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The good, the bad and the ugly at Resorts World opening

This correspondent made the trek to Resorts World Sentosa to bring you the first business review of the new casino.

The good, the bad and the ugly at Resorts World opening

This correspondent made the trek to Resorts World Sentosa to bring you the first business review of the new casino.

2009 economic results out 19 February

It's judgment day for the economy on Friday as the Ministry of Trade and Industry is set to release key economic findings at 8:00 am.

First Sentosa, now Genting wants Las Vegas

Genting Chairman Lim Kok Thay said they are actively looking at the U.S., with the Singapore project being the model for future investments.

Flu scare close to over but MOH still alert

The Ministry of Health has revised the Influenza A (H1N1) flu alert status from Yellow to Green amidst decline in the flu’s global activity.

HDB launches 2 BTO projects in Punggol and Woodlands

The Housing and Development Board is launching two build-to-order projects, offering a total of 1,534 flats.

Heavy drinking Vietnamese help Asia Pacific Breweries post $25.3 million profit

It was Tiger time in Vietnam, where the locals guzzled 35% more beer over Tet than last year, pushing Tiger's profit for the quarter up 56%.

Neptune Orient Lines runs aground as losses approach $1bln

It may be time to abandon ship as NOL lost almost $1billion and analysts see no signs of profits on the horizon as the sharks circle.

CSFI/PwC report warns of Asian banking risks

Over-reaction of regulators ranked as the biggest fear of Asian bankers.

Singapore lifts ban on sales of structured notes by DBS, Maybank and RBS

Singapore's central bank said on Thursday it will lift the ban on sales of structured notes for DBS Bank, Malayan Banking Bhd and Royal Bank of Scotland.

Neptune Orient says losses in first half 'quite likely'

Neptune Orient Lines Ltd said it may be unprofitable in the first half because of concerns about the sustainability of a pick-up in demand.

Latitude Tree profits up to S$11.5 M on higher sales

Latitude Tree International Group Ltd. reported Thursday a 126.4% surge in net profit to S$11.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 (HY2010).

Olam International profits up 50% on rise in volume

Olam International Ltd reported on Thursday a 50.3% rise in net profit after tax for first-half ended December 31, 2009 (H1 FY2010).

Fraser and Neave profits up to $267m on F&B and properties

Fraser and Neave Ltd. reported Thursday its profits doubled to $267 million for the first quarter ended 31 December 2009.

Hiap Hoe profits up 319.5% on increased projects

Hiap Hoe Limited has reported a a record net profit of $34.3 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2009 (FY09).

UniCredit pulls trade team out of Singapore

The bank's Forfaiting & Trade Finance business moved to Hong Kong, headed by Charles Brough and Florence Kwan.

Resorts World Sentosa opens casino on Valentine's Day

Resorts World Sentosa will celebrate the holidays with the opening of its casino as it welcomes its first public guest on Sunday.

Great Eastern profits up 90% on investment returns

Great Eastern Holdings Limited reported Wednesday a full-year 2009 net profit of $516.7 million.