SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares rose on Monday as concerns over rising COVID-19 cases and delays in vaccine supplies were eclipsed by expectations of a $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus plan to help revive the U.S. economy.

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TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan’s factory activity slipped into contraction in January and the services sector was more pessimistic, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, as emergency measures taken in response to a resurgence of COVID-19 infections hurt sentiment.

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares eased from record highs on Friday as investors took some money off the table after a recent rally that was driven by hopes a massive U.S. economic stimulus plan by incoming President Joe Biden will help temper the COVID-19 impact.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, retreating further from 11-month highs hit last week, on worries new pandemic restrictions in China will curb fuel demand in the world’s biggest oil importer.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar was headed for its worst week of the year on Friday, as investors cheered in the Joe Biden administration by buying riskier currencies and refreshed bets that a pandemic recovery could push the greenback lower still.