Taiwan Stocks Open Flat at 8,159.93 Points

South Korea Apr Ppi Growth Yy* Increase to -3.1 % Vs Prev -3.3 % (revised from -3.3 %)

South Korea Apr Ppi Growth* Increase to 0.2 % Vs Prev -0.1 % (revised from -0.1 %)

Australia's S&p/asx 200 Index up 0.28 Pct at 5,371.10 Points in Early Trade

Seoul Shares Open down 0.14 Pct at 1953.91