The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended four consecutive sessions of gains, while Indonesian shares dropped on Monday amid ongoing presidential elections in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Thai shares snapped four consecutive sessions of gains, weighed down by materials and industrials. The Jakarta SE Composite Index closed lower for the first time in four sessions, dragged by consumer stocks and financials. Malaysian shares fell for the first time in four sessions, with power provider Tenaga Nasional leading the decline, down over 1%. Real estate and utility stocks helped Vietnam shares finish at their strongest level in more than three months.

Source: Bangkok Post September 24, 2018 11:30 UTC