Singapore shares inched higher today even as Asian markets traded mostly lower.

The Straits Times Index rose 0.35% at 4,921.88 points at 12.01pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$737.19M seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust. That’s as the trust invested 50 million euros (S$74.1 million) in AiOnX, its sponsor SWI Group’s data centre development fund, via a mandatory convertible loan.

Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s factory output unexpectedly dipped 0.1 per cent year on year in February, a sharp reversal from January’s downwardly revised 12.9 per cent growth, to how Gap plans to open 50 new stores in mainland China in 2026 after breaking even for the first time last quarter, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. 

Singapore shares inched higher today even as Asian markets traded mostly lower.
The Straits Times Index rose 0.35% at 4,921.88 points at 12.01pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$737.19M seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust. That&rsquo;s as the trust invested 50 million euros (S$74.1 million) in AiOnX, its sponsor SWI Group&rsquo;s data centre development fund, via a mandatory convertible loan.
Elsewhere, from how Singapore&rsquo;s factory output unexpectedly dipped 0.1 per cent year on year in February, a sharp reversal from January&rsquo;s downwardly revised 12.9 per cent growth, to how Gap plans to open 50 new stores in mainland China in 2026 after breaking even for the first time last quarter, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.&nbsp;

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Market View: Asian shares fall as investor digest updates to Middle East conflict; Nvidia-backed Reflection AI reportedly seeks US$2.5b at US$25b valuation; Hyundai Motor aims to double China sales, launch 36 new models in North America; Gap plans to open 50 China stores, return to Hong Kong in 2026; Singapore factory output sees shock 0.1% dip in February; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust to watch