Indian shares gained on Friday, tracking gains in other Asian equities following solid Chinese trade data but simmering geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.
Singapore stocks fell for a third day on Friday, dragged by lenders such as OCBC and as geopolitical tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programme continued to cast a shadow.
The HDB is investing S$10.7m in deals with Nanyang Technological University and the Singapore University of Technology and Design to boost construction productivity.
Independent oil explorer Loyz Energy on Friday said it had entered into a memorandum of understanding with investment firm Arctos Investments Pte. to form a joint venture company.
Pacific Radiance on Friday said that together with its advisers, it has commenced discussion with its bank lenders to review the group's financial position and capital structure.
Sushi chain owner Sakae Holdings on Friday said that High Court has ordered its associate company, Gryphon Capital Management to be wound up by consent.