Singapore shares edged higher on Monday, led by gains in gains in Noble Group amidst report a Chinese conglomerate expressed interest to buy the embattled commodities trader.
Ride hailing firm Grab on Monday announced a three-year partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to help foreign visitors experience the best of the city-state.
Since both the companies Oman LNG and BP Singapore Pte. Ltd shares a strong partnership, after the recent deal, this agreement is considered as their major priority.
2018 is the year when Singapore should take actions to climate change issue and has to show its progress to reach the deal of 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.
Singapore Exchange on Friday reported unchanged second-quarter net profit, with revenues from its largest equities and fixed income division posting a drop in the quarter.
India shares extended record gains to a third session on Friday, helped by sustained overseas inflows.Among the top Sensex gainers, Adani Ports rose 3 percent, HDFC Bank gained 1.1 percent, State Bank of India added 1.4 percent while Reliance Industries was up 1 percent.
Shares in Sembcorp Marine jumped 8 percent following an upgrade by Nomura. Utilities and integrated services provider Sembcorp Industries jumped 5 percent amidst speculation about a spin-off in India.