The Asian markets ended on a mixed note. The Hang Seng dropped 111 points to 20,422, while the Nikkei added 28 points at 10,335.
The Straits Times dropped 32 points to 2,761 and Seoul Composite shed six points at 1,621.
Shanghai Composite ended higher by 32 points at 3018.
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(Updated at 1117am)
Asian markets have paired gains. The Hang Seng has dropped 12 points to 20,522. The Nikkei is down marginally at 10,304.
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The Straits Times has dropped 11 points to 2,783. The Seoul Composite is down six points at 1,621.
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(Updated at 0824 hrs)
The Asian markets have opened on a mixed note. The Hang Seng is quoting at 20,540, higher by 6 points and Nikkei is at 10,321, up 15 points.
On the other hand, Straits Times is at 2,781, lower by 12 points and the Seoul Composite is at 1,623, down 4 points.