Indian shares were little changed on Monday as investors took a breather after last session's rally following Moody's ratings upgrade for the first time since 2004.
Singapore stocks edged slightly lower on Monday after gaining more than 1 percent in the previous session, dragged lower by lenders such as DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank.
Indian shares ended higher on Friday, led by lenders such as ICICI Bank after rating agency Moody's upgraded nation's sovereign rating for the first time since 2004.
Singapore stocks snapped 5-day decline on Friday and rose more than 1 percent, in line with a rally in regional equities as strong U.S. earnings and a step forward in the U.S. Congress on tax reform boosted global risk appetite.
Indian shares jumped more than 1 percent on Friday, led by lenders such as ICICI Bank after rating agency Moody's upgraded nation's sovereign rating for the first time since 2004.
Singapore, North Korea's seventh largest trading partner, has halted its trade relations with the reclusive country, as part of global efforts to cut off funding over its nuclear and missile programs.
Equities in Asia edged lower after weaker crude oil prices took a toll on Wall Street. Index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.16 percent.
Singapore stocks fell for a fourth session on Wednesday, tracking weakness in other Asian equities after weaker crude oil prices took a toll on Wall Street.