Asian stock markets posted solid gains on Thursday, propelled by a rebound in US technology shares and strong sentiment surrounding the semiconductor sector.
The Nikkei 225, Topix, and South Korea's Kospi all advanced, reflecting investor confidence in the earnings cycle for major US chipmakers.
The rally came despite heightened geopolitical anxiety after US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran was "over" for him.
While the remark introduced fresh uncertainty regarding Middle East stability, market participants appeared more focused on corporate fundamentals than geopolitical headlines.
The resilience of equity indices suggests that the immediate impact of the diplomatic setback has been priced in or deemed secondary to the tech sector's momentum.
The positive market reaction follows robust quarterly results and optimistic guidance from US semiconductor giants Micron Technology and Qualcomm.