Asian Markets Mixed as Nikkei Falls and Hang Seng Rises
As of 1005 GMT, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.42% to 62,188.63, while the Topix lost 0.89% to 3,895.38. The Kospi gained 0.62% to 5,683.80, and the Hang Seng rose 1.67% to 23,919.50.
As of 1005 GMT, Japan's Nikkei 225 was down 1.42% at 62,188.63, while the Topix shed 0.89% to 3,895.38, the Kospi was up 0.62% at 5,683.80 and the small-cap Kosdaq was 1.50% firmer at 714.95.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was 1.67% higher at 23,919.50, while Mainland China's CSI 300 advaced 2.31% to 4…