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Singapore shares remained in the red on Friday as investor sentiment was weighed down over a sell-off of chipmakers.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,491.51 and 5,521.84 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,509.43, down 29.95 points or 0.5% compared to Thursday's close.On the corporate front, shares of Metech International were up nearly 5% at the close as the company reported it has not credited placement shares to subscriber Ma Ong Kee as the allotment could result in transfer of controlling interest.Geo Energy Resources closed nearly 3% lower as its Marga Bara Jaya Integrated Infrastructure commenced operations on July 16, marking the start of its expansion into infrastructure and logistics alongside its coal mining business.Meanwhile, Mm2 Asia signed an agreement to place around 16.3 billion shares at SG$0.000918 per share to MMRA for a total consideration of SG$15 million as part of its proposed restructuring.

Singtel bought back and canceled about 2.3 million shares worth SG$10.1 million in the open market on Tuesday, according to a same-day filing with the Singapore Exchange.To date, the telecommunications services provider has bought back around 199.9 million shares from its existing buyback mandate.

Lightstorm signed consortium agreements with Singtel Microsoft and Tata Communications to build a submarine cable system that will link India's east coast to Singapore and Malaysia.The 3,600-kilometer I-2SEA is expected to be service-ready by the fourth quarter of 2029 and is designed for AI workloads, according to a Thursday statement from the city-state's AI connectivity platform operator.Under the agreement, NEC Corp. was named system supplier while ASEAN Cableship was the marine installation partner.

Singapore shares surged more than 1% at the close on Thursday with investors responding positively to the chances of the US and Iran continuing their peace dialogue.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,164.95 and 5,217.15 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,217.15, up 55.65 points or 1.1% compared to Wednesday's close.In an official post on X, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed the two parties agreed to continue discussions following the funeral procession of the former Iranian Supreme Leader.On the corporate front, shares of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust were up nearly 3% at the close as its total portfolio valuation during the first half of the year rose 1.1% to 2.15 billion euros.CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust closed over 1% higher as it completed the acquisition of Paragon.Meanwhile, shares of GuocoLand closed under 1% higher as it secured a SG$634.7 million green club facility from Oversea-Chinese

Singapore shares surged more than 1% on Tuesday, tracking regional gains, as markets reacted positively to news that the US president, Donald Trump, could be set to conclude a peace deal with Iran.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,964.66 and 5,026.76 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,023.25, up 59.58 points or 1.2% compared to Monday's close.On the corporate front, shares of Mun Siong Engineering slid over 9% at the close as it named Kirk Keng Chong as its group chief financial officer, effective June 8.Mooreast was down over 9% as it raised around SG$6 million through the private placement of around 44.5 million shares at SG$0.135 apiece.Meanwhile, shares of Ley Choon Group were up over 2% as it secured underground utilities service contracts worth SG$24.5 million.

Singapore shares plunged on Monday, losing nearly 2%, tracking regional losses as investor sentiment took a major hit following recent developments in the Middle East.The Straits Times Index (STI), a

Singapore shares closed in the red on Tuesday, tracking broader regional losses over the recent clash between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,028.80 and 5,072.08 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,028.80, down 41.75 points or 0.8% compared to Monday's close.The two parties had a skirmish near the Strait, which could have an impact on an interim peace deal.In economic news, Singapore's manufacturing output jumped 17.6% in April, backed by strong growth across almost all clusters, the city-state's Department of Statistics reported.On the corporate front, shares of Boustead Singapore sank over 13% at the close even after its profit attributable to equity holders surged 235% during the fiscal second half ended March 31 to SG$197.7 million from SG$59.1 million a year earlier.SATS' shares closed nearly 6% higher as its attributable profit to owners rose to SG$135.4 million in fiscal

Shares of Medi Lifestyle declined nearly 8% in Tuesday's afternoon trade after Chief Executive Officer Herry Pudjianto resigned as an executive director of the board to focus on his duties as CEO.Effective May 13, Pudjianto will dedicate his full attention to the medical service company's operations and strategic growth plans, according to a Tuesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.

UOL's hospitality subsidiary, UOL Hotel Investments , signed a deal to buy out United Overseas Bank's remaining interest in a property located in Singapore for SG$568.5 million.The acquisition comprises UOB's legal title to the land lots and a banking hall, along with its 1/12 share in a 30-year lease, according to a Friday filing with the Singapore Exchange.Following the completion of the acquisition, UOL will have full ownership of the property, which is currently being redeveloped into a new mixed-use commercial development, which will comprise a hotel and a banking hall.

Singapore shares closed marginally in positive territory Tuesday, proving resilient even as regional markets retreated on news that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is nearing collapse.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,915.15 and 4,953.04 throughout the day. It ended the session at 4,946.00, up 3.23 points or nearly 0.1% compared to Monday's close.On the corporate front, OxPay Financial surged nearly 13% at the close as it increased investment in its subsidiary, Oxygen7, through the subscription of 349,000 shares at $1 per share.Medi Lifestyle plunged nearly 8% at the close as it narrowed its attributable loss to owners by 21% in the first quarter of the year to 699,000 ringgit from 881,000 ringgit a year earlier.Meanwhile, shares of SIA Engineering were up over 3% at the close as the company's profit attributable to owners rose to SG$85.6 million in the fiscal second half ended March 31 from SG$70.8 million a year earlier.

DBS Group (SGX:D05) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of SG$60.12, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(MT Newswires covers equity, commodity and economic research from maj

Singapore shares recorded gains on Friday to end the week in green, as the Asian market reacted positively to a tentative geopolitical de-escalation in the Middle East ahead of the highly anticipated talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,973.10 and 4,999.30 throughout the day. It ended the session at 4,989.41, up 12.33 points or nearly 0.3% compared to Thursday's close.On the corporate front, shares of BH Global were down nearly 7% at the close as it proposed to renew its share buyback mandate.Metis Energy closed over 2% higher as it reported three consecutive years of pre-tax losses for its three most recent financial years.Meanwhile, shares of City Developments were nearly flat as it established a SG$2 billion multicurrency perpetual bonds issuance program.

United Overseas Bank bought back and canceled 37,000 shares worth nearly SG$1.4 million in the open market on Tuesday, according to a same-day filing with the Singapore Exchange.The bank has been authorized to buy back around 83.5 million shares. To date, it has bought back nearly 20.5 million shares.

Singapore shares remained in the red on Friday as investor sentiment was weighed down over a sell-off of chipmakers.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,491.51 and 5,521.84 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,509.43, down 29.95 points or 0.5% compared to Thursday's close.On the corporate front, shares of Metech International were up nearly 5% at the close as the company reported it has not credited placement shares to subscriber Ma Ong Kee as the allotment could result in transfer of controlling interest.Geo Energy Resources closed nearly 3% lower as its Marga Bara Jaya Integrated Infrastructure commenced operations on July 16, marking the start of its expansion into infrastructure and logistics alongside its coal mining business.Meanwhile, Mm2 Asia signed an agreement to place around 16.3 billion shares at SG$0.000918 per share to MMRA for a total consideration of SG$15 million as part of its proposed restructuring.

Singtel bought back and canceled about 2.3 million shares worth SG$10.1 million in the open market on Tuesday, according to a same-day filing with the Singapore Exchange.To date, the telecommunications services provider has bought back around 199.9 million shares from its existing buyback mandate.

Lightstorm signed consortium agreements with Singtel Microsoft and Tata Communications to build a submarine cable system that will link India's east coast to Singapore and Malaysia.The 3,600-kilometer I-2SEA is expected to be service-ready by the fourth quarter of 2029 and is designed for AI workloads, according to a Thursday statement from the city-state's AI connectivity platform operator.Under the agreement, NEC Corp. was named system supplier while ASEAN Cableship was the marine installation partner.

Singapore shares surged more than 1% at the close on Thursday with investors responding positively to the chances of the US and Iran continuing their peace dialogue.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,164.95 and 5,217.15 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,217.15, up 55.65 points or 1.1% compared to Wednesday's close.In an official post on X, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed the two parties agreed to continue discussions following the funeral procession of the former Iranian Supreme Leader.On the corporate front, shares of Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust were up nearly 3% at the close as its total portfolio valuation during the first half of the year rose 1.1% to 2.15 billion euros.CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust closed over 1% higher as it completed the acquisition of Paragon.Meanwhile, shares of GuocoLand closed under 1% higher as it secured a SG$634.7 million green club facility from Oversea-Chinese

Singapore shares plunged on Monday, losing nearly 2%, tracking regional losses as investor sentiment took a major hit following recent developments in the Middle East.The Straits Times Index (STI), a

Singapore shares surged more than 1% on Tuesday, tracking regional gains, as markets reacted positively to news that the US president, Donald Trump, could be set to conclude a peace deal with Iran.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,964.66 and 5,026.76 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,023.25, up 59.58 points or 1.2% compared to Monday's close.On the corporate front, shares of Mun Siong Engineering slid over 9% at the close as it named Kirk Keng Chong as its group chief financial officer, effective June 8.Mooreast was down over 9% as it raised around SG$6 million through the private placement of around 44.5 million shares at SG$0.135 apiece.Meanwhile, shares of Ley Choon Group were up over 2% as it secured underground utilities service contracts worth SG$24.5 million.

Singapore shares closed in the red on Tuesday, tracking broader regional losses over the recent clash between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,028.80 and 5,072.08 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,028.80, down 41.75 points or 0.8% compared to Monday's close.The two parties had a skirmish near the Strait, which could have an impact on an interim peace deal.In economic news, Singapore's manufacturing output jumped 17.6% in April, backed by strong growth across almost all clusters, the city-state's Department of Statistics reported.On the corporate front, shares of Boustead Singapore sank over 13% at the close even after its profit attributable to equity holders surged 235% during the fiscal second half ended March 31 to SG$197.7 million from SG$59.1 million a year earlier.SATS' shares closed nearly 6% higher as its attributable profit to owners rose to SG$135.4 million in fiscal

Shares of Medi Lifestyle declined nearly 8% in Tuesday's afternoon trade after Chief Executive Officer Herry Pudjianto resigned as an executive director of the board to focus on his duties as CEO.Effective May 13, Pudjianto will dedicate his full attention to the medical service company's operations and strategic growth plans, according to a Tuesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.

UOL's hospitality subsidiary, UOL Hotel Investments , signed a deal to buy out United Overseas Bank's remaining interest in a property located in Singapore for SG$568.5 million.The acquisition comprises UOB's legal title to the land lots and a banking hall, along with its 1/12 share in a 30-year lease, according to a Friday filing with the Singapore Exchange.Following the completion of the acquisition, UOL will have full ownership of the property, which is currently being redeveloped into a new mixed-use commercial development, which will comprise a hotel and a banking hall.

Singapore shares closed marginally in positive territory Tuesday, proving resilient even as regional markets retreated on news that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is nearing collapse.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,915.15 and 4,953.04 throughout the day. It ended the session at 4,946.00, up 3.23 points or nearly 0.1% compared to Monday's close.On the corporate front, OxPay Financial surged nearly 13% at the close as it increased investment in its subsidiary, Oxygen7, through the subscription of 349,000 shares at $1 per share.Medi Lifestyle plunged nearly 8% at the close as it narrowed its attributable loss to owners by 21% in the first quarter of the year to 699,000 ringgit from 881,000 ringgit a year earlier.Meanwhile, shares of SIA Engineering were up over 3% at the close as the company's profit attributable to owners rose to SG$85.6 million in the fiscal second half ended March 31 from SG$70.8 million a year earlier.

DBS Group (SGX:D05) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of SG$60.12, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(MT Newswires covers equity, commodity and economic research from maj

Singapore shares recorded gains on Friday to end the week in green, as the Asian market reacted positively to a tentative geopolitical de-escalation in the Middle East ahead of the highly anticipated talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad.The Straits Times Index , a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 4,973.10 and 4,999.30 throughout the day. It ended the session at 4,989.41, up 12.33 points or nearly 0.3% compared to Thursday's close.On the corporate front, shares of BH Global were down nearly 7% at the close as it proposed to renew its share buyback mandate.Metis Energy closed over 2% higher as it reported three consecutive years of pre-tax losses for its three most recent financial years.Meanwhile, shares of City Developments were nearly flat as it established a SG$2 billion multicurrency perpetual bonds issuance program.

United Overseas Bank bought back and canceled 37,000 shares worth nearly SG$1.4 million in the open market on Tuesday, according to a same-day filing with the Singapore Exchange.The bank has been authorized to buy back around 83.5 million shares. To date, it has bought back nearly 20.5 million shares.