Asian stocks set to track upbeat Wall St despite rising infections

Australian S&P/ASX 200 futures rose 0.58% in early trading. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures added 1.34% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were up 0.80%

NEW YORK: Asian stocks were set to edge up on Tuesday after oil prices rose and technology firms pushed Wall Street higher, although investors remained worried about fresh coronavirus outbreaks across the globe.

New infections spiked in Latin America, in Brazil in particular, while New York City, the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, eased restrictions after 100 days of lockdown.