Japan's Nikkei 225 index is up 1.7 percent while the broader Topix is up 0.9 percent.
South Korea's Kospi is climbing even more, up 2.1 percent.
Shenzhen, Hang Seng and Shanghai are closed Monday for the weekend.
Published:

Japan's Nikkei 225 index is up 1.7 percent while the broader Topix is up 0.9 percent.
South Korea's Kospi is climbing even more, up 2.1 percent.
Shenzhen, Hang Seng and Shanghai are closed Monday for the weekend.