Asian stocks rose, with the regional benchmark index heading for its longest stretch of gains this year, after jobs data spurred the biggest two-day rally for U.S. equities since October and the yen weakened.

Nikkei 225 14,718.34 +255.93 +1.77%

S&P/ASX 200 5,222.15 +55.62 +1.08%

Shanghai Composite 2,086.07 +41.57 +2.03%

Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s biggest carmaker, climbed 1.6 percent to pace gains among Japanese exporters.

Rio Tinto Group, the world’s second-largest mining company, advanced 1.6 percent in Sydney as copper futures rose a third day.

Genting Singapore Plc and partner Landing International Development Ltd. rose after announcing plans to build a casino on South Korea’s Jeju island.