Asian markets extend gains

Asian markets continue to trade in green.

The Hang Seng has gained 347 points (1.6%) to 21,587. The Nikkei has rebounded is up 14 points at 9,817.

The Taiwan Weighted has added 128 points (1.7%) to 7,451. The Seoul Composite has advanced 24 points (1.5%) to 1,574.

The Straits Times is up 18 points at 2,640. The Shanghai Composite is flat at 3,134 - up 20 points.
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(Updated at 0820 hrs)

Asian markets are in the green this morning. The Hang Seng has added 253 points (1%) to 21,493. The Nikkei has, however, slipped six points to 9,796.

The Taiwan Weighted has surged 78 points (1%) to 7,401. The Straits Times has moved up 20 points to 2,641.

The Seoul Composite and the Shanghai Composite are flat at 1,557 and 3,115.