Asian stock markets trade mostly higher as investors react to a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest-rate decision. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rises to briefly cross the 70,000 level for the first time, before giving back some of its early gains. The move comes after the BOJ raises its key interest rate to 1%. Across Asia, most major markets are higher, indicating a broadly positive tone, though trading performance in Japan is choppy after the initial surge. The reports highlight the Nikkei’s brief move above 70,000 as a notable milestone while also noting that gains are trimmed shortly after the rate decision. Overall, the coverage reflects a market environment in which the BOJ’s policy action is driving near-term price changes, particularly in Japanese equities. The articles do not provide further detail on the magnitude of moves in other Asian markets or additional policy or economic measures beyond the BOJ rate increase.