Japan’s Nikkei index led the regional gains, soaring 5.3 per cent as at 10am Singapore time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan's Nikkei jumps 4.3 per cent, South Korea soars 8.3 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan's Nikkei jumps 4.3 per cent, South Korea soars 8.3 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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