Singapore offers stability in troubled Asian region

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Singapore is one of the most stable and attractive countries in the South East Asia region at a time...

Singapore is one of the most stable and attractive countries in the South East Asia region at a time when many of the surrounding countries are being plagued by political problems.. "Singapore looks interesting," says Robert Hrabchak, head of Asia equity at Credit Suisse Asset Management. "It has held up reasonably well. At times of market volatility it is viewed as a safe haven in the region. The government is quite stable, it has an excellent infrastructure and it is generally superior to its neighbours." According to Peter Hames, director of Aberdeen Asset Management Asia, Singapore ...

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