Hong Kong's Hang Seng index is set open up 1.9% at 21,823.07. There is speculation that there could be an easing of restrictions in Hong Kong which is helping to support the rise in stocks.

  • Hang Seng Tech index is to open up more than 3% with Hong Kong shares of Ali Baba set open up more than a 6% the Shanghai composite index is to open up 0.1% at 3255.62
  • China's CSI 300 index to open up 0.3% at 4280.14