Asian markets open firm

The Asian markets have opened in the green, taking a cue from Wall Street. The  Hang Seng is quoting at 21,011, stronger by 232 points or 1.1% and Nikkei is at 11,072, higher by 147 poinmts or 1.3%.

Taiwan Weighted is quoting at 8,105, stronger by 51 points or 0.6%, Seoul Composite is at 1,740, higher by 12 points or 0.7% and Straits Times is placed at 2,978, up 19 points or 0.6%.

Shanghai Composite has edged lower at 2,856.a