Asian markets got an early boost after an official survey on China's vast factory sector showed activity quickened last month, defying expectations for a modest slowdown.
TOKYO/NEW YORK/HONG KONG: Asian shares advanced on Tuesday as positive economic data from China and the United States helped to close out a strong quarter, though a renewed surge in global coronavirus cases underlined a challenging investment climate.
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.51%, on course for its highest quarterly gain in nearly 11 years.
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