HONG KONG: Asian shares slumped on Friday, plunging deeper into the red after weak manufacturing data from China fueled panic among investors over the clouding outlook for the world economy.

The dollar notched more losses against the euro and yen after minutes from the US Federal Reserve dampened hopes for a rate rise next month, while Asia-Pacific currencies were hit by concerns about regional growth.

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