Asian equities fall as Samsung, SK Hynix weigh

A gauge of Asian shares fell after two daily advances, and despite gains for Australian equities. Markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. fell, weighing on Korea’s Kospi. A gauge of Asian shares fell after two daily advances, and despite gains for Australian equities. Markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan remain closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. fell, weighing on Korea’s Kospi.  Economic Times