Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.10%

Asian and Pacific equity markets closed higher on Monday, reflecting investor optimism. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.10%, Taiwan's Weighted index surged 4.98%, and Japan's Nikkei 225 advanced 2.51%. The gains were driven by positive sentiment following recent trade negotiations and strong corporate earnings reports across the region. Analysts noted that modest improvements in tech and resource sectors contributed to the overall market uplift.