- The Straits Times Index (STI) opened at 2,972.98, up slightly from the previous close of 2,960.09. - Top gainers on the day included Thai Beverage PCL (+4.95%) and Noble Group Ltd (+3.23%). Top losers included Sembcorp Industries (-0.95%) and Olam International (-0.69%). - Recent PMI data surprised on the upside, with the manufacturing PMI returning to expansion territory and the electronics PMI posting a strong reading. This suggests some inventory restocking and recovering demand. - Mencast Holdings acquired two companies involved in heat exchanger manufacturing and repair, which are expected to deliver synerg