Singapore shares rise amid Asia rally; STI up 1.7% to 3,290.90
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, UOB among top-performing stocks on the Straits Times Index.
Claudia Tan HS
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SINGAPORE shares rose with most regional peers on Wednesday (Mar 16), as Wall Street's major indices advanced following another drop in crude prices, which eased inflationary concerns.
The Singapore Straits Times Index (STI) was up 1.7 per cent or 54.86 points to 3,290.90.
Bargain hunters are also making a move after recent sell-offs in the region.
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