Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:46:05 GMT
Japan stocks rise
Japanese stocks advanced, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average gaining from more than one and a half month low, as the weaker nation's currency boosted exports and Abe weighed on corporate-tax cut. The Topix Index climbed 2% to 1,157.15 at the Tokyo's close, while the Nikkei 225 added 2.6% to 13,867, after reaching its lowest level since June 27