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ASEAN market return since Global Financial Crisis

newbie99 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:26:06 +0800

Since the low of Oct 2008,

Philippine Index Rose 294%
Indonesia Index Rose 335%
KLSE Index Rose 106%
Singapore Index Rose 91%
HK Index Rose 106%
Vietnamo Index Rose approximately 120%
Dow Jones Rose 74%

Siemons Cat 6a Cable

newbie99 — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:50:00 +0800

Hi,

I am building a new house and will lay down cat 6a cable (as determined by Engineer). I got quotation for Siemons Cat 6a for about 920 per reel. What do u guys think of Siemons and the price?

Thanks.

Dark stain on unfinished white oak flooring

newbie99 — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:38:05 +0800

Hi

I am thinking of using solid white oak as timber flooring for my new house. I think it will stain nicely with dark stain. Does anyone have any experience with white oak flooring and any suggestion on the bradn of stain i should use? Thanks.

Shower screen without top supporting steel bar.

newbie99 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:49:44 +0800

Hi All,
I am in the middle of constructing a house. I wonder if it's possible to install frameless shower cubicles with 2 sides of 12mm tempered glass wall and a door without the top stainless bar to support and absorb the vibration. Would the screen be stable enough to prevent breakage? Thanks in advance.

Allan Block vs Reinforced Concrete

newbie99 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:05:44 +0800

Hi.

I am planning to build retaining wall for my house. Anyone has any experience on Allan Block type of retaining wall? How much extra / less compared to reinforced concrete? How about the durability and strength as compared to RC wall? Thanks

Investing in precious stones, paintings, ceramic

newbie99 — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:02:41 +0800

I wonder if anyone here invest in alternative investment, eg precious stones, paintings, ceramics, watches?

1. How much has it appreciated?
2. How do you store them? Insurance?
3. Where do you normally buy/sell them? Through auction?
4. What are their advantages compared to traditional investments? Is it worthwhile investing in them?

Investment - Precious stones, Paintings, Ceramics

newbie99 — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:59:39 +0800

Opps wrong forum

Anyone invest in Indonesia stock exchange?

newbie99 — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:31:14 +0800

Hi, Anyone invest in Indonesia stock exchange? When did you first invest in Indonesia? What's the gain or loss? What's the pro and con? Which brokerage did you go through?