Regional Markets Mixed: Singapore Up, Hong Kong Down

March 13, 2026

Global Markets

Reuters

Southeast Asian regional markets showed mixed performance today, with Singapore's Straits Times Index gaining 0.2% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.5%. This divergence reflects varying investor sentiments and economic fundamentals across the region.

Southeast Asian financial markets displayed mixed trends today. Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) closed up 0.2% at 3,250 points, primarily supported by banking and property stocks. However, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 0.5% to close at 16,800 points, dragged down by technology stocks and concerns over China's economic data. Meanwhile, US stock futures edged higher during Asian trading hours, providing some support to regional markets. Investors are closely monitoring global central bank policy directions and geopolitical tensions for their impact on regional economies. Malaysian investors are also weighing these external factors on local market sentiment.

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