Macau has fixed a limit of 6,000 gaming tables and 12,000 gaming machines for new casino operators early next year, as well as minimum income levels for each operator, the government in the world's biggest gambling hub said on Friday.

Oil prices rose as much as $1 on Friday on signs of improving fuel demand, although further gains were capped as the market awaited clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman on the outlook for rate hikes in a speech later in the day.

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose as much as $1 on Friday as fresh U.S. data lowered recession fears, although an upcoming speech from the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman capped further gains.

Singapore's industrial output in July grew 0.6% year-on-year, well below forecasts, partly due to a decrease in the output of electronics and biomedical manufacturing, official data showed on Friday.

(Reuters) -Ramsay Health Care Ltd said on Friday a group led by private equity firm KKR & Co Inc has withdrawn a near $15 billion all-cash buyout offer, leaving on the table a cash-and-stock bid that the Australian hospital operator rejected.

(Reuters) -Ramsay Health Care Ltd said on Friday a group led by private equity giant KKR & Co pulled the plug on a near $15 billion all-cash buyout offer for the Australian hospital operator, but a cash and stock bid remains on the table.