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A round-up of Asian stock markets for Sept 1, 2003 prepared by Asia Pulse (http://www.asiapulse.com), the real-time, Asia-based wire with exclusive news, commercial intelligence and business opportunities.
SYDNEY, Sept 1 Asia Pulse - Asian share markets closed broadly higher Monday led by Japan, where expectations of an economic recovery were signalled.
Share prices in Tokyo surged 3.16 per cent, reflecting the strong expectations for a recovery.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's Nikkei-225 index gained 326.63 points to close at 10,670.18.
Philippine share prices closed 0.76 per cent higher in light trading Monday on a technical rebound.
The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index gained 9.09 points to 1,201.92.
Taiwan shares closed up 0.72 per cent at its highest level since May 2002 but gains were trimmed back as investors opted to take profits on an early upturn.