Asian markets lifted by stimulus optimism, vaccine hopes

Hong Kong (AFP) Oct 21, 2020

Asian markets rose Wednesday on signs US lawmakers are edging towards agreeing a new stimulus package for the struggling economy, while hopes for a vaccine helped temper worries about surging virus infections around the world. After months of stuttering talks - and with a deadline approaching - Democrats and the White House said they were closing the gap on their proposals, with House Spea