November inflation numbers from Japan's capital of Tokyo showed headline inflation rate at 3%, compared to 2.6% in October. Core inflation, which excludes costs of fresh food, rose to 2.4% missing Reuters' expectations of a 2.

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed on Friday as some markets return from the Boxing Day holiday and investors assessed economic data from the region. Market sentiment remained subdued amid growing political unrest as South Korea's main opposition party moved to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo,