Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:44:12 GMT
Asian shares advance amid U.S. employment report
Asian shares increased, with the benchmark regional stock index heading towards the highest level in over six weeks, as data indicated the U.S. hired more employees than predicted. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 1.5% to 132.29, the highest climb since April 24. Shares advance also as Japanese revised data showed its first-quarter economic growth.