Xinhua News Agency, May 31, the Nikkei 225 index opened down 0.87%; the East Stock Exchange index opened down 0.74%. South Korea's Seoul Composite Index is basically flat.

Xinhua News Agency, May 31, the Nikkei 225 index opened down 0.87%; the East Stock Exchange index opened down 0.74%. South Korea's Seoul Composite Index is basically flat.