Asian markets trade mostly higher in early deals on Tuesday

15 Apr 2025 Evaluate
Asian markets traded mostly higher in early deals on Tuesday, buoyed by the technological sector rally followed by tariff exemptions announced by President Trump. Meanwhile, Japanese and South Korean auto stocks experienced upward movement following Trump's comments about potentially aiding car manufacturers. Market sentiments further strengthened following the South Korean government unveiled an expanded 33 trillion won support package, aimed at strengthening the country’s vital semiconductor sector. Japan’s Nikkei advanced amidst optimism ahead to upcoming US-Japan trade negotiations. 

Nikkei 225 surged by 329.26 points or 0.97% to 34,311.62, Hang Seng rose by 40.21 points or 0.19% to 21,457.61, Straits Times higher by 66.01 points or 1.86% to 3,614.92, Jakarta Composite lifted by 76.55 points or 1.19% to 6,445.07, Taiwan Weighted buoyed by 358.07 points or 1.84% to 19,871.16, KOSPI Index increased by 25.11 points or 1.02% to 2,481.00, and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI added by 1.87 points or 0.13% to 1,482.73.

On the flip side, Shanghai Composite down by 2.26 points or 0.07% to 3,260.55.

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