TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Asian stock markets got off to a strong start on Monday after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the U.S. presidential election against President Donald Trump, lifting uncertainty surrounding the nail-biting 2020 contest.
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Asian markets gain following Biden victory
Nikkei index surges 2% while Australia and South Korea also open higher
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average at one point surged over 500 points on Nov. 9. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
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