Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:32:04 GMT
Asian shares jump from two-month low as oil explorers rise
Asian benchmark share index advanced from the lowest level in two months after energy stocks climbed as worries military action in Syria will stop global oil supplies boosted crude prices higher this week. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index inched up 0.6% to 129.85, with Japanese Topix index jumping 0.2% and South Korean Kospi Index gaining 1.2%.