The Nikkei 225 in Japan opened 0.6% higher after recently achieving a record high, reflecting strong investor confidence. In contrast, the Topix index remained flat, suggesting some caution among investors.
South Korea's Kospi surged 2.8%, marking a significant milestone by crossing the 9,000 mark for the first time, driven by robust performances from major companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, which also reached all-time highs. Meanwhile, the small-cap Kosdaq experienced a slight decline of 0.39%. Australia's S & P/ASX 200 index fell by 0.74%, indicating a weaker sentiment in that market.
Notably, markets in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan were closed for a holiday, which may have contributed to the mixed performance across the region