The new year will begin with a bang for Singapore equities, which look to be in focus early in 2010 after the latest round of data gave conflicting indications on the health of the market recovery there. A decline in manufacturing activity caused Singapore’s economy to contract at a quicker-than-expected pace in the fourth quarter. [...] Related Stories: Singapore ETF: Investing In The Lion City September ETF Data: Summer Rally Continues June ETF Data: Big Bumps For PowerShares, PIMCO, and ProShares