Hong Kong (AFP): Asian equities rose on Friday (June 19) as investors went into the weekend on an upbeat note, with an eye on the easing of lockdowns and mostly improving economic data, which offset geopolitical tensions and second wave worries.
Reports that China pledged to ramp up its purchase of US agricultural goods as part of its phase one trade deal also provided support to investors.
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