SINGAPORE, March 2 (Reuters): South Korean shares stood out from Asia's emerging markets on Tuesday after its exports and factory activity data reinforced hopes of an economic recovery, while Chinese equities fell sharply over concerns around policy tightening.
Stocks in the rest of the region edged higher, while currencies stuck to tight ranges against a firmer dollar, at a time when the US economic recovery shows signs of strength amid optimism about the passage of a COVID-19 relief package.
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