HONG KONG: Asian equities soared Thursday, joining a goldrush across world markets as the initial shock of Donald Trump's election win was replaced by hopes his plan to kickstart the US economy will succeed.

Trading floors were awash in red Wednesday as the region's investors were the first to react to news that the firebrand tycoon had defeated market-favourite Hillary Clinton, upending expectations.

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