HONG KONG: Asian markets gained ground on Monday after a long holiday weekend, energized by a strong finish on Wall Street last week and gloomy Chinese economic data that heightened expectations for more stimulus measures.

Seoul closed up 0.24 percent or 5.06 points to 2,132.23, led by technology and financial shares, while Hong Kong stocks were up 0.38 percent at mid-session.

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