Asian shares up as Wall Street steadies

Tokyo: Most Asian benchmarks were higher Thursday after Wall Street steadied overnight. Investors are awaiting a vote in the U.S. Congress on health care legislation that is seen as a bellwether for the capacity of the administration of President Donald Trump to deliver on campaign promises for tax and regulatory reform.

The dollar rose to 111.20 yen from 111.17 yen. The euro rose to $1.0800 from $1.0797.