Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Thursday as investors watch for market reaction to the latest minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 regained 382.88 points, or 1.5%, to 26,409.53.
The Japanese yen traded at 135.88 per U.S. dollar.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index resurfaced 56.92 points, or 0.3%, to 21,647.58.
Samsung Electronics shares rose 3.2% after the company released earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2022. Operating profit likely rose to 14.1 trillion won ($10.8 billion U.S.) in the April to June quarter, up from 12.57 trillion won a year ago.
The Australian dollar was at $0.6807.
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In Shanghai, the CSI 300 recovered 19.5 points, or 0.4%, to 4,443.47.
Beijing city officials said COVID vaccinations would be required to enter sports centers, entertainment venues and more starting next week.
In other markets
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index restored 25.74 points, or 0.8%, to 3,129.40.
In Taiwan, the Taiex galloped 350.76 points, or 2.5%, to 14,336.27.
In Korea, the Kospi grabbed 42.26 points, or 1.8%, to 2,334.27.
In Australia, the ASX 200 re-asserted itself 53.47 points, or 0.8%, to 6,647.96.
In New Zealand, the NZX lost 28.9 points, or 0.3%, to 11,112.16.
