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Singapore's 40 richest
Forbes Magazine has unveiled its list of Singapore's 40 richest people. Some new faces in the list replace notable dropouts like hotelier Christina Ong. -AsiaOne |
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Budget hotel boss on rich list
Mr Koh Wee Meng, chief of Fragrance Group, makes debut on Forbes Magazine's list. -ST
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Your bank may be the ticket to F1
Top-tier clients getting best seats and chance to hobnob with drivers.
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High living costs shock foreigners in SKorea
Seoul is world's 5th most expensive city for expats. -AFP
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Financial literacy programme for Muslim families
It's available at mosques and community clubs islandwide. -ST
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Many expats live like ordinary Singaporeans
First, not all expats own cars: they take the MRT, buses and taxis.
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They find front doors glued to the frames
61-year-old man was arrested and investigations are ongoing.
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Condo's MC chairman nabbed
Laguna Park Management Committee chair was arrested this week on suspicion of gluing shut two residents' apartment doors.
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