Red light area gets out of line

Crime is now getting out of hand at the red light area in Singapore  Read this article by Seah Cheang Nee.

Danger on Asian Buses

There is an article in the Reader's Digest in 2005 about the danger of taking a long distance bus on many countries in Asia. The roads are bad, the buses are in poor conditions, the drivers are reckless and tired (driving for long hours). There are many accidents on the road.

Has the situation improved? When I took the tour to Giuzhaigou last year, it was quite safe.

Inflation rate, measured by Reader's Digest

A copy of Reader's Digest cost $1 during the 1950s. Fifty years later, it cost $9.50 (in 2005). The rate of inflation during this period is 8.1% per annum.

Parker Korean Restaurant, 209 Upper Thomson Road

My friends started this restaurant. Please give them your support.

Sense a trap

Dear Mr. Tan

Thanks for highlighting on Landbanking Issue. I received many SMS to attend a Seminar at Nee Ann City with no obligation and free gifts to be collected. I left the presentation prematurely for sensing a "TRAP". I did not sign anything on the dotted line.

LN

MAS Investor Alert

These companies are NOT regulated by MAS.
http://www.moneysense.gov.sg/check_our_list/Consumer_Portal_IAL.html#t

From time to time, MAS receives information on persons who are possibly conducting activities regulated by MAS without authorisation. These persons may target Singapore consumers, or overseas consumers by giving them the false impression that they are operating in Singapore.  Some of these unregulated persons may sometimes use names similar to that of entities regulated by MAS.  Consumers should exercise care when dealing with these persons. Overseas consumers who receive solicitations by persons who claim to have an operation in Singapore should also exercise care and check if they are in fact dealing with persons who are regulated by MAS. Below is a list of persons, on whom MAS has received information, who are not authorised by MAS in respect of the carrying on of regulated activities. The list is not exhaustive and will be updated.

Resort World Sentosa - how's business?

Last week, I posted an optimistic analysis by UBS about this resort. In today's papers, there is a suggestion that the crowd for the opening of Universal Studios was below expectation. Some observers had speculated that visitors to the casino has also been disappointing - although the management refuse to comment or give any figures. However, I hear that the taxis are doing good business, possibly due to higher tourist visits.

When Marina Bay Sands open next month, there will be additional competition. So, it is a confusing situation. Any news from insiders?