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Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore

Boeing's new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, which arrived in Singapore today, will be on static display at the Singapore Airshow between Feb 14 and Feb 17.


Global share markets in uptrend despite Greek worries: economist

The global share markets are likely to remain up despite the Greek worries, says AMP Capital Investors Ltd head of investment strategy and chief economist, Dr Shane Oliver.


IEA revises global oil demand forecast

Global oil demand will increase by 0.8 million barrels per day (bpd) to 89.9 million bpd in 2012, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on oil market, published on Friday.


Local bourse to strengthen towards 1,600

Share prices are expected to rise towards the 1,600 points level next week on Bursa Malaysia boosted by strong local and better-than-expected global economic data.


Greek government approves debt deal: PM's office

Greece's coalition government early Saturday "unanimously" approved a eurozone debt deal and accompanying austerity measures to avert a looming bankruptcy, the prime minister's office said.


Spain slashes severance pay in labour reform

Spain's conservative government slashed employees' maximum severance pay in a sweeping labour reform unveiled Friday to confront a near 23-percent unemployment rate.


Property market to grow 10% this year: WTW

The property market is expected to see 10 per cent growth in transaction value this year from over RM40 billion last year, according to property consultant CH William Talhar & Wong Sdn Bhd.


AirAsia X pilots breached safety margin, Australian probe finds

Australian air safety investigators have found that AirAsia X pilots twice flew so low into the Gold Coast Airport that they breached the safety margin between the ground and other planes.


Record trade shows BN govt managing economy well: Najib

The positive economic development, which resulted in the country's total trade touching a record RM1.3 trillion last year, is proof the Barisan Nasional government is managing the economy well.


Hong Kong warns of labour shortage

The Hong Kong government pledged Friday to step up efforts to attract talented workers, after a study showed the Chinese territory is facing a labour shortage due to its ageing population.