Singapore Airlines offers sizzling all-inclusive Bangkok vacation package Whenever we’re in Bangkokthe song, "One Night in Bangkok" comes to mind. The lyrics say it all: One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster The bars are temples but... (photo: WN / RTayco) The Examiner Airlines Bangkok Photos Singapore Travel Wikipedia: Bangkok |
India inflation rate rises faster than expected India's inflation rate rose more than expected in April, figures show. The wholesale price index rose to 7.23% from 6.89% in March, driven by higher prices of food,... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) BBC News Economy India Inflation Photos Wikipedia: Economy of India |
World stocks lower on JPMorgan loss, China slowing SINGAPORE — World stock markets were mostly lower Friday as traders eyed a large surprise trading loss at JPMorgan Chase, political upheaval in Greece and signs of... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu) Palm Beach Post China Photos Singapore Stock Wikipedia: JPMorgan Chase |
Asian stocks lower as traders eye Greece, China SINGAPORE-Asian stock markets were mostly lower Friday as traders eyed political upheaval in Greece and signs of slowing economic growth in China. Japan's Nikkei 225... (photo: AP / Ahn Young-joon) The Boston Globe Animal China Photos Singapore Wikipedia: Nikkei 225 |
Singapore stock index down 2% on US data, Europe Tweet SINGAPORE: Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index fell 2 per cent by midday on Monday to its lowest in about two months on concerns about the euro... (photo: WN) The Times of India Economy Photos Singapore Stock Wikipedia: Singapore Exchange |
Euro steadies ahead of Spain auction, ECB Tweet SINGAPORE/SYDNEY: The euro steadied against the dollar on Thursday, paring sharp losses from the previous day, but was vulnerable ahead of a European Central Bank... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Times of India Currency Dollar Investor Photos Wikipedia: Euro |
Asia stocks fall on lethargic US, Europe jobs data BANGKOK - Asian stock markets were mostly lower Thursday after disappointing jobs figures from the U.S. and Europe dimmed confidence in an economic recovery. Investor... (photo: WN) The State Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Bank of China |
Jet Airways thwarted Tata plan to float private airline in 1997: Book Tweet NEW DELHI: India's civil aviation history would have taken a different trajectory had the Tata group and Singapore Airlines been allowed to float a private airline... (photo: WN / Geeta) The Times of India Airline Delhi Photos Singapore Tata Wikipedia: Jet Airways |
Singapore: Eat your way around Asia – on one island On arrival, 2am's founding chef, Janice Wong, immediately summons up a sample of sweets: a sculptural chocolate and berry creation that resembles a feather-light volcanic... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) The Independent Food Island Photos Singapore Tourism Wikipedia: Singapore |
More Tourists Coming to Singapore and Splurging Singapore. The drive here to get tourists to splurge is paying off. Those who came here last year spent $22.3 billion, 18 percent more than the year before. Typically, 60... (photo: WN) Jakarta Globe Entertainment Photos Singapore Tourism Wikipedia: Tourism in Singapore |
Singapore boosts 'green' buildings From the bone-chilling air conditioning that pumps through Singapore's malls and offices to lights that burn all night, the city state is one of Asia's most intensive... (photo: WN / Emico Silalahi) Independent online (SA) Energy Green Malls Photos Singapore Wikipedia: Singapore |
Singapore Railway Station Gets New Life as Fashion Runway Singapore. Singapore's historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station was bathed in revolving shades of orange, pink and purple lights on Wednesday evening. Less than a year... (photo: WN) Jakarta Globe Fashion Life Photos Railway Singapore Wikipedia: Singapore |
World stock markets rise after strong US earnings Tweet BANGKOK: World stock markets rose Wednesday after earnings from Apple Inc. and other U.S. companies blew past expectations, providing a distraction from the... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Times of India Economy Markets Photos Stock Wikipedia: Nikkei 225 |
Asia stock markets rise after strong US earnings BANGKOK Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after earnings from Apple Inc. and other U.S. companies blew past expectations, providing a distraction from the economic and... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) The Charlotte Observer Economy Markets Photos Stock Wikipedia: Nikkei 225 |
Timor Leste, Tetum, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia or English? Once in a while, a journalist or scholar opinionates on Timor Leste’s choice of its official languages. Victor Richard Savage, associate professor in geography at the... (photo: EC / © European Union 2012) Jakarta Post English Indonesia Photos Portuguese Timor Wikipedia: East Timor |
Silver futures up on global cues Tweet NEW DELHI: Tracking a firming trend in global markets, silver moved up by 0.36 per cent to Rs 56,215 per kg in futures... (photo: Creative Commons / Rodolph (talk | contribs)) The Times of India Commodities Delhi Market Photos Wikipedia: Silver |
Singapore Growth Spurt Prompts Action on Inflation Singapore’s economy rebounded last quarter, prompting the central bank to unexpectedly tighten monetary policy by allowing faster currency gains to contain inflation.... (photo: WN / maryjane) Jakarta Globe Business Economy Finance Photos Wikipedia: Singapore dollar |
Indonesia issues tsunami warning after 8.9-magnitude earthquake Tremors from earthquake off Aceh province reportedly felt in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and India Indonesia's westernmost Aceh province was devastated by the tsunami... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda) The Guardian Earthquake Indonesia Photos Tsunami Wikipedia: 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami |
Oil below $102 amid US crude supply increase SINGAPORE -- Oil prices lingered below $102 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a report showed U.S. crude supplies jumped more than expected for a third week, suggesting... (photo: WN / sweet) Kansas City Star Economy Market Photos Production Wikipedia: Price of petroleum |
Gold edges lower after 4-day rally as investors turn cautious Tweet SINGAPORE: Gold edged lower on Wednesday, pausing after four sessions of consecutive gains driven by safe-haven flows on a cloudy global economic outlook, but... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Times of India Debt Economy Invetors Photos Wikipedia: Gold |