Asian indexes mixed as geopolitics take a backseat; Nikkei jumps 1%, Kospi up 0.2%, ASX down 0.2%

Asian shares were mixed in early Tuesday trade as geopolitical tensions took a backseat following a failed missile test by North Korea at the weekend and as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence continues his tour of Asia. Pence is due to meet Japanese Deputy Prime Minister...