Asian markets were trading in the positive zone as concerns of anti-government protests in Egypt eased. US cues also helped the bourses to move higher.
The Hang Seng was up 38 points at 23,487. Nikkei added 35 points to 10,273.
Shanghai Composite was flat at 2,794.
Seoul Composite and Straits Times advanced 0.5% each to 2,083 and 3,194, respectively.
