Retailer's boutiques succeed in Singapore

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FJ Benjamin is a Singaporean retailer which runs 76 boutiques and is succeeding exceedingly well in a market that has experienced depressing losses because of high rents, decreasing tourist spending and lack of interest among domestic consumers. The company believes that its success lies in its ability to find a niche market where high-profile trademarks are popular. It plans to offer its stocks to the public once the country's stock market recovers.

Management, Department stores, Singapore, FJ Benjamin

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Windfall technology pact signals an end to some tariffs

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The World Trade Organization summit held in Singapore has been able to come up with an agreement that would dismantle all tariffs on high-technology products such as computers, software, microprocessors and telecommunications equipment by the start of the 21st century. This major achievement would benefit technology companies in their quest for more consumers worldwide, especially in Asia where tariffs exist at a high 15% or higher rate.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Conferences, meetings and seminars, High technology industry, International trade, World Trade Organization, Tariffs

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Buying software in Asia tests patience and wallet

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Computer users in Asia can experience various difficulties in looking for and purchasing software titles. This can be attributed to the proliferation of pirated softwares in previous years. However, retail trends and technologies that provide easy access to softwares are slowly emerging. These include the establishment of software superstores and the downloading of softwares through retail stores with Web sites.

Innovations, Purchasing, Computer stores

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