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Renewed AI optimism gives Asian shares a lift

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2026

» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co reported strong earnings. Risk appetite also improved after US President Donald Trump pulled back from threatened military action against Iran over a violent crackdown on protests.