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SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth (UHNW) business development solution for Global Private Banks, Luxury Brands, Educational Institutions and Non-Profits, has released eight predictions for China's ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) for the Year of the Snake. 2013 Predictions for China's UHNWIs: 1. Luxury spend will increase to US$7 billion, or US$570,000 per UHNWI, compared to luxury spend of US$1,350,000 per UHNWI in...

SINGAPORE, Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first swap deal based on the Australian API 5 coal index has been transacted, global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus announced today. The over-the-counter deal was brokered by Marex Spectron and involved Standard Bank as one of the counterparties. The API 5 index represents 5,500 kcal/kg NAR high-ash coal shipped from Australia and, together with the API 8 index representing the same quality coal shipped to China, is...

Singapore company formation specialist, Rikvin, has published a free tool for Singapore tax residents to estimate their income tax payments and in turn, plan their financial strategies for the year. Singapore (PRWEB) January 21, 2013 Ahead of the tax filing deadline i.e. April 15, Singapore company registration specialist Rikvin has created a Personal Income Tax Calculator specially for Singapore tax residents. This easy-to-use calculator will help tax residents determine the amount of...

MTA2013 will unveil a showcase of quality machine solutions specially designed for companies across the supply chainSingapore, Jan 14, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - Over the years, Singapore has built up a vibrant system of oil majors, drilling contractors, specialised marine equipment and offshore rig manufacturers, as well as engineering service providers. Riding on this wave, MTA2013, the leading precision engineering industry trade event in Asia, will be showcasing tools...

Files4Food, a new not for profit file sharing service, aims to give away one meal to a child in need for every file shared using their service. Singapore (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 Countering the bad reputation that is commonly tied with file sharing services, Files4Food launches today 10 Jan 2013 and aims to reverse the "bad rap" by doing something good (feeding a child) whenever a file is shared through its service. Imagine being able to help feed a child in poverty, all by...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marken and BioStorage Technologies together announced today a new strategic partnership for the Singapore region. BioStorage Technologies is a leader in the bioscience industry and provides comprehensive sample management solutions including flexible outsourced or onsite sample consulting, planning and management solutions to pharmaceutical clients. Marken is the fastest growing global clinical supply chain leader across...

Hong Kong and Singapore top Index; United States remains 10(th) WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The global advance toward economic freedom has ground to a halt," according to the editors of the 19(th) annual Index of Economic Freedom, released today by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal. The world average score of 59.6 was only one-tenth of a point above the 2012 average. Since reaching a global peak in 2008, the editors note,...

This year, to add to the prosperous mood of Chinese New Year, the "SAYS Prosperity God" is giving out angpaos every day for 30 days in efforts to grow the SAYS.com (http://says.com/sg) community in Singapore. Singapore (PRWEB) January 09, 2013 What would you do if someone handed you a red packet worth $5000? This year, to add to the prosperous mood of Chinese New Year, the "SAYS Prosperity God" is giving out angpaos every day for 30 days, in efforts to grow the...

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Videology-- a digital advertising platform and solutions provider--has announced additions to its management team to power the rapid expansion of its global network in 2013. In 2012 the company took its market-leading video advertising platform--as well as its expanded capabilities in display, rich media and mobile--into eight new markets with further expansion planned this year. (Logo:...

SINGAPORE, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellect Motion, a leading innovator in the field of motion capture and medical diagnostics, today announced that it will launch several important product lines designed specifically to help children get up and moving in the gaming environment. The launch will occur at the Consumer Electronics Show to be held January 8-13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. These new products are based on the company's medical diagnostics and motion capture...