Asian stocks mixed ahead of US employment report, influenced by China's manufacturing slowdown.

Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 0.4% and South Korea's Kospi rising slightly, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell. Investors are cautious ahead of the U.S. employment report, which may influence the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts. Recent data indicates a slowdown in China's manufacturing sector, adding to economic concerns.