TOKYO: Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday with another mood boost from Wall Street, but fears persist over the surge in coronavirus cases in parts of the world.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.1 percent higher to 22,576.63. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also picked up 0.1 percent to 5,958.40.

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