United States Q1 Gdp 2nd Estimate Increase to 0.8 % (fcast 0.9 %) Vs Prev 0.5 %

South Korean Won Opens Onshore Trade at 1,187.3 Per Dollar Vs 1,179.3 at Previous Close

Tokyo's Nikkei Share Average Opens up 0.82 Pct at 16,973.72

Japan Apr Retail Sales Yy Increase to -0.8 % (fcast -1.2 %) Vs Prev -1.1 %

Boj: Current Account Balance at 285 Trln at End of Day