Tue, 03 Sep 2013 07:58:04 GMT
Asian stocks turned green on Tuesday
Supported by better-than-expected manufacturing data from Europe and China, Asian stock inched higher. Japanese benchmark index Nikkei 225 soared 2.91% to 13,968.00, hitting a three-week high, and adding further to Monday's gains. Additionally, the Topix, which is Tokyo's broader measure, advanced 2.66% reaching 1,147.55 points. Meanwhile, Japanese currency plunged to a one-month low against the U.S. Dollar, sending Japanese equities