Australia, India and Singapore stand out among those in Asia-Pacific that have handled the coronavirus pandemic well, says Morgan Stanley's Jonathan Garner.
Tuesday's session followed after European and U.S. stocks began the new week on a positive mood, where blue-chip benchmark Dow gained about 300 points.
Hot tubs, vacuum cleaners and Peloton bikes are being shipped by air, which can take a couple of days from China instead of two to three months by ocean.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his work report that China will "resolutely guard against and deter external forces' interference" in Hong Kong's affairs.
Passage of the law made Australia the first country where a government-appointed arbitrator can decide on the price digital platforms have to pay publishers.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday announced its decision to maintain its current policy settings, including leaving its cash rate at 0.1%.
Asia is falling behind because European governments are taking strong measures to boost growth in the electric vehicle sector, says Anna-Marie Baisden from Fitch Solutions.
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