What Was Mubarak Thinking? Inside the Mind of a Dictator
Hosni Mubarak Despots are good at a lot of things — suppressing dissent, muzzling the press, crushing hope, the whole tool kit of talents necessary to cling to power for 30 or 40 years. What they tend to be a little rusty on are their people skills — the ability to understand the motivations of others and act in a way that...
Singapore is slowly losing its luster as a capital-raising venue for Chinese companies
Over a dozen Chinese firms trading on the Singapore Exchange (SGXL.SI) are expected to seek dual listings in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Seoul in 2011, exceeding last year's total, drawn by higher valuations and aggressive marketing efforts by rival bourses. "We should see around 13-15 companies this year because markets are getting...
Singapore deal hits roadblock
THE Singapore Exchange's attempts to win backing for its $8 billion takeover of the Australian Securities Exchange have won little support, with political opposition intensifying and analysts concerned at the likelihood of a successful outcome. Singapore announced changes to the governance arrangements of the deal on Tuesday,...
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