Asia Markets Live Updates: Singapore Manufacturing Defies Expectations
Tokyo, Japan Jackingjoy Photography | moment | Getty Images Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region were mostly higher on Thursday, with many markets remaining closed for Christmas. Japan Nikki 225 The Topix rose 1.12% to close at 8,220.9 while the Topix added 1.20% to close at 2,766.78, a day after a report said the country was…