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Singapore economy expected to grow 9% this year: survey  2010-06-09 14:18:13

Private sector economists in Singapore expect the country's economy to grow by 9 percent this year, according to a survey released on Wednesday.



GM recalls 1.5m vehicles on fire risk  2010-06-09 14:17:19

General Motors Co on Tuesday announced a recall of about 1.5 million trucks, crossovers and cars from model years 2006-2009 because the unit that heats the windshield washer fluid could catch fire.



Obama looking for 'ass to kick' after spill  2010-06-09 14:00:23

US President Barack Obama said he wanted to know "whose ass to kick" over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, adding to the pressure on energy giant BP as it sought to capture more of the leak from its gushing well.



Airlines face capacity dilemma  2010-06-08 10:27:34

Airline chiefs gathering for their annual meeting in Berlin on Monday face the biggest decision since the recession: whether to boost capacity as demand for travel surges or restrict supply and focus on raising ticket prices.



Calls for a Greek pullout ludicrous  2010-06-08 09:53:36

The Greek sovereign-debt crisis and the attempts of the European Union to quell the simmering pot before it boils over is commanding international attention.



Slimmer iPhone with clearer screen due June 24  2010-06-08 09:52:04

The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design.



Euro makes mark despite woes  2010-06-08 09:17:00

The euro's 21 percent tumble from last year's high has left the currency above the average level since its creation in 1999 and stronger than its predecessor, the deutsche mark.



Euro at 4-year lows while stocks drop on risk flight  2010-06-07 15:21:58

The euro sank to four-year lows on Monday as stocks and commodities fell after disappointing US jobs data and angst about euro zone debt problems fed fears the world economy may falter in its recovery.



Slowdown looming but no double dip  2010-06-07 15:01:20

The global economy looks likely to avoid a relapse into recession, although the next six months may be anemic, with three main causes for concern.



Gulf oil crisis could stretch into the fall  2010-06-07 14:56:15

A containment cap was capturing more and more of the crude pouring from a damaged oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, but that bit of hope was tempered Sunday by a sharp dose of pragmatism as the federal government's point man warned the crisis could stretch into the fall.



BP chief vows to stay  2010-06-07 11:37:24



Airbus dresses plane as shark  2010-06-05 10:17:07

Uncertain times give gold a boost  2010-06-05 10:16:36

Saudi Arabia rolls out red carpet  2010-06-04 10:17:57

Nokia launches bike-powered handset  2010-06-04 10:01:15



Obama vows to push energy bill  2010-06-03 09:42:57

Finland launches its 1st 4G networks  2010-06-03 09:36:40

HP to cut 9,000 jobs in services unit  2010-06-02 16:09:32

Biz Unusual

Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

Maintaining that oh so youthful look

Rising salaries drives firms west

Funeral companies a dead cert for investors

Silk Market dismisses fake goods report

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