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PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - Nov 6

By: AFX | 05 Nov 2009 | 09:02 PM ET

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SINGAPORE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The following are stories from Singapore newspapers on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories. STRAITS TIMES - Singapore's tripartite labour body urged companies that have emerged from the recession unscathed or stronger to review their cost-cutting measures, with an eye on phasing them out gradually. - Singapore must manage the inflow of foreign talent and other immigrants to ensure Singaporeans do no lose out but rather benefit from their presence, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said. BUSINESS TIMES - International financial institutions such as the World Bank or the IMF must make "fundamental adjustments" to ensure that they remain relevant as China, Brazil, India and Russia gain more clout and demand more say, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said. ($1=1.399 Singapore Dollar) (Singapore Newsroom +65 6403 5677, singapore.newsroom@reuters.com) Keywords: SINGAPORE DIGEST/ (If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved.

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