Singapore stocks open higher on Tuesday; STI up 0.2%

SINGAPORE stocks opened stronger on Tuesday (Jun 18) following overnight gains on global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent or 6.22 points to 3,303.77 as at 9.02 am. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 96 to 56 after ...

Oil spill blackens parts of Singapore coastline

An oil spill caused by a dredger hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline, including the popular resort island of Sentosa. The spill has sparked concerns it may threaten marine wildlife, as a clean-up ...