Tokyo - QNA
Japanese stocks have staged a solid rebound during Friday's morning session.
The Nikkei has closed for lunch up 1.63% or 251.52 points at 15,685.66, while the Topix is up 1.36% or 16.88 points at 1,258.44.
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