Asian stocks have risen after the prospects of an early US rate rise diminished following comments from US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
Speaking on Monday, Ms Yellen was upbeat about the US economy, but added that Friday's weaker-than-expected jobs figures were "concerning".
Ms Yellen reaffirmed plans to raise rates gradually but did not give a specific timeframe.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.6% to close at 16,675.45.
In China, the Shanghai Composite closed flat at 2,936.04, while in Hong Kong the Hang Seng rose 298.02 points, or 1.4%, to 21,328.24.
South Korea's Kospi index gained 1.3% to end the session at 2,011.63.
Bernard Aw, an analyst with IG Markets, said it was clear the Fed thinks "June is not the month to make a move".
"The slightly dovish remarks sat well with the financial markets, prompting a rally in equities."
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