Almost Billion Dollar Investment Sectors

Almost Billion Dollar Investment Sectors

What are the sectors where small and mid sized companies can flourish and grow to just under a billion dollar sized firms this year? What are the hottest investment sectors to possibly invest according to Forbes? And more importantly why are these firms able to thrive so well in their industry?

Read the article below to learn more.

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Eight Singapore SMEs are ’Best Under A Billion’
Source: The Straits Times
Author: Jonathan Kwok
3/9/2010

Flourishing sectors such as infrastructure, resources and property have helped propel eight locally listed firms into the Forbes list of best small and medium-sized (SME) companies.

The number of Singapore firms on Forbes Asia's 'Best Under A Billion' list is up from five last year, but still lower than the 14 in 2008 and 20 in 2007.

This year's companies, all making their maiden appearance on the list, are ARA Asset Management, Baker Technology, Design Studio Furniture Manufacturer, Hiap Seng Engineering, Ho Bee Investment, OKP Holdings, Riverstone Holdings and Straits Asia Resources.

They hail from a number of different sectors but have carved out a niche in their fields. The economic recovery in Singapore and the region has helped their performances too.

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Investments Singapore

Invest In Precious Metals

Invest In Precious Metals

In this article on 'Invest In Precious Metals', what lessons can we learn? Have you tried to invest in precious metals before? Are you thinking of how you can invest in precious metals? How are the financial returns if you were to invest in precious metals?

Check out some answers in this 'Invest in Precious Metals' article.

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Invest In Precious Metals:

Think precious metals: In good times and bad
By Reico Wong
MyPaper


INVESTORS often think about investing in gold, silver and other precious metals only in times of uncertainty, but these assets can be solid investment choices regardless of economic conditions.

Precious metals are rare in nature and have strong, intrinsic value, as opposed to the relative value of paper currency. The metals are thus perceived as a hedge against inflation or financial downturns.


In good times, investing in precious metals can also be an effective way to diversify your portfolio.

Experts say that demand for metals is expected to rise substantially, in line with the ongoing development of emerging markets and their investment in infrastructure.


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Investments Singapore

Property Investment For Profit

Property Investment For Profit

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In this post on 'Property Investment For Profit', we highlight the taxes that you need to consider when investing in property investments in Singapore.

Any payouts or profits arising from your investments in Singapore are subject to income tax, unless they are specifically exempted under the Income Tax Act.

You need to declare your investment income in your tax form, unless it is specifically exempted under the Income Tax Act.

Property Investment For Profit Comes With Taxes

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Investments Singapore