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BUSINESS
Singapore Airlines curbs crew's Facebook musings
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has directed its flight attendants to avoid discussing work-related matters on Facebook and other social networking websites, company officials said Thursday.

The image-conscious airline, which is consistently ranked by passengers as one of the world's best, took action after some cabin crew were found to have discussed confidential job issues on Facebook.
Japan dilemma as dependence on China grows
TOKYO: Japan's growing dependence on China for growth grates with concerns over its expanding military reach, deepening a dilemma over how to engage with its giant neighbour even as the two trade places in economic rankings.
China's world factory feels pinch
SHENZHEN/HONG KONG: In late summer, production lines across China's "world factory" usually crank up to meet a surge in Christmas orders. Activity this year, however, has been relatively modest on weak Western demand.
Omani banks fare better in GCC region
MUSCAT: Provisions of Omani banks seem to have returned to normalised pre-crisis levels in the Gulf region, while that of the remaining countries are still considerably high.
Retail investors can benefit from Nawras share offer
MUSCAT: The Sultanate’s retail investors can benefit from the initial public offering (IPO) of Nawras, which is going to be the first since Sohar Power Company raised funds in July 2008.
Contract to develop Sohar free zone soon
MUSCAT: Plans to develop a large free zone in Sohar is gathering momentum with the authorities set to award a contract for civil work for the first phase
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