Asia-Pacific markets had a sluggish open as investors awaited the extent of the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on corporate earnings and economic data expected from Wall Street this week.
Market watchers were also closely monitoring developments surrounding trade deal negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region.
Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 started the day 0.38% higher.
Over in South Korea, the Kospi index was down 0.13% while the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.43%.
Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 21,999, pointing to a slightly higher open compared to the HSI's last close of 21,971.96.
Japanese markets were closed for a public holiday.
Source : CNBC
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