Upturn or Downturn

The recently concluded PC Show 2009 saw record visitors spending $52 millions during the 4 days event.
Pop concerts see good ticket sales, despite four shows lined up by Asia mega stars.
Restaurants with long queues are a common sight islandwide.
Car sales are up alongside increased COE prices.
Stock market is bullish. Property is on the rebound.

All this despite worrying reports of shrinking export, and fresh predictions that the USA will again be hit with another banking crisis.

Ships @ Singapore

NODX 2009 - Yr on Yr
-20.8 percent in December 2008 - S$10.47 billion
-34.8 percent in January 2009 - S$10.04 billion
-23.8 percent in February 2009 - S$12.87 billion
-17.3 percent in March 2009 - S$11.88 billion
-19.2 per cent in April 2009 - S$11.32 billion
-12.1 per cent in May 2009 - S$10.94 billion
-11.0 per cent in June 2009 - S$11.38 billion

Aerial view - landing @Changi