Japan's stocks advance led by exporters

Japanese stocks increased on Monday rising by the most in almost four weeks with the region's benchmark stock index Topix paring its 2-week drop as export companies increased and precision-instrument makers advanced as well. The Topix gained 1.5% and was last traded at 1,163.04, while the Nikkei 225 Stock Average added 1.8% to 14,475.30.