• Japan's Nikkei share average started 2017 trading on a strong note on Wednesday as investors cheered upbeat global economic data released during Japan's holidays, and a weaker yen boosted exporters.
The Nikkei rose 2.5 percent to 19.594.16, making the biggest gains in about two months and closing at its highest level since early December 2015.
• China stocks rallied across the board on Wednesday, extending Tuesday's gains, as improving liquidity in money markets and moderating interest rates lifted market sentiment.
The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.8 percent to 3,368.31 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained0.7 percent to 3,158.79 points.
• Hong Kong stocks ended slightly lower on Wednesday, snapping a four-session winning streak, as a stronger U.S. dollar added to worries about capital outflows from emerging markets.
The Hang Seng index closed down 0.1 percent at 22,134.47 points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index slipped 0.2 percent to 9,440.99.
Reference: Reuters
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