SK executive: If negotiations with automakers mature, it plans to start mass production of lithium iron carbonate (LFP) batteries as early as 2026.

Iranian Intelligence: 35 suspects arrested in connection with deadly Kerman bombing.

Market News: India aims to reduce import tariffs on mobile phone components.

Azerbaijan Energy Minister: Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports will increase by 5.3% in 2023.

Bank of Japan Nagoya Branch Governor: There is uncertainty about the wage outlook.

Bank of Japan Nagoya Branch Governor: Although some small companies have expressed difficulty in raising wages, wage growth momentum is strengthening.

Azerbaijan Energy Minister: 11.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas was exported to Europe in 2023.

Saudi Arabia has supplied full February crude supplies to at least three Asian buyers.

Canadian High Commissioner to India: Despite recent diplomatic tensions, trade between India and Canada reached a record $22 billion in 2023.

British Navy: Unauthorized boarding discovered near Oman.

Bullish bets on the Indian rupee have rebounded after six months, a Reuters poll showed.

A Reuters survey showed that bearish bets on Asian foreign exchange have increased, with the Malaysian ringgit still the most shorted Asian currency.

Chief of Staff of the Indian Army: In the past two months, 416 personnel of the Myanmar Army crossed the border to the Indian side.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42.4 million cubic meters on Thursday.

The Russian ruble extended its gains and reached its highest level since November 30 last year.

French Bank of France Governor Villeroy: French inflation is expected to fall below 3% within a few months.

French Bank of France Governor Villeroy: Committed to restoring inflation to 2% by the end of 2025.

The Russian ruble continued its gains against the US dollar, breaking through the 89 mark for the first time since December 29 last year.

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: India’s fiscal policy has not caused inflation.

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: The government takes supply-side measures to reduce inflation.