Asian indices reveal a steady trend

Asian Indices are making a headsway with strong buying support in the tech sector, reflecting rises by their US counterparts last week.

Nikkei share average advanced 0.88%, up 101.97 points at 11,656 on Monday morning touching a 7 and a half month closing high. The broader Topix  index rose 0.86% to 1,170.63.

The blue-chip Hang Seng Index rose 1.02% to 13989.

Among the other Asian indices, the Kospi has firmed up 17 points (up 2%) at 965, while the KLSE Composite is flat at 914.