(AP photo)SEOUL - Asian shares fell Friday as investors fretted over rising geopolitical tensions, especially the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Many markets around the world were closed for Good Friday holidays. Markets in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries were closed for the Lunar New Year. Analysts said investors were seeking safe havens on concern North Korea may be planning a nuclear test. "The issues around Syria are likely to settle down assuming US involvement does not escalate, but North Korea is more risky.''

Source: Bangkok Post April 14, 2017 10:30 UTC