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POTENTIAL dual listings provided the main targets for yesterday’s session, following Tuesday’s explosive debut for China XLX in Hong Kong (HK). As a result, stocks such as Oceanus, China New Town, China Milk and Midas were all in play, based on hopes that if they obtain approval to list in markets such as HK or Taiwan, where valuations are higher, their prices here will have to rise.
However, if H… more

YOU may know that when you hit 55, a retirement account is created for you with savings from your CPF Ordinary and Special accounts.

The best part is it earns the highest risk-free interest rate in town, which is now 5 per cent for up to $60,000 and 4 per cent on amounts in excess of that.
You get monthly payouts over about 20 years, from age 62 to 82. The first draw-down age is set to gradually … more

There’s a new doughnut in town with a Canadian accent, and it’s saving Zachary Abella from making a two-hour commute.

Fed chief Ben Bernanke appeared Sunday at a town hall-style forum, marking a rare opportunity for regular citizens to question a sitting Fed chairman.