TOKYO (AP) â Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday with hopes growing for a global economic rebound despite surging coronavirus cases in many places.
China reported its exports rose nearly 31% in March, in line with expectations but weaker than the 60% growth seen in the first two months of the year.
The rising trade activity reflects higher demand in overseas markets even as some countries reimpose precautions to counter rising numbers of new infections.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1.0% in morning trading to 29,832.50. South Korea's Kospi gained 0.8% to 3,159.49. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 inched up 0.1% to 6,980.50. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.2% to 28,779.09, while the Shanghai Composite was little changed at 3,413.29.