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Asia-Pacific markets climbed Monday as investors looked past renewed diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran.

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Japan, South Korea stocks hit record high as investors shrug off stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations

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Asian equities reached new highs, with Japan's Nikkei surpassing 60,000 for the first time, driven by strong US earnings and investor confidence despite rising oil prices. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's main index also hit record levels. Brent crude prices rose following Iran's seizure of vessels, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions. However, analysts believe the current geopolitical tensions do not pose an immediate threat to global oil supply. US stock futures indicate a softer market open, as investors assess the balance between strong earnings and accumulating risks.

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Nikkei breaks 60,000 as Asian markets climb on strong earnings

Japan's tourism industry has been affected by the tense Sino-Japanese relations, with the number of mainland tourists plummeting by 45%. According to data, in the first nine months of 2025, Chinese tourists accounted for only a quarter of all foreign tourists, with a significant decline in spending. Tourists reported that popular attractions and shopping malls were deserted, replaced by visitors from India, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. Concerns about traveling to Japan have also emerged on social media, with some tourists turning to destinations like South Korea

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Japan's tourism landscape reshaped, mainland visitors plummet by 45%, tourists say street traffic is still high with "many Eastern Europeans, South Americans, and Indians"

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The Nikkei 225 index closed up 15.88 points, or 0.03%, at 53,429.56 on Tuesday, April 7. The South Korean KOSPI index closed up 44.44 points, or 0.82%, at 5,494.77 on Tuesday, April 7. (Jinshi)

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Japanese and South Korean stocks closed higher, with South Korea's KOSPI index rising 0.82%.

The South Korean government reviewed and approved the "2025 Fiscal Year Settlement Report" at the cabinet meeting on Monday, showing that the national and local government debt is projected to reach 1,310 trillion Korean Won in 2025, an increase of 129.4 trillion Korean Won from 1,180 trillion Korean Won in 2024. The national debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to rise from 46% in 2024 to 49% in 2025, an increase of 3 percentage points. The government anticipates that, based on the original budget, the debt-to-GDP ratio will climb to 51.6% this year

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"Economy" South Korea's debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 49% in 2025

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Asian stock markets experienced gains amid cautious optimism in holiday-thinned trading, with investors considering potential Middle East ceasefire negotiations. The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose 0.6%, closing at 53,413.68, despite more losing issues than gainers. The Bank of Japan's quarterly report indicated moderate recovery in regional economies, although higher oil prices may impact future outlooks. Other regional markets, including South Korea's KOSPI and Singapore's Straits Times Index, also saw increases of 1.4% and 0.6%, respectively.

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Asian Stock Markets Gain on Cautious Optimism in Holiday-Thinned Trading

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The Nikkei 225 index closed up 290.19 points, or 0.55%, at 53,413.68 on Monday, April 6; the South Korean KOSPI index closed up 73.05 points, or 1.36%, at 5,450.35 on Monday, April 6. (Jinshi)

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Japanese and South Korean stock markets both closed higher, with South Korea's KOSPI index rising 1.36%.

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According to Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index climbed above 5,500 points, up 2.28% on the day. Japan's Nikkei 225 index touched 54,000 points, up 1.68% on the day.

Japanese and South Korean stock markets rose during trading.

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South Korea's KOSPI index opened 85.25 points higher, or 1.56%, at 5563.95 on Thursday, April 2nd. Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened 270.43 points higher, or 0.50%, at 54010.11 on Thursday, April 2nd. (Jinshi)

Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened higher.

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