
Hong Kong stocks open 1.32 pct higher
Hong Kong stocks gained 354.56 points, or 1.32 percent, to open at 27,116.08 points on Wednesday.

Soybean futures were lower Wednesday in early trading on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Dollar changes hands in lower 108 yen range in early trade in Tokyo
The U.S. dollar changed hands in the lower 108 yen zone in early deals in Tokyo on Wednesday.