Asia
Singapore Shares Remain Resilient Despite Regional Downturn; Trek 2000 International Down 8%
Singapore shares remained marginally in the green zone on Tuesday, despite broader regional losses backed by a cooling of a rally in heavy-weight chip stocks.The Straits Times Index (STI), a key benchmark for the Singapore Exchange, ranged between 5,193.65 and 5,241.80 throughout the day. It ended the session at 5,205.74, up 1.73 points or 0.03% compared to Monday's close.In economic news, Singapore's core consumer price index (CPI), which excludes accommodation and private transport costs, remained steady at 1.4% year over year in May, according to joint data released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).On the corporate front, shares of Trek 2000 International (SGX:5AB) were down nearly 8% at the close as it secured a $350,000 contract with Cambodian textile manufacturer, Our HS Convenience, to supply, install and commission its AI Renewable Energy Solutions ecosystem.Singtel (SGX:Z74) closed under 1% lower as it disposed of a 2.8% stake in Thailand energy company, Gulf Development, for SG$1 billion, according to a company release on Tuesday.Meanwhile, Interra Resources (SGX:5GI) has agreed to sell its entire stake in its Myanmar petroleum assets to Sinopetro Holdings Limited for a combined $7.8 million.
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