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Global - RedPrairie has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by a fund affiliated with private equity firm New Mountain Capital.

Singapore – The Singapore government is introducing tax incentives for ship brokers in a bid to develop Singapore as an International Maritime Centre.

Singapore – The Singapore government will strengthen procurement links between MNCs and local companies, said Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam in his budget statement for 2010 yesterday.

Singapore - Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL) officially opened an extension to its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility yesterday.

China - You will be responsible for the planning and development of short and long term procurement strategies, establishing of policies and procedures ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation's operations in Jiangxi, China.

Asia – Consumer confidence is on the rise in Asia, but are consumers ready to spend?

Singapore - Asia will emerge from the recession quicker than the West, because it can adapt quickly to changes in the economy, says Hoang Van Dung, first vice executive president of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Singapore - The availability of funds to the maritime industry is in the spotlight as banks pull out due to the recent economic slowdown.

Asia – The increased spend amongst consumers and businesses in Asia could point to early signs that confidence is returning to the region, said a study by Visa.

Asia – Many consumers in Asia seem to think they’re out of the recession, but remain skittish about actually parting with their money, found a new study.