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Asian stock markets rise broadly,
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Asian stock markets rise broadly, led by gains in South Korea and China

The trading week in Asia looks set to end on a high note. At lunchtime, several of the leading indices are in the green.

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The Kospi in South Korea is rebounding after a down week and is up 2.6 percent at midday.

Stock markets in China are also doing well. Shanghai is up 0.7 percent, while Shenzhen is up 1.6 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng is up 1.1 percent.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.7 percent. The Topix rose 0.9 percent.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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