May 14, 2026, 6:22 AM EDT. Singapore shares edged lower on Thursday, with the Straits Times Index falling 0.2% to close at 4,995.94. Investors grappled with geopolitical volatility and shrinking foreign exchange reserves across Asian markets. Semiconductor firm AEM surged nearly 19%, buoyed by a 329% jump in first-quarter net profit to SG$14.3 million. In contrast, Singapore Post shares dropped over 5% after reporting an 82% decline in attributable profit for the fiscal second half to SG$41.2 million. Wee Hur shares dipped more than 1% despite the Bartley Vue residential development receiving a temporary occupation permit. Market sentiment remains cautious amid broader regional economic pressures.