Enthusiasm for tech shares boosted Asian stocks for a second day Wednesday, as more mayhem in the Middle East lifted Brent crude back above US$92 a barrel and the yen came under renewed pressure.

US technology stocks advanced on Monday and this was mirrored in Asian trade.

TOKYO, July 21 — Technology shares helped Asian stock markets rebound on Tuesday, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in...