Asian markets open flat

Asian stocks flat after U.S. jobs and manufacturing reports boosted confidence in a global economic recovery.

Japanese benchmark index Nikkei 225 rose 64.58 points, or 0.57%, to trade at 10,805.61. Hong Kong`s is trading advanced 28.88 points, or 0.14%, at. 21,359.55. China`s Shanghai Composite increased 3.38 points, or 0.11% to trade at 3,049.47.

Taiwan`s Taiex index declined 7.56 points, or 0.10%, to trade at 7,878.78. South Korea`s Kospi index rose 3.50 points, or 0.21% to trade at 1,678.67. Singapore`s Straits Times index increased 14.59 points, or to 0.50% trade at 2,928.53. (07.30 a.m., IST)