Japan Ruling Ldp Vice President Komura: Pm Abe Will Delay Sales Tax Hike by 2-1/2 Years

China's Yuan Opens Trade at 6.5764 Per Dollar Vs Last Close at 6.5650

Spot Gold falls 1 Pct to $1199.95/oz on U.s. fED Rate Hike Prospects, Stronger Dollar at 0130 Gmt

Australia Q1 Company Profits Pre-Tax* Decrease to -15.1 % Vs Prev 60.1 %

Australia Q1 Gross Company Profits* Decrease to -4.7 % (fcast 0.2 %) Vs Prev -2.8 %