Asian equity markets were mostly positive Tuesday.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 continued its upward drive Tuesday, gaining 737.12 points, or 1.1%, to 70,683.98
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index hiked 240.22 points, or 1%, to 24,280.56.
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Markets in Shanghai remained closed for the Golden Week holiday.
In Korea, the Kospi declined 62.35 points, or 0.9%, to 6,941.39.
In Taiwan, the Taiex spiked 110.51 points, or 0.2%, to 49,822.55.
In Singapore, the Straits Times index captured 37.21 points, or 0.7%, to 5,701.54.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 inched up 1.11 points to 13,700.12.
In Australia, the ASX 200 gathered 49.28 points, or 0.6%, to 8,735.68.
