Japanese markets ended slightly higher after a choppy session. The Nikkei average rose 0.28 percent to 35,725.87 while the broader Topix index settled 0.43 percent lower at 2,650.29.
Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing rallied 3.7 percent and chip-testing equipment maker Advantest climbed 2.6 percent while energy stocks tracked crude prices lower.
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