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Big boys may gain more, with several large projects on the cards. - The Business Times
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>> MY MONEY
Judge: Will is absurd, unusual
Man appoints son as trustee in will, then leaves entire estate on 'trust to be distributed' to same son.
Tighter rules for execs' stock incentive plans
Regulator seeks to bolster governance, cut abuses favouring major shareholders.
S'pore to have highest concentration of millionaires by 2017
Singapore will leapfrog Hong Kong to have the highest concentration of millionaires in the world in 10 years
  Insurers reap one-off gains from changes in CPF rules
Members rushed to invest their savings before new rules kicked in on April 1.
  Ex-Income chief rallies Web protest against insurer
Tan Kin Lian livid over plan to increase special payouts but cut annual bonuses.
>> OFFICE
  NWC recommends one-off inflation bonus for workers
RANK-AND-FILE workers in Singapore can expect a one-off inflation bonus this year to help them cope with rising prices, with low-wage workers getting more.
  New shelter for stranded workers
The new shelter, which is undergoing renovations, will be able to take in about 50 workers when ready, 10 more than the previous Petain Road shelter.
  'Rich' boss, but where's my pay?
$793 pay cheque bounced, 'sheikh' claims he has royal ties.
  NTUC to track firms' keenness to re-employ older folks
'Re-employment should be about making productive and meaningful use of the mature workers as an asset to the organisations.'
  Skills upgrade message is meant for all workers
When spreading the word on the importance of upgrading, we do not just target low-wage workers, but workers in general.
>> SME CENTRAL
  Buyers stranded as furniture store closes
Customers would pay a large amount of deposit for furniture being sold at low prices. But the furniture ordered were never delivered. Instead, they found the store closed.
  Two schemes to help SMEs venture overseas
This scheme is expected to benefit between 250 and 300 Singapore firms over the next three years, with 70 per cent of them likely to be SMEs.
  SMEs can thrive in tough times, says venture capitalist
'When we invest, we help to create shareholder value. A founder may be able to bring a company from zero to $100 million. With a bit of partnership, they may be able to bring it to $200 million.'
  Man sued by firm bearing his name
Now, Michael De Kretser the firm has won the lawsuit against Michael De Kretser the man.
Reporting standards for SMEs may be revised
Feedback sought for new rules that allow departure from full accounting standard.
 
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