Asian markets mostly higher on Greek debt deal

Tokyo - Asian stocks broadly rose on Monday as investors cheered a tentative deal to extend Greece's bailout, giving Athens a last-minute lifeline to pay its bills and avoid a damaging default.

Tokyo led the charge with the benchmark Nikkei adding to a 15-year high as it rose 134.62 points to finish at 18 466.92.

Sydney was up 26.46 points at 5 908.0, and Seoul closed 6.94 points, higher at 1 968.39.