Thailand and S'pore stocks rise as Q4 economic hit less than feared


SINGAPORE, Feb 15 (Reuters): Singapore and Thai share markets began a data-heavy week on a firm footing on Monday after the two Southeast Asian economies contracted less than expected in the final quarter of 2020.

South Korean shares jumped 1.5% and Malaysian shares touched a near one-month high as Asian stocks hit record highs on optimism the rollout of coronavirus vaccines around the world will speed up economic recovery.

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