Singapore stocks edged higher on Tuesday, after data showed factory activity in August rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years but the escalating geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.
Among the gainers, Bajaj Auto advanced 1.3 percent, Reliance Industries rose 1.2 percent, Asian Paints gained 1 percent while Tata Steel was up 0.7 percent.
Singapore stocks edged higher on Tuesday after data showed factory activity in August rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years, but the escalating geopolitical tensions kept many investors on edge.