Japanese government report: Japan maintains an unchanged view on the overall economic situation and the economy is recovering at a "moderate speed."

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: The implementation of Russia’s “Eastern Gas Supply System” has begun.

After the Norwegian central bank announced its interest rate decision, the Norwegian krone strengthened slightly, and the U.S. dollar fell 0.3% against the Norwegian krone to 10.439.

Norges Bank: If the Norwegian economy experiences a more pronounced slowdown or inflation falls faster, the policy rate may be lowered earlier than expected in December.

Norges Bank: The Board assesses that the policy rate is now high enough to return inflation to target within a reasonable time frame.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Financial and tax support for earthquake-stricken areas will be extended.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Red Sea attacks forced BHP Billiton (BHP.N) to change shipping routes.

Norwegian Road Administration: No recall of Tesla (TSLA.O) Model X and Model S vehicles in Norway.

Thai Prime Minister: The economy is in crisis and the business environment will be improved.

German Geoscience Research Center GFZ: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Hokkaido, Japan.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan kept its policy rate unchanged at 14%.

The Bank of Korea will issue 9 trillion won of currency stabilization bonds in February.

According to RIA Novosti: Both black boxes of the military aircraft that crashed in the Belgorod region have been found.

Key risks this year include a potential hard landing for the U.S. and European economies, rising food and oil prices and worsening geopolitical tensions, DBS said.

According to the Somalia National News Agency (SONNA): US air strikes killed more than 20 Al-Shabaab fighters.

Qatar Energy: Qatar is co-managing LNG shipments with buyers, although ongoing developments in the Red Sea may affect some delivery schedules due to the need for diversions.

Malaysian Ministry of Investment and Trade: Potential projects under the Malaysia-UAE agreement are expected to have a total capacity of 500 MW.

Qatar Energy: Qatar’s LNG production will continue uninterrupted.

Malaysian Ministry of Investment and Trade: Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to jointly develop data centers in Malaysia.