"Asia Markets Kick Off Holiday Week with Mixed Open"
Asia markets opened mixed to start a holiday-shortened week, with Japan's Nikkei 225 reaching 34-year highs, while China remains closed for the week. The New Zealand dollar dipped following Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor's comments on inflation, and Australian biotech company CSL's shares fell after its cardiovascular drug failed a phase 3 trial. Additionally, tech stocks are still showing potential for further growth, with some tech stocks in Citi's list of top "high-conviction" picks from markets across the world.