Singapore's external trade down 0.5 pct in October
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined 0.5 percent in October on year.
Dollar in lower 123 yen zone in early deals in Tokyo
The U.S. dollar changed hands in the lower 123 yen zone in early trading on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Monday.
Xi urges BRICS countries to cement confidence in growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthen confidence in growth.