Singapore  - Singapore share prices rose by a hefty 5.9 per cent Thursday amidst strong buying activities driven by overnight gains on US stocks and a day-long rally at main regional bourses.

The Straits Times Index rose by 101.08 points to 1,803.34.

The Singapore Exchange closed with 417 gainers against 107 losers, trading volume totaled 1,803.34 million shares. 9dpa)