Asian shares gain on hopes for recovery, despite outbreaks,
(WorldNews Asia)

TOKYO (AP) — Shares rose in Asia on Monday, cheered by upbeat projections for a global economic rebound that were tempered by worries over expanding coronavirus outbreaks. Investors were looking ahead to the release of China’s economic growth data for April-June, a key indicator for trade, manufacturing and investments with implications for the entire region. Singapore is also releasing GDP data. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed 1.7% to 22,675.31. South Korea’s Kospi gained...