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The Nikkei 225 index rose by more than 1 per cent as the market remained optimistic about the slowing number of new infections. The market also reacted to news that the country was making plans to lift coronavirus emergency at the end of the month. Still, there are worries about a new rule to limit foreign investments in half of listed companies.

Japan stocks were in happy mood today as the market ignored dire economic data from the country and instead focused on fresh stimulus pitch by the Japanese government. The blue-chip Nikkei 225 index rose by more than 2.20%, with most of its constituent companies in the green.