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Singapore sees 'basket, band and crawl' system as template for E Asia: Financial Times INY Singapore may have felt a sense of pride, as China and Malaysia have adopted a version of its managed floating exchange rate system after abandoning their fixed currency pegs against the US dollar. Singapore, whose currency was first pegged to the US dollar and then floated in the 1970s, chose the BBC regime because of a close link between exchange rates and interest rates in a small and open economy. But Singapore officials say their system is in some ways unique since it is also used to control monetary policy, while policy statements provide a clear indication to the markets of where the currency is headed. www.singapore-window.org /sw05/050723ft.htm   (629 words)

Singapore dollar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nevertheless, the Singapore dollar was exchangeable at par with the Malaysian dollar until 1973. Inscribed "REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE" and the lion sysmbol The one dollar coin is inscribed with an octagon, which looks like a ba gua, a Chinese lucky charm. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Singapore_dollar   (679 words)

Mysterious MAS suspected behind Singapore dollar slide HE Singapore dollar slid to 11-week lows October 11, on heavy local selling, stirring suspicions the city-state's secretive central bank was behind the move and putting it on course for its biggest weekly drop since 1998. Responding to some dire economic data, the Monetary Authority of Singapore on October 10 said it was widening its preferred trading band for the trade weighted Singapore dollar. The where was lower, with the local dollar sinking as deep as S$1.8248 per U.S. dollar from around S$1.8020 late on Wednesday (Oct 10). www.singapore-window.org /sw01/011011re.htm   (618 words)

singapore map and map of singapore information page Malaysia itself was formed in 1963 when Singapore and the states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Peninsular Malaysia Federation, however, Singapore left in 1965 to become a separate nation. A bridge and causeway connect Singapore to the Malaysia mainland, and speaking of land, because of the aggressive current patterns of the Strait of Singapore, there are much-needed and on-going land reclamation projects. Singapore is drained by a large number of narrow and short streams, some of which flow into the sea through mangrove swamps, or estuaries. www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/asia/sg.htm   (725 words)

Library of Congress / Federal Research Division / Country Studies / Area Handbook Series/ Singapore / Glossary Singapore "graduated" from the United States GSP program as of January 1, 1989, as it was no longer considered a developing country. Singapore's dominant political party, which has controlled the government by winning every general election since 1959. Although the major Settlements were Singapore, Penang, and Malacca, the Straits Settlements also included Dindings, south of Penang, and Labuan Island, off the northern coast of Borneo. lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/cs/singapore/sg_glos.html   (1171 words)

IndiaStockMarket SINGAPORE: Singapore and India offer potential standout returns in an environment of Asian currency strength on broad dollar weakness and expectations of a change in Chinese policy, investors and currency strategists say. UBS picked the Singapore dollar, Indian rupee and Taiwan dollar as the most likely to outperform other regional currencies because their respective central banks are more confident about letting the currencies strengthen to tackle inflation. This week, the dollar hit a record low against the euro, a near five-year low against the Singapore dollar, and its weakest rate against the won since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. www.investorideas.com /ISM/News_Articles/Singapore,_Indian.asp   (703 words)

Singapore - Worldworx Travel guide information, photography and email Singapore is an Island and is situated at the foot of Peninsula Malaysia. Singapore is another of the great affluent economic city-states of Asia and Singaporeans are very proud of this fact and it shows. Singapore is one of the most successful economic tigers in the whole of Asia. www.worldworx.tv /singapore/index.htm   (435 words)

Worldworx Travel - Safety - Asia - Singapore Singapore's resident population of over 3 million inhabitants is comprised of 78% Chinese, 14% Malay, 7% Indian and 1% others. Visitors should be aware of Singapore's strict laws and penalties for a variety of actions that might not be illegal or might be considered minor offenses in the United States, including jaywalking, littering and spitting. As with all laws in Singapore, those involving traffic rules, vehicle registration, and liability in case of accident are strictly enforced, and they may involve criminal penalties. www.worldworx.tv /safety/asia/singapore/index.htm   (1001 words)

Singapore Dollar, Information on the Currency of Singapore, SGD The dollar is pegged to the Brunei dollar at a rate of 1:1. Singapore is a Parliamentary Republic that consists of three branches of government: the executive, the legislative and the judicial. Reports are generated on the basis of Singapore's trade with markets, products and commodities and the balance of trade indicates the difference between exports and imports of foreign trade in goods and services; also revealing the extent to which foreign growth is contributing to the Singapore's economic performance. www.gocurrency.com /countries/singapore.htm   (578 words)

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Country profiles | Country profile: Singapore Singapore is south-east Asia's hi-tech, wealthy city-state which is also known for the conservatism of its leaders and its strict social controls. Singapore is often referred to as one of Asia's economic "tigers". Singapore is a regional pioneer of high-definition and mobile TV services. news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1143240.stm   (773 words)

Singapore Singapore consists of the four races Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. The Singapore Zoo is one of the most beautiful in the world in a very natural setting almost like created by nature. Singapore has developed a cruise center which offers sailings from 2 days and more to a range of South East Asian destinations. www.tripworld.biz /singapore.htm   (1423 words)

Singapore Dollar - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) As at early 2006, 1.65 Singapore dollars equalled US$1.... The monetary unit of Singapore is the Singapore dollar of 100 cents (1.65 Singapore dollars equalled US$1; early 2006). Raffles, Sir Thomas Stamford (1781-1826), British colonial administrator, born on July 6, 1781, at sea off the island of Jamaica, on board the ship... uk.encarta.msn.com /Singapore_Dollar.html   (101 words)

Singapore Currency rallies as SARS Concerns Diminish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The Singapore dollar is at its strongest point since March 13 and has risen 2.2 percent since the April 28 announcement. Although Singapore’s efforts at containing SARS have avoided disaster-like scenarios, the future of the island’s economy is still closely bound to exports. The Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management said its key index rose 0.2 points from March to 49.9, which is the first gain in three months. www.bizasia.com /economy_/d8ddq/singapore_currency_rallies.htm   (451 words)

globalEDGE (TM) | country insights - Overview of Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. Singapore subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe. Provides a wide array of statistical resources and data such as: GDP, external trade and manufacturing, employment, price index, etc. It also has a catalog of publications that can be ordered through the site. globaledge.msu.edu /ibrd/countryintro.asp?CountryID=170   (164 words)

Forex - Singapore dollar falls after MAS leaves monetary policy unchanged - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) SINGAPORE (AFX) - The Singapore dollar fell against the US dollar after the Monetary Authority of Singapore decided to leave its monetary policy unchanged, with investors who had anticipated a change covering their short US dollar positions, dealers said. At 8.44 am, the Singapore dollar was trading at 1.6125 against the US dollar, down from yesterday's close of 1.6083 and off an intra-day low of 1.6139. Notwithstanding today's weakenss, Wee said the Singapore dollar NEER is still at the 'stronger quartile' of the policy band. www.forbes.com /business/feeds/afx/2006/04/10/afx2661348.html   (565 words)

Money exchange in Singapore The unit if currency in Singapore is the Singapore dollar, denoted by the sign $, S$ or SGD. Cash is of course still widely used in Singapore, although the island is moving at a rapid rate towards its dream of being a cashless society. You can exchange them for Singapore dollars at banks or moneychangers, and some shops and restaurants even accept them as direct payment. www-singapore.com /moneymatters/index.html   (364 words)

MAS sees no need to change Singapore dollar trading band after China's shift - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) SINGAPORE (AFX) - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it does not see a need to change the Singapore dollar's trading band, which it manages against a basket of trade-weighted currencies, after China ended the yuan's decade-old peg to the dollar in favor of a basket of currencies. The Singapore dollar rose to a high of 1.6503 sgd against its US counterpart last night from 1.6851 sgd at Wednesday's close, sparking market speculation that the MAS has intervened to stabilize the currency. At 12.33 pm, the Singapore dollar was trading at 1.6632 sgd per US dollar, from yesterday's close of 1.6515 sgd. www.forbes.com /markets/feeds/afx/2005/07/22/afx2151842.html   (706 words)

Calculator for Singapore Dollar (SGD) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion Enter the amount to be converted in the box to the left of the currency and press the "convert" button. The Singapore Dollar is divided into 100 cents. For example, US Dollars are rounded to the penny and New Zealand Dollars are rounded to the nickel. coinmill.com /SGD_calculator.html   (332 words)

Singapore Dollar Exchange Rates - North and South America - Current Exchange Rates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Singapore Dollar exchange rates against currencies in North and South America Exchange rates for the Singapore Dollar against foreign currencies from North and South America are displayed in the table above. The values in the Convert To column provide the quantity of foreign currency units that can be purchased with 1 Singapore Dollar based on recent exchange rates. www.exchange-rates.org /currentRates/SGD   (178 words)

Singapore Dollar expected to weaken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Observers are expecting the Singapore central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to target the value of the Singapore dollar rather than raise interest rates to boost the island economy. In the meantime, the Monetary Authority of Singapore reviews the currency twice a year and determines policy by targeting the value of the Singapore dollar as opposed to interest rates. The Singapore currency gained 6.3 percent against the US dollar even as the Monetary Authority maintained its neutral position first adopted in July 2001. www.bizasia.com /economy_planning_/zv5f9/singapore_dollar_expected.htm   (429 words)

Singapore dollar rises on yen gain - Worldnews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Singapore dollar rises on yen gain - Worldnews.com Hong Kong Standard The Singapore dollar strengthened Thursday on bets the central bank will seek gains in the currency after the yen appreciated. A rising yen makes Japanese goods sold overseas more costly and means Singapore's central bank can afford to let its currency climb without losing export competitiveness. article.wn.com /view/2006/10/05/Singapore_dollar_rises_on_yen_gain   (565 words)

Order Singapore Dollar from Onlinefx for next working day delivery. The import and export of local and foreign currencies are free. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be cashed quite easily at all banks, moneychangers and some hotels, although some banks do not exchange currency on Saturdays. Major credit cards are accepted throughout Singapore and most of them will give cash advances on any credit card. www.onlinefx.co.uk /fx/Stores/OnlineFX/singapore.asp   (157 words)

Emirates closes debut Singapore Dollar bond issue at SGD 400 million | Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Dubai-based Emirates Airline today announced the successful close of its debut Singapore Dollar bond issue at SGD 400 million. This is the first-ever Singapore Dollar bond issue by a non-Asian airline in Singapore, and has been well received by a diverse set of investors which included banks, asset managers and insurance companies. The aggregate issue size of SGD 400 million comprised of three tranches to the investors: a five-year SGD 200 million floating rate tranche, a five-year SGD 50 million fixed rate tranche and a ten-year SGD 150 million fixed rate tranche. www.ameinfo.com /88947.html   (639 words)

Singapore Dollar money transfer, sterling and Dollar Local currency, Dollar exchange rate. (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) If you are acquiring a house in Singapore, a currency specialist can supply local currency to pay for the property and transfer the Singapore Dollars to the beneficiary. If you are a company who imports goods from Singapore our brokers can quote a great Singapore Dollar exchange rate. Instead of securing local currency for purchases or holidays in Singapore from a bank or Bureau de change let a specialist broker give you a Singapore Dollar exchange rate price. www.forex-broker.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /Singapore-Dollar.htm   (165 words)

Singapore Flower Delivery - Send fresh flowers to Singapore, Asia Singapore Flower Delivery - Send fresh flowers to Singapore, Asia Our expertly trained florists in Singapore will prepare your flower arrangement using the finest and freshest flowers available in Singapore, so your floral gift is as beautiful as the thought behind it. Our florists in Singapore will take the utmost care in using the most suitable flowers which will convey your message as suited to Singapore customs - you don't have to worry about making any embarrassing mistakes. www.world-florists.com /cat_singapore.cfm   (102 words)

Singapore money - Singapore TravelPuppy The currency of Brunei is also legal tender; 1 Brunei Dollar = 1 Singapore Dollar. The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Singapore Dollar against Sterling and the US Dollar: There is no restriction on the import and export of local or foreign currency. travelpuppy.com /singapore/money.htm   (206 words)

Singapore Dollar Currency Exchange Rate Forecast (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Singapore Dollar Currency Exchange Rate Forecast (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) Singapore Dollar to US Dollar Currency Exchange Rate Forecast Singapore Dollar per U.S. Dollar Currency Exchange Rate marketvector.com.cob-web.org:8888 /exchange-rate/singd.htm   (35 words)

RatesFX - Singapore dollar, SGD, Exchange rate table RatesFX - Singapore dollar, SGD, Exchange rate table Foreign exchange rate data - Singapore dollar - SGD - Singapore Singapore dollar, Thursday, October 26 2006, 16:00 EST DST (2006-10-26 20:00 UTC) www.ratesfx.com /rates/rate-sgd.html   (40 words)

Singapore currency guide by Onlinefx Notes are of differing colours and size and feature famous Swedes. During 2005 new notes were issued for each denomination reflecting the change of name of the issuing bank from "board of commissioners of currency, Singapore" to "Monetary authority of Singapore", the design of the notes stayed the same None of the information contained in this website constitutes, nor should be construed as Financial Advice. www.onlinefx.co.uk /fx/Stores/OnlineFX/singaporecurrencyguide.asp   (82 words)

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