Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:24:03 GMT
Asian stocks advance on U.S. service industry data
Asian shares advanced, with the regional benchmark index reaching the highest level since August 2011, as U.S. stocks jumped to a record high as activity the U.S. service industry grew at the fastest pace in a year. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index added 1.1% to 135.85 at 12:11 p.m. in Tokyo. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average surged 1.3%, Hong Kong's