Singapore shares began the day trading in positive territory, even as investors noted the uncertainty in the region after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a martial law decree he had imposed the night before. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.2 per cent at 3,795.11 points after 44.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch, we have Marco Polo Marine, after the integrated marine logistics company’s net profit for the second half ended September fell 41.5 per cent on the year to S$10.7 million. 

Elsewhere, from more on the outlook of South Korean assets amid ongoing political uncertainties in the country, to gold prices steadying ahead of Friday’s release of November’s US non farm payrolls report – more international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.