Asian stocks jump as investors pin hopes on coronavirus treatment


SYDNEY, Aug 24 (Reuters): Asian shares advanced for a second straight session on Monday, underpinned by coronavirus hopes after the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorised the use of blood plasma from recovered patients as a treatment option.

The announcement from the US FDA of a so-called "emergency use authorisation” came on the eve of the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump will be nominated to lead his party for four more years.

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