Asian equity markets opened higher on Wednesday, staging a broad-based recovery following a severe global sell-off that had hammered technology shares and broader indices in the previous session.
The rebound marks a shift in momentum after Friday's volatility, with investors appearing to digest the shock and re-enter positions in high-beta sectors.
The recovery was spearheaded by South Korea's semiconductor sector, which led the advance as chip stocks reversed their steep declines.
This sector-specific strength suggests that the initial panic selling has subsided, at least temporarily, allowing buyers to step in on the dip.
The move indicates that while concerns about the tech-led downturn persist, the immediate pressure has eased enough to support a bounce.
This development follows a tentative recovery seen in global markets on Tuesday, which offered a brief respite for investors but left underlying uncertainty intact.