TOKYO (AP): Asian shares were higher Friday (Aug 21) on hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
The rise in regional benchmarks echoed the gains on Wall Street, which were led by big technology companies that are benefiting from people staying home during the outbreak.
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