TOKYO: Asian markets welcomed Joe Biden’s first day as US president with broad gains Thursday as investors look forward with optimism about his economic and Covid recovery plans.

Soon after being sworn in Biden signed more than a dozen executive orders unwinding some of his predecessor’s policies, including rejoining the World Health Organization that observers say will help in the fight against the devastating disease.

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