Asia-Pacific markets edged higher on Tuesday as China's latest economic plans and ongoing trade talks with the United States shaped market sentiment.

The dollar went up by 0.19% against the yen, going for ¥142.2940 at 04:35 am CET. At 04:36 am CET, the Australian S&P/ASX 200 added 0.84% with Hong Kong's Hang Seng up by 0.54%, as South Korea's Kospi climbed by 0.78%.

In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite lost 0.12% at 4:37 am CE, as the Shenzhen Composite stood flat.

Markets in Japan were closed for a national holiday.