Asia stocks poised to climb after Trump says U.S.-China trade negotiations progressing well

Group 1 - U.S. and China trade talks are ongoing, with both Presidents set to discuss terms [1][2] - A "framework" deal regarding the divestment of Chinese-owned TikTok has been announced, with commercial terms already settled [2] - Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open mostly higher following positive comments from President Trump about the trade negotiations [2] Group 2 - Japan's Nikkei 225 is set to open lower after a holiday, with futures last traded at 44,715 compared to the last close of 44,768.12 [3] - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is poised for a higher open, with futures at 26,523 against the last close of 26,446.56 [3] - Australia's ASX/S&P 200 is also expected to open higher, with futures last traded at 8,890 compared to the previous close of 8,853 [3] Group 3 - Major U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5% to 6,615.28, marking its first close above 6,600 [4] - The Nasdaq Composite reached a new all-time high, increasing 0.9% to 22,348.75 [4] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 49.23 points, or 0.1%, ending at 45,883.45 [4]