Singapore’s STI crosses 4,000 mark for the first time before closing 0.2% down

Singapore Shines as Rest of Southeast Asia Lags: Bloomberg Deals

Hi, it’s Elffie Chew in Singapore, where I’ve been chatting with investment bankers about deals in Southeast Asia and how the hub is holding up well despite challenges across the region. Also today, updates on fundraisings at Blackstone and EQT. Today’s top stories

Straits Times Index crosses 4,000 mark for the first time

Rise could not be sustained and the STI closed at 3,972.43.

Singapore’s STI crosses 4,000-mark for the first time

The Straits Times Index (STI) set a record on Friday (Mar 28) as it crossed the 4,000-mark for the first time in early trade.