Markets are in a rallying mood this morning, with most major Asia-Pacific equity markets up on the lack of signs of further escalation in the Middle East. This follows a dismal end to the week in US trading, with the AI darlings in particular weighing on markets. And Richard Tang, our Head of Research in Hong Kong, takes us on a tour of Asia in 80 seconds and explains why Japan remains his top pick. 00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing) 01:14 Markets wrap-up by Roman Canziani (Head of Investment Writing) 07:10 Asian Markets Update by Richard Tang (Head of Research Hong Kong) 13:18 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing) Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.