Singapore shares open 0.80% higher on Monday

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) centre in Singapore. PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES

SINGAPORE - Singapore shares opened higher on Monday, with the benchmark Straits Times Index at 2,785.56 in early trade, up 0.80 per cent, or 22.14 points.

Around 42.1 million shares exchanged hands.

Gainers beat losers 111 to 27.

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.