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Singapore’s Strong GDP Growth Prompts Rise in Singapore Dollar

Posted on April 13, 2012 by curiouscat

Singapore GDP Rebounding Prompts Faster Currency Gains Gross domestic product rose an annualized 9.9 percent in the three months through March 31 from the previous quarter, when it dropped 2.5 percent, the Trade Ministry said today. The median of 12 … Continue reading →

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Strong Singapore Dollar

Posted on August 30, 2011 by curiouscat

The Singapore dollar has been very strong. This is a sign of a strong economy. But it also brings challenges for an economy when its currency appreciates. Competing against companies internationally is more difficult as those wishing to buy Singapore … Continue reading →

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Manchester United Said to Plan $1B Singapore IPO

Posted on August 17, 2011 by curiouscat

Singapore’s finance sector continues to do extremely well. Singapore and Hong Kong continue to battle for Asian financial center leadership (even over Toyko and mainland China). This is a sign of Singapore’s rising financial status in a way that will … Continue reading →

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