Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher after the White House said that U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping are set to hold talks.

Trade fears resurfaced after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is considering curbs on exports to China that are made with U.S. software.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge…