The Asian markets have edged higher in opening trades.
The Hang Seng is quoting at 20,427, higher by 49 points or 0.2% and Nikkei is at 9,592, up six points.
Straits Times is placed at 2,924, higher by six points or 0.2%, Seoul Composite is at 1,727, higher by four points or 0.2% and Taiwan Weighted is at 7,650, up three points.
Shanghai Composite is flat, with a negative bias, at 2,469.
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