Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (BS6) reported a 14% YoY rise in revenue to RMB3.05b and a 63% increase in net profit to RMB954.9m in 1Q11.The boost in net profit was mainly contributed by an increase in gross profit margin (27% in 1Q11 vs 23% in 1Q10) and higher other gains comprising mainly foreign exchange gains. 17 vessels were delivered in 1Q11, while…
Punggol East SMC – Election Candidates | PAP vs WP vs SDA | Singapore Election 2011
The Singapore Election has never been so interesting with PAP revealing some of their youngest team of next generation leaders with some very senior members exiting the political scene. The liberalization of using the social media as an added avenue of communication amongst others during this election and voting processes also create increased awareness and participation from the younger generation…
Keppel Corporation (KepCorp) – Rising star to weaken? | Technical Analysis | Singapore Stock Market
KepCorp has always been a blue chip darling since Oct where its stock price has been in uptrend since then from a value of $8.50 to as high as $12.90, representing a return of more than 50% within 6 months. Stock price are well supported by the moving averages and PSAR. Upward channel is still intact. However, when it still…
Cosco – short term economic threats should not jeopardise long term recovery | Technical Analysis | Singapore Stocks
It has been awhile since I last touched on Cosco. During Feb 2011 when I last issued a sell call on technical weaknesses, the stock has tested a significant low of $1.80. That was worsened by the Japan Earthquake which causes much anxiety on a standstill or worsening of the world global recovery. Near term basis, shipbuilding activity and traffic…
Setting up Link Aggregation for Synology DS 1511+ and TP-Link TL-SG3109 | Hardware & Software | IT Gadgets
In my earlier posts, I have shared about the benefits of enabling Link Aggregation for compatible network devices such as my Synology DS 1511+ network access storage (NAS) and TP-Link TL-SG3109 9 ports Gigabit Managed Switch. The installations may not be so straightforward for a novice but I will still attempt to share the whole process in the most simplistic…
Tea time food indulgence at TCC – pasta, fried bites | Food Review | Singapore
It has been awhile since I last took quiet moments and enjoy the good food and ambience at TCC (the connoisseur concerto). After some gadget shopping at Funan Digital Mall, I decided to have some food at that TCC branch. Two dishes which I felt it’s worth recommending: A) Seafood Olio Pasta (Spicy) – I love the elastic texture of…
CAT6 vs CAT5 LAN ethernet network cables | Hardware Review | IT Gadgets
In my last post I shared about reorganising my home “Server Farm”. In the latest line up of networking devices, I have ensured every single one of them are operating in Gigabit transfer speeds e.g. N Router, Switch, NAS, Homeplugs etc. As it would be hard to achieve the theoretical transfer speeds defined in all the devices but one of…
Nespresso new espresso coffee series – 2011 Limited Edition Onirio | Food Review | Nespresso
Ever since I laid my hands on the sleek Nespresso coffee machine, I never stop short of exploring the variety of coffee flavors sealed in colored capsules. Recently when Nespresso launched their 2011 Limited Edition flavor – Onirio, I decided to get a few to try it out The packaging is neatly design in white. Even the capsule is white…
Typical home / SOHO server farm setup with Fibre Broadband service | Hardware Review | IT Gadgets
Finally I have spent some moments to tidy up my own home ‘server farm’ after the arrival of my latest piece of hardware shipped from Taiwan – Managed enterprise switch TL-SG3109. For those who are interested to maximise your Fibre Home Broadband, you can refer to my setup as a straightforward guide: 1) Make sure all the connected devices are Gigabit…
Gold prices soar with the weakening of USD | Technical Analysis | Commodities
As we see the USD index depreciating to 3 years low against other major currency, it is no surprise that USD pegged commodities saw significant uptrend. Of greater interest is Gold. Earlier in the month when I last posted my analysis when Gold started to forma consolidating wedge with resistance around $1440, there were signs of bearish divergences in RSI,…