Asian markets hold gains

Asian markets continue to be in green on the hopes of global economic recovery.

The Hang Seng has adavanced 139 points to 18,667. The Nikkei has soared 177 points (2%) to 9,960.

The Shanghai Composite and the Seoul Composite are up marginally at 2,978 and 1,393, respectively.

The Straits Times have added 19 points to 2,337 and the Taiwan Weighted Index has moved up 30 points to 6,421.
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Updated at 0823 Hrs:

Asian markets are in the green this morning on the back of rising crude oil prices.

The Hang Seng has gained 290 points (1.5%) at 18,819. The Nikkei has added 185 points (2%) to 9,968.

The Straits Times has advanced 32 points (1.5%) to 2,349. The Taiwan Weighted has moved up 70 points (1%) to 6,461.

The Seoul Composite and the Shanghai Composite are flat at 1,402 and 2,976, respectively.