Philippine Peso Opens down 0.2 Pct at 47.20/dollar As Mayor Duterte Looks Certain to Become Next President

Taiwan Stocks Open down 0.2 Pct at 8,119.71 Points

Australia's S&p/asx 200 Index down 0.37 Pct at 5,300.90 Points in Early Trade

Japan Econmin Ishihara: Important to take Steps to Stimulate Consumption to Prepare for Next Sales Tax Hike

Japan Econmin Ishihara: Agree With View That Monetary Easing and Fiscal Stimulus needed for Growth