India's Sensex drops; Lenders drag as RBI disappoints

Indian shares fell on Thursday, dragged lower by financials after the central bank cut interest rates on expected lines, but failed to provide any clues on future rate cuts.

Aug 3, 2017

SGX falls; Noble plunges after another Iceberg blow

Singapore stocks ended lower, in line with weak Asian shares as investors took a pause after equities surged to the highest level in almost 10 years.

Aug 3, 2017

Indian shares fall as lenders drop after expected rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 6 percent on Wednesday, the lowest since November 2010, in line with market expectations.

Aug 3, 2017

Singapore stocks fall along with Asia; StarHub drops

Shares in Singapore took cues from weak Asian equities, which surged to the highest level in almost 10 years.

Aug 3, 2017

Tourists' spends surge as Singapore sees growth in visitor arrivals

According to Singapore Tourism Board (STB), tourists splurged 15 percent more in the first quarter of the year compared to last year, with receipts reaching S$6.4 billion.

Aug 3, 2017

Singapore: Traditional Chinese medicine sector to receive government funding

Ministry of Health said it will add an additional funding of S$5 million over the next five years to the TCM Research Grant (TCMRG)

Aug 3, 2017

Market Round-Up: What did you miss?

The Straits Times Index added 0.23 percent or 8 points to end at 3,346.

Aug 2, 2017

Indian shares fall on profit booking after expected rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 6 percent, the lowest since November 2010.

Aug 2, 2017

SGX gains led by lenders; StarHub results in focus

Index heavyweight DBS, which reports earnings on Friday, rose 0.9 percent.

Aug 2, 2017

Indian shares mark time ahead of RBI policy

Investors are keeping a close eye on the Reserve Bank of India's meeting later today, at which it is expected to cut rates.

Aug 2, 2017

Singapore stocks range-bound; StarHub results eyed

Wifi service provider Nera Telecommunications jumped 4 percent after it won contracts worth S$14.9 million .

Aug 2, 2017

HDB unveils 5,921 flats for sale in Singapore

According to the housing board, these flats comprise 3,897 BTO units and 1,394 ROF units spread across various towns and estates.

Aug 2, 2017

Market Round-Up: What did you miss?

The Straits Times Index added 0.26 percent or 9 points to end at 3,338.

Aug 1, 2017

Indian shares creep up ahead of RBI rate decision

Investors are keeping a close eye on the Reserve Bank of India's meeting on Wednesday, at which it is expected to cut rates.

Aug 1, 2017

SGX ekes out gain ahead of slew of earnings

Index heavyweight DBS, which reports earnings on Friday, rose 1.3 percent. Sembcorp Industries gained 0.6 percent ahead of results on Thursday.

Aug 1, 2017