STI indeed opened and stay green throughout the day without much activity as speculated earlier in the morning at 7.49am!
http://stockmarketmindgames.blogspot.sg/2014/12/straits-times-index-half-day-trading.html
With many traders and speculators taking their holidays, it's only wise to stay out during this period of low and dull activity. The volume will start picking up again next week. Till then, have a Happy Merry Christmas!
Ronald K - Market Psychologist - The Big Speculator