Singapore shares inched higher earlier today after data showed the country’s non-oil domestic exports reversed January’s contraction to grow 7.6% in February. 

The Straits Times Index moved 0.57% higher to 3,857.83 points at about 2.22pm, with a value turnover of S$732.91M in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel, after the company said today that its wholly owned Kepland Investama is in a dispute over ownership rights for land plots in Jakarta. 

Elsewhere, from China’s “special action plan” to boost consumption and how global CEOs are reportedly set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, more international headlines remain in focus.

Also on deck –  how the US retail operator of Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time.
 
On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.