Santander Bank launched a 1.5 billion euro buyback plan with a dividend of 0.095 euros per share.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister: After Navalny’s death, the EU needs to at least strengthen sanctions on Russia.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister: EU needs to realize that "half-measures" cannot stop Russia.

Bank of Thailand: Weakness in GDP in the fourth quarter of last year is not surprising. Private consumption was higher than previously expected.

Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine: Poland’s border blockade affects Ukraine’s defense efforts.

Qatar Energy CEO: The conflict in Gaza is the root cause of hostilities in the Red Sea, and ensuring a ceasefire in Gaza is the key to ending the differences.

Qatar Energy CEO: Diverting from the Red Sea route is not ideal due to cost and time reasons.

Qatar Energy CEO: Red Sea route rerouting increases costs and time and will limit the amount of products that can be delivered to customers in the long term.

Thai Prime Minister: Hope the government can start using the budget in April.

Market News: Thai Prime Minister Srettha called for an interest rate cut after poor GDP growth in the fourth quarter of last year.

Philippine National Economic Development Authority: Philippine consumption and government spending will drive GDP growth in 2024.

Yemen’s Houthis: Shot down a U.S. drone in Hodeidah.

Gazprom: Natural gas transportation to Europe continues through Ukraine, with a volume of 40.6 million cubic meters on Monday.

The Philippine stock index fell 1% to 6,802.96 points.

Consumer prices in Finland increased by 3.27% year-on-year in January.

Ethereum hit $2,900 per coin, up 0.87% on the day.

Saudi National Bank: Plans to issue U.S. dollar-denominated unsecured Sukuk, the issuance plan and terms will be determined at a later stage based on market conditions

Market news: eHi Car Rental is reportedly considering a US$300 million IPO in the United States.

According to the AXIOS website: The US military said it hit the Houthi armed underwater drone for the first time.

Philippine Monetary Board member Anita Aquino: More foreign exchange reforms are expected to be introduced.