Indonesian stocks jump on Monday after data showed the country posted its biggest trade surplus in six months. Indonesian shares closed 0.3% higher after data showed Southeast Asia's largest economy in March posted its biggest trade surplus in six months. Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Malayan Banking Bhd closed up 3.9% and 0.6%, respectively, while Genting Malaysia Bhd soared 4.3%. Singapore shares fell 0.1% as industrials and real estate stocks weighed on the index. Heavyweights PLDT Inc and SM Investments Corp fell 2% and 0.6%, respectively.

Source: Bangkok Post April 16, 2018 10:30 UTC