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SNNews Verified?*Geographic ScaleCompanyIndustry/SectorNo. of Staff Retrenched% of Total Staff RetrenchedEffective DateNews DateSource
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1NoLocalSeimensConsumer ProductsN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
2NoLocalCadbury MalaysiaConsumer ProductsN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
3YesLocalSeagate TechnologyManufacturing200050N.A.2009-08-04Website
4NoLocalAccounting / AuditingN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
5YesGlobalNew World ResourcesMining300015N.A.2009-06-11Website
6YesGlobalNorske SkogPublishing6009N.A.2009-06-12Website
7YesGlobalMaerskShipping / Logistics1758N.A.2009-06-15Website
8YesGlobalMySpaceComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)40030N.A.2009-06-16Website
9YesGlobalLloydsBanking & Financial Services510N.A.N.A.2009-06-03Website
10YesGlobalNikonConsumer Products10005N.A.2009-05-26Website
11YesGlobalShellOil / Gas / Petroleum35030N.A.2009-05-30Website
12YesGlobalFinnairAerospace & Aviation7200N.A.N.A.2009-05-29Website
13NoLocalAdvertising & Marketing & Promotion / PRN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
14YesGlobalAutodesk IncEngineering - Services118013N.A.2009-05-22Website
15YesGlobalMagnaAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle10000N.A.N.A.2009-05-25Website
16YesGlobalQinetiQHeavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment400N.A.N.A.2009-05-21Website
17YesGlobalColumbus MckinnonConstruction / Building32010N.A.2009-04-20Website
18YesGlobalNikeSports17505N.A.2009-05-22Website
19YesGlobalProvident Energy Oil / Gas / PetroleumNAN.A.N.A.2009-05-20Website
20YesGlobalHewlett-PackardComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)5700N.A.N.A.2009-05-29Website
21YesGlobalBritish TelecommunicationsTelecommunication30000N.A.N.A.2009-05-14Website
22YesGlobalGM and Chrysler dealersAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle1100N.A.N.A.2009-05-18Website
23YesGlobalGM and Chrysler dealersAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle1100N.A.N.A.N.A.Website
24YesRegionalLas Vegas Sands CorpEntertainment / Media400020N.A.2009-05-15Website
25YesGlobalManitoba Telecom ServicesTelecommunication160N.A.2009-05-062009-05-06Website
26NoRegionalZainTelecommunication13N.A.2009-05-042009-05-04Website
27YesGlobalSageComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)1000N.A.2009-05-032009-05-03Website
28YesGlobalChryslerAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle22000452009-05-012009-05-01Website
29YesGlobalHartford FinancialBanking & Financial Services380N.A.2009-05-012009-05-01Website
30YesGlobalBAE SystemsHeavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment500N.A.N.A.2009-04-30Website
31YesGlobalCargotechHeavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment350N.A.N.A.2009-04-28Website
32YesGlobalVestasHeavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment19009N.A.2009-04-28Website
33YesGlobalYahoo!Computer / Information Technology (Hardware)228015N.A.2009-04-22Website
34YesGlobalPirelli REProperty / Real EstateN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-04-20Website
35YesGlobalMichelinAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle1500N.A.2009-10-312009-06-16Website
36YesLocalSeksun InternationalEngineering - Precision205N.A.2009-04-10
37YesGlobalPorvairEnvironment / Health / SafetyN.A.40N.A.2009-04-07Website
38YesGlobalSwiss ReInsurance115010N.A.2009-04-02Website
39YesRegionalSsangyong MotorsAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle264636N.A.2009-04-08Website
40YesGlobalSociete GeneraleBanking & Financial Services60N.A.N.A.2009-03-27Website
41YesGlobalGoogleComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)240N.A.2009-03-282009-03-28
42YesGlobalHSBCBanking & Financial Services100N.A.2009-04-222009-04-22Website
43YesGlobalBPOil / Gas / Petroleum620N.A.2009-04-012009-04-01Website
44YesGlobalAmazonComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)210N.A.2009-03-272009-03-27Website
45YesGlobalQantasAerospace & Aviation2650N.A.2009-04-142009-04-14Website
46YesGlobalOutokumpuHeavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment1830N.A.2009-03-242009-03-25Website
47YesGlobalWestern AssetsBanking & Financial Services100102009-03-242009-03-25Website
48YesGlobalJaguar Land RoverAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle450N.A.2009-03-242009-03-24Website
49YesLocalUBS SingaporeBanking & Financial Services6N.A.N.A.2009-03-23Website
50YesRegionalPrudential Asset ManagementInsurance30152009-03-222009-03-22
51YesGlobalBritish Broadcasting CorporationJournalism1200N.A.N.A.2009-03-20Website
52YesGlobalThyssenKruppManufacturing4000N.A.N.A.2009-04-20Website
53YesGlobalPKC GroupManufacturing226N.A.2009-03-192009-03-19Website
54YesLocalRoyal Bank of ScotlandBanking & Financial Services9000N.A.2009-04-072009-04-07Website
55YesRegionalFujitsuComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)1750N.A.2009-03-182009-03-18
56YesGlobalNokiaTelecommunication1700N.A.2009-03-182009-03-18Website
57YesGlobalGeneral DynamicsAerospace & Aviation1200N.A.2009-03-062009-03-06Website
58YesGlobalHSBCBanking & Financial Services6100N.A.2009-03-022009-03-02Website
59YesGlobalTime Warner CableEntertainment / Media125032009-02-042009-02-04Website
60YesLocalPanasonicEngineering - Electrical & Electronics130N.A.N.A.2009-03-17Website
61YesLocalDelphi AutomotiveAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle220172009-03-132009-03-13Website
62YesGlobalBellus HealthHealthcare / MedicalN.A.452009-03-122009-03-12Website
63YesGlobalSaab Automotive / Automobile / Vehicle750N.A.2009-03-122009-03-12Website
64YesGlobalAltadisTobacco780N.A.2009-03-112009-03-11Website
65YesGlobalSamancorManufacturing900202009-03-102009-03-10Website
66YesGlobalDellComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)11000N.A.2009-03-122009-03-12Website
67YesGlobalUnited TechnologiesManufacturing11600N.A.2009-03-112009-03-11Website
68YesRegionalSony PicturesEntertainment / Media300N.A.2009-03-112009-03-04Website
69YesRegionalMarvell SemiconductorSemiconductor / Wafer Fabrication300N.A.2009-03-072009-03-07Website
70YesGlobalBritish AirwaysAerospace & AviationN.A.N.A.2009-03-052009-03-05Website
71YesGlobalMcClatchyPublishing1600152009-03-092009-03-09Website
72YesGlobalNorthropEngineering - Electrical & Electronics750N.A.2009-03-052009-03-05Website
73YesGlobalKuehne and NagelCargo & Freight Services270052009-03-032009-03-03Website
74YesGlobalVale IncoMining900N.A.2009-03-032009-03-03Website
75YesGlobalClayton Homes IncProperty / Real Estate2290162009-03-032009-03-03Website
76YesGlobalValeoAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle104N.A.2009-03-022009-03-02Website
77YesGlobalSeniorEngineering - Electrical & Electronics1000N.A.2009-03-022009-03-02Website
78YesGlobalHSBCBanking & Financial Services9000N.A.2009-03-282009-03-28Website
79YesGlobalLend LeaseProperty / Real Estate1700N.A.2009-03-022009-03-02
80YesGlobalITVEntertainment / Media500N.A.2009-03-012009-03-01Website
81YesGlobalSchulmanChemical / Biochemical104N.A.2009-03-022009-03-02Website
82YesGlobalSothebysSales / Business / Retail / MerchandiserN.A.N.A.2009-02-272009-02-27Website
83YesGlobalJ CrewSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser95N.A.2009-02-272009-02-27Website
84YesRegionalFDKManufacturing4800402009-02-272009-02-27
85YesGlobalShaw IndustriesManufacturing190062009-03-032009-03-03Website
86YesLocalFlextronicsManufacturing100N.A.2009-02-272009-02-27Website
87YesGlobalGKNEngineering - Services2400N.A.N.A.2009-02-26Website
88YesGlobalBBA AviationAerospace & Aviation350N.A.N.A.2009-02-26Website
89YesGlobalJP MorganBanking & Financial Services14000N.A.N.A.2009-02-26Website
90YesGlobalBASFChemical / Biochemical1500N.A.N.A.2009-02-26Website
91YesGlobalIrish ElanBioTechnology & Pharmaceutical230N.A.N.A.2009-02-25Website
92YesGlobalZale CorpSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser245N.A.N.A.2009-02-25Website
93YesGlobalBodycoatEngineering - Precision1500N.A.N.A.2009-02-25Website
94YesGlobalCanadian Broadcasting CorpEntertainment / Media800102009-03-252009-03-25Website
95YesGlobalCanwest Global CommunicationsEntertainment / Media560N.A.N.A.2008-11-30Website
96YesGlobalCanadian TVEntertainment / Media105N.A.N.A.2008-11-30Website
97YesGlobalNortelTelecommunication500010N.A.2009-02-26Website
98YesGlobalSpansionComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)300035N.A.2009-02-24Website
99YesGlobalGeneral ElectricGeneral Trading12000N.A.N.A.2009-02-20Website
100YesGlobalMicron Technology Computer / Information Technology (Hardware)200012N.A.2009-02-23Website
101YesGlobalLonminMining5500N.A.N.A.2009-02-24Website
102YesGlobalNokiaTelecommunication1000N.A.N.A.2009-02-24Website
103YesGlobalCorusHeavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment192082009-05-082009-05-08Website
104YesGlobalAnglo AmericanMining19000N.A.N.A.2009-02-20Website
105YesGlobalChristopher and BanksApparelN.A.11N.A.2009-02-23Website
106YesGlobalRussel MetalsManufacturing500N.A.N.A.2009-02-23Website
107YesGlobalSt GobainConstruction / Building8000N.A.N.A.2009-02-20Website
108YesGlobalLafargeConstruction / Building8000N.A.N.A.2009-02-20Website
109YesGlobalPutnam InvestmentsBanking & Financial Services26011N.A.2009-02-11Website
110YesGlobalFidelity InvestmentsBanking & Financial ServicesN.A.7N.A.2009-02-03Website
111YesGlobalVolcomApparelN.A.8N.A.2009-02-19Website
112YesGlobalStagecoachTransportation Services660N.A.N.A.2009-02-19Website
113YesGlobalPPRSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser1260N.A.N.A.2009-02-19Website
114YesGlobalBordersSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser15212N.A.2009-02-19Website
115YesGlobalDelta Air LinesAerospace & Aviation61006N.A.2009-02-19Website
116YesGlobalCaterpillarConstruction / Building5000N.A.N.A.2009-01-26Website
117YesGlobalHome DepotSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser70002N.A.2009-01-26Website
118YesGlobalSprint NextelTelecommunication8000N.A.N.A.2009-01-26Website
119YesGlobalEmbraerAerospace & Aviation420020N.A.2009-02-20Website
120YesGlobalAlcatelTelecommunication15002N.A.2008-12-01Website
121YesGlobalGoodyearManufacturing90007N.A.2009-02-18Website
122YesGlobalAcco BrandsManufacturingN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-02-17Website
123YesGlobalAgilent TechnologiesSemiconductor / Wafer Fabrication600N.A.N.A.2009-02-17Website
124YesLocalMurata ElectronicsEngineering - Electrical & Electronics500N.A.N.A.2009-02-18Website
125YesGlobalDAFAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle873N.A.2009-02-172009-02-17Website
126YesGlobalBMWAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle850142009-02-162009-02-16Website
127YesGlobalWal-MartSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser700N.A.2009-02-102009-02-10Website
128NoLocalSonyManufacturing40N.A.2009-02-162009-02-16Website
129YesGlobalWalt DisneyEntertainment / Media40062009-02-162009-02-16Website
130YesGlobalAdvanced Micro DevicesManufacturing11009N.A.2009-01-17Website
131YesRegionalPioneerEngineering - Electrical & Electronics9800N.A.N.A.2009-04-28Website
132YesLocalSTATS ChipPACEngineering - Electrical & Electronics650N.A.2009-02-112009-02-11Website
133YesGlobalFedEx FreightImport / Export / Trade900N.A.N.A.2009-02-09Website
134YesGlobalGeneral MotorsAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle21000N.A.N.A.2009-06-01Website
135YesRegionalNissanAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle21400N.A.N.A.2009-02-10Website
136YesGlobalElizabeth ArdenGrooming & DeportmentN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-02-05Website
137YesGlobalEstee LauderGrooming & Deportment20006N.A.2009-02-05Website
138YesGlobalHVBBanking & Financial Services2500N.A.N.A.2009-02-06Website
139NoGlobalToyota Motor CorpAutomotive / Automobile / VehicleN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-02-06Website
140YesGlobalBombardierAerospace & Aviation4360152009-04-022009-04-02Website
141YesRegionalSharpEngineering - Electrical & Electronics1500N.A.2009-02-062009-02-06Website
142YesGlobalDeutscheBanking & Financial Services50N.A.2009-02-062009-02-06Website
143YesLocalSonyAdvertising & Marketing & Promotion / PR16000N.A.N.A.2008-12-05Website
144YesGlobalWall Street JournalJournalism25N.A.N.A.2009-02-05Website
145YesGlobalFoxEntertainment / Media800N.A.N.A.2009-02-05Website
146YesGlobalTiffany and CoSales / Business / Retail / MerchandiserN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-02-05
147YesGlobalCisco SystemsComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)2000N.A.N.A.2009-02-05Website
148YesGlobalGlaxoSmithKlineHealthcare / Medical10000N.A.N.A.2009-02-01
149YesGlobalHudsons BaySales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser10005N.A.2009-02-05Website
150YesGlobalBloombergJournalism1802N.A.2009-02-05Website
151YesGlobalElectronic ArtsEntertainment / Media110011N.A.2009-02-04Website
152YesGlobalQimondaEngineering - Electrical & Electronics150050N.A.2009-02-03Website
153YesRegionalPCCWTelecommunication6005N.A.2009-02-04Website
154YesRegionalPanasonicEngineering - Electrical & Electronics150005N.A.2009-02-04Website
155YesGlobalRockwell Collins IncAerospace & Aviation600N.A.2009-02-042009-02-04Website
156YesGlobalKing PharmaceuticalsHealthcare / Medical520N.A.2009-02-042009-02-04Website
157YesGlobalLiz Claiborne IncGrooming & Deportment72582009-02-042009-02-04Website
158YesGlobalHawker Beechcraft CorpAerospace & Aviation2300N.A.2009-12-012009-02-04Website
159YesGlobalPNC Financial Services GroupBanking & Financial Services58002009N.A.2009-02-04Website
160YesGlobalMacysApparel700042009-02-032009-02-03Website
161YesLocalChin HengApparel6001002009-01-222009-02-02Website
162YesRegionalVariety AsiaEntertainment / Media301002009-02-022009-02-02Website
163YesGlobalHitachiEngineering - Electrical & Electronics7000N.A.N.A.2009-01-31Website
164YesGlobalNECEngineering - Electrical & Electronics20000N.A.N.A.2009-01-31Website
165YesGlobalDexiaBanking & Financial Services9003N.A.2009-01-30Website
166YesGlobalGoldman SachsBanking & Financial ServicesN.A.10N.A.2009-01-30Website
167YesGlobalMorgan StanleyBanking & Financial Services23505N.A.2009-01-30Website
168YesGlobalGlaxoSmithKlineHealthcare / Medical6000N.A.N.A.2009-02-01
169YesGlobalNovellComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)1003N.A.2009-01-30Website
170YesLocalChartered SemiconductorEngineering - Electrical & Electronics54082009-01-302009-01-30Website
171YesGlobalEastman KodakArts & Design4500N.A.N.A.2009-01-30Website
172YesGlobalToshibaEngineering - Electrical & Electronics4500N.A.N.A.2009-01-29Website
173YesGlobalCitrix SystemsComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)N.A.10N.A.2009-01-28Website
174YesGlobalAstraZenecaHealthcare / Medical8000N.A.N.A.2009-01-29Website
175YesGlobalFordAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle50006N.A.2009-01-30Website
176YesGlobalCorning incManufacturing350013N.A.2009-01-27Website
177YesGlobalTargetApparel11009N.A.2009-01-26Website
178YesGlobalPhilipsConsumer Products6000N.A.N.A.2009-01-26Website
179YesGlobalHewlett-PackardComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)180N.A.N.A.2009-03-28Website
180YesGlobalStarbucksFood Service / Catering / Restaurant6700N.A.N.A.2009-01-29Website
181YesGlobalBoeingAerospace & Aviation10000N.A.N.A.2009-01-29Website
182YesGlobalAOLEntertainment / Media70010N.A.2009-01-29Website
183YesGlobalSTMicroelectronics NVComputer / Information Technology (Software)45009N.A.2009-01-28Website
184YesGlobalING groupBanking & Financial Services70005N.A.2009-01-27Website
185YesGlobalIntelManufacturing6000N.A.N.A.2009-01-21Website
186YesGlobalSony EricssonTelecommunication5000N.A.N.A.2009-01-21Website
187YesRegionalHonda MotorsAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle3000N.A.N.A.2009-01-17Website
188YesRegionalMazdaAutomotive / Automobile / Vehicle1500N.A.2009-02-012009-01-19Website
189NoGlobalGoogleComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)1000041N.A.2009-01-09Website
190YesGlobalPfizerHealthcare / Medical800N.A.N.A.2009-01-13Website
191YesRegionalRenesasSemiconductor / Wafer Fabrication1000N.A.N.A.2008-12-25Website
192YesGlobalFormFactorSemiconductor / Wafer FabricationN.A.20N.A.2009-01-13Website
193YesGlobalFlextronicsEngineering - Electrical & Electronics150N.A.N.A.2009-01-12Website
194YesGlobalSchlumbergerOil / Gas / Petroleum6600N.A.N.A.2009-01-08Website
195YesGlobalIBMComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)21000N.A.N.A.2009-03-26Website
196YesRegionalOracleCall Center / IT-enabled Services40N.A.N.A.2009-01-11Website
197YesLocalSwissport SingaporeAerospace & Aviation300100N.A.2009-01-13Website
198YesGlobalMotorolaTelecommunication4000N.A.N.A.2009-01-15Website
199YesGlobalCessna Aircraft CompanyAerospace & Aviation130050N.A.2009-06-12Website
200YesLocalSTMicroelectronicsEngineering - Electrical & Electronics21513N.A.2008-12-01Website
201YesRegionalTDKManufacturing8000122009-01-012009-01-08Website
202YesLocalIM Flash TechnologiesSemiconductor / Wafer Fabrication50015N.A.2008-10-31Website
203YesLocalAllied Technologies Ltd.Manufacturing21N.A.2008-12-092008-09-29Website
204YesLocalCreativeComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)270045N.A.2009-01-03Website
205YesLocalBarclaysBanking & Financial Services10N.A.N.A.2009-01-09Website
206YesGlobalBTComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)2000020N.A.2009-04-14Website
207NoLocalCadburyFood Service / Catering / RestaurantN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-01-08Rumour
208NoLocalYahoo! SingaporeComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)5N.A.N.A.2008-04-30
209YesGlobalLenovoComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)250011N.A.2009-01-08Website
210NoGlobalBank of America (BoA)Banking & Financial Services3000060N.A.2008-12-13Website
211NoLocalAkiraManufacturingN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-01-08Rumour
212YesGlobalYahoo!Computer / Information Technology (Hardware)228015N.A.2009-04-22Website
213YesGlobalAlcoaManufacturing1350013N.A.2009-01-07Website
214YesGlobalWPPAdvertising & Marketing & Promotion / PRN.A.N.A.N.A.2009-01-04Website
215YesLocalMicrosoftComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)3052009-05-092009-05-09Website
216YesGlobalWoolsworthSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser270001002009-01-062009-01-06Website
217YesGlobalLogitechComputer / Information Technology (Hardware)525152009-02-282009-01-06Website
218YesRegionalSanyoManufacturing1000N.A.2009-03-312009-01-06Website
219YesRegionalMarks & SpencerSales / Business / Retail / Merchandiser1000N.A.N.A.2009-01-05Website
220YesLocalYKK SingaporeManufacturing123N.A.2008-09-252008-10-01Website
221YesGlobalUBSBanking & Financial Services2000112009-04-302009-04-30Website
222YesRegionalStandard CharteredBanking & Financial Services35N.A.N.A.2008-10-29Website
223YesLocalPhilips SingaporeEngineering - Electrical & Electronics10052008-12-312008-12-11Website
224YesLocalCredit SuisseBanking & Financial ServicesN.A.N.A.N.A.2008-12-07Website
225YesLocalParkway GroupHealthcare / Medical1484N.A.2008-12-15Website
226YesGlobalCitiBanking & Financial Services200N.A.2008-11-202008-11-20Website
227YesLocalMerrill LynchBanking & Financial Services20N.A.2008-10-202008-10-22Website
228YesRegionalDBS Banking & Financial Services90062008-11-132008-11-07Website
229YesGlobalNOLShipping / Logistics10009N.A.2008-11-19Website
230YesGlobalSeagate TechnologyManufacturing80010N.A.2009-01-13Website