Most South-east Asia stocks slump as US yields rise

The Jakarta stock exchange touches its lowest in more than two weeks. — Reuters picSINGAPORE, April 24 — Most South-east Asian stock markets came under pressure today as concerns over US inflation and fiscal deficit pushed up treasury yields, stoking a …

Most South-east Asia stocks fall on rising US yields, Singapore up

Singapore index is the only gainer in the region, rising 0.35 per cent. — AFP picSINGAPORE, April 23 — South-east Asian stock markets were subdued on today, with Vietnam and Indonesia shares declining the most as investors exited equities after US bond …

Reach every child, adolescent and pregnant woman in the WHO South-East Asia Region with life-saving vaccines

By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia It is imperative that every child, adolescent and pregnant woman in the WHO South-East Asia Region receives the life-saving benefits vaccines provide. Whether to maintain the Region’s …

Australia vows to fight trafficking for orphanage tourism in South-east Asia

South-east Asia looks beyond China to fund massive project needs

Singapore gains after monetary tightening, most South-east Asia fall to profit taking

Singapore gains after monetary tightening, most South-east Asia fall to profit taking Singapore shares jump as much as 0.8 per cent to a three-week high, led by gains in financials. — Reuters picSINGAPORE, April 13 — Singapore shares rose today after its …

Trouble in paradise: Tourism surge lashes South-east Asia’s beaches

This photo taken on April 9, 2018 shows a crowd of tourists on the Maya Bay beach, on the southern Thai island of Koh Phi Phi Ley. — AFP picKOH PHI PHI LEY, April 11 — Hordes of tourists clamber across the white sand with selfie sticks as Thai park …

Most South-east Asia stocks rise as Xi, Trump strike conciliatory tone on trade

Indonesian shares climb nearly 0.9 per cent to a more than one-month high. — Reuters picSINGAPORE, April 11 — Most South-east Asian stock markets gained on today as US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone in response to Chinese President Xi …

South-east Asia stocks gain, Vietnam at another record high

Vietnam shares marked a fresh all-time peak and are on track to end higher for the 18th session in 21. — File picSINGAPORE, April 9 — South-east Asian stock markets inched higher today as a bounceback in US stock futures whetted risk appetite, although …

From suburban dream to life on the roads of South-East Asia

by Jodi Bryant Last year, Jake Baldwin and Sara Ujdur were living the suburban dream. Their spacious Onerahi home was just several minutes walk to the school where Jake taught and their daughter attended. Likewise, the kindy, where Sara, a stay-at-home …