The Credit Crisis I

A very detail but simplifed summary of the current world credit crisis - why and how it happen.

The Credit Crisis II

A very detail but simplifed summary of the current world credit crisis - why and how it happen.

Li Ka Shing Has Spoken !

The Sage of Hong Kong Mr Li Ka Shing has spoken - It is time to buy stocks and real estate

On Thursday, the self-made billionaire who control several top Hong Kong listed companies such as Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampoa made a rare public appearance and speech to the investors.

The Tycoon says "If you have money in the pocket, connsider buying stocks". For property market in Hong Kong, he said "History tell us if you buy in slow market and in the medium term, you will get a good return.

He did cautious about borrowing to invest in the shaky and volatile market thought.

Resorts World at Sentosa

Recently Resorts World at Sentosa, one of Singapore two Integrated Resorts had seen overwell response for its jobs application. More than 20,000 applications received for the 800 positions advertised during a career fair held 2 weeks back.

Resorts World had had so far hired 400 people, mostly in management and corporate office and is expected to hire another 10,000 workers, the bulk whom will be hired
from this June onwards, when the IR open in 2010.

Batam Integrated Resort Soon ?

It is reported on the Jakarta Post that a second Integrated Resort will be built in the Riau Island of Batam Indonesia after Bintan. It will start construction work next month and target to complete by 2011.

The 15 hectare integrated tourism and business resorts is worth 1.5 trillions rupiah (about S$193m) and will be develop by Pt Grand Uway. It will have a water park with rides and pitched for Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibiton (MICE) trade.

Marina IR on track to open late 2009

SINGAPORE - Singapore's first integrated resort (IR) is on track to open by the end of the year despite the global financial and tourism slump, project developer Las Vegas Sands said on Wednesday.

At least half of the Marina Bay Sands complex, which is located in Singapore's financial district, will be operating commercially at the end of 2009

The resort is one of two integrated projects under development in Singapore. A second one is being built on nearby Sentosa island, which has beach, golf and yachting facilities.

The Marina Bay Sands, with an investment cost of over US$5 billion, was Singapore's first IR project to be awarded, in 2006. Apart from gaming, the complex will also include hotel, convention, luxury retail and performing arts facilities.

(Extract from The Business Time Report)

Singapore Career Fair 2009

One of Singapore biggest Career Fair will be held at Suntec City Hall 6 on the 5-8 March 2009. Many jobs will be offer and at the same time there will be education booths for individual to uggrade themselves for their future.

There will also be seminar talks daily with regards to specialise careers and educational study. Please visit the below site for more detail

Singapore Careers Fair 2009