Singapore shares tracked Asian peers with a strong opening on Monday, as a weak U.S. jobs report indicated that interest rates might be held at current rates for a little while longer.
The Straits Times Index opened 0.27%, or 15.13 points higher, at 5,654.12.
Investors are expected to keep a keen eye on the upcoming U.S. inflation data, as the weaker-than-expected employment figures on Friday lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady in the near future.
Aspial Lifestyle's (SGX:5UF) recorded an 88% rise in attributable profit in the first half of 2026 to SG$52.4 million from SG$27.9 million a year prior.Earnings per share stood at SG$0.0277, up from SG$0.015 previously, according to a Friday filing with the Singapore bourse.Revenue jumped 26% to SG$464.2 million from SG$367.2 million in the year-ago period.
Sino Biopharmaceutical (HKG:1177) unit Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group's Benmelstobart Injection obtained marketing approval from China's National Medical Products Administration, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.The approval is for use of the drug in combination with chemotherapy and sequentially followed by Anlotinib Hydrochloride Capsules for the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Lygend Resources & Technology (HKG:2245) obtained approval for its registration application related to its China listed-share initial public offering from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).The share offering is subject to various conditions, including certain final regulatory approvals, according to a Friday Hong Kong bourse filing.