Asian stocks slide: HSI, Kospi, Nikkei fall 1% amid Iran war; Singapore holds firm

 Asian markets faced a downturn due to Middle East conflict fears, with oil prices soaring. However, Singapore’s stock market shows remarkable resilience, nearing record highs. This strength is attributed to the safe-haven appeal of the Singapore dollar and supportive domestic policies, offering a stark contrast to regional volatility. Asian markets faced a downturn due to Middle East conflict fears, with oil prices soaring. However, Singapore’s stock market shows remarkable resilience, nearing record highs. This strength is attributed to the safe-haven appeal of the Singapore dollar and supportive domestic policies, offering a stark contrast to regional volatility.