Major Asia Pacific stock indexes closed higher across the board, and the Nikkei 225 index hit a nearly two-week high

On May 18, major Asia Pacific stock indexes closed higher. According to wind data, as of the close, the Nikkei 225 index rose 0.94%, reaching a two-week high of 2691120; Australia's S S & P 200 index rose 0.99% to 718270; New Zealand nzx50 index rose 1.08% to 1125828 points; The Korea composite index rose 0.21% to 262598.