
Japan and South Korea stock markets close
The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 1.4% at 49,299.65 points. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Index closed up 0.5% at 3,269.45 points

The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 1.4% at 49,299.65 points. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Index closed up 0.5% at 3,269.45 points