Most Asian shares rise on Wall Street boost, currencies mixed


MOST emerging Asian stocks rose on Tuesday after Wall Street rallied overnight, with the benchmark index in Taiwan hitting a record closing high, while Thai equities rose after a crucial court decision to grant bail to a former prime minister.

Asian currencies struggled for direction against a slightly firmer greenback. Shares in Taipei rose 1.3% to an all-time closing high, while those in Seoul gained 0.7%.

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