Looking to carry the momentum further, SGX Nifty was trading 100 points higher on Tuesday morning, hinting at a gap-up start for equities.
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WUHAN -- A team of investigators led by the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived on Tuesday at an animal health facility in China's central city of Wuhan in the search for clues about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
MELBOURNE -- Australia's Woodside Petroleum said it is working to understand how its exploration drilling plan for offshore Myanmar this year might be affected after the military seized power there on Monday. Read More
Asian stock markets extended gains on Tuesday on increased optimism about stimulus packages and global economic recovery, while retail investors retreated from GameStop and their new-found interest in silver. Read More
TOKYO -- Japanese shares extended gains for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, recovering from last week's sharp sell-off, while growing optimism about corporate earnings both domestically and in the United States also boosted sentiment. Read More