Most Asian stock indices rose after Portugal's central bank eased market fears over the financial health of Banco Espirito Santo.

Stocks were also supported by gains of telecommunications and health-care shares.

Japan's industrial production rose 1.0% in May, after a 0.8% increase in April. Analysts had expected a 0.5% increase.

On a yearly basis, Japan's industrial production climbed 0.7% in May, after a 0.5% rise in April.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225 15,296.82 +132.78 +0.88%

Hang Seng 23,346.67 +113.22 +0.49%

Shanghai Composite 2,066.65 +19.69 +0.96%