Japan signs nuclear deal with Rolls-Royce to develop small modular reactors, advancing its energy strategy with British technology.

Nikkei surges 5.1% to 69,359.86 as Japanese equities extend rally.

Japanese equities continue to rally, with the Nikkei climbing 5.1% to 69,359.86.

Bank of Japan expected to raise benchmark rate to highest since 1995 at first policy meeting without governor in attendance

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to the highest level since 1995 at the first regular policy meeting ever held without the governor in attendance.

Japan's Nikkei futures jump 3.4% in early trade as risk appetite returns to Asian markets.

Japan's Nikkei futures surged 3.4% in early trade.

Philippine stock index surges 5.7% to 6,253.19, highest since March 6, as investor sentiment strengthens.

The Philippines' main stock index surged 5.7% to 6,253.19, its strongest level since March 6.