Tokyo stocks experienced a slight increase as optimism grew over ongoing U.S.-China trade talks on June 10. The Nikkei Stock Average rose by 122.94 points, or 0.32 percent, closing at 38,211.51.

• The broader Topix index finished up by 0.83 points, or 0.03 percent, at 2,786.24.
• Senior U.S. officials made positive statements about the trade discussions.
• Investors remained cautious, awaiting concrete agreements from the negotiations.

Canada will enhance its defence spending to meet Nato's target of 2% of GDP by March 2024, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney.

• Current defence spending is 1.4% of GDP, with a planned increase of C$9.3bn ($6.5bn).
• Carney emphasized Canada’s need to diversify its defence partnerships and reduce reliance on the United States.
• The new defence strategy will include a focus on modernizing equipment and establishing a new defence procurement agency.