Asian markets end in green; Hang Seng moves up

Asian markets ended in the green today. The Hang Seng gained 286 points (1.5%) at 18,171. The Nikkei added 71 points (1%) to 9.522.

The Straits Times advanced 34 points (1.5%) to 2,327. The Seoul Composite was flat at 1,396.
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(Updated at 1146 hrs)

The Asian markets are flat today.

The Hang Seng has gained 82 points to 17,967. The Nikkei is up 36 points at 9,487.

The Straits Times has advanced 34 points (1.5%) to 2,327. The Seoul Composite is flat at 1,398.
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(Updated at 0830 hrs)

Asian shares declined on Thursday from their seven-month high after concerns grew regarding rising US government debt yields which could push up borrowing costs and obstruct the potential recovery in the world's largest economy.

The Hang Seng has dropped three points to 17,883. The Nikkei has added six points at 9,457.

The Straits Times has soared 16 points to 2,309 while the Seoul Composite is down three points at 1,389.

The Taiwan Weighted Index and the Shanghai Composite are closed today.