Early trading in Asia-Pacific markets reflected a generally positive sentiment, with Japan's Nikkei 225 increasing by over 0.20% and the Topix rising 0.29%. The South Korean Kospi gained 0.89% at the open, while the small-cap Kosdaq saw a 0.6% increase. However, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was down by 0.45%.
This mixed performance highlights the market's focus on upcoming trade data from China, which could influence investor sentiment and market direction in the region