Japan's Nikkei average hit a new nine-month peak on Tuesday, extending gains for a third straight day, as investors pile into riskier assets in developed economies on hopes for a steady economic recovery.
The benchmark Nikkei was up 0.5% or 50.15 points at 10,643.25 after rising as high as 10,647.59, the benchmark's highest level since May 6.
The broader Topix added 0.5% to 945.03.
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