Xinhua News Agency, May 16, the Nikkei 225 index opened up 0.64%; Japan's East Stock Exchange index rose 0.5%, which is expected to reach its highest closing level since 1990. South Korea's Seoul Composite Index opened 0.6% higher.

Xinhua News Agency, May 16, the Nikkei 225 index opened up 0.64%; Japan's East Stock Exchange index rose 0.5%, which is expected to reach its highest closing level since 1990. South Korea's Seoul Composite Index opened 0.6% higher.