Colourful Bata shoe tycoon dies, aged 93
He died in Toronto of agerelated ailments and pneumonia.
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Export course helps extend firms' reach
Exporting is usually the entry point for smaller businesses looking to expand overseas.
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Retail body chief calls for lower rents as sales droop
Jannie Tay suggests talks with landlords to tackle issue
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Apec to focus on helping SMEs
The plan emphasises issues such as the SME business environment, innovation and raising awareness of sustainable business practices for SMEs.
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New logo, still fair prices
A new logo, framed by the NTUC's new 'U', signifies the cooperative's close relationship with the labour movement.
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M'sian's $500,000 stuck in S'pore banks
His accounts were frozen after he was drawn into the protracted saga involving ex-Citiraya boss Ng Teck Lee, who has skipped town with US$51 million. -TNP
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Missing boss, missing millions
Citiraya's boss is suspected to be the mastermind of a multimillion dollar scam, and is now on the run.
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Rising costs hit Hari Raya bazaar
Fewer vendors sign up as rents rise by up to 25% to cover organisers' higher costs; 80 stalls not taken up.
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Wanted: Views on eateries, pubs
URA seeks public views on businesses located in non-HDB private shophouses near residential estates. -AsiaOne
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Confusion over music rights
Karaoke operators, who paid for music use, were said to have violated laws. -myp
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Karaoke blues
Operators hit with extra payments for copyrights.
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Move to lower contractual age
Singapore's government has proposed lowering the age of from 21 years to 18. -ST
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Two directors convicted of not paying salaries
67 cleaners were unpaid. -AsiaOne
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Fraudsters use women to obtain contracts
Guest relations officers are hired to seduce male decision-makers for govt contracts and licenses. -NST
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Private dating agencies get $4m boost for activities
The first batch of accredited agencies is likely to be announced in October.
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S'pore firms could be more charitable
Corporate giving is still new while sums donated are small, says study.
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Govt to share burden with family friendly employers
MOM & MCYS will make a special effort to recognize and thank these employers.
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Why must we pay & pay?
Furore at Commercial Affairs Dept: KTV pub owners who pay up to $30,000 yearly to licensing agency now told to pay composers too.
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2008 growth to be 4% - 5%: MTI
S'pore's Ministry of Trade and Industry has narrowed the forecast range for 2008's economic growth from 4% - 6% to 4% - 5%.
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Firms to get one ID for all govt dealings
Move will streamline way businesses and organisations deal with public agencies.
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5 firms awarded $500,000 grants to develop elderly-friendly products
The products include a robot which detects smoke and can alert others of a fall, and an alarm that can put the aged person in touch with an operator.
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Competition watchdog wants fees guidelines for property agents removed
Currently, the Institute of Estate Agents generally recommends a 2 per cent commission for estate agents. -ST
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Japanese firm paid almost $1M a year to win ODA projects in Southeast Asia
PCI, a Tokyo-based major consulting firm, is at the center of a bribery scandal. -The Daily Yomiuri
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Disputed Korean rocks bring banking, ring tones
It has turned into a marketing opportunity for South Korean business tapping into patriotic fervour.
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3 ex-company directors charged for non-disclosures
They breached SGX non-disclosure rules to prevent a fall in their company's share price.
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6 new start-ups get $10m seed fund from NRF
The fund managers selected include Raffles Venture Partners, Tamarix Capital and Walden International.
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S'pore manufacturers gloomy about business outlook in next half year: polls
Services sector more upbeat, with 24% looking for an improvement. -ST
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Matchmaking scheme for digital media startups
The iMatch scheme will match talented young companies with 40 potential investors. -ST
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Tie-up to train experts in 'cloud computing' to develop new online services
The aim is to build up expertise on new online services that will be delivered over the Internet. -ST
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Spring gives out 21 awards to help SME talent bloom
It said it aims to award 500 EDS and MDS scholarships over the next 10 years.
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