Roundup: Tokyo stocks close sharply higher on hopes for antiviral drug, autos rise on solid China data

TOKYO, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Monday as the market mood was bolstered by hopes for an antiviral COVID-19 treatment which has showed some positive results in the United States as well as data showing China's vehicle market expanded rapidly in June. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 493.93 points, or 2.22 percent, from Friday to close the day at 22,784.74. The broader...