Singapore - Singapore share prices rose by 2.5 per cent on Thursday, recovering from the last two days of losses.

The Straits Times Index rose by 44.55 points to 1,828.51.

The Singapore Exchange ended the day with 364 gainers against 125 losers. Volume totaled 1,640.9 million shares.

Market analysts said the buying spree lifted Singapore prices in tandem with New York and among the main Asian bourses. (dpa)