Japanese stocks rise for second session

The Shanghai Composite Index SHCOMP, -0.71% of Chinese companies gained 0.4% to 3,212.50, while The FTSE Straits Times Index STI, +0.14% of Singapore stocks was flat at 3,207.39. The KOSPI Composite Index 180721, +0.73% of South Korean stocks gained 0.2% to 2,558.81, while the S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index XJO, -0.03% of Australian stocks rose 0.2% to 7,154.80.

Of the Nikkei 225 Index constituents, diversified holding companies company Kawasaki Heavy Industries 7012, -2.87% saw the largest increase Friday, as shares increased 6.7%.

Shares of passive components firm Taiyo Yuden 6976, -1.47% and semiconductors company SCREEN Holdings 7735, +2.17% added 6.5% and 5.8%, respectively.

Also in Japan, trucks/lorries/vans company Isuzu Motors 7202, -0.49% saw the largest drop Friday, as shares weakened 3.5%

Shares of natural gas/oil exploration firm Inpex Corp. 1605, -1.17% and shipbuilding company Mitsui E&S 7003, -0.62% dropped 3.2% and 3.2%, respectively.

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