- Singapore fell as much as 0.6 percent on Friday, extending losses for a fourth day, as financials and industrials lost ground.
- The Straits Times Index lost 0.52 percent or 17 points to end at 3,251.
- Singapore based conglomerate Sembcorp Industries rose 0.6 percent after it increased its stake in India-focused renewable energy business to 72 percent for S$21.4 million.
- Skincare products maker Best World International surged as much as 16 percent on Friday after company's founder bought shares.
- Shares in cruise ships operator Genting Hong Kong gained about 2 percent despite reporting a higher loss in the first-half, due to increased operating expenses and fuel costs.
- Dukang Distillers Holdings said it expects its overall revenue and earnings to be significantly lower for the fiscal 2017.
- Cruise ships operator Genting Hong Kong reported a higher loss in the first-half, hurt by increased operating expenses and fuel costs.
- Japanese mall owner Croesus Retail Trust on Friday reported an 18.2 percent increase in quarterly distribution per unit, helped by higher sales.
